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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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2024 BMW
2 Series
vs
2024 Skoda
Octavia
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
Luxury
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
42L - 52L
248 to 416 km
45L - 50L
257 to 340 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$56,900 - $99,990
$31,690 - $53,890
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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
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Segment-busting practicality
- Sharp pricing, well featured
- Mature European road manners
Misses
- Australia still gets old 1.4 TSI donk
- Aisin auto not as sharp as a DSG
- Most people will still choose an SUV
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
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,400)
Colours Available
Candy White is standard on the 110TSI Style and Mamba Green is standard on the RS. The following finishes are available for an extra $770:
- Moon White metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Magic Black pearl
- Lava Blue metallic
- Brilliant Silver metallic
Velvet Red Premium is a $1100 option.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 2998 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 3.0L, 2.0L | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 103kW - 285kW | 110kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5800 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 500Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 1900 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11 | 9.6 - 11.65 | |
