All-New BMW M2 // The ultimate BMW?

Thsi is a Motormouth Couple Car Review of the all-new BMW M2 performance car. We were really excited to get the M2 this week and it certainly doesn’t disappoint.
The BMW M2 has a 3L twin-turbo inline-6 with a 6-speed manual transmission or an 8-speed automatic transmission, 453 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque, standard RWD.
This feisty. small BMW M2 Coupé with incredible acceleration has the same engine that’s in the M3 and M4 models but it has been detuned by 20 horsepower. The M2 comes standard with adaptive M suspension, active M differential and M compound brakes. The characteristics of the chassis can be individually adjusted for a more comfortable or sportier ride. The BMW M2 has an aggressive and sculpted design with its squared off front, M frameless kidney grille showcasing horizontal bars and LED headlamps, available adaptive LED headlights. The rear has a wide stance, an M exhaust system with quad tailpipes, an M rear spoiler, LED taillights. a staggered 19” and 20” wheel configuration and a tire repair kit.
The interior of the BMW M2 is modern, clean and driver focused. The shifter, start/stop button, BMW controller, are grouped within a modern looking control panel at the centre console. There is a significant decrease in the number of buttons and controls in favour of digital controls for various functions. The 14.9” touchscreen and 12.3” digital driver display is behind a single glass surface. Vernasca leather and high gloss black trim are both standard but carbon fibre or aluminum trim and Merino leather are available.
The BMW M2 starts at $76,500 CAD/$63,200 USD. Price as tested $95,745 CAD.
Fuel economy isn’t great, but most don’t buy a car like this for its fuel efficiency. With the manual transmission it gets a combined 12.4L/100 km and with the automatic transmission a combined 12.7L/100 km. That’s 19 MPG for the manual and 18.5 MPG for the automatic.
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[@andreaspencer9813]

453 horsepower is the correct horsepower number of the BMW M2

[@rcouchh]

They are dynoing 475whp stock.

[@donteadoss]

I couldn’t ever care less what anyone else says - saw a completely blacked out M2 a few weeks ago and thought it to be nothing less than absolutely sharp. 🔥

[@godofdun]

Yeah I think this new M2 look will age well, people are bitching now but a decade from now they'll be wanting this and bitching about whatever is new.

[@jameswillard1]

@@godofdunyou’re absolutely right. Even back in 2016 when the first M2 came out everyone was bitching that it was way to big and blobby compared to the 1M …..now everyone is saying it’s the best and last good looking M car that we’ll ever see 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@theanswer3574]

Saw a gray one today on my way to work and I can absolutely confirm that it actually looks good in person as opposed to meh on pictures.

[@angrypenguin956]

That's one hell of sport car, designed and powered the way it should.

[@alexkaka7197]

It looks better in person than in the video for sure.

[@joeanunez]

Didn’t like the rear in photos but now seeing it in video, I’ve changed my mind. Looks great!

[@vicp8772]

One of the coolest laughs in the biz Andrea. So glad this puppy in stock is still offered

[@74Ljay]

this BMW looks fantastic it's got that old skool look

[@owenmcdonald5922]

I agree 100% about the dials. Surely BMW could replicate traditional dials digitally.

[@mutestingray]

Really love the dynamic you two have. I’m not big into labels, but it is genuinely nice to see more female auto reviewers out there who are passionate about cars.

[@yalerosner1059]

This would have been my car of the year. I just watched it for the first time. Great design, as you said, harkening back to BMW's heritage. All this instant classic needs is an analog dashboard display for MPH and RPM!❤

[@herbertwedermanjr239]

I don’t know much about bmw’s, but I will say the exterior is a bold design and certainly makes a statement. I’m not a big fan of the giant screen on the dash, like the new Mustang I feel they look like an afterthought. Going forward I hope manufacturers try to get more creative and try and integrate them into the dash more. The carbon seats are a bit much, but I guess they are meant to go with the whole bold design. BMW knows their target buyer better than I ever will. Great review as always. I really enjoy the “leg cam” too 😁

[@hitek3943]

Just to add, if you don't opt for the carbon fiber trim (from the trims available to pick and with carbon not included in a pack) inside you will get the standard looking paddles which you don't want :)

[@judih.8754]

That M6 should have been easy to learn stick on. I taught my nephew in my '89 535i. Lots of torque, hard to stall off idle. On to today's car, that dashboard is a no go for me!

[@springertube]

The M6 is lovely. I cut my stick-shift teeth on '64 and '65 Corvairs in the late 60s through 70s, then had a lot of seat time in a trio of friend's BMWs I helped restore - E9 ('72) 3.0CS, '76 2002 and E12 ('81) 528i. All stellar cars. (Later on a couple family and personal 1st Gen Accords, personal 1st gen Integra, and '91 Celica GTS, also great manuals). I'm not alone in the E46 M3 being my all-time favorite of the M's. Long live the stick! Edit: how could I forget, a friend's '73 911S in the late 70s.

[@dquarks]

Hope they use a software update to include twin round gauges for the display. Needs a few mods and it would be great.

[@fmini8418]

Great review as always, great car but I agree with Zack it needs a Tachometer 👌

[@jhndijkman]

Shelia's don't know want a tach.

[@DoctorSkillz]

Love it love it love it. My favorite new car.

[@jonm3255]

I taught my future wife how to drive a stick on a 98 F-150. On her maiden voyage on a country road she ran over a squirrel. We have all automatics and twenty years of marital bliss since then.

[@andreaspencer9813]

OMG! That is funny but poor squirrel and your poor wife.

[@kellingtonlink956]

Love it on the outside, … but I can’t say the same about the interior. And I absolutely hate those ridiculous seats… unless you track it (probably less than 1% of owners ever would). Very cool car though. Thanks for the video.

[@jhndijkman]

Seats well maybe get a ok. The instrument panels suck. Big hunks of sheet plastic. Don't shout sports coupe to me.

[@kellingtonlink956]

I absolutely agree about the instrument panel and all the interior plastics. But as for the outside? I’ve seen so much worse or too many ‘safe’ designs. I can live with this BMW, especially when compared to many other BMWs these days.

[@melvinjo1596]

Almost 300 pounds more weight than the old one and a design looking like anything but a BMW. Amazing

[@A3A4Tom]

What my definition of "ultimate BMW" has the be the original M1, E30 M3 and E28 M5. Also add the iconic E36 and E46 M3, E34 and E39 M5. Those are the most desirable BMW M cars ever. One can also add E90 M3 to the mix. Definitely not anything with the designation of "F" and "G". Those BMW M cars have become too civilized for their own good. The shadow of BMW Motorsport's formal self compares to its glorious days. Zack's previous E24 M6 or 635CSi is equally brilliant too. :)

[@timothyburnside3229]

So you got her because you have a great stick and fantastic grip!

[@BrooklynBigAl]

Loving the new _smoke blow_ and _pistol-twirl_ sound effects after the _subscribe-shot-ding_ .

[@seinsmeld13]

I had a 2019 RS3 which was a terrific car. My lease recently expired on the RS3. Unfortunately I couldn't get a new one so I replaced it with a 2024 BMW M2. It's great car however I wish I could have got the new RS3. Anyway life goes on.................

[@Yungtisa]

How much was a lease on that car , im a first time buyer

[@10OF9OFBORG]

Great show! And a few good laughs about the seats. 😂 This car looks fun but the dashboard starting to looks like any modern vehicle with a digital display but I love the colourful display tho. I think this car is perfect for you Andrea! 😉

[@andreaspencer9813]

It certainly was an absolute blast to drive, lots of smiling. So glad you enjoyed the review.

[@10OF9OFBORG]

@@andreaspencer9813 It’s an awesome review Andrea! 👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jazzjokesjalopies]

Interesting point. Differentiating screen shape and style is a relatively new challenge, let alone what’s ON the screen.

[@kevinn1158]

This M2 looks like a cheap kit car, so I'd go with the M240 and save money.

[@mosesng1787]

Awesome reviews! Great job! Thank you!!

[@lukewalker1051]

Just a great car. You two look great in it. Loved the story about the M6 and learning to drive a stick. Zack you had taste when you are a young man, 😉 To me, the M2 is best in class. Styling is a bit controversial. I am ok with it. Its not cookie cutter but not really Bangle-esque so acceptable. Some pine about the weight of the vehicle. Not a deal breaker for me. Its a very fast, capable car for the refined car enthusiast who doesn't want to be in your face with a Corvette with supercar wannabe styling and who also doesn't want to throw down another 30 grand for a Porsche. I prefer it to the Supra with same BMW engine and manual. Will end as I started. BMW nailed this car. Might pick one up in a couple years when the bloom is off the rose.

[@421vickroy]

I’m a new subscriber to your channel because your reviews are so thorough, funny and are geared to the “everyday driver”. I don’t need to hear from most of the other car reviewers about how long it takes a vehicle to go from 0-60. I live in New York City. Do you think I care about that. I can barely go 0-20. Also, I get a little tired of how much time is spent discussing the technology that is in the vehicle which quite frankly is too much, too complicated and too distracting. Thank you for many such quality videos where I actually learn something.

[@cjsnylons]

The engines are great in the BMW M products, but the shifter really is not very good. I sold my F80 M3 Comp with a manual because it really was the wrong transmission based on how bad the shifter was for a car so capable. All my cars are manual and feel the M cars are sadly better with the auto.

[@404notfound.....]

Definitely not my taste! If you're gonna buy it please get the extended warranty and sell upon warranty expiring LOL. Great video Andrea & Zack!! 👍🏼🇨🇦

[@squalewally7297]

No - that’s Vancouver Red :)

[@DBenton2610]

Great review... as always. I like the look, a bit different but I think over time it will look "normal"

[@threepedalrebel1266]

My wife learned how to drive a manual as well and loves driving the 1M 😅

[@MR.TOYBOX]

It looks like what a New Scion TC would look like if they still made them.

[@Gritt982]

The dash isn't pretty by any means. My new Mazda3 feels plusher. But the seats are gorgeous and that inline 6 will be sweet

[@stevedolan5065]

Well shoot…”to land a hottie like Andrea”…had I only known about 60 years ago 😂

[@akajimbo1]

Ah.. SW marine drive.. Quite a few speeding tickets I got from my youth in the 90s.

[@BrakRulesAll]

The interior designers really mailed it in with that Jumbotron mounted on the dash on stilts. What were they thinking? How about redesigning the dash to accommodate the thing, rather than just tacking it in place? Hideous. And WAY too massive.

[@artmaltman]

I need to ask: is the rear seat usable by adults? Thank you.

[@zerooneonetwothree1872]

Not sure whether to laugh or cry, people are complaining about the bucket seats in a car developed by the M division for the track performance and wearing BMW motorsport badge instead of regular BMW badge. Its like going to a rock concert and complaining about how loud it is. Its like saying Rimac Nevera has some downsides, like scary feeling when you are pulled at 1.5 G.

[@danielmiedema5836]

I think those seats and dash are horrible..not into a big tablet stuck on the dash

[@canamdennis6829]

How many years have you guys been together ❤️ she is all smiles when she drives a standard so funny ha ha 😂 great video guys PS love ❤️ all your videos thank you from Toronto Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@yorbalindason]

They said 20 in the last video having met at a radio station where they both worked and zack hit on Andrea.

[@dominickporrino4260]

Wow jac nice original M-6,, the M-2 is ahh ok, as always Andrea is 😎

[@JJS432]

Looks good from the rear but the front square air intakes look like an after thought. As much as the square theme is a homage to a previous generation it just wasn’t executed as perfectly as it could have been

[@timphillips4147]

Been waiting for this one, I'm late picking this one up but did I see Zack looking gittery. This looks a gorgeous car from BMW, very high spec but once again my new Kia Stonic lease will have heated steering wheel and rather poor from a so called luxury brand making you pay these extra packages. However, it looks fab in and out 🎉

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

The design is certainly confronting but over time we might come to see it differently

[@tomdrummy4984]

Andrea changed to standard transmission shoes. 👟 😁

[@jenny80myles]

I didn't know DJs makes M6 money back then. :)

[@Jeymez]

of course they did, they make decent money to afford one.

[@dbh2765]

The 353 hp you mentioned sounds 100hp off. Looks awesome - make a convertible pls

[@datnguyen1615]

Front grills M2 looks like some American car in 90's!. Because it's power by BMW straight 6 that it might be consider.

[@HiiImChris]

Thats what i said lmao. This car just looks fucking COOL. Its different, but you can tell it has the essence of a bmw. I think they did a kick ass job on keeping it interesting

[@John-jg5zi]

M track mode changes the tach view

[@threepedalrebel1266]

Great reviews, would you have this or the last Manual M2 for a daily driver ? Also I have a 1M and it is an amazing car , to me it is a perfect car other than the exhaust does not sound loud enough inside the car …outside the car it sounds great , but perfect combo of transmission , fly wheel, pedal placement for heel toe , more than enough power and the oh so sweet hydraulic steering

[@norbertopereira9441]

You guys going to do the chevy trax?

[@08vtec6]

Maybe the Analog Tach is behind a subscription pay wall

[@artistnyc123]

I'd jump on that too!!!

[@striker3]

BMW are best to lease for 3 years while under warranty, then get rid of it and let the next owner pay for the outrageous cost of repair. Same with Audi!

[@patricklegg6100]

I love this car❤

[@jimbaranresidence8]

All New BMW MEXICO 2 // The ultimate BMW

[@xorbitman]

There are videos out there with the less expensive M240i Xdrive that beats the M2 with just a tuner chip. So for much less $$$$ the AWD M240i. Also I would buy a 1 or 2 year old one. They depreciate a lot and fast. The most obvious sports car that you guys forgot to mention is the New Nissan 400z also available as a manual. My $$$ would be a Nismo 400Z and I would dyno tune the car to over 500 HP. Some say that you would have to sell your turbos right after you buy the car and that way pay for the cost of new bigger ones. BTW - The Nismo is a beast.

[@Brian-jv8iy]

Really? An AWD car beats an rwd car, especially after it’s tuned? Who would’ve thought. 335i N54 also was quicker than the V8 m3 and just like it didn’t matter back then, it doesn’t with the 2 series x drive and m2

[@bethdixon501]

Love🏎Love

[@timcreelman3540]

I had a Merc C63 and the brakes squealed all day long in stop and go city traffic. Out on the open road, stand on them and the squeal is gone.

[@aceofspades6667]

I like it but too expensive for me.. I have an nd2 already and need to replace my daily (maxima) but don’t think bmw is in my future. Might need to look at Acura or Genesis

[@leftcoaster67]

I still like the Beaver i4. ;)

[@derekmorrison4191]

Love it

[@sleepyintoronto]

Hate it. Last gen M2 was 1000X better looking. Great car, but I don’t think I can look at it every morning. Definitely would not look back after parking to admire it.

[@claudelacasse1276]

heavy beast at 3,800 lbs....

[@mukidiaja]

Zack had M6 and get Andrea😁 For me, the 3rd generation 6-series (F06/F12/F13) that exist from 2011-2018 are the most beautiful BMW. Following by the X2 suv (F39) from 2018-present. And yes, their exterior designs are getting uglier.

[@viveksoty]

1:02 Hi Andrea, The HP is supposed to be 453 and not 353! Just a correction!

[@andreaspencer9813]

You are correct, sorry about that.

[@phantom2661]

Nice car. I'd be buying one but I'll never buy any car that means I have to do business with any O'regans dealership in Nova Scotia . Sadly they own the BMW dealership.

[@offsideundo]

In fairness, the BMW M6 had a VERY stiff clutch. You needed Schwarzenegger legs for that thing

[@MrWxerby]

Is it just me, or are all new BMW models getting uglier and uglier?

[@wc4109]

Wouldn't say all BMWs, but yes (aside from performance) their M series & EVs are butt ugly....

[@jamespaul2587]

BMWs are definitely getting uglier, but I think you're as handsome as ever, right? 😊

[@user-oy8zg4mv8m]

It may be you

[@FirstLast-et3sw]

Bring back Frank Stephenson and let him redesign this atrocity of a vehicle. It’s inside and out it’s FUGLY. E46 M3 was the last good looking M car

[@bill7481]

No, it’s not just you. And the digital screen integration is egregious.

[@EdwardVarner]

RS3 anytime soon?

[@EdwardVarner]

Funny, just got to the QC&C part about the RS3.

[@Motormouth...]

Not sold in Canada

[@Evolution10X]

I wouldn’t buy this car strictly on those seats. Not sure what they were thinking.

[@gamboa3957]

I am one of those people that think this iteration of the M2 is ugly.

[@edy40111]

Is insulting viewers supposed to get them to like and subscribe Zack?

[@eze2190]

I’m not sure why anyone would ever get a manual. Why buy a slower model of a high performance sports car? Also, drastically reduces the buyers in the resale market.

[@bucknut2000]

It’s more fun , better connected , rev matching is fun , u learn the engine more

[@eze2190]

@@bucknut2000 sorry, I don’t consider going slower and losing money on resale fun. Today’s real sports cars are all automatics. Manuals are for aging men trying to go back in time.

[@bucknut2000]

@@eze2190 Ok why you are acting like a bastard. You asked a question, sorry I didnt realize you just need praise for yourself. Auto are where low testosterone soy boys can only drive.

[@turboash78]

I feel the ultimate BMW was the M-Coupe (clownshoe).

[@JimAllder11]

Those seats are ridiculous. I don't want that big hard hunk of plastic anywhere near my goodies.

[@rudfil]

The last beautiful BMW / M3 made was the E46 series , this new M2 doesn’t do anything for me just too weird looking.

[@deborahmontagna9467]

Rocco Montagna

[@marclangman4836]

Nose looks like a ‘98 Grand Am.

[@Dhime]

oi facking love et

[@illfreakynana]

Only BMW would add side bolsters for your "business"

[@fegik5922]

ehm mh...LC500

[@dvanremortel]

Do like it, "but", would it be my first choice? Hmm no

[@AdmiralCecil]

Of course Andrea married you, BMW = Be My Wife

[@scottnewellguitar]

I do not get it with this one guys. I’m sure the drive is very good, but the styling is a serious whiff. Just because BMW’s other models are even uglier, nah. The rectangular bits in the front are proportionally weird and blocky, the side looks like a step-side pickup truck, then it’s weird in the back again. And power-to-weight? This car is over 3800 lbs. This is supposed to be the lightweight nimble one? Yikes. Most cars today are pretty heavy but this should be lighter. At this price it’s gotta tick EVERY box so hard pass ! Still love the review! 🫶🏼

[@tomtomtom7411]

It looks just so so...not too nice as you say 😂😂😂

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

If it were a convertible I would buy it tomorrow.

[@ronhudson3730]

Looks like a Plymouth.

[@ronhudson3730]

Totally subjective but almost all of them look like crap.

[@bubbajohnson8098]

Throwback, no way...

[@frankkoos1561]

Strikes me as a sports car for chicks. I think those seats had to he designed for women as well. Most men would choose a new Vette over this M2 for the money spent.

[@wheelwrightpl9429]

This is a car designed by fashionistas and marketing-people first and M-engineers last. What a shame it doesn't even have those superior classic BMW analog gauges, which were honed and perfected over the decades. All this decades-long effort went down the drain, because few fashion hipsters behind this car didn't think it looked cool enough to draw-in a new generation of BMW buyers, whom they evidently perceived as shallow and stupid. NEWSFLASH! BMWs used to be about perfect functionality, not about design fads! I hope that at some point there will be a default option to turn on those classic gauges, and get rid of other distracting fads such as skewed displays. Also bring back the real buttons for the AC! What a joke BMW has become, but unfortunately I don't think anything will change.

[@mateosmithy5668]

Great car, but the rear end is not so pretty… and I like a good looking rear section. Moreover, I can stand how lazy both BMW and Mercedes have gotten with their technology integration: They simply slapped a monitor on the dashboard. 😂 The rest of the car is nice.

[@springertube]

Agree on the rear... like the designers struggled to resolve those great M fenders into the derriere, and ended with a confused origami mess especially in the corners... and the dash. Not a fan of these new digital panels, but if you're going to do it Cadillac and the Koreans do it better. To me, the best back-end was the E46 M3. Purposefully hunky, but proportionate and refined.

[@Carmafixcars]

The horror. The horror.

[@gobear83]

The dash looks like glued three iPads together …..beautiful car ….deal breaker dash …sorry

[@grahamcook9289]

God, she gorgeous. MILF of the Year, every year!!!!!

[@VWGTI123]

😊So Ugly and expensive. Im so glad I bought my 2012 Boss 302 for a fun car.