Updated BMW 2 Series and M2 Coupe priced

BMW Australia has announced pricing for its update 2 Series and M2 Coupe variants, due in local showrooms before the end of the year.

For the 2 Series line-up, we find the entry-grade 220i dropped from the range, which now begins with the 230i priced from $76,900 plus on-road costs for a modest increase of $100.

The sportier M240i xDrive jumps $650 to $99,900 again excluding on-road costs.

As noted with the recently updated BMW 1 Series, the 2 Series range adds equipment including heated front seats with lumbar support, parking assistance technology, and tyre pressure monitoring.

The M Sport Package now adopts contrasting black colourways in lieu of body colouring. Black elements are also found on the mirror caps of the M240i xDrive which further adds an ‘M’ badge on the lower grille.

Moving inside we find the latest BMW Operating System 8.5 software, LED ambient cabin lighting, and a flat-bottom M steering wheel (M240i xDrive only).

A range of upholstery, trim, paint, and alloy wheel choices are likewise available.

The BMW 230i continues to offer a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine developing 190kW of power and 400Nm of torque driving the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.

For the M240i xDrive, BMW’s potent 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder petrol engine offers 285kW and 500Nm, again paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The all-wheel drive variant can accelerate from standstill to 100km/h in 4.3 seconds – 1.5 seconds faster than the 230i.

Moving up to the exhilarating M2 Coupe (now from $123,900 + ORC) we find an increase in power and torque to 353kW and 600Nm, a gain of 15kW and 50Nm respectively (torque gains for auto only).

Both six-speed manual and eight-speed automatic variants offer faster acceleration times than before – down 0.1 second to 4.2 seconds – with sharper throttle response from the remapped M TwinPower turbocharged six-cylinder petrol engine.

Changes under the bonnet are complemented by those offered elsewhere, including a new paint palette, optional alloy wheel designs, a red/black leather upholstery option, and M flat-bottomed steering wheel.

In addition, lightweight M Carbon bucket seats can be specified optionally ($12,000) as can an M Alcantara steering wheel ($1000).

Like the 2 Series Coupe, the M2 Coupe is fitted with the latest OS 8.5 software and a redesigned instrument panel BMW says enhances functionality. The cabin also features new adjustments for the air ventilation outlets, now using rotating and tilting movements.

BMW Australia says the 2 Series Coupe and M2 Coupe ranges will begin arriving in local dealerships from the fourth quarter of this year (2024).

2025 BMW 2 Series Coupe pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.