Will the new M2 Competition influence the next 2 series design direction??

jffullum · 05-18-2018, 07:05 AM

Just curious if you guys know or think that the new M2 competition design will influence the next gen of the 2 series.
I personally really like the new M2, it looks fast and aggressive.

I'm hoping I can be patient enough to wait for the next big 2 series update. I'm in for a M240 if it looks as good as the M2.

Do we know when the next 2 update is scheduled to launch? 2020-21??

thx

F22_Matt · 05-18-2018, 12:51 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if the 240 doesn't get the same HP increase as the M2. Seems like BMW wants to position the M2 as the top dog of the 2 series and leave more of a gap between it and the 240. I don't have any source just speculating.

ramy_who · 05-18-2018, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jffullum

Just curious if you guys know or think that the new M2 competition design will influence the next gen of the 2 series.
I personally really like the new M2, it looks fast and aggressive.

I'm hoping I can be patient enough to wait for the next big 2 series update. I'm in for a M240 if it looks as good as the M2.

Do we know when the next 2 update is scheduled to launch? 2020-21??

thx

Doubt it. I'd say the M2 competition is the most aggressive version of BMW's current design vision, but that doesn't mean it's where the 2 series is heading. I'd say the 8 series is where their design language is heading.

XutvJet · 05-18-2018, 01:53 PM

The only visual change with the M2 Comp vs the current M2 is the revised front and rear bumper cover, the wheels, and side mirrors.

3rdcoast228i · 05-18-2018, 02:04 PM

I sure would like to like to get a M2 competition after some depreciation, I think they will hold their value though. It's going to be a toss up between the M2 competition and Corvette C8 when it comes time to buy again. (Many years from now)

MarkDemma · 05-18-2018, 02:08 PM

Didn't I read that the next iteration of the 2 will be based on the UKL platform and be FWD?

3rdcoast228i · 05-18-2018, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkDemma

Didn't I read that the next iteration of the 2 will be based on the UKL platform and be FWD?

Only the grand coupe version. (4 door)

MarkDemma · 05-18-2018, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 3rdcoast228i

Only the grand coupe version. (4 door)

oh thank the motoring gods I am wrong. Seems the 2 Coupe is WAY down on their list of things they care about, so wouldn't expect to see a lot of R&D going into it / will just use the current platform and do cosmetic changes. At least until they want to do a small / economical pure electric, which I would also think would be the LAST thing they make in the electric range.

The rasta · 05-23-2018, 03:47 AM

Dont forgot the new interirior with M3/M4 seat and door trim

And the bigger change for is the motor

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3rdcoast228i Captain 225 Rep 610 Posts Drives: 2016 228i Msport Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I sure would like to like to get a M2 competition after some depreciation, I think they will hold their value though. It's going to be a toss up between the M2 competition and Corvette C8 when it comes time to buy again. (Many years from now)
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