New BMW M235i Gran Coupe Review and Road Test
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- Published: Tuesday, 11 August 2020 17:01
- Written by Ben David T Quirk
It's here the new BMW 2 Series F44 M235i, a new look, new engine even a new drive train.
This model retails for just under £44,000.
The new model now sports the B48 engine a 2 litre Turbo 4 cylinder rather than the 6 cylinder previously used.
This is one cool car with more practicality allowing for 4 over 6ft adults to sit comfortably in the Gran Coupe, well trimmed, refined with mood lighting, we ven had a 16 speaker Harmon Kardon system.
The engine generates 306bhp and get you 0-60 in under 5 seconds, the auto box is responsive and the modes easily transform the driving experience.
This car is built on UKL2 platform which is the platform used for some Mini cars and the new 1 series, it offers a different experience to say a RWD 3 series.
Our model the M235i has xDrive, however you can get smaller engines with front wheel drive, there is no RWD anymore.
As with all BMW cars and SUV's you can get add a range of options known as packs including a driving assistant and comfort pack etc, we have adaptive cruise control with stop go and numerous safety bits, as well as ICON LED headlamps with high beam assist.
The new 2 Series starts at around £26,500 and you can get a range of models.
