DETROIT AUTO SHOW: All New BMW 2-Series Looks Ready To Take Over Entry Level Duties From 1-Series Coupe

The BMW 2 Series Coupe, an entirely new model series and successor to the 1 Series Coupe, make its world debuts at the 2014 North American International Auto Show on Monday.
 
Continuing the decades-long tradition of premium, compact Coupes with impeccable driving dynamics, the all-new BMW 2 Series Coupe is designed with significantly larger dimensions than its predecessor, the BMW 1 Series Coupe, and will be offered as both a 228i and M235i, which is the first BMW M Performance Automobile to be offered in the US. The BMW 2 Series Coupe has unmistakable BMW handling attributes and impressive ride comfort thanks to rear-wheel drive, longitudinally mounted engines, near-perfect 50-50 weight distribution, and sophisticated chassis technology.

Double-pivot spring strut front suspension and five-link rear suspension feature tuning tailored to each 2 Series model, while variable sport steering, M Sport braking system and Adaptive M suspension with electronically controlled shock absorbers are all standard on the M235i in the US and optional on the 228i. Dynamic Stability Control system including Dynamic Traction Control with an electronic locking function for the rear axle is standard; M Performance mechanical limited slip differential will be available for the BMW M235i Coupe through the BMW M Performance Accessories range.

The 2014 BMW 2 Series Coupe will launch in the US in 2014 Q1 with a base MSRP of $33,025 for the 228i and $44,025 for the M235i, including $925 Destination and Handling fee.

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crimple7 - 1/15/2014 4:17:49 AM

+1 Boost

There was I thinking that BMW had an aversion for even numbers. Suddenly 2 and 4 series are in our midst. This car is better looking than the 1 series and it seems that the 1 and 2 series are aiming for the younger demographic. What amazes me is how the same engine pulls BMW cars of immense differences in weight. If I'm not mistaken, the M235i has the same engine as the X5 xDrive35i. The former is a compact coupe whilst the latter is a midsize, heavy SUV. There must be many kg in weight difference. Surely the performance of this engine should be spectacular in the M235i but underwhelming in the SUV. I'll await the test drives.