@@paulhark5631 when designing a new car isn't there always a reason, its like they just got bored, if the bmw logo was not there you'd think it was a Toyota.
2019: 1 series is now front wheel drive 2020: 2 series is now front wheel drive 2021: 3 series is now front wheel drive 2022: BMW stops selling cars and now sells grills that have wheels on it and is of coarse FRONT WHEEL DRIVE.
@GT Suryateja Haldex is crap on the smaller cars is crap, it cheapens the Quattro name. Torsen is good. BMW XDrive on the 3 series(and up) is rear biased on the 2 it's like a Haldex it sucks.
With my nearly 3 year experience with an MSport X1, fear not; BMW knows how to make superb transverse FWD based cars. The chassis control is excellent, and the space efficiency rewards are very apparent.
And the HORRENDOUS gauge cluster!!! I get it that Merc and Audi are now full digital and they both do an AMAZING job with it. But BMW feels like its 3 generations behind with the "digital dash." Like jesus.... You can have the navigation on it but its a tiny little part in the middle. Where the others can be THE WHOLE SCREEN basically!!! Whats the point of a full digital dash if the speedo and tach still take up 80% of it and they cant be moved!!!???
@@fayahmad9063 BMWs handle and drive the way they do because they are rear wheel drive. With Front Wheel drive and even fancy suspension set up you cant get close to the same driving experience.
@@fayahmad9063 Good question. HP and Torque are okay for straight line and steady speed in Front Wheel Drive. But in Rear Wheel Drive HP and Torque are lots of fun and you can have more HP and more Torque too. On corners, pulling out quick on roundabouts, RWD is waaaaaaay better. RWD is better when it matters, but for general driving FWD is fine. But if 'fine to drive to the shops' is all you want, then may be better to buy a golf or a merc or an audi.
You're Right but... thanks for that that was a really good example helped me understand rwd and fwd. so motorway driving fwd is good? Also what is considered fast bhp?
NutriFIT nutritie si fitnes normal big Audi’s are still transverse, only the S and RS models with torsen Quattro are longitudinal, but none of those since the B7 RS4 are available with manuals, absolutely ridiculous.
@NutriFIT nutritie si fitnes mmno every audi is either fwd or quattro and you don't get quattro as standard even on the A6. That being said fwd is good enough for 99% of the population. Only the diehard people who think they're drift master are complaining
Actually, it DOES have more in common with the active tourer and NOT the coupe. The GC is based on the same UKL chassis as that car - the 2 coupe is based on the previous 1 series which was based on a previous 3 series.
I am loving this! I have a 2018 F36 Snapper Rocks Blue and I am looking for something a little smaller for city parking! I can't wait to test drive it!
Douglas Harris agreed ;) I don't understand why there are so many haters out there.. I too drive F36 (which I return ti BMW financial in 1.5 months) and a 2018 X6. I was originally waiting for a new generation of a 4 GC, because I really love my f36, but it's getting a bit outdated. But this one doesn't look bad at all!
The interior of the BMW is nice, the interior of the CLA is stunning, the exterior of the BMW is fugly, the exterior of the CLA is gorgeously. So who would buy one, oh right people who want to get into a brand no matter what.
@@supaahflyy smaller hood, cheaper to make, more boot space and rear legroom due to fwd Cons: fwd = less engaging to drive and less comfortable for rear passengers due to the lack of weight on the rear
BMW are going to keep the next gen 2 series coupe RWD it will be a evolution of the current 2 series coupe rather than being based on the latest FWD 1 series.
Nah I’m with you as well. I’m absolutely loving the design direction BMW is going in atm (although I absolutely cannot with the huge grilles they’re putting on their cars higher up in the lineup 🙅🏼♀️)
A premium interior finish including trim on the inside of the doors to conceal the exterior paint colour but can you tell me if the fancier grille still has the louvres that open similar to the vertical slotted grille on the new 3 Series?
I get how this model sits in the range, whether it's liked or not. You've explained it well however IF there's more space in the rear due to FWD, you didn't mention how it compares to the x-drive spec which I'm kinda interested to know. Transmission tunnel?
I bought 1 yr ago this car. Yes, is quit nice! But... is a 2 series, that means it has not so many and qualitative options. I am wondering if you can close (down) tre trunk lid by foot as you can open it. (At least this is written in the book, but it doesn't work). And, can you have favorites mobile numbers as speed dial? (I did not find this option) Still... I enjoy a lot this car :)
I love the look of the 2017 3 series the 2019 3 series wasn't really my type but when I saw the 2020 2 series 235i that is the go to car as it has 306bhp like my 335i 2008
You are actually wrong, it isnt a 4 door version of the 2 series coupe, its a gran coupe version of the active and grand tourers because it has fwd just like the active tourer and the grand tourer, it has just as many doors as those two, it kinda looks more similar from the front then with the coupe, and it only has 2L engines as the active and grand tourer versions
I like this too. Currently have M240i. Live in in London with wife + 2 teenage kids. Don’t want a big car - 3/4 Series are now as big as the old 5 Series. Current car ticks almost all the boxes but the practicality of 4 doors would be perfect. Not too hung up on the switch to XDrive - I was a struggling for traction this morning on wet Autumn roads - suspect ew model may be more assured to drive albeit not as ‘exciting’ as the current. First world problem !
Shut up Everyone has a preference your those type of people who drive the year 2000 cars and think that's the best look of a car. Listen mate it's 2019 time has changed.
I quite love the intricate designs that manufacturers are doing with the ambient lighting these days. This might be my favorite one yet. Way better than just plain LED strips everywhere.. this looks way more thoughtful and artistic and I'd love to have friends ride with me and see stuff like that
I've waited 15 years for a 4 door 1/2 series and I'm... disappointed. It's not a pretty car for sure I think it's that's short bonnet but the interior is spot on. Maybe in a nice colour and with the 240i engine I'd be persuaded. Good review as always
As I've now left my 70th birthday way behind and having grandchildren who keep on growing, I'm wondering whether I should move on from my Audi TTS. Perhaps this would be a good practical option? Then I think "would I enjoy it as much?". Probably not - sod it, I'm staying put for the time being!
To all the people complaining about BMW making a front wheel drive car, it's no different to when Jaguar brought out a diesel or Porsche brought out an SUV.
Love to see the rear Leg Room. Also, love to meet the person who gave Green Light for this Model to be built! Destined to be a failure like the Gran Tourismo!
Was never a BMW fan and this new 2 series, 3 series & 8 series are changing my mind. 3 and 8 are beautiful & better in the metal & drive well. Pics and video can sometimes be misleading. I will wait until I see this 2 series in the metal & drive it before I criticize BMW.
Timothy Magayisa so you type of people are the reason bmw have changed all their line up and heading away from proper bmw driving dynamics and good looks to a boring fat fwd 4cyl and turning away all bmw fans just for people like you who never liked bmws in the first place. WTF BMW
@@leokaravasili9649 Hi Leo. I guess you are right! :)) BMW like other motor manufacturers have to change with the times especially due to strict environmental issues. Not so long all vehicles will have electric batteries & a 4 cyl engine will be rarety. I sympathize with BMW die-hard fans but this is the trend & BMW is in business to make money & they have to adapt if they want to survive.
This should’ve been based on the 2 door coupe since all the other grand coupes are based on 2 door coupes. This should’ve just been a 1 series sedan. Sedans are odd numbers and coupes are even. This is clearly a sedan
Amazing car
sarcasm at its best
@@paulhark5631 when designing a new car isn't there always a reason, its like they just got bored, if the bmw logo was not there you'd think it was a Toyota.
@@paulhark5631is it really? Balloon
2019: 1 series is now front wheel drive
2020: 2 series is now front wheel drive
2021: 3 series is now front wheel drive
2022: BMW stops selling cars and now sells grills that have wheels on it and is of coarse FRONT WHEEL DRIVE.
I hope not
Your full of s**t. I can’t wait for the M version to give the RS3 a run.
@GT Suryateja Haldex is crap on the smaller cars is crap, it cheapens the Quattro name. Torsen is good.
BMW XDrive on the 3 series(and up) is rear biased on the 2 it's like a Haldex it sucks.
The new 135i is amazing!
The overall body silhouette looks like a Toyota economy car. It does have taillights and headlights that look BMW
Rory’s reviews are great,, next level knowledge and passion autotrader is lucky to have him.
With my nearly 3 year experience with an MSport X1, fear not; BMW knows how to make superb transverse FWD based cars. The chassis control is excellent, and the space efficiency rewards are very apparent.
Loving the BMW interiors at the moment but whoever they have recruited to design them externally needs firing
And the HORRENDOUS gauge cluster!!! I get it that Merc and Audi are now full digital and they both do an AMAZING job with it. But BMW feels like its 3 generations behind with the "digital dash." Like jesus.... You can have the navigation on it but its a tiny little part in the middle. Where the others can be THE WHOLE SCREEN basically!!! Whats the point of a full digital dash if the speedo and tach still take up 80% of it and they cant be moved!!!???
Front Wheel Drive...?! Forget it. If I pay BMW money, i want it to drive like a BMW!!
What’s wrong with front wheel drive ?
@@fayahmad9063 BMWs handle and drive the way they do because they are rear wheel drive. With Front Wheel drive and even fancy suspension set up you cant get close to the same driving experience.
You're Right but... why can’t you get close though? If the hp and torque is good not too bad is it
@@fayahmad9063 Good question. HP and Torque are okay for straight line and steady speed in Front Wheel Drive. But in Rear Wheel Drive HP and Torque are lots of fun and you can have more HP and more Torque too. On corners, pulling out quick on roundabouts, RWD is waaaaaaay better.
RWD is better when it matters, but for general driving FWD is fine. But if 'fine to drive to the shops' is all you want, then may be better to buy a golf or a merc or an audi.
You're Right but... thanks for that that was a really good example helped me understand rwd and fwd. so motorway driving fwd is good? Also what is considered fast bhp?
This car looks beautiful, just perfect for us young people. We don't want to look like normal. Absolutely amazing, love that modern design.
The engine is mounted transversely, meaning your BMW is now an Audi
Jack Parkinson so does that mean indicators work?
Oh man. Same crap like Audi. Thanks BMW.
And Audi is like 99% of all modern vehicles...
NutriFIT nutritie si fitnes normal big Audi’s are still transverse, only the S and RS models with torsen Quattro are longitudinal, but none of those since the B7 RS4 are available with manuals, absolutely ridiculous.
@NutriFIT nutritie si fitnes mmno every audi is either fwd or quattro and you don't get quattro as standard even on the A6. That being said fwd is good enough for 99% of the population. Only the diehard people who think they're drift master are complaining
Actually, it DOES have more in common with the active tourer and NOT the coupe. The GC is based on the same UKL chassis as that car - the 2 coupe is based on the previous 1 series which was based on a previous 3 series.
Indeed - it shares bugger all with the coupe which is a true RWD platform. This shares more with a MINI!
I am loving this! I have a 2018 F36 Snapper Rocks Blue and I am looking for something a little smaller for city parking! I can't wait to test drive it!
Douglas Harris agreed ;) I don't understand why there are so many haters out there.. I too drive F36 (which I return ti BMW financial in 1.5 months) and a 2018 X6. I was originally waiting for a new generation of a 4 GC, because I really love my f36, but it's getting a bit outdated. But this one doesn't look bad at all!
KIA did an amazing job , well done .
Just when I thought BMW design couldn’t get any worse.....
Tristan Harris i was thinking about selling my m2 but having seen this im gonna wait for the prices to sky rocket after people have seen this video😂
Tristan Harris you are right
Leo Karavasili do yourself a favour and get a merc
@@fayahmad9063 had one... they're shite
@@tristantorques2326 go get VW then🙄
How have I not looked at this channel before!? Love to se you again Rory, keep being amazing and funny!
The interior of the BMW is nice, the interior of the CLA is stunning, the exterior of the BMW is fugly, the exterior of the CLA is gorgeously. So who would buy one, oh right people who want to get into a brand no matter what.
I actually love the look of this car and all of BMW’s new designs. I think they are new and different.
I like it honestly
Absolutley hideous - especially the rear - going to need all the draw of the badge to shift these!!!
This is just sad
no kidding, another transversely mount engine + front wheel drive, so where is the ultimate driving machine that they claimed?
What pros and cons does having the engine placed transverly have? (Im a novice) cheers
@@supaahflyy smaller hood, cheaper to make, more boot space and rear legroom due to fwd
Cons: fwd = less engaging to drive and less comfortable for rear passengers due to the lack of weight on the rear
Just when i thought we could enjoy REAR wheel drive
Buy the 235i current generation, they will keep the value up
i stopped watching when i heard its FWD.
This is a concern. Does it mean the replacement for the M240i coupe is also going to be a transverse four cylinder?
BMW are going to keep the next gen 2 series coupe RWD it will be a evolution of the current 2 series coupe rather than being based on the latest FWD 1 series.
Understeer is coming like an audi
Elmedinii N wrong, so little brain activity eh?
Am I the only one that doesn't mind this design?
Yes you and the few that liked your comment are the only ones...
No, you're not. Pay no attention to the haters either... these are the kind that prefer the two-door 3 series to the 4 series coupe...
@@ZackValentine i myself have nothing against a 4 door version of a 2-series. But what they have done too the new versus the old design is a mystery
Nah I’m with you as well. I’m absolutely loving the design direction BMW is going in atm (although I absolutely cannot with the huge grilles they’re putting on their cars higher up in the lineup 🙅🏼♀️)
A premium interior finish including trim on the inside of the doors to conceal the exterior paint colour but can you tell me if the fancier grille still has the louvres that open similar to the vertical slotted grille on the new 3 Series?
Rory your doing an amazing job, i’ve watched so many of your video calming voice and informative content win win
I get how this model sits in the range, whether it's liked or not. You've explained it well however IF there's more space in the rear due to FWD, you didn't mention how it compares to the x-drive spec which I'm kinda interested to know. Transmission tunnel?
I bought 1 yr ago this car. Yes, is quit nice! But... is a 2 series, that means it has not so many and qualitative options. I am wondering if you can close (down) tre trunk lid by foot as you can open it. (At least this is written in the book, but it doesn't work). And, can you have favorites mobile numbers as speed dial? (I did not find this option)
Still... I enjoy a lot this car :)
Will there be a 2/3drs coupe with rwd?
Short: Yes.
The man is back with a nice and interesting preview.
What's the point of this over a 1series a x1 or a x2 or a 3 series ?
Wow, this has to be the most worse designed BMW I've seen in years
Psst** new 1 series X2 X7 X1 7 series
I’m the only one here who loves it lol
Headlights are looking futuristic
Hideous! It looks bloated and heavy.
Beautiful looking car
I love the look of the 2017 3 series the 2019 3 series wasn't really my type but when I saw the 2020 2 series 235i that is the go to car as it has 306bhp like my 335i 2008
You are actually wrong, it isnt a 4 door version of the 2 series coupe, its a gran coupe version of the active and grand tourers because it has fwd just like the active tourer and the grand tourer, it has just as many doors as those two, it kinda looks more similar from the front then with the coupe, and it only has 2L engines as the active and grand tourer versions
disgusting, the back looks like its from the Peugeot 508.
I'd say the current 508 looks better!!
Bruh the new 508 looks magnificent exterior and interior
What? Problem with Peugeot?
The back looks nothing like that of a 508s. Looks more like a Kia Ceed if there were a saloon...
This is more like a Peugeot 301.
Much more of a fluid and natural Rory, seems when any new folk that go and to TG seem to have to overplay. Top marks Rory 👍🏼
I like this too. Currently have M240i. Live in in London with wife + 2 teenage kids. Don’t want a big car - 3/4 Series are now as big as the old 5 Series. Current car ticks almost all the boxes but the practicality of 4 doors would be perfect. Not too hung up on the switch to XDrive - I was a struggling for traction this morning on wet Autumn roads - suspect ew model may be more assured to drive albeit not as ‘exciting’ as the current. First world problem !
I thought Rory was standing behind a green screen until he actually touching and opening the bonnet.
I have a M235 and i love it
BMW AWD wheel drive should only be able to send all the power to the rear wheels
Try asking iphone siri ''whats the meaning of life''
Really nice color, great video even though it’s inside a studio
Better microphone needed in the studio for the voiceover.
As for the car. It's the only BMW that doesn't have a completely absurd grille.
One word for this car: hideous. People who know nothing about cars will buy this junk!
Which is most people!
Shut up Everyone has a preference your those type of people who drive the year 2000 cars and think that's the best look of a car. Listen mate it's 2019 time has changed.
@@rayhankareem6360 "Why you mad? Fix your face!" - Bruno Mars
@@douglaswayne8916 allow you man your a joker.
Young moms?
This guy does an excellent job and informative details
2:00 Hell, I'll just paint it and save the £1900 from the options list if I want black.
Love this car inside and out.
I quite love the intricate designs that manufacturers are doing with the ambient lighting these days. This might be my favorite one yet. Way better than just plain LED strips everywhere.. this looks way more thoughtful and artistic and I'd love to have friends ride with me and see stuff like that
When is autotrader going to review this car?
I've waited 15 years for a 4 door 1/2 series and I'm... disappointed. It's not a pretty car for sure I think it's that's short bonnet but the interior is spot on. Maybe in a nice colour and with the 240i engine I'd be persuaded. Good review as always
Why not a hatchback ?????? Why ??? They could of used this to differentiate it from the CLA
Andrei Arama they have a hatchback already you mong... the 1 series
@@leokaravasili9649 you mong... I was referring to the luggage compartment opening, that's why I compared it with the CLA ...
Andrei Arama oh haha i take that back😂
Beautiful. I got the M235i X Drive in white, stunning car.
Nice color
Surely you shouldnt be asking veiwers to press the like button before they have seen the video, wait until the end of the veiwing?
As I've now left my 70th birthday way behind and having grandchildren who keep on growing, I'm wondering whether I should move on from my Audi TTS. Perhaps this would be a good practical option?
Then I think "would I enjoy it as much?". Probably not - sod it, I'm staying put for the time being!
They should have just make a 5 door version of the M2 Competition which is their best looking car at the moment...
平和 that would be called an m3 mate
If this dude had his own channel I would press subscribe
It looks amazing
So it's a four door front wheel sedan version of a subcompact SUV named after a 2 door rear wheel drive actual coupe....right....
Mercedes have overtook BMW in the looks department....what an ugly car!!
I used to think mercedes was ugly but now i agree with you
Someone tell me a sexy Mercedes to buy?
Gt 4 door
Actually both mercedes and bmw look ugly. Audi is the best
ARYTHESNAKE 7 one someone can afford ?
I hope to get this or the m35i x2. seems so better then mini countryman and safety better
To all the people complaining about BMW making a front wheel drive car, it's no different to when Jaguar brought out a diesel or Porsche brought out an SUV.
Nice car. Great review 👌🏼
Should have gone to specsavers BMW
Front is a absolute tragedy...
Luv the squished KIA's trademark front grille. Way to go BMW.
So is the rear
dude u the best ever, please i wanted to see the review audi a6 2.8 2001
your so good at this job your funny informative very we miss you a lot from our family
Love Rory's reviews !!
Why is this called a coupe?
I’ll take it.
God love ya Rory but what’s a full size USB port ??🤣
Looks like a hybrid of a Mazda 6 and Ford Mondeo.
We now live in times where a Mazda 3 looks better than a BMW compact sedan.
Love to see the rear Leg Room. Also, love to meet the person who gave Green Light for this Model to be built! Destined to be a failure like the Gran Tourismo!
Best top gear presenter
If it's front wheel drive it doesn't deserve the M235i badge, or BMW badge!
You can call me old school if you like,because a real BMW in my opinion has to have a six a cylinder engine and rear wheel drive.
Am gonna have one 😍
wow your eyes are broken
Was never a BMW fan and this new 2 series, 3 series & 8 series are changing my mind. 3 and 8 are beautiful & better in the metal & drive well. Pics and video can sometimes be misleading. I will wait until I see this 2 series in the metal & drive it before I criticize BMW.
Timothy Magayisa so you type of people are the reason bmw have changed all their line up and heading away from proper bmw driving dynamics and good looks to a boring fat fwd 4cyl and turning away all bmw fans just for people like you who never liked bmws in the first place. WTF BMW
@@leokaravasili9649 Hi Leo. I guess you are right! :))
BMW like other motor manufacturers have to change with the times especially due to strict environmental issues. Not so long all vehicles will have electric batteries & a 4 cyl engine will be rarety. I sympathize with BMW die-hard fans but this is the trend & BMW is in business to make money & they have to adapt if they want to survive.
No more coupe?
I love BMW car .💙💙💙💜💜💜💜
I really like it
"Driving pleasure"
So it basically tells you, you bought the wrong car.
Lol
Perfectly actually.
Brilliant Car
Looks like crap
You gon cry 'bout it boah?
Agree
RIP E31 E30 E34 E39 E38 E46 E60 E87 E92.....
It is RIP BMW
Y'all just check new 1 series too it's fugly....
This should’ve been based on the 2 door coupe since all the other grand coupes are based on 2 door coupes. This should’ve just been a 1 series sedan. Sedans are odd numbers and coupes are even. This is clearly a sedan
I wont be trading in my current 240i for one of these.. Thats for sure!
Looks a lot better than the 1series
This is for entry level buyer, when you save enough money, go to 5 series above, skip 3 series.
WOW what on earth have they done with the back end? lol
BMW was all about rear wheel drive
They have massacred my boy.
Rip old amazing looking 2 series
Who approved these designs? that's the real question.
I like it!