2021 BMW M2 Competition (DCT) - POV Review

[@kylechellino2579]

I'm totally blind, and going absolutely crazy with the sound of this car! I did not know it would rev that high! I love it!

[@Montana270]

Do you have a bot for replying on KZbin? How fascinating...

[@talkr21]

Mazda Man they do make braille keyboards or maybe its girlfriend, parents etc. typing for him

[@kylechellino2579]

@@talkr21 I have a screen reader that talks to me as I type

[@motormusique]

@@kylechellino2579 I hope someone can take you for a ride in a cool sounding car like this. What's your favourite car, do you imagine what they look like?

[@kylechellino2579]

@@motormusique My favorite car is a Hellcat. People tell me what they look like, but it's all greek to me.

[@dansan9858]

No joke, this is exactly what I would have done. Tune in to some chilling music and just enjoy the ride. Besides exelerating every now and again of course. M2, one and only true love.

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

I'm not a BMW person but I actually really like this car.

[@JoseLopez-vp8vu]

Same

[@AJGT350]

Same. I'd like to try out the 6 speed

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

@b metrix lol, they're great while they last

[@shawnwillis767]

Drive one

[@scottiecopasetic8315]

Dude I'm so jealous. I brought my M2C home on Valentines day 2019 & due to Mtn bike mishap & back injury - my M2C is sitting in garage w/ 2500 miles. I miss driving her so much!

[@aparatmetong8645]

sorry to hear that man

[@amcheung10]

Manual 2020 m2c here, daily drive it as well coming from a 2012 STi. It’s almost been a year just hitting 15k miles and the power still gets me everytime. I got bilstein pss10’s going on soon.

[@fireteam_]

Ah, wish you got the manual. (I know he wished too lol) I’m glad you got to review it, though.

[@Pin-Din7]

@Methods the superior ultimate driving machine?!

[@raysup]

@Methods Except in speed, comfort, daily drivability etc.

[@Pin-Din7]

@Methods trust me I believe you driving any manual is more rewarding. I've only driven owned manuals. Current one seeking to land in by closing deal on it Monday with a loan check is a manual. Mazda 3 S modified.

[@Pin-Din7]

@Methods definitely need to get one of those save the manual tees

[@Pin-Din7]

@@raysup ehh minor sacrifices. Will beef up your left leg for sure just by driving in traffic.

[@kdubb81]

That is a true bmw! It sounds great. I'd take the dual clutch, perfect for the track.

[@dekontisayeh7444]

I own the M2C in manual and I actually think it’s better as a DCT. More precise driving experience, not losing boost when you shift etc. the manual transition is not at the level of the GT350, CTR, Porsche, Honda s2k etc

[@geovannibobadilla8232]

@@dekontisayeh7444no, for the track DTC is better

[@pascutia]

I recall in Savagegeese’s review Jack was saying at one point that this car isn’t that fast. I couldn’t disagree more. Especially seeing this pov, the way it pulls at highway speeds is crazy. It has more than enough power, and it’s the right size!! Awesome video!

[@D1man1525]

Whoever says this M2 isn’t fast is either an idiot or daily drives a Mclaren 720S

[@Thryce23]

Yeah it’s seriously fast. Gotta be careful when the turbos kick in with sport+ mode 2/3 gear 😎

[@BN99239]

It depends what you compare it to. If you compare it to an M240i, which starts at $45k, then that is $17k difference compared to the M2 starting at $62k. For that difference in money, the M240i is very fast. Depending on how an M240i starts a race with an M2, the M240i actually pulls ahead of the M2 for quite a bit, but it does lose out on top end eventually. Either way, if you just care for every day driving, 0-60 and such, then the M2 isn't much different compared to the M240i. Back to my point, this means that the M2 isn't actually THAT fast compared to its M240i counterpart for $17k less.

[@D1man1525]

btp589 the $17k dosent only go to straight line speed though, it also goes to handling, steering response, different transmission, brakes, tires, exclusivity, which are all factors that add up in the driving experience.

[@amcheung10]

I’ve been daily driving one for almost a year, still stock power and it still gets me every time

[@doubledown8229]

I would take the M2 Competition in manual over the Supra any day of the week.

[@freedbeefpontoons]

I have wanted a Supra since the very first moment I saw a MKIV as a kid. I waited years and years and years for "the next supra" while saving my money. Well. It came out and it didn't have a M/T. So I bought an M2C instead. No regrets.

[@jayespi37]

@@freedbeefpontoons goes the reliability so far??

[@freedbeefpontoons]

@@jayespi37 I've only owned it a year, but it's been fine so far.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

What about the Nissan 400Z coming?

[@Alby911]

@@exothermal.sprocket Impossible to answer without any indication of how the car drives. Let's wait and see.

[@christophercederlof2105]

Very nice review! If you had done this 1 year ago I might have purchased mine without any doubt. Glad I did purchase this over the RS3 however. I daily mine and I agree with the suspension. Its stiff, but its very manageable, and you get use to it quite quick. Good vid!

[@ckl2172]

Picking mine up next week!!

[@kiwiinterstates3190]

8:42 is what you came for

[@Slayclops]

my man

[@rickardrisberg6999]

But he indicated right lol

[@derangedemu]

@@rickardrisberg6999 he normally goes right, but then again he might just be fitting into the role of a bmw driver

[@rickardrisberg6999]

@@derangedemu true 😂😂

[@titorho7519]

Pro nav was having a heart attack

[@umr8662]

Finally I’ve been waiting for this car!

[@the-ultimate-mo9177]

Best thing I’ve noticed about m2c is that there pretty good passenger room for a a two door. The m2c is best described as a puppy who keeps on begging for more.

[@neluchirita2013]

The interior still holds up to this day

[@MrKruska11]

it's perfect

[@mharro88]

its very plasticy

[@JOONWOOKIYOTAKA]

I love the steering wheel

[@itguru2037]

I’m reading that this has the best steering feel in the last 10 years. Your thoughts?

[@kheireddinemamine4507]

one million thanks, it's because of you I learn how to drive DCT BMW

[@RD-wm3fo]

Man I miss this interior and the old fashioned gauges

BMW M2 Spot on racetrack in Poland. Over 20 BMW M2 in action: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6GpgqWrfNegoNE

[@tjk_9000]

drove this car at Monticello and MY GOODNESS, it's a track demon

[@TheMystro1971]

Seriously THE best modern M car BMW makes. This includes the new hideous looking 2021 M3/M4. BMW got everything right with the M2 Competition. That DCT is certainly faster and shifts are instantaneous. With the DCT being replaced by a basic ZF in the new M3, the DCT might be the collectors and pure fastest way to go.

[@seanc.5359]

Normally i am a mercedes guy but the bmw M series are amazing and to be fear i fel in love with the noice of this car and it looks so dominant #bmw you did a great job

[@wilsonmercado9612]

Always rate the ride comfort for daily driving to work

[@theoschofield1495]

there's something so beautiful about an old interior looking brand knew (old design)

[@krasnaludek298]

I have a ‘20 M2C in Hockenheim Silver w/ DCT. Overall, really like the car, so I’ll give you the negatives: (1) Stereo is pathetic - I listen to rock & country and have to turn the Bass up to near full bars for it to sound balanced. (2) The wireless car charger that came w/ the Exec Package overheats my phone & charges brutally slow as to be wholly worthless. This is a well known problem; not just my iPhone. (3) The media interface is showing its age in terms of features & NAV resolution. Also, can’t get full screen CarPlay unless you get an aftermarket code that you upload via USB. (4) Muffler is hideous, but this was an easy fix: High-Temp black spray paint. Love manual transmissions, but I commute w/ it & came from a manual Caddy ATS-V. Decided I wasn’t going to torture myself any more.

[@audiophilemetallian]

Would m2c over m340i anyday?

[@jayjacaty3009]

10:40 Well done Topher, and well done M2.

[@jasonhuang7204]

I'm always amazed how bright blue the LBB looks in videos but is much more turquoise in person.

[@luketoms2476]

Yesss. Thank I've been waiting for this

[@TheSpeeddemon265]

Beautiful paint. This and the Supra are my current dream cars

[@nessuno5403]

Dude, the Supra is a BMW made in Austria with the lower-grade B58.

[@TheSpeeddemon265]

nes suno I know and thanks to the Supra the B58 has an even bigger aftermarket than it had and it has became a proven platform. Also we haven’t seen so many Japanese aftermarket companies develop for a platform since the 86.

[@natew9617]

Definitely my favorite bmw 🔥

[@infidel900rr]

Came to see some POV oversteer, thanks for delivering! ;)

[@gothops154]

Is it fair to say Jeremy Clarkson coined the term “flappy paddles”?

[@dudekk08]

LOVE the M2. I have an M235i and I want to get this car in a couple years... but at the same time, I don't think it makes sense to get essentially the "same" car again. If the new M2 looks anything like the new M3/M4. I think I'll need to move to Porsche.

[@nessuno5403]

😂 May be if you had an M240i you could say they may be similar, but even the original M2 has a far better stance and body. The M2 Competition has an improves interior and far superior drivetrain compared to your more basic coupé.

[@kevinclark1482]

And your move to Porsche gonna cost you way more than getting a M2, and I mean A LOT MORE.

[@AarmOZ84]

Can't wait till the next generation of M2s come out.

[@f4t4lity0r4]

I’m impressed by every sound this car makes. That includes motor and sound system.

[@qna95B]

its pumped in audio through the speakers, the car is actually very quiet, when your ring it out it sound ehhhh not so sonorous to be kind

[@jacobschmitt9983]

how is the steering? I've heard 2018/19 models have a floaty/disconnected feel to the steering, curious if the've fixed that Great video! M2 might just be my dream car.

[@nessuno5403]

There's no float so not sure where you've "heard" that. It has 3 modes and Sport+ is artificially heavy, but it's consistent and a good electric steering.

[@g.w.7893]

Sounds like Christian Bale (Patrick Bateman) in American Psycho.

[@TheHunterHofman]

Really nice vid, been enjoying my M2 as well

[@jmw77]

Sick, we want to see you in the M2 CS!

[@michaelregan427]

Awesome video, these cars have some serious muscle.

[@ckarsenal]

Is that an Omega Speedmaster on the wrist? 👀

[@Jin-Rohhh]

Wish they had more interior color options.

[@minimcewen]

FANtastic review. Best I've seen yet on this car.

[@ToxicHorsePucky]

It just blows my mind how heavy this thing is despite the size compared to the M3/4

[@nessuno5403]

You go by numbers. Drive them and you'll be surprised how nimble and better handling the M2C is.

[@trippgio9981]

@@nessuno5403 it’s more compact no?

[@thomasamz]

2020 m4 next!

[@davidjack3]

Thanks for the review,great sound that car has 👋🏻👍🥰

[@zalin4947]

4:20 🥵 , 325i older brother , huge love for this car . 💪🏽

[@fernandoortiz6252]

Can’t wait to get this car one day

[@jpadicecoffee9812]

like the wide curves at 15:50 but too bad the local roads look bad and have cracks. Like in most parts of US.

[@xPhreak1]

"a very sticky tyre" proceeds to dift that bad boy out the corner xD

[@gabebandz6510]

xPhreak1 nah I think he did that on purpose but maybe he didn’t lol

[@jinkz0]

RowdyEBK of course he did it on purpose he even talks about the drifting after making that move....

[@ThePsFive]

also after making a left turn while the right turn signal on XD

[@eugenestatnikov9084]

Really fantastic sound!

[@jayespi37]

This and the Corvette video, very fun to watch. Headphones adds more drama👍

[@guigow2004]

In this interior was in a Maserati, people would be hitting hard. But BMW can still make a 2000s interior and it's OK. :-)

[@robinyesil3090]

What do u mean, their interiors are shit

[@3XH1L]

did you really just compare bmw to Maserati jeeeZ

[@TheLastNeville]

In my opinion that's just if you get the plain black interior. The Red & Cognac Interiors really make it look 10x better like you wouldn't believe. Especially in person.

[@lmCIoudz]

Maserati is notoriously outdated. BMW is simple and has everything you could ever want and need.

[@robinyesil3090]

Mercedes interiors are absolutely amazing to look at but the materials, fit & finish in lets say a bmw 7 series makes bmws interiors way more lovely

[@Alex-nj9zx]

Incredible car

[@andrewbako9494]

Ive own both an M3 and an M4...not a fan of the new grill on the new M3/4 this car look nice but a little small for me...the M8 is absolutely stunning

[@jariusspear]

Sexiest car ever period. Dispite me being an EV lover, I want one.

[@nonami_066xswqoqowiwl]

EV’s are Gay

[@chubz01]

Hey,Chris..Great video,as always.I keep comin back to these,man,so that says a lot.Just keep em comin. But I got a quick question for ya... Whats the name of the song you play to test the sound systems in,pretty much,every one of your videos? It is SO relaxing,its crazy. Cheers..

[@ejsaintparras4997]

Arc De Soleil - Chameleon Sunday

[@Alessio-fl9mb]

Perfect car

[@PW218]

The Fantom is a good idea. I've started to push things and buttons with my keys after Corona started.

[@thinsmoke7679]

Awesome car and groovy tunes!

[@carloscervantes836]

Fantastic looking car

[@Lukksia]

i really like how small it is

[@carl9184]

Thought the UK roads were bad 😀. I recall my time in Michigan around Hastings and Saiginaw

[@mpoppe]

Excelent Video !

[@dancinglizard3080]

When you do the launch control, you have to wait for the turbos to spool up and then you launch it to get that aggressive pull

[@zero2sixty244]

Wait for turbos to spool. There’s not much turbo lag really at all w BMW’s, at least mine

[@dancinglizard3080]

@@zero2sixty244 well i heard from a yt video a long time ago thats its better to do that to make sure they spool up. I mean its up to you all but dont you want a lunch control with a guaranteed full boost? 😂

[@zero2sixty244]

@@dancinglizard3080 yes that’s the goal. Brake boost it on launch and you’ll get the turbo spooling you definitely want to brake boost on launch. I meant there’s little to no turbo lag around town or on the highway when you floor it and use the kickdown feature

[@dancinglizard3080]

@@zero2sixty244 yeah thats true id agree.

[@zero2sixty244]

@@dancinglizard3080 I edited my comment. I was distracted. I meant there’s little to no turbo lag around town or on highway using kickdown not little to no turbo boost lol sorry

[@edwinthomas618]

There is a YT video of a 850R chasing and keeping up with a BMW M2 on rhe Nurburgring

[@douraidi20]

OMG those Crackel and POPS !!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice sound and that will make you SMILE :)...................

[@heylls6061]

beautiful beautiful

[@greganderson5981]

My 2nd time watching this review and I bought a 2020 in Long Beach Blue in May. Love that soundtrack. Any chance you can share who the artist is?

[@dellville720g6]

Between the Dodge Challenger scat pack wide body and this bmw m2 competition, which feels faster and which do you think is faster?

[@ezcarlos1]

Excellent review, thorough and informative.. Can you comment on the ride quality please. Is it overly harsh? How would you rate it as a daily driver? Thanks!

[@LukeBeasto]

Ride quality is harsh but forgiving! Great daily driver as it’s super versatile and enjoyable to drive however it doesn’t like short trips so anything under 12 miles and she isn’t all that happy!

[@ezcarlos1]

@@LukeBeasto great.. Thanks for the feedback

[@Movie_lover616]

5:55 what’s that weird clicking noise? I’ve never heard that on my bmw, is it a new feature

[@ConfirmedPatriot]

My hoonigan side wants this, my mature side wants an RS3. Would like to see your impressions with the Audi....

[@totljag1]

Great review I love this car ! How do u think it would hold up in the long run ?

[@kksan]

This is my dream car, but I feel like I don't have the skills to handle it or drive it to its full potential (currently drives a 2017 manual wrx)

[@TvbLOVER1]

After driving all these cars, do you think you'll still going to go for the RCF? Please explain

[@abdusabbar6019]

Can you please review the 2020 nissan maxima, its getting very popular.

[@TsukuyomiPlayz]

Topher! Honestly, this M2 comp or a Camaro ZL1? Or better yet for even cheaper a SS 1LE?

[@user-kw1wn9cc9r]

great vid

[@mikemellon80]

I don’t why they have the paddles and all the bs with the shifter instead of just a regular automatic. If you don’t have to use the paddles why even have them. It’s almost like an evo or f1 shifter but it’s not

[@itsNRC]

PLEASE REVIEW 2021 M5 COMPETITION

[@marcozuniga1186]

Heard people talking down on the HK sound system but doesn’t sound bad hmm

[@itguru2037]

Any negative thoughts? How does the steering feel? How does it compare with a 2020 M4?

[@judge831]

I wish I had enough income to make the $500+/mo payments lol. I guess I'll have to stick with my 2018 MX-5

[@itguru2037]

These are 850+ per month. I have a 2018 MX-5 also 😂. I’m trading it in on this M2

[@DJBeast_official]

how was this against the M3 competition that u just tested recently, same performance or no??

[@stevenvanhoegaerden6191]

driving myself this perfect daily car... but what a perfect musicmix at 12min40. can someone tell me which mix this is? :)

[@astralnotagain]

is that the stock exhaust?

[@BeanieNinjay0]

BMW definitely can build a proper sports car, but the company is controlled by bean counters that want to leverage everything from the diluting the M brand to building fwd cars to maximize profits rather than maintain a proper image which I think is more beneficial in the long run. Seeing the direction BMW is currently heading towards we can guess why Albert Biermann left BMW for Hyundai...

[@bradhuggins7063]

Okay, so I'm confused. Are the MPH numbers, tach numbers and needle digital? Or are they actual backlit numbers and a real needle? I've watched tons of these reviews and nobody has mentioned it, yet I see parts where it looks real and some parts digital.

[@qna95B]

backlit, real needle. the older M2 early models had old school needle, this one and LCI version had a digital look, but its real needle

[@jrodfrey634]

This little thing would be great to drift around on back roads. Plenty of power, exhaust has some character, and not a bad bargain at 60k. Needs to be the manual though.

[@adeel1113]

How does it compare to the OG M2 if you have driven both. I have the OG M2 LCI .

[@shauncampbell969]

DUDE!!!!! Another Bad Ass, vid!!! This is my favorite car of all time. I Love It!!! I like that its a coup!. I like the cock pit! I think I would get it without the "M" only because, I need a lot of technology, so I pay on the technology branch.( the car needs to hold a conversation with me, ) and I think that issue would run up, the price. Its rare that people POV, with blue cars, which is my favorite color. I love the E, Brake, infotainment, the seats, I was surprised that there were back seats, but its ok.( as long as it's a coup) . Yo, that Whip, does everything except open up a Time Portal. Ok all the best Shaun of NYC 🗽🗽

[@bombstar10]

Having had a bit of autocross time in one, it's such a fun car to drive, you can basically drive this thing with just the throttle! The bad thing is I really don't like the Active Sound Design in the F series BMWs, it's so so fake. They've improved it massively in the G cars.

[@nessuno5403]

G cars are better? They're more insulated and synthesized.

[@ChrisWalksFast]

Why does the engine sound like something is wrong with it when you pop the hood?

[@michaelw6277]

Does this car’s software allow you to turn off the fake engine noises?

[@sreeee]

@TheTopher: is that the stock exhaust or the $4500 optional CF one?

[@zero2sixty244]

7:34 is what you came for

[@nicholasdean3869]

It'd be pretty dang cool if you surprised us all with some Appetite For Destruction in the audio segment out of the blue, one time.........one time only

[@Bs-wx9my]

I love bmw m2

[@TWHISPERER]

Would you say that the C63 AMG is a lot faster than the M2 is?