2018 BMW 2 Series Review

Intro
The 2018 BMW 2 series definitely is a car that has a lot to offer drivers, keeping up with the quality one has come to expect from BMW. This is a sports coupe that is quick, comfortable, and nimble. The interior also comes with numerous features to make for a memorable driving experience. Let’s take a closer look at it.
Exterior
Looking at the 2018Â BMW 2 series you will notice the trademark twin-kidney grille as well as round headlamps. The base of the rear roof pillar also features a stunningly sharp angle. There are three metallic paint colors you can go for. You can select Seaside Blue Metallic, Mediterranean Blue Metallic, and Sunset Orange Metallic. The LED head and tail lamps are a standard. The overall size is quite compact but still, this vehicle retains its powerful look. The overall height is 55.8-inches, the length is 174.7-inches, with the width (without mirrors) coming in at 69.8-inches. Furthermore, the 18-inch wheels look spectacular.
Interior
The cabin of the 2018 BMW 2 series has been designed quite well. There’s adequate room for all passengers. However, taller adults might feel that the rear legroom is a bit cramped. The instrument panel is simple and all of the buttons and knobs are located in a manner that offers ease to the driver. You’ll notice the redesigned gauge cluster, compared to the previous models. The dashboard’s center has a high-gloss black trim. You can also use a sliding cover for the front-row cup-holders. The window switches feature chrome edging. The infotainment system is a rotary-knob-controlled one. It uses BMW’s iDrive system.
Features
The features included in the 2018 BMW 2 series is a standard rotary-knob infotainment system and one USB port. An AUX input, Bluetooth phone, voice command, and Bluetooth audio are standard. Apple CarPlay, navigation, and WiFi are optional. While airbags are standard, features including Automatic high-beams, front parking sensors, forward collision warning, and rear parking sensors are optional. The available trims are 230i and M240i. Adaptive suspension, Adaptive cruise control, and 10-way power-adjustable front seats are standard in the M240i.
Specifics / Performance |
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BASE PRICE | $35,795 MSRP |
VEHICLE LAYOUT | front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door |
ENGINE | turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve inline-6 |
HORSEPOWER | 335 hp |
TORQUE | 369 lb-ft |
TOP SPEED | 155 mph |
TRANSMISSION | 8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode |
DISPLACEMENT | 183 cu in, 2998 cc |
0-60 MPH | 4.3 secs |
ON SALE IN U.S. | Q2 2018 (est.) |
(Source: CarandDriver)