2025 BMW 230

The BMW 2 Series is a small, sporty luxury coupe available with a choice of three engines. Powering the base 230i is a 255-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, while the energetic M240i is equipped with a 382-hp, turbo 3.0-liter inline-six. Both engines are coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear- or all-wheel drive. Sorry, BMW fans: If you want a manual gearbox, you’ll have to pony up for the pricey super-performance M2 version. That car has a 473-hp, twin-turbo six-cylinder, standard AWD, and a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission. The 2 Series’ competitors include the Toyota GR Supra, Lexus RC and Nissan Z.

What’s New on the 2025 BMW 2 Series?
For 2025, the 2 Series lineup gets BMW’s latest infotainment software and the brand’s Curved Display, which melds a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and 14.9-inch central display into one seamless, curved screen. All trims also receive new steering wheels, along with new paint colors and interior and exterior trim updates. The 2025 M2’s 473-hp rating is a 20-hp bump over the 2024 version. 

What Features in the 2025 BMW 2 Series Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

• 12.3-inch digital instrument panel
• 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 
• Navigation
• Wi-Fi hot spot
• Dual-zone climate control
• Two USB ports
• Power-adjustable front seats
• Lane departure steering assist
• Lane departure warning
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Blind spot warning

Available features include: 

• Six-speed manual transmission (M2)
• Moonroof
• Interior ambient lighting
• Heated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Head-up instrument display
• Hands-free park assist
• 360-degree camera system 
• Wireless device charging
• 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system

Should I Buy the 2025 BMW 2 Series?
The 2 Series is the type of BMW that enthusiast drivers love. It’s small and agile, wonderfully quick (even with its base engine) and has a firm ride that inspires confidence in spirited driving. Optional AWD provides added grip when Mother Nature doesn’t want to cooperate. The 2 Series’ small trunk and tiny backseat are expected in such a pert coupe, but we wish the exhaust note were more aggressive across the range — even in the tire-smoking M2. The steering also exhibits a degree of numbness that’s surprising in such a sporty vehicle.