# BMW 2 Series (G42)

The BMW 2 Series (G42) is the second generation of the BMW 2 Series subcompact executive coupé, the successor in 2021 to the F22 2 Series coupé and convertible. The G42 is the first BMW vehicle designed by BMW of Mexico, and is produced in BMW's plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico since 2 September 2021.

## Development and launch

Remaining a rear-wheel-drive-based model, the G42 is built on the CLAR platform with a roughly 50:50 weight distribution and shares many mechanical components and engine options with the G20 3 Series and G22 4 Series. Unlike its predecessor, the base second-generation 2 Series and M240i coupé is no longer available with a manual transmission and not complemented with a convertible body style. The launch models consist of the mild hybrid diesel engine 220d, the petrol engine 220i and 230i and the M240i xDrive.

## Equipment

Standard equipment in the US market includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 10 speaker stereo, adaptive cruise control, tyre pressure monitor and Active Driving Assistant. What Car? found that the rotary controller for the satellite navigation was less distracting to use than the touchscreen. Top Gear magazine felt that the coupé's physical buttons were more user friendly than the touchscreen interfaces in other BMW models.

### M Performance Parts

218-230 with the M Sport trim and M240 models can be fitted with M Performance Parts. These include a carbon fibre front splitter, side skirts and spoiler, M rims, a sport steering wheel and a door projector.

## Models
### Petrol engines

| Model | Layout | Years | Engine | Power | Torque |
| 218i | Rear wheel drive | 2022 | BMW B48 2.0 L I4 turbo | 115 kW (154 hp) at 4,500–6,500 rpm | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,300–4,300 rpm |
| 220i | Rear wheel drive | 2021 | B48B20M0 2.0 L I4 turbo | 135 kW (181 hp) at 5,000–6,500 rpm | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 1,350–4,000 rpm |
| 230i | Rear wheel drive | 2021 | B48O1ZIK 2.0 L I4 turbo | 180 kW (241 hp) 190 kW (255 hp) (USA) at 4,500–6,500 rpm | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1,600–4,000 rpm |
| 230i xDrive | All wheel drive | 2022 | B48O1ZIK 2.0 L I4 turbo | 180 kW (241 hp) 190 kW (255 hp) (USA) at 4,500–6,500 rpm | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1,600–4,000 rpm |
| M240i | Rear wheel drive | 2022 | 3.0 L B58B30O1 I6 turbo | 285 kW (382 hp) at 5,800–6,500 rpm 275 kW (369 hp) at 5,800–6,500 rpm (europe) | 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 1,800–5,000 rpm |
| M240i xDrive | All wheel drive | 2021 | 3.0 L B58B30O1 I6 turbo | 285 kW (382 hp) at 5,800–6,500 rpm 275 kW (369 hp) at 5,800–6,500 rpm (europe) | 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 1,800–5,000 rpm |

### Diesel engines

| Model | Layout | Years | Engine | Power | Torque |
| 220d | Rear wheel drive | 2021 | B47D20 2.0 L I4 turbo | 140 kW (188 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500 rpm |

## BMW M2
### M2 (G87)

In October 2022, BMW revealed the second generation of the high-performance M2, with sales beginning in 2023. Like its predecessor, it is rear-wheel-drive only and has both manual and automatic transmissions. It uses the twin-turbo S58 engine, which has been detuned compared to the M3 and M4 models.

## Safety

Euro NCAP test results BMW 2 Series Coupé 2.0 diesel (LHD) (2022) :
| Test | Points | % |
| Overall: | | |
| Adult occupant: | 31.3 | 82% |
| Child occupant: | 40.1 | 81% |
| Pedestrian: | 36.6 | 67% |
| Safety assist: | 10.2 | 64% |