8.1
2023 BMW 2 Series Coupe review
The mid-range point in the 2 Series Coupe line-up could easily be the sweet spot for most buyers, such are the 230i's all-round talents.
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Matt Campbell
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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8.1
8.7
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Based on the BMW 2 Series 30i M SPORT
Based on the Chevrolet Corvette 3LT
Best suitable for...
City driving
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
42L - 52L
248 to 416 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$59,023 - $99,990
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive value for money
- Looks terrific
- More practical than you’d think
Misses
- Ride is very hard, even for a sports coupe
- Not going to thrill like the six-pot or M model
- Four-star safety score
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Exceptional value for money
- Solid performer all-round
- Cabin design and materials
Misses
- Needs the ability to deliver a louder exhaust note
- Steering could be sharper on turn-in to match euro rivals
- Optional Competition Sport seats won't be to all tastes
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Black Accent Package (+$1,950)
- Body Coloured Accent Package (+$1,950)
- Body Colour & Transparent Package (+$4,550)
- Bright Silver Wheel Set (+$3,640)
- Carbon Flash Hood Stinger (+$1,950)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 2998 | 6162 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 3.0L, 2.0L | 6.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 103kW - 285kW | 369kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5500 | 6450 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 500Nm | 637Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 1900 | 5150 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11 | 11.5 | |
