BMW M2 Road Review: Better Than Ever?

Alex Legouix tests the latest M2 to see if f its all its cracked up to be
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[@dertobi257]

Small mistake at 2:04 : the automatic is actually a 8-speed ZF Torque Converter, as BMW uses in basically every car apart from the 1 series and its brothers

[@Under_Construction100]

3:15 Do these manufacturers even care that we long for physical buttons? I'm surprised these cars are not steered through an app hidden in the touchscreen menu & accelerator + brake pedals are also not buried in the touchscreen. Loving your reviews, Alex.

[@vincenzosgarage]

Volkswagen is going back to more physical buttons soon. Happy to see that. Everything on a touchscreen is one of the worst things to happen to cars in recent years. The same goes for fake exhausts.

[@Under_Construction100]

@@vincenzosgarage Worst inventions ever. Hoping other manufacturers will follow suit. Glad the Asian manufacturers still have a reasonable number of physical buttons. I also hate the replacement of a gear-knob/stick to a selector in a form of a tiny button

[@taidee]

Two decades ago, the press was unhappy about all the buttons and yet praising cars that have more features (features need controls), I'm glad there's now more awakening to the fact that we needed those buttons. I remember the Panamera and Cayenne had a lot of buttons laid out on the centre channel and there was always a negative comments in the press about that.

[@Under_Construction100]

@@taidee this, I remember very well. And I'd always ask myself where is the problem whenever a car journo would question why a car had lots of buttons. I remember even when the current gen Vantage came out they said it had "many buttons"

[@Afraz_9n3]

​@@vincenzosgarageVW is only going back to physical buttons for the steering wheel (which they had in the Polo anyway). The heated seats traction control and the like are staying in the screen and the HVAC is staying as a slider but it will be backlit

[@MikeY-kr9qe]

I think m2 best looking bmw ever when you see car in person looks great

[@ozwk_]

how much did bmw pay you to say this? the car looks hideous

[@ytwizzle]

​@@ozwk_- To each their own

[@dk7541]

I test drove one...unreal they are definitely nicer in person that's for sure. I made an order for one. I'm super pumped

[@jwalesoutlaw3294]

I think they look cool in person...another better than an M3 or M4 that's for sure

[@netweed09]

@@ozwk_ So 🙄riginal.

[@RobTheOwl]

The M2 peaked at the OG F87 with the N55 engine - best sounding 6 cylinder I’ve heard!

[@mohammedalaskary342]

lmao wait... are we talking about the same N55 in a 2012 335i I don't keep up with cars I can't afford

[@Ghostrider.1127]

Till the crankshaft spins........

[@dafaqking]

​@@Ghostrider.1127 Which was only a problem with some early S55 engines. Not with the N55.

[@stevecox2076]

Took delivery today. Zandvoort blue with carbon pack & roof 👌🏼

[@BenjiTshi]

"Looks are subjective, so what does that matter ?" True. And yet hosts spend a good 30s talking about looks and highlighting best angles and nice details in every video (so a good 5% of the total video) except this one where we just gloss over it. That's evidence right there 🤣

[@Kylirr]

People only pull out "looks are subjective" to cope when something gets rightfully called ugly

[@gaara4667]

@@Kylirrbut it isn’t…

[@trendingnovaYT]

@@Kylirr subjective :) . And I will enjoy it when I get mine in April

[@jackpassfield9141]

I like the approach. Skip over what everyone has already spent too much time discussing and just got on with how it drives.

[@gaara4667]

@@trendingnovaYT congratulations 👏🏿 enjoy it when it comes.

[@kornonacob]

Even though its heavy but BMW cleverly designed the suspensions n the power delivery to disguised the actual weight..... like all bmw before, it takes time for people to grow into its looks.... imo its nice

[@6820berlin]

Exactly I think it looks aggressive and nice now that the looks have grown on me the, imo back in the day I even considered the e60 ugly at first

[@Zath88]

The suspension might hide the weight, but the increased wear on the brakes will show the weight

[@edwardvickers5506]

Test driven m2 yesterday. I dont get the hideous or ugly vibe,its proper muscular and a savage drive.

[@robertarthur3711]

Funny it was slated by everyone when it came out, then Chris Harris drove one and said it’s fantastic, now they all say it’s fantastic. There’s nothing out there that looks anything like it. Great value as well.

[@joebloggs4191]

I've always liked it from day one and that's just from what I saw of it online. A recent visit to the dealers and seeing one in the flesh confirmed what I thought, it's a fantastic looking machine very different to anything else on the road.

[@karolmaciejewski340]

100% agreed

[@fxlltxtsearch]

Im confused. The bmw owners wanted bmws to maintain boxy and aggressive proportions. When they get that… they dont want it? Maybe the bumper grills look a little off but this is definitely a bmw

[@jlnmlng8372]

Congratulations to 1M Subscriber! 🙂🍀 Well deserved! 👍🏽🎉

[@Samuels691]

These reviews are so good!

[@r7tommygunn]

Mine gets so much love and attention on the road, the drive is awesome, its fun and individual. The hate comes from those that can't afford one.

[@ALMX5DP]

Is it really a baby if it weighs almost the same as an adult?

[@steelyerface21]

In manual these cars will be an instant classic, one of the last high horsepower rear wheel drive manual cars ever to be made.

[@xrmerkur]

Mustang fan here, but keeping an eye out for M2 used market.

[@massimilianocarraro1302]

I literally love this car in term of look and presence! The only thing I really can't understand is the weight! And even if I had the intention of buying I don't know if that 1700 kg is a number I'm willing to forgive!

[@markgt894]

You’re either blind or paid by BMW if you think the new M2 looks good

[@yissibiiyte]

​@@markgt894it looks perfectly fine. Infinitely better than the M3/4

[@redline589]

This gen looks like a cheap Chinese copy of an M2.

[@edwardvickers5506]

​@@markgt894 Test drove one yesterday,the car looks great in the flesh especially in red or black. Not particularly a BMW fan either but i would consider buying it.

[@LiamWylie-i8z]

Hated it at first, then seen it with the M Performance carbon pack with front and side skirts, wide as fuck. Test drove it. Fucking incredible now my favourite BMW easily.

[@jesterm7597]

I just don’t get the negativity about the looks ? The front end is so much better looking than the Beaver tooth four series And you can still have a manual. Genuinely last chance to buy into the end of an era 🎉🎉🎉

[@MegaRetr]

Wow new M2 😊 awesome car

[@Tjcars100]

It’s Finally Alex

[@bmpgmp]

Absoluely LOVE the new look!!!!!! Need the manual transmission!!!!

[@sherazsidhu4729]

Congratulations for 1M subscribers

[@G82Watts]

I love what bmw did with the m2. I use to always hate the m2 becuase it looked like the little less powerful m3 but now it is its own car. Very good move from bmw.

[@redline589]

This looks like a cheap Chinese copy of an M2.

[@wrth]

forget power. you can buy a chip tune that adds over 80 hp extra to this engine with 0 supporting mods, immediately makes it more powerful than a base M3 or M4.

[@kennygreene-bu7ek]

Congrats on the Million subscribers.

[@luke_3_113]

Congrats on the 1M subscribers. Some good quality content :) This car a relative bargain? I think not. Other opinions are available!

[@lfa1908]

This makes the M340i look especially enticing...

[@markusdeep42]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤ Auto Trader has reached 1M followers thanks to this lady Alex

[@Jithin48]

Can you please tell us about its reliability.. is it full of plastic under the hood.. kindly respond

[@bentawakali6154]

Wow congratulations on the 1M subscribers

[@Dalamain]

It's no suprise, we know modern BMW drivetrains are great, it would just be nice if the exterior wasn't awkward - this M2 is very colour dependent imo, in some colours it looks much better like black because soo much of the awkward lines are harder to spot.

[@Kammandier]

subjective... i hated the press shots but after seeing one its beautiful

[@rayhamel1886]

Nice round up, Alex!

[@user-dg7gn4qk1y]

Nice run down. Waiting for my 24. As far as HP goes its a bit more than BMW states. As far as haters go how many can buy one with cash ? and the ones who can do so with a Porsche are simply overpaying 😂

[@epbrown01]

It looks like a larger version of the original 1-series coupe, which wasn’t exactly a looker…

[@snffz3492]

Nah 1M looks like a gorgeous classic to me. The new M2 however ... Idk. It's growing on me day by day though, so won't be too judgemental with it yet

[@BIU-Intelligence]

Damn I was as fast to jump on this video as the M2😎

[@keithronson2624]

Alex! So glad you reviewing the M2..... Pinning my colours to the mast......the BEST CAR In The World! Absolutely on target. Stunning in every sense. What a machine! There is a rumour that a Competition and CS is in the pipeline. OMG! Imagine. Thank you Alex...and yes button to press so you can keep your eyes on the road! All brands please note!

[@Benson-JG-Mturi]

You have the most luxurious voice.

[@whyareallnickstaken]

It’s not really a 7-speed automatic that’s offered 😉2:00

[@deepakdevellore]

BMW offers special transmission for England

[@whyareallnickstaken]

@@deepakdevellore apparently

[@mauricetoussaint7283]

I just can't get past the look of it - horrible! Was going to order one, gutted. Even tried to overcome my hatred with a test drive, but no. I can't go there. Bought a low mileage 911 Carrera T instead, one of my better decisions as it is awesome.

[@logical_lb3059]

Carrera T is like double the price. That’s not a comparison

[@peedeegt]

Agreed. I’ve seen a few now in the flesh and they are genuinely hideous from every angle.

[@karolmaciejewski340]

​@@logical_lb3059 yet G87 is as fast as 992 base Carrera around the track for half money

[@ks-vq5er]

Time to wake up. But I like the story in your dream

[@r0b3rt_959]

Then the alarm clock went off, right?

[@_Thale_]

A million subs 🎉🎂 nice work.

[@HariOmRadhaKrishna]

The M2 looks OK to me, but I don't like the putty-grey colour. It would look better in loud purple or something.

[@jackpassfield9141]

The colour options are unfortunately very limited when they have an awesome purple for the 240i. I'm sure more will be released in future models.

[@taidee]

I've always loved physical buttons, I remember way back when the press was complaining about all the buttons, and now everyone wants buttons. So I guess it goes to be careful what you wish for. It's kind of like the ever rising power that almost no one needs. Cars like this with lesser power are more drivable and still more fun that the scary monsters with power so high you have to practice caution all the time you're driving them.

[@kornonacob]

Weight would make the car extra traction especially it doesn't have outrageous down force elements n figures

[@jaketommo77]

I like the look of the new M2 especially with m performance parts or a trip down to AutoID

[@potatoman7475]

Ummmm, been watching for years now and I finally have the courage to ask... Am I hearing properly when you say "Nought to sixty to/2"? Is that an AutoTrader thing or UK thing?

[@ihor244]

8 speed auto?

[@lukakacarevic3780]

I think as well that is a ZF8

[@jmore7152]

Great video!

[@danmayberry1185]

It launched in that baby blue colour (hideous). Now the grille is such a relief after the M4's cod-like appearance.

[@parvindermander5664]

Looks great

[@eddienyagah]

Does anyone know the title of the song that plays at the beginning of the video? I tried shazam but it didn't get me anywhere.

[@pauldewar626]

I’m surprised that reviewers don’t mention that there is substantially less rear seat headroom compared to the previous generation. I’m 5 ft 11 and I can’t sit in the back

[@omarpulido8502]

The target demographic for a 2-series coupe buyer is a single male with no kids. Or a second car where there's a more practical daily driver. In a pinch, people fit in the back (maybe very cramped). If you see yourself carrying people, a 340i is more practical for the same money.

[@TeaVR]

Beautifully presented. Lovely to hear such a well spoken presenter. As for the car...... neh.

[@Rambo9612]

I disagree. I think it’s an awful presentation by someone with poor information.

[@TeaVR]

@@Rambo9612 Why?

[@Rambo9612]

@@TeaVRlisten to it and all your answers are provided for thou.

[@jj94nb]

There is an old phrase in 886 BC. that says "BMW M Power, Yes.‘

[@svenis97]

Congratulations on 1 million subscribers! 🎉

[@eggplantandpeach]

If they revised the tail lights it'd be a perfect little daily

[@redline589]

Also the grille the front bumper and the diffuser, its an ugly car from most angles, the side profile is passable though.

[@mykiman5955]

The back end is dream, the front end is a nightmare. It literally looks like they forgot to add a piece in under the reg plate. The M240i looks soooooo much better Just my opinion though, I went to look at both as my Supra is now 2 years old and the 240i was a hoot!!!!!!

[@G82Watts]

Good thing there's a thing called "aftermarket parts" that can easily solve that problem for less then 300$ lmao. That's what I don't get about people. Same thing about the m3 and m4 grille. Theres like 4 different ones u can buy and they look amazing

[@mykiman5955]

@@G82Watts im not sure why you're "lmao" i didn't say there wasn't a thing called aftermarket parts, im pointing out its a poor design from factory that makes a stock vehicle look poor so............................my point still stands. Why should someone pay an already stupid price for a car to instantly spend more making it look how it should have???? And given the M240i is an already fantastic car for quite a bit less, its the more attractive package

[@fer1306]

Lol i think the opposite. Never mind looks bad overall

[@ShannonSouthAfrica]

Looks good but that weight. No excuses for that

[@costafilh0]

Not better looking, not lighter. That's for sure!

[@fra_trk]

1.75 tons is not understandable even for a touring 3 series

[@ShannonSouthAfrica]

How can a 2 series weigh that much? How did such a small nimble BM become such a porker? 1450kg should be the most.

[@MuppetsSh0w]

Weight is irrelevant if you can't feel it. It's a number on a piece of paper. When will people get it through their thick skulls...

[@wrth]

​@@MuppetsSh0w fuel, tyres, wasted acceleration potential, just to name a few issues with an unnecessarily heavy car. "but wait it's a sports car fuel and tyres are getting trashed regardless" yes but we live in the UK and most M buyers cruise down motorways and city roads we care about these things if we use it for more than 2 days a week.

[@massimilianocarraro1302]

I'm sure it's very well hidden, but going downhill on a mountain road and heavily breaking before a corner will make you feel every kg of it! You can't deny physics! I'm sure it's a brilliant daily though and in fact I'd love to have one! But I don't see it as a sport car for the weekend! It just isn't that anymore

[@DeadlyDizzle-yn1vz]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@MuppetsSh0wyou can’t fool physics no matter what. Weight will always affect performance, being overweight is counterproductive for a sports car. When will people get that through their thick skulls?

[@Arj1209]

Looks like a Dodge Avenger update.

[@BenjiTshi]

Can we get a M1.5 or a M.5 then (since M1 is a no go). Not long ago the 7 series was this size, and much lighter ffs !

[@whyimustusemyrealname3801]

thanks for this rory

[@DrKampfpudding]

It definitely looks a LOT better than the m3/m4 (yes , just because of the grill)

[@redline589]

Equally ugly, but at least its fast.

[@reliantrobin9450]

Don’t have to go on a mission for heated seats. Climate controls are always in a dedicated section at the bottom of the touch screen. No menu needed.

[@steveco1800]

Ok that doesn’t sound too bad. Still not as easy to press the right spot on the screen without taking your eyes off the road. Buttons you can use from feel.

[@jonathancost4927]

How can I watch this seriously with a pink bobble bouncing around off the headrest? 🤣🤣🤣

[@cklam8722]

The M2 Competition drives like a go-kart. Not a daily car, especially after a long day heading home on B roads. Wonder if this new M2 has a more reasonably easy suspension.

[@karolmaciejewski340]

It does, it's way more forgiving

[@CannaGro81]

It grows on you. ❤😊❤

[@coupa01]

Usually people would buy this type of car because they want something a bit special and still be able to have the family join them and get shopping in the boot. Usually really enjoy the reviews here but this was a bit of a read of the spec sheet, and oh it’s fast, heavy, not great looking…

[@ronniep9272]

There's not much space in the back for a family. The M3 is better for that.

[@gazof-the-north1980]

I like it. If I win the Lotto, I'd bag one

[@Photoandcargeek]

I like the looks, although I wouldn't buy one as I don't buy new cars unless they are GT3s and Porsche won't let me have one... But what shocked me is that you said that the Alpine is a competitor, it really isn't, not even remotely. Oh and i adore the Alpine. Oh and weight is psychological 😮, except you feel it at the petrol station, when you have to replace the tyres and the brakes.

[@alisonsmith3817]

I don’t mind the looks and interior is nice , but defo doesn’t sound good for a straight 6

[@hoey3510]

High performance cars are waste of money on public roads.. especially in Australia can only be pushed on a race track

[@LuthoLindani]

Bmw is always the best i love the M2❤

[@ThomasFish-j3p]

Might be worth watching Chris harris video!!😮

[@Bruh22592]

Great reviews, every single video

[@VioletClaw816]

These iPad style infotainment system is getting somehow out of control. Like the Porsche taycan, I remember that I have to go to three user interfaces to adjust the air vent direction. I think it will be dangerous to do so if I am on a highway.

[@joebloggs4191]

Forget all the hate, seen one in the flesh in the local dealers and its looks great. Pretty maybe not but it looks super aggressive and mean especially in black!

[@captainmorgan5449]

The front end has a Dodge esque vibe to it. It is all subjective tho.

[@marfrandema1884]

It costs a heck of a lot better drive well

[@gtr485]

Have a 21 M2C and drove the new one kept the old one.

[@vhakisa]

This woman though, such a nice presenter

[@myoneblackfriend3151]

I can’t unsee a Scion TC in a really great body kit.

[@joshuaiyama5503]

I love it❤

[@GBFeb72]

Looks perfect 😎👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@lfa1908]

The video, maybe... The car? No way in fcuking hell.

[@markgt894]

Im sorry but that thing just looks so weird from the front and back. What possessed the design studios to produce this look??! The previous gen M2 looks so much better.

[@mengienghinamwaami4894]

The only problem I have with this is the weight

[@lubabalodywili7672]

its so cool bra i love it

[@lostworld5667]

this is the best looking bmw

[@alsigaroudi]

How better could the M2 be than a Mustang GT with nearly half the price, almost same weight and more power?

[@netweed09]

Looks so amazing and aggressive with that proper upright grille. Better and sleeker than the outgoing one.

[@Bmontepeque11]

I feel like I can't trust Alex on a review she's like "Oh, this is very heavy, but it shares the platform with the M4 like the previous one did!" Yeah, but the previous one didn't weigh like a house. Also "This is more spacious now" nope. The rear seats have less room than on the F87 And even "This feels luxurious so the weight is understandable" Yes, but in a sports car it is inexcusable. This is the worst one yet: "Oh the Cayman with an equivalent 6 Cilinder Engine but slower is pricier" A) That isn't an equivalent engine, that is a Naturally Aspirated Engine that actually sounds good. and B) Only a person who wouldn't know the first thing about driving would tell you "Slower = Worse 😭👌🏻"

[@johnm5131]

first thing you notice....dead steering.....after 6 months of ownership....it is the most disappointing part of the drive.

[@danielatlas5544]

What makes it tick?well 70 odd thousand but that should make anything tick quiet frankly!

[@Motor_Alchemist]

Not sure how people can say this looks hideous. There are far worse looking cars out there. I saw a red one in my local dealer and in the flesh it looks good 👍

[@karolmaciejewski340]

I really like the design tbh and new M2 drives amazing, don't get the hate ....

[@okieg8960]

Bmw design process doesn’t make any sense. The 2013 m2 was rough, angular, aggressive. This new model is rounded, smooth, calm. However all the other cars in the lineup for bmw are rough angles aggressive shapes, the new m2 doesn’t fit the rest of the current family and just looks horrible ugly.

[@karolmaciejewski340]

@@okieg8960 funny because most people is saying that is looking very wide and aggressive

[@SteezyG]

Its not as good looking as the old one but I dont think it looks bad. The whole package is still very convincing.

[@redline589]

The car is great to drive, but it's ugly AF and so is the M240 though the older models are easier on the eyes.

[@gaara4667]

Hear comes the pointless comments about the weight Smh 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@robseymour2782]

music is nice

[@karolmaciejewski340]

Best looking and driving new M car imo

[@nishantjacob688]

I wouldn’t wanna be seen in one!

[@matthewshaw3144]

But it in black, it’ll hide a lot of the “subjective” styling.