2019 BMW M2 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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As the performance variant of the BMW 2 Series, the BMW M2 is the brand’s smallest and most-accessible vehicle in its performance portfolio. The M2’s subcompact dimensions, rally-car looks, and tight driving dynamics remind many of BMW’s classic performance cars. For 2019, BMW adds plenty of upgrades to bring the M2 Competition up to par with the rest of the M line.
The M2 Competition’s exterior receives a handful of subtle changes. Its grille is now gloss black with sharper edges than before, and the all-black theme carries into the wheels and exhaust tips. The front bumper now features larger intakes, and the side mirrors have been redesigned to match BMW’s other M models. BMW also adds two new colors for 2019 – Hockenheim Silver Metallic and Sunset Orange. On the inside, changes include new M-Sport seats with contrast stitching and badging, a reworked steering wheel, and a red start/stop button.
The M2 Competition’s most major changes lie in its engine. Taken from larger M models, this new 3.0-liter turbocharged inline 6-cylinder bumps power and torque from 365 horsepower and 343 pound-feet to 405 and 406, respectively. The zero-to-sixty time decreases from 4.1 to 4 seconds, and the M2 Competition can now reach a top speed of up to 173 miles per hour. The M2 Competition also features a new cooling system designed for repeated use on the track, and both sets of brakes have been enlarged. As before, the car powers just its rear wheels through either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The M2 also gets a slew of standard features, which include LED headlights, 19-inch wheels, leather upholstery, XM radio, a 360-watt sound system with 12 speakers, an 8.8-inch infotainment system, USB connectivity, keyless access and start, heated front seats, and interior ambient lighting. The Executive Package adds adaptive headlights, a heated steering wheel, automatic high-beams, and wireless charging. A moonroof and Apple CarPlay are standalone options.
In the world of safety, the M2 carries over its existing set of features. A reversing camera is standard, and the Executive Package bundles forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and rear backup sensors. Unfortunately, blind-spot monitoring is still conspicuously absent from the options list. The IIHS last tested the BMW 2 Series in 2016, where it scored perfect marks in most areas and was designated a Top Safety Pick Plus for that year.
The M2 was already a competent and highly-desirable sports car, but the 2019 introduction of the Competition model ups the ante by including enough upgrades to make it feel like a true performance vehicle.
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Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 20G hard drive · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 360 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 15.8 · Front brake width: 1.42 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.0 · Rear brake width: 1.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: carbon · Dash trim: carbon · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual driver and passenger seat · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.46 · Locking differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: foldable · Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 8.8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: alert system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: contrast stitching
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Steering
Steering ratio: 15
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: with safety reverse