I have had this car for one year now (since Dec 2022) and I tell you, everytime I park it, and walk away, I always do a look back at it. It's beautiful (especially from the front) and soooooo much fun to drive. I drove with it for 10 hours from my home in Netherlands to Austria and 10 hours back through the German autobahn and didn't feel a tad bit tired when I got there. It is built well. I recommend 10/10.
How's the car keeping up my friend? I just ordered one last month and arrives in December! Full spec so all of the tech, pro, comfort pack and panoramic sunroof. Storm Bay! Can't wait!
I have one and love it. I do take the point on depreciation, but there are some extras which many would consider essential the absence of which might hinder purchase second hand.
Had mine for 6;weeks now this car is so cool . You know what it’s BMWs best kept little secret. Great video. PS you forgot to mention the wireless charging
Just watched your video. It’s a great one! I’m currently in my early 30s, with a X6 (8-cylinder) and used to drive a 3-series and a 4-series sedan. I recently tested this car and fund it underrated on quite a few other tubers’ comments sections. My demands in buying the next car while leaving the x6 for my wife to drive are simple: 1) it’s a good daily car for working; 2) the exterior is not boring; 3)the AWD-like FWD is perfect for the six-months of winter in my province; 4) it’s actually fast and fun to drive; 5) some kind of fuel economy; 6) the back seat is big enough for my six-year-old son if I have to pick him up from school occasionally. I’ve tested a few including the latest M440i and M340i, and decided that I probably will order the M235i for the combined reasons I listed. But I still need to consider the price because the only one M235i in my town is fully loaded and the price is a whooping $72,000 CAD with all the packages and options. It’s really hard to make it a deal. I don’t know… I may even think myself crazy and stupid if I spend $72k CAD on a 2-series…
Yeah for that money might as well get an Audi RS3! This is a cool car tho. I think it's a bit too expensive for what it is. M340i is a solid choice over this for a bit more. Or the Audi
You would think this Beemer would get a bad rep because it their smallest sedan but I can tell this thing would be fun to drive. And I've never seen that expression from you when you did the first acceleration, that made me laugh!😄😄
It's for sure fun to drive! I've always been a fan of the Audi S3, so this is right on that level! Great little car. A bit pricey tho, but overall pretty cool!
Definitely considering getting this car. It’s very stylish, and is the only car that doesn’t have that ugly grille and not overly expensive. Just gotta make sure it has heated seats, rain sensing wipers, and SiriusXM. One thing is what does that Auto H button do? Is that brake hold? Wishing it had Adapted cruise control. My CR-V 2021 has that and I have it on almost always so it’s basically auto pilot.
Yes the Auto H button is brake hold and it’s great. It is a latching type of button as well, so it will remain in the Auto H mode until you cancel it. Mine does not have adaptive cruise( wish it did) or the Hartman Kardon stereo( ditto), but otherwise it’s well equipped and a blast to drive
300+ HP in a 2600lb car is a sweet combo indeed, it can probably go down the quarter mile in the low 12s. Great car to drive in nice roads like the Tail of the Dragon! 😎
Just got mine and I m in love with it. I was previously going for an I4 but the exterior look is way to serious, more of an old people car. Also, the grill is ugly just like an Audi. I m so happy with my m235 so unique and fun...
Yeah very similar to the S3. Unfortunately I havent been in the new S3. But I would buy the S3 over this. I like Audi a lot for that car. This is still really cool tho
Yeah I wish this was more like that. The M2 seems be a completely different car. You'd think this was just a 4 door version. It would have been cool if they did it like the M3 and M4. Same car, just with more doors. They could have made this more sporty and cooler I think. This at least looks better then the basic 2 series gran coupe
Good review, but who told you it weighs 2650 pounds? That’s almost a 1000 under it’s real weight. And zero to 60 is more like 4.7 seconds, not 4.2 it’s a great car to drive and on the highway with a steady foot you will see almost 38 MPG.
Anyone know how well the 2-series gran coupe has been selling? To car enthusiasts, it must come across as a sad joke. A FWD BMW? No way, get the eff outta here. But I guess there are enough consumers out there who are satisfied with the badge?
The normal 2 series gran coupe doesn't sell too well. The dealership even told me that people end up settling and buying one because they can't afford a 3 series or nicer. So it gives you that BMW name for a more affordable price, but is definitely a waste since it's way more than a normal car. The M235i tho is a nice performance car and is right on par with the Audi S3. So this probably has buyers that actually want to own it.
It's similar to the Audi S3. But it's a nice chunk. Base MSRP was high 40s I believe. This had maybe $4k or so of options. And then transportation fee on top of that
@@BrosFOURRSpeed They’re selling it as a hatchback in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and Latin America (including Mexico) but not the US or Canada. It basically has the same engine as this M235i.
@@BrosFOURRSpeed You’re really missing out on the M135i, as well as the Focus ST MK4, Cupra León, Mercedes A45s AMG, and other hot hatches. Also, are you aware that the Focus ST still exists but not for North America?
Cool car, underpowered for the time being and the design sucks the front it looks like a ford focus from back 2010s in my opinion. I was waiting on an M2 AWD. I guess I will wait longer. :)
54k fir this hmm with taxes and fees your at 60k that’s a bit too much this is a 50k car tops all in fwd bias powertrain too what u think at 55k ur in scat pack territory charger too I mean your in a lot car territory imo
I don’t see $6k being added to this but it is expensive. The charger isn’t a good competitor to this bmw, that’s completely different! But not a lot of sporty sedans of this size.
@@BrosFOURRSpeed yea 6k with sales taxes fees your at 60k come on now you think is worth it I mean I know it’s a bmw but the fwd platform kills it you can get the m240i for 54k which is a hell of. Deal I know it’s a coupe but you have to use common sense
@@cbruno12180 It depends on the state you live in, sales tax on my R8 wasn’t even a third of $6K…an M240 is sweet for sure but sedan vs coupe. Common sense on what to buy? People will buy what works best for them.
@@BrosFOURRSpeed agreed I just don’t see 60k in that car I mean ur in an s4 for that loaded pretty nicely too ? But I get your point of even a 2 year old 340i ?that’s what I mean by common sense ?
Hi, previous M235i GC owner here, i had a 2021 model and sold it after 7 months, 3 words WASTE OF MONEY, i will admit it's a quick little car and definetly very fun to drive, but for 52k(the sticker of mine), you could literally get so many different cars beyond this cars class, not to mention it looks so weird, every angle is bad, like literally not a single good view on this car, i got the car out of pressure from my sister, and being car-less for 2 weeks, and i just wanted a car and couldn't make up my mind, so i just took it, fit my budget and i liked how fast it was, overtime i just started getting emberassed of how it looked, and sounded,eventually i sold it , determined there were so much better cars for the price of this car 2015-16 M5, 2016-18 M2, 2015-16 M3/M4, for around 52k average with anywhere from 20-30k miles, so in the end i sold it and got an M2 6 speed , after this i plan on getting an M5 F10 or current gen we'll see lol but ya this car is a no no, it's essentially a mini cooper with a bmw badge, and it's a inline 4 cyl, not worth it😂😭
Oh wow! Good choice on the M2 tho! Such a fun car. Yeah this is a bit pricey for what it is. The Audi S3 is a way better car I think. They went a bit crazy with these 4 door 2 series cars I think
@@BrosFOURRSpeed oh 1000% , S3 is miles ahead, cheaper value i think too, nicer interior and actually proportioned correctly, u live u learn haha, im about to sell my M2 because i got a new job and will need a better daily/commuter so i'm picking up a 2020 bmw M550😂
@@BrosFOURRSpeed yes mine is the coupe and the M235 and M240 both have 3.0 litres. N55 is in the M235 and B58 in the M240 but both motors are the same size.
@@BrosFOURRSpeed normally when you think of BMW anything under a 30i is a 2.0L 35i + is a 3.0.. but it's the 'M235i' that kinda makes me scratch my head..
Yeah I think since this is a small car and they had no plans of the 6 cyl in it, they used the sporty 35 name in it, and just tuned up the 4 cyl. Would be cool if they did the same motor in the M240i. But they didn't want this 4 door version to be as good as the two door
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I have had this car for one year now (since Dec 2022) and I tell you, everytime I park it, and walk away, I always do a look back at it. It's beautiful (especially from the front) and soooooo much fun to drive. I drove with it for 10 hours from my home in Netherlands to Austria and 10 hours back through the German autobahn and didn't feel a tad bit tired when I got there. It is built well. I recommend 10/10.
How's the car keeping up my friend? I just ordered one last month and arrives in December! Full spec so all of the tech, pro, comfort pack and panoramic sunroof. Storm Bay! Can't wait!
@@Koko-pg8wu Should have gotten a used one they depreciate like crazy and they dont sell my uncle has one but cant get rid of it
I have one and love it. I do take the point on depreciation, but there are some extras which many would consider essential the absence of which might hinder purchase second hand.
I've drove a '03' Infiniti G35 coupe for 13 years now and been looking for my next car. I think this may be the one! Thanks for sharing.
It’s a good drive but I’m upset nobody mentioned it’s governed at 130mph before I bought it 😐
Just got this car yesterday and I love it so far after owning a Camry for 7 years this was the best decision I’ve ever made .
Very cool!! Congrats and thanks for sharing! It’s a fun BMW!
Hey mate did you get it in skyscraper gray? If so how do you feel about the paint color?
@@sunher3434 yeah I actually did and it’s a nice Color it looks good with the all black grill .
Had mine for 6;weeks now this car is so cool . You know what it’s BMWs best kept little secret.
Great video.
PS you forgot to mention the wireless charging
Cool video! I will get mine this week and can't wait any longer!
Nice! Good choice
The LED taillights are absolutely stunning ⭕️⭕️
Nice for sure!
I bought a M235 Monday and i love it.
Congrats!
Just watched your video. It’s a great one! I’m currently in my early 30s, with a X6 (8-cylinder) and used to drive a 3-series and a 4-series sedan. I recently tested this car and fund it underrated on quite a few other tubers’ comments sections.
My demands in buying the next car while leaving the x6 for my wife to drive are simple: 1) it’s a good daily car for working; 2) the exterior is not boring; 3)the AWD-like FWD is perfect for the six-months of winter in my province; 4) it’s actually fast and fun to drive; 5) some kind of fuel economy; 6) the back seat is big enough for my six-year-old son if I have to pick him up from school occasionally.
I’ve tested a few including the latest M440i and M340i, and decided that I probably will order the M235i for the combined reasons I listed. But I still need to consider the price because the only one M235i in my town is fully loaded and the price is a whooping $72,000 CAD with all the packages and options. It’s really hard to make it a deal. I don’t know… I may even think myself crazy and stupid if I spend $72k CAD on a 2-series…
Yeah for that money might as well get an Audi RS3! This is a cool car tho. I think it's a bit too expensive for what it is. M340i is a solid choice over this for a bit more. Or the Audi
@@BrosFOURRSpeed Thanks for your advice! Will do some research about RS3
You would think this Beemer would get a bad rep because it their smallest sedan but I can tell this thing would be fun to drive. And I've never seen that expression from you when you did the first acceleration, that made me laugh!😄😄
It's for sure fun to drive! I've always been a fan of the Audi S3, so this is right on that level! Great little car. A bit pricey tho, but overall pretty cool!
@@BrosFOURRSpeed I'm looking to get an s3, just watched this, should I test drive it? Which one is your favorite?
@@lits5984s3 over this let’s be honest. But this is decent.
these are now around 4 years old and in the mid to low 30s, not a bad price at all
For real!
That spec is 😍
It's a sweet BMW model for sure!
Definitely considering getting this car. It’s very stylish, and is the only car that doesn’t have that ugly grille and not overly expensive. Just gotta make sure it has heated seats, rain sensing wipers, and SiriusXM. One thing is what does that Auto H button do? Is that brake hold? Wishing it had Adapted cruise control. My CR-V 2021 has that and I have it on almost always so it’s basically auto pilot.
Yes the Auto H button is brake hold and it’s great. It is a latching type of button as well, so it will remain in the Auto H mode until you cancel it. Mine does not have adaptive cruise( wish it did) or the Hartman Kardon stereo( ditto), but otherwise it’s well equipped and a blast to drive
Just bought one... It's a lot of fun... Quick and tight to the road.
BMW cars look very cool 🥰🥰🥰. Love the shape of the car ❤❤❤
BMW has some nice models for sure! This is a great one!
My everyday vehicle! Amazing review bro.
300+ HP in a 2600lb car is a sweet combo indeed, it can probably go down the quarter mile in the low 12s. Great car to drive in nice roads like the Tail of the Dragon! 😎
Yeah it's a great punch for the car! Would handle so well up there!
3600lb*
@@MaxRPMs That is about how much my cousin from NY weighs! 😳
He is way off on the weight. It’s closer to 3600 pounds, but it is great to drive.
Those kind of stats would make it a race car. I think you’re way off
Just got mine and I m in love with it. I was previously going for an I4 but the exterior look is way to serious, more of an old people car. Also, the grill is ugly just like an Audi. I m so happy with my m235 so unique and fun...
Oh nice, glad you like it! This is a fun car for sure!
only thing I don’t love is the back. but i’m definitely looking at this or the m x2. when my lease is up in 2024/2025.
Very Informative. Thnx 🤘
Glad it was helpful!
Might be my next car 🤩🤩
Nice! Not a bad option to get a smaller car with the BMW taste!
Fantastic review man! Literally covered it all! Thank you so much 💪🏽🙏🏼
Glad it was helpful!
Neat ride! I see this gets compared often to the S3, will you guys be reviewing the S3?
Yeah very similar to the S3. Unfortunately I havent been in the new S3. But I would buy the S3 over this. I like Audi a lot for that car. This is still really cool tho
Seems like this is the new 2022 interior sound. Just one note though, the official info is 0-60 in 4.7 seconds, not 4.2.
Hmm, I must have wrote down the wrong info when I did that
Car and Driver had it 4.5
Gorgeous car.
It is. Nice lines all around!
I wanna buy this one for my wife for valentine 🌹🌹❤️❤️
Good choice! Very fun little car for sure!
Do u feel that bmw should have just kept the same outer styling for the m2 competition...instead of making a complete redesign ?
Yeah I wish this was more like that. The M2 seems be a completely different car. You'd think this was just a 4 door version. It would have been cool if they did it like the M3 and M4. Same car, just with more doors. They could have made this more sporty and cooler I think. This at least looks better then the basic 2 series gran coupe
Great video what a cool car. Love the videos especially the old cars.
Glad you enjoyed it. Really cool car to check out. The old ones are cool too!
No fog lights? Is the AWD front wheel biased? I would think the opposite would make more sense.
I believe it's FWD bias with this AWD system. Pretty sure every other xDrive car is RWD biased.
Great video bros 4 speed
Thanks 👍 Awesome car to check out!
ive been waiting for this review 😩
What do you think of the 2022 BMW M235i!? Something you would buy?
@@BrosFOURRSpeed definitely! Either this or 330i m sport. Just gotta see them in person to decide which one to get. 😫😎
hopefully late 2024/ early 2025 I might get this or x2 m. or jcw countyman. best price wins. also 330i with an m package. so will see.
Would you go with the M235i or a Mini Countryman JCW?
Been waiting for mines for ages, been put back untill july👎🏻
Dang! It's that way with a lot of cars right now!
Are you reviewing the m240i?
When available I will! They have only had one come in so far and it was pre sold. So hopefully soon!
Good review, but who told you it weighs 2650 pounds? That’s almost a 1000 under it’s real weight. And zero to 60 is more like 4.7 seconds, not 4.2 it’s a great car to drive and on the highway with a steady foot you will see almost 38 MPG.
yeah idk how those specs got messed up. Looked up everything on BMW's web. But last year a few cars they actually had wrong specs posted. It was weird
Grand coupe a package ?
What package? This is the 235i which pretty much comes standard with what you see
@@BrosFOURRSpeed I am looking at one local.no where does it say grand coupe
The mesh grille looks so much better than the traditional one.
What’s the traditional grill? It’s always had this design.
@@BrosFOURRSpeed The regular kidney grille with straight vertical bars.
@@dd-dd2co Ahh, not sure how they decide which model gets what grill! I like the look of both.
Anyone know how well the 2-series gran coupe has been selling? To car enthusiasts, it must come across as a sad joke. A FWD BMW? No way, get the eff outta here. But I guess there are enough consumers out there who are satisfied with the badge?
The normal 2 series gran coupe doesn't sell too well. The dealership even told me that people end up settling and buying one because they can't afford a 3 series or nicer. So it gives you that BMW name for a more affordable price, but is definitely a waste since it's way more than a normal car. The M235i tho is a nice performance car and is right on par with the Audi S3. So this probably has buyers that actually want to own it.
@@BrosFOURRSpeed - Thanks, bro, for answering my question!
No problem!
Pretty expensive for a micro car. I don’t like the styling. Looks like a pinto bean in front and a Hyundai in the back. What’s base MSRP?
It's similar to the Audi S3. But it's a nice chunk. Base MSRP was high 40s I believe. This had maybe $4k or so of options. And then transportation fee on top of that
Have you heard of the M135i?
Yup! One of my friends has one and it's a ton of fun!
@@BrosFOURRSpeed They’re selling it as a hatchback in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and Latin America (including Mexico) but not the US or Canada.
It basically has the same engine as this M235i.
Hatch back would be sweet to see here!
@@BrosFOURRSpeed You’re really missing out on the M135i, as well as the Focus ST MK4, Cupra León, Mercedes A45s AMG, and other hot hatches.
Also, are you aware that the Focus ST still exists but not for North America?
I would rather have an audi rs3, but it's a nice car!
The Audi RS3 is a great sedan as well! Also around $10K more than this BMW!
Cool car, underpowered for the time being and the design sucks the front it looks like a ford focus from back 2010s in my opinion. I was waiting on an M2 AWD. I guess I will wait longer. :)
An M2 is much different looking! This is a cool bmw but a bit expensive.
I’d rather go with an rs3 at that price point
Keep in mind the RS3 is much more expensive. THis competes with the Audi S3. Very competitive to that I'd say
@@BrosFOURRSpeed I cant decide between this and and an S3 right now! lol
what do you think?
54k fir this hmm with taxes and fees your at 60k that’s a bit too much this is a 50k car tops all in fwd bias powertrain too what u think at 55k ur in scat pack territory charger too I mean your in a lot car territory imo
I don’t see $6k being added to this but it is expensive. The charger isn’t a good competitor to this bmw, that’s completely different! But not a lot of sporty sedans of this size.
@@BrosFOURRSpeed yea 6k with sales taxes fees your at 60k come on now you think is worth it I mean I know it’s a bmw but the fwd platform kills it you can get the m240i for 54k which is a hell of. Deal I know it’s a coupe but you have to use common sense
@@cbruno12180 It depends on the state you live in, sales tax on my R8 wasn’t even a third of $6K…an M240 is sweet for sure but sedan vs coupe. Common sense on what to buy? People will buy what works best for them.
@@BrosFOURRSpeed agreed I just don’t see 60k in that car I mean ur in an s4 for that loaded pretty nicely too ? But I get your point of even a 2 year old 340i ?that’s what I mean by common sense ?
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Thanks for checking out the BMW video!
8 mi left in the tank is crazy
It was filled up before the test drive..
Hi, previous M235i GC owner here, i had a 2021 model and sold it after 7 months, 3 words WASTE OF MONEY, i will admit it's a quick little car and definetly very fun to drive, but for 52k(the sticker of mine), you could literally get so many different cars beyond this cars class, not to mention it looks so weird, every angle is bad, like literally not a single good view on this car, i got the car out of pressure from my sister, and being car-less for 2 weeks, and i just wanted a car and couldn't make up my mind, so i just took it, fit my budget and i liked how fast it was, overtime i just started getting emberassed of how it looked, and sounded,eventually i sold it , determined there were so much better cars for the price of this car 2015-16 M5, 2016-18 M2, 2015-16 M3/M4, for around 52k average with anywhere from 20-30k miles, so in the end i sold it and got an M2 6 speed , after this i plan on getting an M5 F10 or current gen we'll see lol but ya this car is a no no, it's essentially a mini cooper with a bmw badge, and it's a inline 4 cyl, not worth it😂😭
Oh wow! Good choice on the M2 tho! Such a fun car. Yeah this is a bit pricey for what it is. The Audi S3 is a way better car I think. They went a bit crazy with these 4 door 2 series cars I think
@@BrosFOURRSpeed oh 1000% , S3 is miles ahead, cheaper value i think too, nicer interior and actually proportioned correctly, u live u learn haha, im about to sell my M2 because i got a new job and will need a better daily/commuter so i'm picking up a 2020 bmw M550😂
The front of the BMW kinda looks like a Ford Focus / Hyundai. Ehhh not sure how I feel about that.
I could see that! Still a cool BMW!
It looks like a kia , and i dont mean it in a bad way,theres nothing wrong with kia
I can see some similarities with the Kia Forte. THis is much nicer on the inside and is way faster tho lol
It’s crazy this thing has a 2.0 liter now. I Feel lucky that mine is a 3.0L M235i 😂
Oh wow! I'm guessing yours is the 2 door car? My friend has one of those and that N55 is great! The new M240i has the 3.0
@@BrosFOURRSpeed yes mine is the coupe and the M235 and M240 both have 3.0 litres. N55 is in the M235 and B58 in the M240 but both motors are the same size.
I stopped listening 34 seconds into the video when the narrator said the MSRP was $54,000. No thanks!
That’s BMW’s price on it! This is a cool little sedan.
This is a nice small car, but it's like $56,000 for a BMW WRX.
lol yeah it's a bit up there. Similar in price to an Audi S3 tho
it looks like a kia rio
lol, I can see that a little bit!
What's next the 2023 M330i... with 330hp....🤔.. lol
But this makes 301 hp, not 235 like you are saying for a 330i…
@@BrosFOURRSpeed normally when you think of BMW anything under a 30i is a 2.0L 35i + is a 3.0.. but it's the 'M235i' that kinda makes me scratch my head..
Yeah I think since this is a small car and they had no plans of the 6 cyl in it, they used the sporty 35 name in it, and just tuned up the 4 cyl. Would be cool if they did the same motor in the M240i. But they didn't want this 4 door version to be as good as the two door
God forbid this would be available with a manual transmission! Peace.
I don't think BMW will offer the M235i with a manual, silly reason not to watch :). We don't have any control over that..
@@BrosFOURRSpeed, I did watch, but I was surprised to see an automatic, that’s all! Peace.
@@MuzikJunky They’ve never made it with a manual though!
@@BrosFOURRSpeed, word? I remember the older M235i/M240i with manual. Peace.
not worth at all, Golf R is 10k$ cheaper and smokes it easily!
Yeah it's a bit much for sure. I'd buy an Audi S3 over this. Mid 40s would be a better price point
Actually
Track stats say it does NOT smoke anything AND when similarly equipped they are not 10k apart
PLUS golfs silly instrumentation
The Golf R...Lol Sorry doesn't smoke it and it's still a VW
Lmfao $54k for 2 series
Yeah it's a bit much for sure. I think mid 40s is much more reasonable for a car like this