The next-generation BMW 2 Series will arrive in Australia late in 2021 with more power, more standard equipment, and a more serious price tag.
UPDATE, 22/08/2022 – BMW Australia has increased the before on-road pricing of the 2 Series coupe range, excluding the 230i, by $2000. Prices now start at $63,900 before on-road costs.
“BMW constantly reviews its pricing structure throughout the year, taking into consideration a number of different factors,” said a BMW Australia spokesperson.
“However, we always aim to ensure our products remain appropriately positioned and represent a competitive pricing proposition in the market for our customers.”
This price increase follows a price rise from April 2022 that was for the same amount but only affected the entry-level 220i.
230i
Two models were initially offered Down Under: the entry-level 220i with rear-wheel drive and the all-wheel drive M240i xDrive.
A mid-range 230i followed later, with deliveries beginning in June.
Revealed in July 2021, the new 2 Series isn’t related to the 2 Series Gran Coupe. Instead, it’s closely linked to the 3 Series, with the same CLAR underpinnings and the same engines.
BMW also says it harkens back to the 2002, the compact rear-wheel drive sedan that brought it back from the brink in the 1960s. Although it hasn’t been revealed yet, we’re expecting an M2 to follow the current M240i xDrive range-topper.
Pricing
- 2022 BMW 220i: $63,900 (+$2000)
- 2022 BMW 230i: $70,900 (NEW)
- 2022 BMW M240i xDrive: $91,900 (+$2000)
All prices exclude on-road costs.
Engines
Power in the 220i comes from a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with 135kW of power and 300Nm of torque, good for a 7.5-second sprint to 100km/h.
It’s mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive.
The 230i is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 190kW and 400Nm, good for a 0-100km/h sprint in 5.8 seconds.
It’s also mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with drive exclusively sent to the rear wheels.
The M240i xDrive has a 3.0-litre inline-six turbocharged petrol engine with 285kW of power and 500Nm of torque, good for a 4.3-second sprint to 100km/h.
It’s also automatic-only, but has all-wheel drive as standard.
Fuel Economy
The 220i uses 6.3L/100km on the combined cycle, while the M240i xDrive uses 8.0L/100km. Both models require 95RON premium unleaded fuel and have a 52L fuel tank.
A fuel economy figure isn’t yet available for the 230i.
Dimensions
Overall length measures 4537mm, while it’s 1838mm wide and 1390mm tall, on a 2741mm wheelbase.
Boot space is 390L with the 40/20/40 folding rear seats in place.
Completely unladen, a 220i weighs 1490kg and an M240i xDrive weighs 1690kg.
Servicing and Warranty
The BMW 2 Series is backed by a three-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty in Australia.
A five-year, 80,000km pre-paid service plan costs $1700.
Safety
The 2022 BMW 2 Series hasn’t been crash tested by Euro NCAP or ANCAP, but its CLAR platform mates have all scored five stars.
Standard safety kit in Australia will include:
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Forward collision warning
- Cruise control with downhill braking function
- Lane departure warning
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Traffic sign recognition
- Proactive rear collision protection
Standard Equipment
Standard equipment in the BMW 220i in Australia includes:
- M Sport Package (M Sport steering wheel, seats, Alcantara/faux leather trim)
- M Sport suspension
- Sport steering
- Head-up display*
- 12.3-inch instrument binnacle
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- DAB+ digital radio
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- Parking Assistant (parking sensors, reversing camera, auto park assist, reversing assistant)
- Six-speaker sound system
- Wireless phone charging
- Ambient lighting
- LED head- and tail lights
* indicates a feature temporarily unavailable due to the semiconductor chip shortage.
The 230i adds:
- Keyless entry and start
- Digital key
- Electric seat adjustment
- Adaptive LED headlights with auto high-beam
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- HiFi Loudspeaker sound system
- M Sport brakes
Moving to the M240i xDrive brings:
- M Sport brakes
- Adaptive M Suspension
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Powered glass roof
- Keyless entry and start
- Leather seat trim
- Powered, heated front seats
- Adaptive LED headlights
- 14-speaker surround-sound system
The following options packages will be offered.
The Enhancement Package ($3900, 220i and 230i) brings:
- Metallic paint
- Power sunroof
- 19-inch alloy wheels
The Comfort Package ($3400 on 220i, $3900 on 230i) brings:
- Steering wheel heating
- Keyless entry and start (220i only)
- Lumbar support
- Powered front seats
- Heated front seats
The Driver’s Assistant Package ($3400, 220i) gets you:
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Adaptive LED headlights
- High-beam assist
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Parking Assistant Plus
- BMW Drive Recorder
The M Sport Plus Package ($2500 on 220i, $1500 on 230i, $1200 on M240i) brings:
- M Sport brakes (220i)
- Shadowline lighting elements
- M seatbelts
- M rear spoiler (220i and 230i)
- Extended high-gloss Shadowline package
Finally, the Executive Package ($3000 on 220i and 230i, $2800 on M240i) gets you:
- Remote engine start
- Steering wheel heating (M240i)
- Tyre pressure monitoring (230i and M240i)
- Alarm
- Sun protection glazing
- Harman Kardon 14-speaker sound system (220i and 230i)
- BMW Drive Recorder (230i and M240i)
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