2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe Price, Specs, Release Date, Colors, & Interior (G42 M240i, 230i)
The 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe price is to be announced at a later date but the new G42 generation has a release date of this November. The most powerful version of the new G42 2 Series will be the M240i with specs of 374 horsepower and 369 lb-ft. of torque. In the States, the entry level model will be the four-cylinder 230i. Unfortunately, a manual transmission is no longer being offered. The new 2 Series also features an updated exterior design available in multiple colors as well as a new interior. Expect its price to be revealed closer to its release date.
Performance
The G42 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe release date launch line-up will be spearheaded by the high-performance M240i. It is powered by a six-cylinder in-line engine with specs of 374 horsepower and 369 lb-ft. of torque. In comparison, it produces 34 horsepower more than the outgoing model. The M240i comes with intelligent all-wheel drive included in its price as well. In addition, there is the base 230i powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with specs of 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft. of torque.
Furthermore, all the engines team up with an eight-speed Steptronic transmission as standard. However, an optional eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission is included in the price of the BMW M240i. It has gearshift paddles on the steering wheel plus Launch Control for powering off the line with optimal traction. It also has a Sprint function for instant, dynamic bursts of speed when already on the move. Lastly, a manual transmission is no longer being offered.
Suspension/ Wheels
The G42 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe comes standard with a two-joint spring strut front axle, five‑link rear axle, lift-related dampers, and Electric Power Steering with Servotronic function. M Sport suspension including variable sport steering is available for an extra price as well. However, the new BMW M240i comes standard with a model-specific version of the M Sport suspension. It also comes with additional front axle struts, M Sport brakes and an M Sport differential at the rear axle. Adaptive M suspension with electronically controlled dampers are also available as an option for the M240i.
In addition, light-alloy wheels in 17-inch specs come standard and 18-inch M light-alloy wheels are included with the M Sport package. Again, the BMW M240i comes with unique M light-alloy wheels in 19-inch specs with the option of high-performance tires at an extra price.
Design
The 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) has an eye-catching front-end design featuring individual headlights and a new-look BMW kidney grille. The grille also has vertically arranged active air flaps instead of bars. In addition, pronounced wheel arch flaring gives the rear a powerful look. In the rear there are also compact light units with rearranged LED light functions. M Sport models and the M240i come with distinctive design accents as well. An almost perfectly balanced 50:50 weight distribution and a low center of gravity create the ideal basis for extremely sporty handling. Lastly, new exterior colors are available including the purple Thundernight Metallic pictured in this article.
M Sport Package Pro
The M Sport package Pro can be added on top of the M Sport specification for the 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe for an additional price. It sends an even clearer message about the car’s dynamic abilities. For example, its specs include 19-inch M light-alloy wheels, M Sport brakes, the eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission, a front spoiler lip, and an M rear spoiler. Model-specific M Performance Parts will also be available for the new G42 BMW 2 Series Coupe from launch.
Interior
The 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe has a driver-focused interior design with a modern control panel in the center console and the option of a fully digital display. In addition, interior Sport seats and a Sport leather steering wheel come at no additional price. However, an M leather steering wheel and M Sport seats with integral head restraints are available as options as well. Special interior features for G42 M Sport models and the BMW M240i such as cushioned knee pads on the center console put the emphasis on intense driving pleasure.
The interior also features a state-of-the-art display and operating system based on BMW Operating System 7. For instance, it comes with an 8.8-inch interior control display and instrument cluster with 5.1-inch color display that make up the BMW Live Cockpit. For an added price, an optional BMW Live Cockpit Professional with fully digital instrument cluster with 12.3-inch specs and control display with 10.25-inch specs is available as well. It features intuitive, multimodal operation using the interior touchscreen display, BMW Controller, steering wheel buttons, or voice control.
Drive Assistance Systems
A significantly expanded selection of standard and optional driver assistance systems are available for the G42 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe. For example, Front-collision warning, Speed Limit Info, Lane Departure Warning and Cruise Control with brake function come as standard. Available as optional extras are Driving Assistant with Lane Change Warning, Rear Collision Prevention and rear crossing traffic warning, Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function including manual Speed Limit Assist, Park Distance Control, Reversing Assistant, Reversing Assist Camera, Surround View and Remote 3D View. Lastly, also available for the BMW 2 Series Coupe for the first time are the BMW Head-Up Display and BMW Drive Recorder.
Colors
Here are some of the exterior colors of the 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe we have seen so far. These images were taken and posted to Instagram by the popular website @bmwblog. Some of the colors could carry an extra price.
Thundernight Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Price and Release Date
As we mentioned above the G42 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe has a release date of this November. In the States only the 230i and M240i will be available. However, its price will be revealed closer to its release date.
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