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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
BMW 2 Series vs Genesis GV80 Comparison
BMW 2 Series
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Genesis GV80
2024 BMW
2 Series
vs
2024 Genesis
GV80
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Luxury
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
42L - 52L
248 to 416 km
80L
704 to 952 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$56,900 - $99,990
$90,476 - $139,414
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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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Gorgeous styling inside and out
- Best-in-class interior quality, finish
- Super luxury with a bit of fun thrown in
Misses
- Incessant active safety warnings
- No wireless Apple CarPlay... yet
- Feels its weight
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 | ||
Colours Available
Matte paint is a $2000 option.
The following gloss finishes are available:
- Uyuni White
- Savile Silver
- Himalayan Grey
- Vik Black
- Cardiff Green
- Adriatic Blue
- Barossa Burgundy
The matte finishes comprise:
- Matterhorn White
- Melbourne Grey
- Brunswick Green
There are five interior colourways available, each with a choice of open pore wood trims:
- Obsidian Black, with Black Ash or Metallic Ash
- Vanilla Beige, with Black Ash or Metallic Ash
- Urban Brown, with Olive Ash or Birch
- Dune Beige, with Black Ash or Olive Ash
- Smoky Green, with Black Ash or Olive Ash
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DUAL DIRECT MPFI, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 2998 | 2497 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 3.0L, 2.0L | 3.5L, 2.5L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 103kW - 285kW | 204kW - 279kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5800 | 3800 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 500Nm | 422Nm - 588Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 1900 | 1300 - 1650 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11 | 10.5 - 16 | |
