A BETTER M4? 2023 BMW M2 Review

[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!!

[@yuvan600]

Hockenheim Grey, Manual Old M2

[@mariellarojas8562]

I DONT BUY MEXICAN MADE M2 BMW

[@redline589]

Man, the old M2 cs is a pretty car.

[@MCHellshit]

Gorgeous car

[@CB12345]

I agree, this new M2 looks terrible to me, even if the performance is better.

[@mfarrm2cs993]

Future classic

[@Del_987]

I like the new one but only in darker colors.

[@shu281]

I’ll take that car over the new one any day?

[@braedenjohnson2040]

This new M2 makes me really appreciate how beautiful the last one was

[@voltaire9237]

And you’ll have neither europoor

[@leeemousine]

@@voltaire9237

[@lakerfan1855]

The new M2 does not look good. Neither does the m240. They completely butchered the tail lights.

[@shad3128]

​@@brodydeacon4090thats papa smurfs paint scheme

[@muchexoticc2980]

@@voltaire9237 I wana see you buy one now 🥱

[@dedbeet5845]

Vertically oriented usb port directly between two cup holders? Genius.

[@voyageFN]

Waterproof

[@deadmuphinz]

Dude this is the coolest bmw I've ever seen for under 100 grand I don't get you people nit picking the styling It's got the BMW vibe in a completely unique way.

[@mike786551]

Exactly!!! All these ppl are fkin nuts. It's the perfect combo of retro and modern styling at its best

[@62Sketch]

It looks like they stuck a square box on each corner. It's hideous.

[@nathanaelbennett8286]

Ppl just hate change. TBH the style of BMW from 2005 until now has been super generic and indistinguishable from other cars. I like the styles, even on the the new X3 M50 / X2. It just looks better

[@chasing3suns]

Its just a good taste thing, i guess you wouldnt get it...

[@___asd159gh43]

Dang, great video. Just cant beat the look of the older M2 CS. They really nailed it.

[@Del_987]

Old design looked sleepy

[@ChrisAlfonso1]

Give me the new interior, with the M2CS body; absolutely class

[@chrisalves11]

@@Del_987 🤨

[@ligametis]

You sound like people who used to say how only e46 and e30 are true bmw, while newer ones are ugly. It is a constant circle.

[@chrisalves11]

@@ligametis are you replying to me ?

[@Preston_Taylor]

Bimmer got confused on whether they wanted curves or box theme, some areas are curvy then the boxed out lines just clash 😂

[@jonnie824]

do you want a boxy or curvy design? BMW: …. Yes

[@NSoJa]

It's like the design team only had money for 1 minute to design the front. They drew four squares and were like "ok were done"

[@almcdaniel1035]

I see the E30 and 1M in this car .. especially in red

[@morgangrant5180]

That's what I have read. Curvy and boxy and angular... I only see boxy and angular... Where are the round curves?

[@DMSparky]

2:21 lol seeing the E30 M3 reminds me how good a car can look.

[@v12-s65]

How good normal BMWs used to look

[@blahblahblah1787]

I have the 2021 M2 Comp. I think I will stick with that.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Good choice

[@TEDActuallyTalks]

Wise

[@doggodproductions2259]

The difference in character between the engines probably has alot to do with the S58 having a lower static compression ratio and more boost, where the S55 has a higher ratio and a little less boost. Obviously tuning will change that as well. But it's weird that they both make the same torque figure. They're very similar engines on paper, but one wants you to rev it to the sky (S55) and one just wants you to mash the throttle and shift fast (S58).

[@carcrazyguysa4059]

Don't ever sell it👌

[@davidndees]

Same. Never getting rid of it, and neither should you!

[@DarthChewie]

This car looks like a low-res render of the actual car.

[@jiabinzhu8508]

super thanks for your awesome new vid!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thank you!

[@chrisfix]

Wooooooooooooo, this is gonna be the best M2 review! Ok watching now!

[@eamonbrannigan]

wow chrisfix has notifications on

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thank you friend and #1 automotive KZbinr in the world

[@junyaiwase]

isnt this the guy who resells marked up tools for $90 lol

[@kellyxsunga]

@@junyaiwase bro got beef with chris fix 💀

[@carcrazyguysa4059]

They should put those brake discs on the wipers to complete the look😉

[@jessejenison7751]

The only reason I pick this over the older m2 cs....the new S58. What a beast, really excited to see what happens when the tuner's get there hand's on it.

[@carcrazyguysa4059]

You know you could just get an S58 in a M4, way better looking in my opinion. Same weight, same chassis probably same price with dealer markups

[@Tacoexplorer]

With 400 lbs extra than the outgoing M2. No thanks.

[@Justin_GFM]

@@carcrazyguysa4059 The 2024 M4 is actually lighter than this M2 according to Car and Driver, that’s kinda shocking lol

[@djivan831]

I agree 💯💯💯 but love that M4 Comp XDrive‼️

[@Calebski]

​@@Justin_GFM 30lb difference. M2 is lighter. If you can call it that.

[@colechapman6976]

Wow! I thought the thumbnail was one of those photoshopped grills, but BMW can actually make a grill proportional to a car. Who knew

[@94BrunoO]

Your edits and transitions are absolutely above every other automotive journalists. So pleasing to watch

[@theniceones1613]

You must not watch Hagerty

[@Mvader7]

I think the looks would be significantly improved if there was a body coloured piece at the bottom of the lower grille, between the two boxes. Kind of how the Camaro sucked when they removed the body colour connector at the front and put it back in due to the backlash from the public.

[@SadistischerBrokkoli]

I have a 2020 M2 comp and had a chance to sit in the new M2 recently. The Outside is fine in person, not the best, not the worst. What bugs me most is that it got so much larger on the outside, while at the same time shrinking on the inside. And while it wont make a difference to most people, the weight is just absurd... an M2 thats heavier than a Mustang and a Camaro...

[@rayestefania3725]

M2 CS still the best M2 and possibly best M car ever!

[@ScottsGuitar]

1m had hydraulic steering. Coming from a F87 m2 lci owner. I’d take the feel over bloated specs/weight any day. Doesn’t matter how fast you’re going if you don’t feel connected to the experience. M2 is barely passable as “good” electric steering feel and this new one is worse 😂 m2 CS I’m sure is better but still tails hydraulic by a massive margin

[@rayestefania3725]

@@ScottsGuitar 1M was a great car too! I should have bought one years ago when I had the chance.

[@ARCNA442]

That looks like it was designed by someone who was vaguely aware that BMWs are supposed to have a double grille but had never actually seen a BMW. The grilles on the M3/M4 are obnoxiously large, but at least the cars look like BMWs.

[@ChadwickJames]

It’s all AI now

[@based_will]

The production quality especially the intro is just fantastic. Killer review for a great car

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks! We do a pretty good job of filming for a 2 man team eh

[@fahadnadir2403]

2 man ?!!! This is top gear level production

[@Lucascomebackplease]

10:55 the chemistry is perfection

[@csboi]

If Lego made a set of the 2023 BMW M2 it would be for ages 2+.

[@oliverroo59]

Someone in the comments on Throttle House's video said this car looks like the Grand Theft Auto version of itself. A truer comment has never been posted.

[@ROKRSDRIVECLUB]

I did a bmw 230i review months ago and I used the same song you did in your intro lol.

[@chezikmusic]

If anything, the new M2 just proves how good the last one was

[@bikebudha01]

Full 360, best looking beemer in a loooong time... luv it...

[@JI_JOE]

Great video as usual. But I've seen plastic toys better looking than this.

[@mezimeen]

Damn great video!! 😮😮😮😮

[@JoeO.]

BMW aesthetics used to be “an athlete in a suit” (or something like that) now it seems more like “a psychotic clown in a suit”…

[@bigafro7657]

I actually prefer the new look of the M2 compared to the previous this car looks more boxy muscular and aggressive and the body reminds me of the E30 M3 while I thought the outgoing M2 was too curvy for my taste.

[@aeromotive2]

yep.. looks cool

[@TheMenace2004]

Lemme guess, you like challengers?

[@shad3128]

​@@TheMenace2004challengers are muscle cars. Which look great. For a bmw... this does not look great.

[@TheMenace2004]

@@shad3128 Bro Ik

[@bigafro7657]

@@TheMenace2004 no actually I don't like muscle cars yes they are muscular and aggressive looking but they just can't nail down their proportions like the Europeans can. Plus I prefer cars that are agile to cars that are fast and muscle cars are fast but not agile.

[@bluebomber697]

Wow. What an incredible video. #1!

[@verynick]

Wow, the fit inline 6 in that tittle body. Pretty impressed!!

[@johnathanmoyer2375]

I honestly like the look of the new M2, especially in Zandvoort Blue. 3800 lbs is absolutely ridiculous for a compact coupe, though.

[@ktakashismith]

The M2 has always been an absolute chunker. I remember looking into getting a 135i before I bought my 328 wagon, and I was appalled to find out that the 2-door coupe was heavier than the estate. Literally wtf BMW.

[@michaelpinnow5015]

I just bought this car with a manual and absolutely love it. Somehow they hide the weight with fantastic balance and power. Love the manual too. I have read it is not crisp and is rubbery but it compares well to the Mustang GT350 I owned. The GT350 had a heavier more direct shift though. The M2 with rev match makes it about impossible to miss a shift. This car is a rocket. It is comfortable, great stereo and screens are easy to learn and intuitive. What an amazing car for the $$. Extremely happy I found one without a huge dealer mark up.

[@jeffreyt02]

😂 I thought they photoshopped the front end hahahaha dying

[@youtubasoarus]

The newer BMW designs really make me appreciate the old BMW designs way more. I don't know what they're doing over there but nothing they've released looks good to me in the last many years. I'm sure the car performs well though and the interior looks good. But such a weird combination of shapes.

[@luidg2k1]

So true tail lights look better on this one with the wide body. Makes more sense with the light’s 3d effect

[@waelbishara2247]

Great video guys 👍

[@matthewserrato3812]

Old heads are the only ones who don’t like how this drives or the looks

[@matthewdavies4358]

1700kg+, digital screens, electronic handbrake, the looks, the price - feels like a tipping point in the wrong direction

[@eugenebeaty4142]

Simply isn’t as much of a drivers car as the f87

I'm surprised you guys didn't photoshop the thumbnail

[@coleparz6964]

I actually really like the way it looks, it’s kind of retro, but also modern, and it still looks mean

[@carguy48]

Wow guys - great video!

[@jasondickens9003]

Well the tacked on instrumentation is a deal breaker and agreed it looks no were as good as th M2 CS that you referenced in the video

[@android175]

Coming back seeing everyone hating on the M2. Now its one of BMWs best design 😂

[@pilarbojorquez1080]

I have the N55 M2 and will definitely be getting the 2nd generation M2CS.

[@andysegura7053]

I’m in the market for the n55 one Is it worth it ?

[@karolmaciejewski340]

​@@andysegura7053 definitely worth it, more raw and wild then comp, and better soundtrack. Comp is noticable faster over 100mph, below they are very similar on a straight line. Comp has more tuning potential although stage2 n55 is plenty fast and noticably faster than stock M2 comp.

[@andysegura7053]

@@karolmaciejewski340 any issues ?? What color do you have m8, thanks for the response

[@karolmaciejewski340]

@@andysegura7053 had to replace dct unfortunately but it's not common issue, still love the car. It's Laguna beach blue.

[@pilarbojorquez1080]

@@andysegura7053 Definitley, you’ll love it, super reliable, and has a great sound.

[@sumrandumguy7177]

I like how it looks

[@strykerman7888]

The old one not only looks better but it also looks newer some how.

[@eugenebeaty4142]

Because they ditched all of the design language that they had been evolving to for 40 years and made something that doesn’t even look like an m2

[@mike786551]

New design is much better.. It's the new bmw trend of retro and modern styling in one

[@EMc71]

Great review. Beautiful scenery of the deserts of southwestern Canada.

[@aneebaba06]

I'm not sold on the looks still. But let's see once I see one in person. Cool pic with Matt and Doug! I had to watch Joe Achilles' video first (same color, but he chose the automatic (he got 3.7 s 0-60) with the M sport seats, which look dope) since he's a Beemer guy (he already has his M3 Touring). Did you guys meet him? He's a cool dude from what I can tell. Def a fun car from these reviews so far! Wish these British reviewers were based here in the US or just American LOL, Joking...kinda. #Exhaust #OPF

[@ericstefko4852]

I would take the CT4-V Blackwing over this. This M2 looks like it fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down

[@LateNightDateNight]

Once you own a BMW you no longer even give a shit about BMW’s lol. I try with every new release and just can’t figure out what they’re doing

[@RbNetEngr]

The styling concepts that BMW started to incorporate in the last five years have really made Chris Bangle look like a genius. For all the crap that his designs received (Bangle Butt, Flame Surfacing), these concepts have aged well, and have been copied by many manufacturers. To this day, several sedans by other manufacturers still incorporate the Bangle Butt concepts in the rear design of their cars. But I think that the last five years of BMW design will not age well, and in the future will be known as BMW’s ‘lost design phase’. Kind of like GM’s boxy designs from the 1980s, which looked awkward then, and just look awkward and aged now.

[@yosefharper1270]

great vid

[@stefanfreestylez]

Basically what were left with is buying a used 911 at this point...absolutely horrendous design.

[@Jafar-Coolgates.c]

Hey, thestraightpipes for me you guys are the best car reviewers on KZbin that I know 😃😃😎😎💯💯💥❤️🚗🚘

[@Akhi_Toji]

Unpopular opinion but I like the looks of the M2 it rlly reminds me of a retro arcade racing game, the simplicity is nice

[@zetapingpong]

I like it as well. I don't like the new BMW front grill thing but on the M2 it looks somewhat proportional and reasonably sized.

[@ARCNA442]

It actually rather good - it just doesn't look like a BMW. Combine the two halves of the kidney grille and you could pass it off as new Dodge or Hyundai.

[@miata1370]

Great review...and I just got Tuxmats for our new X3 M40i which you also reviewed favorably!

[@thewheeltroll1833]

Said the same about BMW going back to a modern classic styling. It very much reminds me of the e30 m3 as well!

[@Unsalted375]

Would be funny if you were driving on the highway and this blue little lego car comes flying by you, BMW definitely is making some interesting design choices lately...

[@kulebrero]

Funny how jaded we’ve gotten in just a few years where 450hp doesn’t feel fast enough. Even as a track car, it’s more than enough-particularly for a $60Kish car.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Don’t forget that weight has gone up significantly in the last few years

[@LateNightDateNight]

@@TheStraightPipes dead on the money, I’ll never buy a 2 door sports car with this kind of weight again.

[@person.w9780]

This thing weighs more than a base 2023 Mustang GT and Camaro SS.

[@ahemgee9542]

It's not the power, it's the power : weight and the numbness of the controls which is the problem.

[@3joewj]

It looks good..flared fenders are awesome. So retro.

[@redd1th]

Look what they've done to my boy! 😢

[@chentecruz]

Great Video!

[@vunguy3n]

So glad they didn't go with the giant bucktooth grill. Those are ridiculous.

[@porky301fl]

Finally all the m2 reviews rollin out

[@SkyyMi]

Good to know my Fiesta st has the same tires as a M2. While the looks are still odd to me instant win in my book being manual

[@russinpatel]

Great video

[@mattsmith4063]

$2,300 for the carbon roof, the only option I would get!

[@iankalbfleisch5709]

Wow great video!

[@joeynimmbletv7765]

The car looks cool as hell to me...looks like a wide body kit from the manufacturer. The boxyness is actually cool. See it in person and I am sure most will like it. If I had the money, I'd get it for sure

[@LaurentiuTravels]

And here I was wondering when you’d post this 🎉

[@olivertrees]

last gen m2 cs is still the move

[@CalmSitar-sw5wf]

Picked up the 2025 M2 in manual, amazing. So happy the grill is not half the front end.

[@burddog0792]

That's a face only a mother can love.

[@oemj7147]

Daddy loves it too!!

[@numberz010]

As much as this car isn't for me, I do LOVE the optionable CF roof now

[@neillgowans4350]

You guys were a lot harsher on the new M240i’s looks which has a prettier front (and rear).

[@TheStraightPipes]

We can forgive a lot more when there’s more performance added. Like an Elantra base model is ok kinda plasticy but the N is sick af 😂

[@woodsze]

Wow great video, guys!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Hehe

[@JohnGlasscock]

Looks like a modern E46 M3 and it's a manual. Give it a few years everyone will love it

[@seinsmeld13]

It's so good I ordered 1 last month. Hopefully I'll get her soon.🥶

[@Cv2CaboVerde]

The car weighs 3814 lbs, that’s HEAVY

[@josh9399]

Finally, was waiting for exactly this.

[@chaserwilliams1]

I think the M2 looks great! Better than the big buck tooth grills on the other models.

[@doherpa]

I’m probably the only one saying this, but I think this is the best looking current BMW.

[@darthroman98]

lowkey kinda like this M2 because it looks like one of the old bionicles 😂

[@lucassachs1270]

had a 2017 M2 base, own a 2022 M4 competition xdrive now, considered getting this, and probably going back to an M2 CS once I find one in the perfect spec

[@YRNick]

wow this thing is so visually unappealing

[@-Random_Games-]

It will look awesome with big wing at the back

[@ENTERTAINMENTSERVICE]

Disagree, I think it looks great.

[@believeinmatter]

That’s just like, your opinion, man.

[@MegaGyalis]

It looks better in person.

[@rgwebb2008]

Just my opinion, looks better than the M4.

[@seinsmeld13]

Mine is on order. I should get it this July.🥶

[@shaggy_e210]

If I could, I'd buy the 1st gen M2 or a 135i.

[@F80mthree]

I’d get a manual m235i for 30k and call it a day.

[@Mr--_--M]

Ugh….I miss my 135i 🥲

[@shaggy_e210]

@@Mr--_--M I know nothing about them, but they look so damn good

[@RbNetEngr]

Why can’t you buy one? There are many available on the used car market.

[@shaggy_e210]

@@RbNetEngr it costs more than I'm willing to spend

[@jakethemanx]

Love the wheel wiggle

[@heavyunit161]

actually the new m2 is the first BMW that made me fall in love with it's gorgeous design ❤

[@benbustama3430]

Great review. Love the new M2! Love the Conti T-Shirt👀😎

[@bayukarya7257]

It looks pretty unique, i love it

[@rogerthat24]

Wow they really went out of the box for this one's design. I first thought this was an April Fool's joke.

[@aeromotive2]

id go for the future CS version.. as long as the availability was there. Quite pricey though

[@cody7068]

Yeah, don’t know if I’d ever spend 100k on a BMW. I’ve had a lot of BMWS, they drive good but man are they unreliable. I’d probably go a GT500. I got a ZL1 FBO, E85, Meth. Of all the M cars I’ve owned, NONE of them even hold a candle to that car in any aspect. I like the look of these new M2s though.

[@seinsmeld13]

I love it therefore I ordered one. I got the Toronto red colour manual with the moonroof of course. Cheers men!!!!!!!🥶

[@Landoram]

This should definitely be the first M2 video you watch straight from an Instagram live stream.

[@TheStraightPipes]

🙏

[@alexanderanastas-hill5487]

love the tech and engine but please bring back more of the tactile interactions. physical parking brake, more steering feel, etc...

[@believeinmatter]

Love the way this looks. In my opinion, definitely better then the huge grills

[@Nyslleo]

U trippin but its aight

[@ehsan83]

if you consider the Z4 as the older classy guy this M2 is his younger hooligan badass brother ! What makes this more exciting is the bodyworks which resembles more to old school beamers with smaller kidney grills. Really like this

[@MY-rl8hu]

I'd take the m240i... Just looks better

[@Barbwire710]

This car doesn’t look finished to me. Looks like a pre-production car that still needs more moulding..

[@popsbubbles1242]

Thank you for this review really appreciate your help with the seats the transmission etc After watching others I couldn't decide. 🙏👍

[@TheStraightPipes]

Always trying to help

[@brucewang1868]

This gen of M2 looks like a decent car, but I would prefer to take Giulia Quadrifoglio than the M2 for the 100k CAD rear wheel drive option

[@Justin_GFM]

That’s two different classes of car lol

[@junyaiwase]

yeah me personally id rather take the chiron

[@baoquoc3710]

@@junyaiwase yep, despite 50 times the price gap, it's certainly better