BMW 2 Series Coupe

The cabin of the BMW 2 Series Coupe is from another level if you could forget the crampy rear row. Everything around is just so likeable and classic, albeit a slightly cluttered dashboard. The 3-spoke steering wheel is standard, without a flat bottom. The dashboard has a pop-up like an infotainment screen, which is small at 6.5-inch. However, an 8.8-inch option is also available. Dual-zone climate control is a standard fitment in the coupe and that takes care of the comfort of all the occupants. However, the rear seat is a bit cramped up for a room, especially for taller occupants.

BMW is sure to keep the tradition of a coupe alive for a long long time. Of course, the result that the 2 Series Coupe shows does require the market to get a taste of what the German company is known for. The split kidney grille (with vertical slats) and the sleek eye-like headlamps’ setup (with projector lights) does impart a feeling of premium-ness.

The coupe rides on 17-inch alloy wheels and feels a lot racier than it sounds. The 2-door approach does hinder the accessibility to a great extent. However, you could forego that any day for a design like this. The rear is no different. The LED lights and the dual-port exhaust tip add to the aesthetics.

The BMW 2 Series Coupe does not let out any reason to complain about it. It has the typical thumpy rear-wheel-drive that offers you the feel at every contact of the throttle. However, if that is not enough, the availability of low-end torque makes things so much better on the open roads. However, when it comes to urban driving, the ride quality is a bit firm. The point of the blame can go either to the suspension or the overtly straight-functioning steering wheel.

The BMW 2 Series Coupe is available in all the engine specifications that are available in the series, which takes the count to three. All the models get a 2.0-litre petrol engine, but different tuning to output more power. The 220i Luxury Line makes a maximum power of 135 kW, along with a peak torque of 270 Nm. The higher M Sport Package model can deliver 185 kW of power, along with 350 Nm of torque. And lastly, the top-of-the-line M240i has its engine tuned to make 250 kW of power and 500 Nm of torque. However, the transmission duties are done by the 8-speed Sport automatic gearbox.

The safety parameters of the BMW 2 Series Coupe is uncompromised. There are airbags at all ends for all of the occupants to ensure the best safety in the event of an accident. Other driver’s assistance functions include run-flat safety tyres, dynamic traction control, cornering brake control, dynamic stability control, etc. As for braking, the coupe gets vented disc brakes for all the wheels, along with the presence of an anti-lock braking system, brake assistant and electronic brakeforce distribution.

The BMW 2 Series Coupe is one amazing car if you are looking for an age-old 2-seater car. However, it does match up a lot of modern bits with the 2-door silhouette. Yet, the base model seems inferior when it comes to matching up to the features of the higher variant. Hence, if you are looking to buy a coupe in Australia, the BMW 2 Series is one of the best options.