Yes I hate it when they destroyed 1 series and entry level 2 series with shitty front wheel drive based platforms ... People still buy them and are so proud
I still can’t get over how inconsistent yet consistently ugly their recent styling has been. This thing looks like a bad render in a speculative click bait article
They’re probably playing the long game. Like 10 years of hideous shit, then when they go fully electric it’s gonna be: “the moment you’ve been waiting for: no horrible gas burning engine to mess up our beautiful design vision anymore”
"probably one of the least worst BMWs" is actually the absolute perfect wording for this, fits like a glove! 😅👌 It´s a damn impressive feat by BMW to get every single car in their line-up to turn out worse in every way compared to it´s predecessor. 🤦♂
Ive never been impressed by the looks of ANY bmw, only by their reputation with performance, & build quality - seems you can be wrong about this as well. I like this though, simply because it's a small coupe. .
@@jptj7729 Well we’re all entitled to our opinions, of course. I’m certainly not a shill and would admit I find the styling of some BMWs challenging. The only winner here of course is BMW, with record profits last year..
I’ve just bought a 2016 220i MSport Coupe. It is a delight to drive; enough power to go quickly, loads of grip and lovely fluid handling. And it’s quiet and comfortable when you’re pottering about or cruising on the motorway. Feels altogether grown up.
So sad that most new cars leave reviewers looking for aspects in which these new cars are almost as good as what came before. Remember when improvements in style and dynamics were to be expected?
I leased a 15 320i and currently own a 2018 320i. Both with a 6 speed manual and rwd . Power is adequate and you really cannot get yourself into trouble since it is slow . Cruising 3 digits on the highway with ease an around town it eats up the corners . For low 30k brand new….. it was a steal to get the bmw DNA. I have Driven all models of 3s and 5s ….. The 320i is more than adequate for daily driving . I wish they would bring a low model back for US, so more people can experience how great the BMW brand is and you don’t need to be rich to own one .
Base 2 Series in the States is the 230i with the 255hp 4-cyl/turbo. I would definitely consider it if I were in the market. Still quite happy with my 2018 3 Series though.
Yes, just like all manufactures. but all those Ms mean different things. M Sport is entry level, think 230I M sport. M Performance is the mid tier, think M240i. Lastly M is the highest performance, think M2, M3, or M5. Nissan does the same think with Nismo, Toyota has TRD and recently they have been doing GR. Chevrolet has the SS. Literally everyone does this.
Tested a 220i recently and similar feeling. didn’t feel that fast. Checked the spedo and I was doing more than I thought. The 230i I ordered should be perfect though.
It is actually the same engine but a different tune. That official 184bhp can go to 280-300 easy with just a tune (aka stage 1). Great engine with a nice blend of economy and torque. The only downside I find with mine (Mini Cooper JCW - same engine) is that it does not like to rev all that much. Good choice! Cheers
@@bogdangrigorbranding it is not the same engine. With only a different tune. The 230i gets forged internal components for durability to deal with the extra boost. The 306hp variant gets different piston heads to lower the compression ratio to deal with the further added boost. It is far more than just a tune. You can tune a 220i to make similar ho but you are risking blowing your engine. Very highly paid BMW engineers have determined that these structural components are needed for reliability. Tune at your own risk.
Sounds more like it could cost you your licence. It is a problem that cars become so fast and competent that you dont feel you move fast anymore without inching close to jail time speeds..
@@andersbjrnsen7203 yeah coming from an old fiat 500 which has so much road noise, vibration and heavy steering you know when you’re driving too quick by feel. The 220i I drove was the first modern luxury car I’ve ever driven and I certainly lacked a sense of speed as it was just so effortless and quiet. Will be careful when my 230i arrives.
just bought a 2020 here in medellin colombia picking it up thursday glad you like the car ... when i saw it , it was like the bmw i have aways wanted had a 325i, the 525i and have to say when i saw this little car i fell in love especially for the city and the mountain twistys
a part of me wants to say "well it'll keep the engine less stressed and the car more reliable" but then I remember the Miata 2.0 N/A makes the same power 😂 granted, two different engines with different power band, but wtf BMW 😂 Hell, Mazda's Skyactiv X 2.0 makes the same power and 85% of the torque without forced induction ( or to be precise, no forced induction used in the traditional sense ) In Japan they also had a base model Supra with a 2.0T B48 that makes 194hp. Less than the old BRZ for f-'s sake.
And I do mean clownshoe in an endearing way, I still regret not buying a second hand z3m coupe when it was affordable and met my lifestyle needs. Partly made up for it with an E36 M3 Evo convertible but I'm not sure it was quite the same.
Nah, it shows that the huge grilles aren’t the only problem with BMW’s new design language. Even with a nornal grille this car is completely out of proportion, with absurdly sized headlights and taillights, and ugly angles such as the lower bumper insets. I mean, the taillights look like Sid from Ice Age. Just because it isn’t as ugly as the iX and M4 doesn’t mean that it looks good. It’s a huge downgrade from the previous 2-series, looks wise.
Yet another joyous video from Alex, I don’t think there’s another TH-cam car journalist who can pack so much joy, humour and passion into just 7 minutes of video ‘IDrive for navigating straight to CarPlay’ brilliant! More Alex please!
I think with increasing traffic, speed cameras, not to mention spiralling costs, there’s something to be said for this type of car (and I say that as someone who owns a M240i). Mine is the previous generation though, which to me is better looking, more practical, more compact and lighter than the new one and was also a fair bit cheaper. Spec even this ‘base’ model up and you’ll be pushing £40k in the U.K. (I think you can get it over that if you get overly clicky on those options boxes). I’ve liked and owned BMWs almost exclusively for the last 13 years. There’s honestly nothing in the current line up that floats my boat. I’m sure they’re still a great drive, better possibly, but they’re just mostly so ugly and their prices really are on the up. I’m glad others think otherwise, as it keeps BMW in business. Lucky for them. Lucky for me I love my current car. Looks like it’ll be here some time.
Great review as always Alex 👏 I get the MOR POWER! doesn't necessarily = more fun. But a sporty beemer that is slower than a GR86 or MX5?! Plus I'm really not a fan of the looks. I think I'd go for the prev gen with a bigger engine 😒
Its a great way to save some money, if you want to get the 230i Performance for less money by Stage 1 Tuning the 220i. Its pretty much the same engine B48 and tends to be very reliable.
BMW should bring the 230i to Europe. I had 220i but with stage 2, without it I always wished for more power, the 230i is a much more sweet spot for this car.
This thing feels lik a car featured in an ed, edd and eddy cartoon. The last one was well rounded appearance wise. Bmw needs to restructure its design department.
so what you're saying is we need a 225i with about 225 HP to sit between the 220i and 230i. Maybe call it 225is and give it some extra spicy handling bits, could be fun.
what's embarrassing is that there's a 2 liter, non high-revving engine that makes the same power and 85% of the torque ( Mazda's Skyactiv X 2.0 ), all while having the fuel economy close to a traditional 1.5 petrol and no forced induction.
@@ApurtureSci didn't know that, thought the *30 designation would automatically bring a 6 pot. If it's a 4 pot as well, than yeah, weight should be similar.
@@mistreku It used to be that way, these days you tend to just get the 2L in different states of tune, it's just the 40i models that get the straight 6 now.
I don't think this is a return to form as much as an outro. Something like this but electric would be an awesome way forward but it's pretty obvious BMWs heart is in two-ton bully machines now a days.
I’ve had two New BMW series 2 and before the 3 new 1 series in the last few years and never had a moments trouble with ether one but age has caught up with me and I have trouble getting out of low cars! So I made the switch to an Audi Q3 it’s the biggest mistake I’ve made in 42 years of owning cars it’s been back the dealers over 8 times in 6 months from new and still has problems never again! Back to BMW’s for me!!
I know it's not a direct competitor seeing as it's an entirely different price and luxury class...but I still can't see how you can justify this as a fun car when the GR86, or even a used previous-gen 2 or 1 series exists.
BMW -in 2003 All new 6-series will have 2 doors. BMW -in 2012 All cars with even numbers 2 - 4 - 6 will have 2 doors. BMW -in 2013 Any car with any number can have X amount of doors, and or arbitrary volume of engine. BMW -in 2018 WE NEED GRILLES and Triangles everywhere !!! Adrian van Hooydonk you need to rethink the trajectory !
I found disturbing how an under powered BMW gets so much posotive feedback, It will be big in sales, null legacy when an older rear wheel drive one series is faster an funnier
From the U.S. here... I don't understand why this has such a low power figure. Is it a different engine than ours, or just tuned to be boring for emissions...? Why would anyone want this?
Before taxes and fees, just under $42k in the US for an option light spec. Not exactly expensive considering a new vehicle in the US averages $40k in 2022. But I’m underwhelmed Used to be a huge BMW fan and owner many times over. Feel like they’ve lost their way. For about $12k less, I bought a civic si. I think it looks better, handles better, has better power to weight and will run and hold its value far better than the little German. I owned a 2015 M235i w manual as recently as early 2021 and didn’t care for how large it drove. Power overcoming heft is not my flavor choice for automobiles
My 2014 Fiesta ST will blow the doors off this BMW, and it was only $23,000 out the door new, it has 112,000 miles on it and I’m on my 7th of tires, at 75 years young I still love driving on three wheels. The Fiesta Flash
Please, please, pretty please, don't use "TH-cam bobble" heads for your video thumbnails. Unless you're trying to appeal to a 15'ish year old crowd
They are …. Lol
True!
Unfortunately it works to get views. They have little choice
That's his actual head size.
Makes no difference to me. Great content is great content
Glad to see BMW keeping the rear wheel drive compact coupe alive. Can see myself living with this
Yes I hate it when they destroyed 1 series and entry level 2 series with shitty front wheel drive based platforms ... People still buy them and are so proud
I still can’t get over how inconsistent yet consistently ugly their recent styling has been. This thing looks like a bad render in a speculative click bait article
100%
They’re probably playing the long game. Like 10 years of hideous shit, then when they go fully electric it’s gonna be: “the moment you’ve been waiting for: no horrible gas burning engine to mess up our beautiful design vision anymore”
It looks like a BMW copy from a GTA game
@@roddydykes7053 How when the last gen lineup was fantastic? (Or anything before 2001)
I actually dig this one...... But give me the full M2.
Despite the fact that it looks like it was designed by someone with bad cataracts, it's probably one of the least worst BMWs on sale right now.
"probably one of the least worst BMWs" is actually the absolute perfect wording for this, fits like a glove! 😅👌
It´s a damn impressive feat by BMW to get every single car in their line-up to turn out worse in every way compared to it´s predecessor. 🤦♂
Actually looks great in the metal.
I’m amused by the number of people who constantly feel the need to pick the styling of every single new BMW apart..
Ive never been impressed by the looks of ANY bmw, only by their reputation with performance, & build quality - seems you can be wrong about this as well. I like this though, simply because it's a small coupe. .
@@andrewmontague2636 I'm not, it's clear to everyone who's not a shill that BMW's styling has regressed for this generation.
@@jptj7729 Well we’re all entitled to our opinions, of course. I’m certainly not a shill and would admit I find the styling of some BMWs challenging.
The only winner here of course is BMW, with record profits last year..
Fantastic way to look at this car Alex, great video! - Mike
It's also the only current-gen BMW that when I look at it I don't want to tear my eyes out.
I purchased one of this and has been driving for 6 months. Lovely car. Always pleasant and fun to drive. Very smooth. It is definitely lifestyle car.
I’ve just bought a 2016 220i MSport Coupe. It is a delight to drive; enough power to go quickly, loads of grip and lovely fluid handling. And it’s quiet and comfortable when you’re pottering about or cruising on the motorway. Feels altogether grown up.
Great video Mr Goy 👏👏👏
Ps don't worry about your hair going on fire 🔥
oiiiiiii veyyyyy
yoo
Wheres your next 220i Video Joe? 😆
At least it hasn't got that awful grille that's infected the 3/4 series.
Sort of. Those closed plastic grills on the front look super cheap in person doesn’t quite come thru how crappy it looks on video
I’d be very interested in a 230i version
m240i
So sad that most new cars leave reviewers looking for aspects in which these new cars are almost as good as what came before. Remember when improvements in style and dynamics were to be expected?
I leased a 15 320i and currently own a 2018 320i. Both with a 6 speed manual and rwd . Power is adequate and you really cannot get yourself into trouble since it is slow . Cruising 3 digits on the highway with ease an around town it eats up the corners . For low 30k brand new….. it was a steal to get the bmw DNA. I have Driven all models of 3s and 5s ….. The 320i is more than adequate for daily driving . I wish they would bring a low model back for US, so more people can experience how great the BMW brand is and you don’t need to be rich to own one .
Base 2 Series in the States is the 230i with the 255hp 4-cyl/turbo. I would definitely consider it if I were in the market. Still quite happy with my 2018 3 Series though.
same car, slightly different body, bigger back seats, same mpg
Bmw throwing M badges on everything
Yes, just like all manufactures. but all those Ms mean different things. M Sport is entry level, think 230I M sport. M Performance is the mid tier, think M240i. Lastly M is the highest performance, think M2, M3, or M5.
Nissan does the same think with Nismo, Toyota has TRD and recently they have been doing GR. Chevrolet has the SS. Literally everyone does this.
Tested a 220i recently and similar feeling. didn’t feel that fast. Checked the spedo and I was doing more than I thought.
The 230i I ordered should be perfect though.
I think the 230i is currently the best BMW. Great value and performance.
It is actually the same engine but a different tune. That official 184bhp can go to 280-300 easy with just a tune (aka stage 1). Great engine with a nice blend of economy and torque. The only downside I find with mine (Mini Cooper JCW - same engine) is that it does not like to rev all that much. Good choice! Cheers
@@bogdangrigorbranding it is not the same engine. With only a different tune. The 230i gets forged internal components for durability to deal with the extra boost. The 306hp variant gets different piston heads to lower the compression ratio to deal with the further added boost. It is far more than just a tune. You can tune a 220i to make similar ho but you are risking blowing your engine. Very highly paid BMW engineers have determined that these structural components are needed for reliability. Tune at your own risk.
Sounds more like it could cost you your licence. It is a problem that cars become so fast and competent that you dont feel you move fast anymore without inching close to jail time speeds..
@@andersbjrnsen7203 yeah coming from an old fiat 500 which has so much road noise, vibration and heavy steering you know when you’re driving too quick by feel. The 220i I drove was the first modern luxury car I’ve ever driven and I certainly lacked a sense of speed as it was just so effortless and quiet. Will be careful when my 230i arrives.
I think it would benifit a great lot from a 100-200kg diet. But yea, safety stuff...
wife took delivery of her 220i recently, what a gorgeous car to drive and its as sexy as hell, the thundernight metallic paint is awesome,
just bought a 2020 here in medellin colombia picking it up thursday glad you like the car ... when i saw it , it was like the bmw i have aways wanted had a 325i, the 525i and have to say when i saw this little car i fell in love especially for the city and the mountain twistys
It’s crazy this 2.0T only makes 184 hp. It seems like bmw intentionally keeps it so low to upsell to a higher trim.
obiously? it''s called marketing ladder.
a part of me wants to say "well it'll keep the engine less stressed and the car more reliable" but then I remember the Miata 2.0 N/A makes the same power 😂
granted, two different engines with different power band, but wtf BMW 😂
Hell, Mazda's Skyactiv X 2.0 makes the same power and 85% of the torque without forced induction ( or to be precise, no forced induction used in the traditional sense )
In Japan they also had a base model Supra with a 2.0T B48 that makes 194hp. Less than the old BRZ for f-'s sake.
@@thatcopenguy One part of me wants to say: fuel is not unlimited.
I haven't looked or care, but I would assume their consumption is very different.
Car company’s are being forced to make more fuel efficient cars.
Cars nowdays are made to have a power curve as diesels to make them less fuel consuming
The proportions of this look perfect for a new clownshoe.
Hilariously literally as I was typing clownshoe Alex said "shoe" a couple of times.
And I do mean clownshoe in an endearing way, I still regret not buying a second hand z3m coupe when it was affordable and met my lifestyle needs. Partly made up for it with an E36 M3 Evo convertible but I'm not sure it was quite the same.
thank god Alex is back, only reason i watch this channel
Mine is Ordered and in white, should get it this November. Great review, I'm v excited.
The best cheap BMW is a last gen 1 series hatchback. 340hp, rwd, and a decent amount of practicality.
A normal BMW that I would like to have. Good one 👍
The way he speaks and looks - Darren Brown. Can’t unsee it now
In nowaday’s BMW’s design, this is rather alright
Nah, it shows that the huge grilles aren’t the only problem with BMW’s new design language. Even with a nornal grille this car is completely out of proportion, with absurdly sized headlights and taillights, and ugly angles such as the lower bumper insets.
I mean, the taillights look like Sid from Ice Age. Just because it isn’t as ugly as the iX and M4 doesn’t mean that it looks good. It’s a huge downgrade from the previous 2-series, looks wise.
Yet another joyous video from Alex, I don’t think there’s another TH-cam car journalist who can pack so much joy, humour and passion into just 7 minutes of video ‘IDrive for navigating straight to CarPlay’ brilliant! More Alex please!
ALEX IS BACK!
Ace review as always Alex!
There are so many wrong things about this car‘s exterior design.
I think with increasing traffic, speed cameras, not to mention spiralling costs, there’s something to be said for this type of car (and I say that as someone who owns a M240i). Mine is the previous generation though, which to me is better looking, more practical, more compact and lighter than the new one and was also a fair bit cheaper. Spec even this ‘base’ model up and you’ll be pushing £40k in the U.K. (I think you can get it over that if you get overly clicky on those options boxes). I’ve liked and owned BMWs almost exclusively for the last 13 years. There’s honestly nothing in the current line up that floats my boat. I’m sure they’re still a great drive, better possibly, but they’re just mostly so ugly and their prices really are on the up. I’m glad others think otherwise, as it keeps BMW in business. Lucky for them. Lucky for me I love my current car. Looks like it’ll be here some time.
What watch is Mr Goy running?
Does it come with a manual?
Really enjoy Mr. Goy's videos. Cheers.
Umm…did you guys mean to cut in B-roll of the previous generation car at 5:20?
I saw one of these in white the other day and it looked terrific. I’m sure it’s great to drive too and the interior provides everything you need.
It’s a fantastic car at a great price, if optioned minimally.
i had the previous gen, 220d tuned from 163 to 220hk felt perfect power vise
6:33 Who's gonna tell him guys
Someone at my work drives a 3 door hot hatch 2-series, with MX plates.
It looks sooo cool.
Would be cool see a 228 ti or M228ti with a 275hp or 300hp as a competitor of hot hatchs
Now that is smart!
Can these in a diesel be run on short trips regularly? Or will the DBS ruin this lil plan?
u still alive, thank God
My 2012 F20 seems rather good value.
230i being rwd might just be the sweetspot in the range...250bhp odd.
Which make and model of watch are you wearing it
It keeps catching my attention
"my hair isn't on fire" - bruh...........
184 bhp? Golf GTi's are 240 bhp?
RWD
@@Nemoticon Right and?
@@fasthracing Cars are more than just paper stats.
@@Nemoticon yes true
@@fasthracing Don't get me wrong, I'm not a FWD hater... I love them. But the two cars will appeal to two different markets with only minimal overlap.
What was ride comfort /quality like? Does comfort mode help? Worried about the stiff suspension...hoping to get a test drive in new year.
Why would you complain about power in a 220i when the 230i exists . Same engine with more hp, makes more sense then the 220i.
It's almost as though he doesn't know about the 230i 😁
“My hair’s not on fire.” Said without a touch of irony… Not even Boris Johnson could touch that.
“Fantastic” - Edina Monsoon 😂
Excellent review, Alex is the best! But I’d still rather drive an old 2002.
A relief that they stuck with RWD. Makes it fairly unique away from the super fast brigade (M, RS, AMG…)
Hey 👋 I would like to know what are the potentials to upgrade the b48 engine????
Horsepower and torque????
Do they have 99% discount for student?
So what you’re saying is get the next model up then with 30/40 more bhp, it would have been nice if that’s the one you reviewed.
I like the look of it and its RWD, needs a manual though
Can't agree with you more ... BMW should be red based ...fwd aren't bmvs at all
I have fingers crossed that the Supra getting 6MT means BMW will be able to add it to the M240i RWD.
3:11 Are the seats really that low, or......
Driver is a dwarf
Great review as always Alex 👏
I get the MOR POWER! doesn't necessarily = more fun. But a sporty beemer that is slower than a GR86 or MX5?! Plus I'm really not a fan of the looks. I think I'd go for the prev gen with a bigger engine 😒
Agreed. The prior generation 230i is significantly quicker than this 220i. Obviously the prior gen M240i will completely blow it's doors off.
@@hartsickdisciple lol how u comparing a 230i to a 220i and being surprised its slower.
@@harrisr1018 Surprised? I never said I was.
@@hartsickdisciple why would you compare a 230i to a 220i?
What watch is Alex wearing ? Looks pretty similar to Ressence Type 5X
ECU-tune it up to (or close to) 230i power and this might be a bargain
I totally agree with you! Nice review 👍🏻
Its a great way to save some money, if you want to get the 230i Performance for less money by Stage 1 Tuning the 220i. Its pretty much the same engine B48 and tends to be very reliable.
BMW should bring the 230i to Europe. I had 220i but with stage 2, without it I always wished for more power, the 230i is a much more sweet spot for this car.
It's availability on the German BMW configurator. It's the only European country I've seen it listed in so far though.
This is not much of a problem here in South Africa. They axed the Active Tourers, only the GC and this available.
There’s too many bald guys with beards and glasses with channels on TH-cam! I get confused! 😅
But thanks for the video!
This with a 6 pot engine is a sweet spot
This thing feels lik a car featured in an ed, edd and eddy cartoon. The last one was well rounded appearance wise.
Bmw needs to restructure its design department.
Looks quite good in person, pretty surprised after initial reveal disapointment
so what you're saying is we need a 225i with about 225 HP to sit between the 220i and 230i. Maybe call it 225is and give it some extra spicy handling bits, could be fun.
180hp from a modern 2L? Wtf. We had hot hatches with 200+ hp from 1.6L 5 years ago...it looks like BMW really doesn't give 2 cents on the 4 cylinder!
The 230i will be along in a moment for those who want more power out of basically the same engine
You can buy a 230i with 265hp.
The 230 has almost 300hp and the M240 is bordering 400 I think
what's embarrassing is that there's a 2 liter, non high-revving engine that makes the same power and 85% of the torque ( Mazda's Skyactiv X 2.0 ), all while having the fuel economy close to a traditional 1.5 petrol and no forced induction.
@@thatcopenguy it’s the base choked model get the 230i or tune this one if you want more power
Nice thinking of one of these after my my 8 R line , nice looker
187cm and 100 kg here... would I be able to seat and drive it with comfort?
Needs the 330 engine at minimum at that weight level.
I bet the 330 will be considerably heavier.
@@mistreku The 30i engine is basically the same as the 20i 4 pot, any weight difference would be negligible.
@@ApurtureSci didn't know that, thought the *30 designation would automatically bring a 6 pot. If it's a 4 pot as well, than yeah, weight should be similar.
@@mistreku It used to be that way, these days you tend to just get the 2L in different states of tune, it's just the 40i models that get the straight 6 now.
a REAL BMW must have a inline six engine, for start
Yip! Now that's a REAL pure and undiluted BMW.
ALEX! where have you been?
+10 points for the use of 'vim'
Cool! Made me love my manual 128 sport pack even more
Need more Alex vids
😀👍 - Long tour road review potential ☀️
Very entertaining video for a car I wouldn't dream of owning (although, if I rented one or borrowed one, I'd probably have a great old time).
Alex on a BMW, come on!!! More and more please!
can you get the 220I with 4 doors ??
I don't think this is a return to form as much as an outro. Something like this but electric would be an awesome way forward but it's pretty obvious BMWs heart is in two-ton bully machines now a days.
Doesn't look bad, but looks like a fancy Civic 🤣
Feels like I’m watching xcar with Alex in the video
The design dept need to be sacked.
I’ve had two New BMW series 2 and before the 3 new 1 series in the last few years and never had a moments trouble with ether one but age has caught up with me and I have trouble getting out of low cars! So I made the switch to an Audi Q3 it’s the biggest mistake I’ve made in 42 years of owning cars it’s been back the dealers over 8 times in 6 months from new and still has problems never again! Back to BMW’s for me!!
I would love one of these
I know it's not a direct competitor seeing as it's an entirely different price and luxury class...but I still can't see how you can justify this as a fun car when the GR86, or even a used previous-gen 2 or 1 series exists.
If it’s got a Mexico build it’s not a “Real BMW”. Currently in the U.S. if you desire the real deal you’ve got to purchase a “Real M” car. Nice clip👍
BMW -in 2003 All new 6-series will have 2 doors.
BMW -in 2012 All cars with even numbers 2 - 4 - 6 will have 2 doors.
BMW -in 2013 Any car with any number can have X amount of doors, and or arbitrary volume of engine.
BMW -in 2018 WE NEED GRILLES and Triangles everywhere !!!
Adrian van Hooydonk you need to rethink the trajectory !
Thought you're no longer on Carfection
I found disturbing how an under powered BMW gets so much posotive feedback, It will be big in sales, null legacy when an older rear wheel drive one series is faster an funnier
It's the base model car. The previous F-20 1-series was sold with as little as 101 hp. You want more power, you buy the more powerful version. Easy.
From the U.S. here... I don't understand why this has such a low power figure. Is it a different engine than ours, or just tuned to be boring for emissions...? Why would anyone want this?
Before taxes and fees, just under $42k in the US for an option light spec. Not exactly expensive considering a new vehicle in the US averages $40k in 2022. But I’m underwhelmed
Used to be a huge BMW fan and owner many times over. Feel like they’ve lost their way.
For about $12k less, I bought a civic si. I think it looks better, handles better, has better power to weight and will run and hold its value far better than the little German.
I owned a 2015 M235i w manual as recently as early 2021 and didn’t care for how large it drove. Power overcoming heft is not my flavor choice for automobiles
My 2014 Fiesta ST will blow the doors off this BMW, and it was only $23,000 out the door new, it has 112,000 miles on it and I’m on my 7th of tires, at 75 years young I still love driving on three wheels. The Fiesta Flash
"My hair isn't on fire" ..well you don't have any
0:09 mate, that's reverse 😂