FIRST LOOK! 2025 BMW M240i xDrive Coupe LCI Thundernight Metallic on Black

[@benissitt4494]

ordered mine a few weeks ago this colour and same wheels, So glad i did it looks stunning got M seats and all the packs. Cant wait for it to arrive in Decmber. Thanks for uploading.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thanks for watching. Hope the video can help hold you over until then!

[@bobbyjones2112]

That thing was simply amazing and the fit and finish on BMW is second to none!

[@Sold_a_dummy]

Matching panels are a big improvement. It's one of the reasons I preferred the black.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

I really like how it looks

[@cmoney360CS]

Reason I got black haha

[@bryanmellen2399]

I love the black on my 2024 portimao blue. It’s basically two tone.

[@deoren279]

@@bryanmellen2399 for sure 🏆🏆

[@ChrisDavis333]

Exactly… believe it or not I seen someone on the comments of one of these videos saying they ruined it by getting rid of the black parts, and I thought wow you are insane. I refused to buy it because I hated the black parts it looked terrible, ruined it completely, now they look awesome!

[@itaintm240]

In the owner manual it says the mild hybrid technology is located under the cover in the engine compartment on the front passenger side.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

The diesel model is the only one that is mild hybrid and it is not in my market

[@array_nyc]

You think theres a way for me to get those sideskirts and rear bumper side pieces in thundernight metallic to colormatch my 2023 g42 cuz I absolutely love it on the new models, looks closer to the g87 M2 now.

[@JohnGuidetti751]

Go to a bodyshop get it painted.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

honestly go get yours painted lol its a way easier option

[@wubiran880]

Hi Allen Is the reversing camera still dim at night time thanks mine 2024 is really dark cannot see anything at dark place

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Check brightness settings I'm impressed how mine looks at night

[@wubiran880]

@@AllenBMWDurham there is no brightless setting on Idrive 8

[@AllenBMWDurham]

@@wubiran880 apps>displays>control display> adjust brightness at night .....

[@cmoney360CS]

My black MY 23’ car basically looks like this 2nd lci? Because 23’ saw horsepower jump to 382 along with the single screen and various aircon updates. Maybe even a knob for the transmission. Anyways I want a 25’ in zandvoort blue because the black is so hard to maintain and with the side skirts and rear bumper now being body matched I can order other colors. But mainly switching for the sunroof deletion option!

[@AllenBMWDurham]

I've had every model year so far except 2025, I'll likely end up with one based on my track record lol

[@rahsoles4151]

Hello for the technical stuff like the new climate menu and the navigation do us 2024 owners can update to that? Or it’s only for 2025?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Only for 2025

[@rahsoles4151]

@@AllenBMWDurham nooo why😭😭, climate menu looks so cool darn it

[@wubiran880]

Hi Allen Is there still exposed oil cooling on the zkt package on 2025 model？ thanks a lot！

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Haven't seen one in person to verify but if I were to guess since it wasn't mentioned as a change for the lci that it will likely be the same design as before

[@wubiran880]

@@AllenBMWDurham The G20 and G22 in 2025 are protected and not exposed.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

@@wubiran880 share with me where you've seen this

[@wubiran880]

@@AllenBMWDurham find it on bimmerpost

[@Silent_Witness699]

is the cold start via key an US thing only?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Canada and US, didn't know it wasn't available in other continents

[@singhr11]

@@Silent_Witness699 available with Remote Start upgrade in Australia

[@socalbryan1398]

Can’t wait I just ordered mine in the Zandvoort blue

[@AllenBMWDurham]

can't wait to see this car in Zandvoort

[@Seth_Caskey]

Cant wait to buy this in 2 years

[@cristobal2498]

Hi Allen, do you think this one is better than the 2025 m2? there is a big gap on price tag between them

[@AllenBMWDurham]

If we are talking performance the m2 is on another level. If you are just looking for a fun powerful daily this is a great choice

[@FatTed-g3i]

Hi Allen, can you please let me know if you have a skyscraper m240 or 230 on the lot or coming soon? A photo or quick video would be amazing.

[@toddstevens8506]

Any idea why we don't get the sports seats that are standard in Europe?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

not sure the exact reason, really wish we did

[@Nick-hz2kl]

So nice . Kinda a trip how it’s cheaper than a Supra and is nicer with better infotainment

[@ricochet48]

Also has a backseat and available AWD.

[@Nick-hz2kl]

@@ricochet48 I wish it had wider tires stock . Like 255 front 275 rear , like the Supra

[@ricochet48]

@@Nick-hz2kl ZTK pack on the G42 gives you 245 front 255 rear. That's perfect for AWD. I agree the standard 225 front is wild though.

[@Nick-hz2kl]

@@ricochet48 interesting, thanks

[@AllenBMWDurham]

I love that you can get a proper BMW with a B58 at this price point

[@codreee]

Does it come with run flat tires?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

It can be optioned

[@davidzvezda]

Knee pads are missing from G20 2025 and 2 and 4 series have it, strange thing. They removed the ambient lighting from trim on passenger side. This airvents and small part used for redirecting the air looks cheep and not so firm( i “tested” in new G20)

[@AllenBMWDurham]

its not firm but its not coming off either, I kind of like this ambient light better for 2 series, but I prefer previous for 3 and 4 series as they actually had the strips but it gives more focus on the chose colour

[@davidzvezda]

@@AllenBMWDurham what is left from ambient ligtning in G20/22 my2025, only on air vents?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

@@davidzvezda and on the doors

[@markbutler7633]

does it have digital key plus?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

No, needs hardware for it. Will see on the next version

[@Sean-fo8kg]

This is EXACTLY the model/color I want when I get back from Korea, only with cognac seats. Do you think BMW will still offer that color in the September 2025 time frame? BTW, from your name are you in Durham, NC? I’m coming back to Ft. Bragg - now renamed Ft. Liberty.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

I'm in Durham, Ontario, Canada, cognac shouln't be a problem and I'm Korean lol

[@jon2756]

I have the exact same spec 2023, and Im slighted by the color matched bumper and side skirts, I always thought that would be a good touch.

[@carljohnson7]

Wonder if you can help me, if a client this or m340i. Whats the longest you seen someone wait?

[@AaronKaufman-z4t]

Where is the heated steering wheel button?

[@JohnGuidetti751]

In the idrive system.

[@shiugen676]

Oh darn that's terrible

[@AllenBMWDurham]

i show where it is in the video..... lol

[@kundaimadziwa2679]

Hey Allen, I’m deliberating between getting a nearly new March 2024 or a brand new 2025 LCI. Both would have the same specs, the 2024 obviously doesn’t have the new features of the LCI, but the price of the 2024 is significantly less (8-10k). Which option would you go for, are these new features in the LCI worth the extra money, eg idrive 8.5? Thank you🙏🏾

[@AllenBMWDurham]

I think it will come down to the colours and how much value you place on the additions. I think the 2024 will be just fine and for that much less in price, sounds like good value

[@TJZTechShow]

Thanks for showcasing this Allen! I am still more than pleased with my 2023 M240i. There are some improvements with the "LCI" if you want to call it that, but there's also a lot of small things that are worse IMO. And I actually really like the black rocker panels. Still an amazing car! Worth every penny smiles per mile.

[@TJZTechShow]

@@rs22296 I wrapped my entire vehicle in paint protection film so swirls are not a problem :)

[@thomasetesta5641]

I have 2022 M240xi; love it with all the bells & whistles; also a gear shift to shift manually. Newer ones have a dial in place of my floor shifter

[@shiugen676]

Love the side skirts in black as well

[@ramonmarurigomez1965]

Do you think Bicolor 995M Wheels can be painted to all black? A 2025 is coming but i think bi color doesn't really match. By the way… in non extreme weather conditions would you choose RWD or X Drive?

[@MrAgliraca]

price? for that on being reviewed 57 to 58k I'm assuming

[@MrAgliraca]

one sorry

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Check video description

[@singhr11]

Hey Allen, long term follower. Had my M240i 2 years now, great car but has a few rattles. The M440i sounds more fruity for the 25MY do you agree?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

its the mild hybrid that neuters the start up sound and thats why I wanted to test it on video for all of you

[@SinaTaghizadeh-e4z]

how this compares to m2? for a daily drive

[@ricochet48]

WAY better than the M2 as a daily.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

M240i for daily, M2 for weekend

[@ChrisDavis333]

This actually isn’t the mild hybrid is that right? No orange cable no mild hybrid?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

no mild hybrd

[@SupraSav]

Definitely agree matching panels look massively better. Much cleaner, OEM + looking. First modification would be adding exhaust tips and removing those bumper exhaust pieces.. that is so cheesy and does not belong on anything performance oriented, ever.

[@winstonxu4956]

Does the car have gesture controls?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

nope its not a 2 series feature, you gotta go to 5 or higher now

[@Topendz]

Love this vehicle. Looking for a used one in Brooklyn grey with cognac interior. Lots of conflicting information around the 48v mild hybrid on this vehicle. A lot of BMW dealers in Ontario are still saying this is on the 2024 and above models, clearly it’s not.

[@Caribbeanstar]

What's LCI refer to?

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Life cycle Impulse. BMWs name for mid cycle refresh

[@nicholasdrivingacademy9435]

Amazing I've ordered new Lci M2 in white carbon trim opted for a sun roof at my my age love extra light and ventilation although love carbon roof too.

[@noideawhat8345]

Great video thanks 👍 I am expecting mine in fire red (UK) in November.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

thanks for watching! please like, share and subscribe! that colour has 3 names globally, fire red, vegas red and dragon fire red lol

[@78MT87]

Drift kneepads are the best new upgrade!

[@AllenBMWDurham]

They were there is 2022, and now they're back!

[@saultz]

Been following your channel for a few months now! I’m going to get my 2025 thundernight m240i hopefully this Friday.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

thank you for supporting! Congratulations, awesome car

[@artiealfaro5409]

That PPIed fast. So, the illuminated M trim, I was getting, however you get the standard brushed aluminum only. Dashboard is aluminum, no light on dash like 2022 2023. I switched to CF, but you can't get CF and M illuminated. Dumb. Looking at the aluminum here, even though it's different then brushed, glad I dropped the M illuminated trim and got CF. Love to see the illuminated trim and one with CF. I got btw same time, shadow line, black paint red seats.

[@artiealfaro5409]

Same rims*

[@AllenBMWDurham]

congratulations! fun little car!

[@BrakRulesAll]

"I'm happy I don't have to do something about this M badge." I was thinking the same thing and them BOOM you said it! Cmon BMW, there are already about 2x more M badges all over the current M cars than necessary, why put one THERE??!!

[@AllenBMWDurham]

it was actually there pre-lci in other markets

[@mrmusic1880]

No more gloss black panels, thank you BMW :)

[@AllenBMWDurham]

So much more forgiving

[@thegarbear05]

i love the new wheel needs to be bronze and need brake color customization need option for bigger wing i put the m2 wing on mine wish the rear diffuser wraped around the tail pipes idk about the paint match love the knee pad and the steering wheel but hate the red center line on it come on bmw get cooled seats

[@AllenBMWDurham]

cooled seats in 3 and 4 series, but 2 is still the "economy" series lol

[@franciscoruiz9214]

6 Port exhaust?????

[@shootjase]

i think thundernight metallic looks better without the shadowline trim. but im biased. those new rims look remind me of those cute little jumping spiders for some reason lol. the oder style rims they offer are so much better than the 2025.

[@dsquared7100]

Awesome car!

[@AllenBMWDurham]

agreed!

[@michaelrytel2389]

2025 M240i doesn’t come with gen 3 B58 It comes with revised gen 2. Gen 3 is already very problematic.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

I mention in the video that we don't have any mild hybrid stuff on this B58

[@РоманК-ю9ы]

Super car 🚗 💪🏻👏🏻

[@AllenBMWDurham]

it is a super vehicle for sure

[@Digiphex]

Not putting piano black on the outside is a huge fix of a massive mistake and error by BMW.

[@Bigguns761]

lol no Ilike the opposite

[@Digiphex]

@@Bigguns761 Everyone has always complained about piano black on the inside so to show hatred for the customer, BMW put it right where the dirt could hit it and said there you go.

[@AllenBMWDurham]

I really like the rockers and rear being colour matched

[@Bigguns761]

@@Digiphex I like piano black. yeah you get some glare with the sun, and u have to clean it often, but it looks good. On the exterior, I like it, it creates a contrast with the rest of the car making it look more sporty to me.

[@madpistol]

Wait wait wait... BMW changed 2, 3, and 4 series for 2025 to include iDrive 8.5. That's nuts.

[@carlosr.2027]

What’s wrong with the idrive 8.5 or what’s nuts about it ?

[@cnegi]

The previous version (2023-2024) air vents are beautiful and more BMW authentic

[@RobertLizinski]

It has a single turbo, not a twin-powered turbo, I believe. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@sqorkk]

It does but he said twin power. Its what bmw calls their single turbo twin scroll turbochargers

[@AllenBMWDurham]

You're still on this? lol twin-power turbo means single turbo with two inlets, twin turbo means two turbos. I told you in another comment and you said I was disrespectful. So we are correcting your verbage, just as you had asked. 0 disrespect

[@cnegi]

I thought this will come with the B58 TU2 Engine..

[@Johndl1988]

Yeah Allen Another one

[@AllenBMWDurham]

finally the LCI is here

[@howardwatson5324]

Where's the price? I know what that's a country cancer, it's on the task force that some space breaks awareness to find that happen every day and think this kind of reasonable.

[@adamraley1124]

We really need to celebrate the END of piano black interior dash trim… makes me want to trade in for the 2025 model! But the end of the heated steering wheel button is sad. The whole trend is lame 😩

[@AllenBMWDurham]

thank you for watching! The matte grey standard trim is pretty good. I'm glad 2025 can also get CF trim in Canada. Heated steering wheel in the screen is whatever, if I need it, normally already on when I pre-condition the vehicle

[@cmoney360CS]

All of my piano exterior and interior is a total pain to maintain.

[@davidzvezda]

I also dont like the new wheels. To thick. They could have similar design as 826 m wheels for M3/m4 . Now the only option that may be considered are 792M wheels( at least for g20)

[@AllenBMWDurham]

I'm good with 792 or even 791 but my 797 is replaced with 995M and that was my go to no charge non runflat performance tire option lol

[@davidzvezda]

@@AllenBMWDurham no more 791 for my2025 G20

[@MATCHPNT]

The 893M is by far the best looking wheel on the M240i

[@Ezero8]

Jfc...BMW went overkill on the M badges on a car that's not even a real M car 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Every M performance model has more m badges than the real m car lol ///Marketing

[@MCompeticione]

🙌

[@AllenBMWDurham]

thanks for watching!

[@troysong33]

Man…as a G87 owner, it hurts me that this gets Knee pad and 360 cam. Both Great car though!

[@AllenBMWDurham]

knee pads can be purchased, 360 cam is not standard but can be optioned on both cars

[@troysong33]

@@AllenBMWDurhamyeah knee pads can be installed later but G87 is not offering 360 cam at all and retro fit is impossible. Kinda disappointing

[@stevenb007]

Did they lose the individual climate control in the back and the charging points? 🧐

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Lost in 2023

[@TheSpongebob74]

The steering wheel for me is the only improvement over my 2024 the wheels are awful and i like the black gloss sills

[@stevehrocks]

So glad the knee pads are there!!

[@AllenBMWDurham]

they have returned!

[@bsdpowa]

high school girls will be happy with this car

[@AllenBMWDurham]

thank you for watching! don't know any high school girls driving this

[@bsdpowa]

@@AllenBMWDurham come on mate, it's a ridiculous looking car and you know it, I know you sell these so you can't say it :)

[@AllenBMWDurham]

@@bsdpowa I've bought 4 M240i's in a row, I love the car lol

[@deoren279]

the 2025 they really destroy the beauty of the contrast lines painting away the black skirts and side bumper not to my taste 😬 Now it look like the 2018 2021 body style i definitely stay with the 2023 2024 🏆🏆

[@AB-Babalee]

Still these shittyyy backlight’s , only things that I don’t like .😊

[@AllenBMWDurham]

I love them, I think they are instantly recognizable as the 2 series lights and nothing else looks like it. At first they looked strange but I really like them now

[@JasonHahm]

i personally will prefer ioniq 5n than this m240i which is almost competitive price

[@shiugen676]

Until they both leave the dealership when the ioniq loses 60% of it's value instantly

[@howardwong8562]

Is the Thundernight same as Twilight Purple ??

[@ZLT_90]

They are basically the same color yes. Very slight difference if side by side but not much difference

[@AllenBMWDurham]

they aren't the same, they are similar but both aren't the same and different paint code, same as techno violet, similar but different

[@AllenBMWDurham]

its like brooklyn and limerock, two different colours but very similar