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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
2022 Lotus Exige vs 2024 BMW 2 Series Comparison
Lotus Exige
BMW 2 Series
2022 Lotus
Exige
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2024 BMW
2 Series
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CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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Based on the Lotus Exige
Based on the BMW 2 Series 30i M SPORT
Best suitable for...
Fun
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
43L - 48L
439 to 490 km
42L - 52L
248 to 416 km
Warranty
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CarExpert's Take
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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
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
- Cruise Control (+$299)
- Cup Paint (Non Pearl) (+$4,199)
- Cup Paint (Pearl) (+$8,799)
- Digital Audio Broadcast Radio (+$1,199)
- Floor Mats - Front & Rear (+$249)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| SUPERCHARGED MPFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3456 | 1499 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L | 1.5L, 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| SUPERCHARGED V6 | TURBO 3, TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 12 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 296kW - 321kW | 103kW - 285kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 4500 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm - 440Nm | 220Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2600 - 3000 | 1350 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 | 9.5 - 11 | |
