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Originally Posted by hyperzulu
Why would the M2 come as an LCI model? Am I missing something? LCI models will get a B series engine. M2 gets the N series engine -- hence, not LCI... or CarPlay, or OLED lights. Granted, my 335is had the N54 engine with LCI parts, but it was for all purposes, just another e92.
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Engines and LCI are two totally different things. They often coincide, but there's no dependency either way.
So, to clarify:
2016 M2 - not LCI
2017 230i and
M240i - not LCI, just new engines, plus whatever parts BMW adds across the board for the new model year (in this case wifi hotspot)
2018 230i and
M240i - LCI with engines introduced a year earlier.
2018 M2 will get new LCI design features in the places that it shares with regular 2 Series cars. Whether it will also be called LCI, is unknown - BMW is very inconsistent in that regard when it comes to M cars.