The 2023 BMW 2 Series is a subcompact executive car that is available locally in a 2+2 body only. It is offered at a price of Php 3,690,000 only for the sole 220i M Sport variant. Powering the vehicle is an award-winning 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower inline-4 gasoline engine capable of generating 184 horsepower and 300 Nm of torque. An 8-speed Steptronic Sport automatic is the only option locally, sending power to the rear wheels.
Dimensions-wise, the 2 Series measures 4,537 mm in length, 1,838 mm in width, and 1,390 mm in height, with a wheelbase rated at 2,975 mm. In the local market, this German subcompact executive car goes up against the like of the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class and Audi A3.
Launch
The BMW 2-Series was first introduced globally in 2016. In June 2020, the BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe recently made its debut in the Philippines. And two years later, BMW Philippines introduced the all-new version with a price of Php 3,690,000.
It embodies sporting prowess
BMW 2-Series Exterior
The BMW 2-Series 2023 poses a confident and athletic look through its sleek LED headlamps, M Aerodynamic Package, and a two exhaust pipe setup. Its low-slung stance creates a vision of sportiness, further emphasized by a kidney grille with a chrome surround. It rides on 18-inch M light-alloy wheels with a double-spoke style with mixed and run-flat tires.
BMW 2-Series Interior
Stepping inside the BMW 2-Series is an indulgence of premium details. The cabin is a plethora of impressive exclusive design details, high-quality materials, and a fully modernized cockpit. Sport seats are furnished for the driver and front passenger, wrapped in BMW’s finest upholstery called Alcantara/Sensatec.
On the dashboard is a digital display system that allows the driver to monitor the vehicle’s road performance at a glance. The central console is furnished in a way that stays true to its driver-oriented layout.
Its rear space can hold up to 530 liters of cargo, which is 100 liters more as compared to the outgoing model.
Technology & Safety Features
The newest BMW 2-Series is decked with updated modern technology starting with the brand’s signature iDrive system. Front and center of the dashboard is a 10.25-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This central screen display allows the driver to view and control the vehicle’s features easily.
Among the safety features attached to the iDrive system is the parking assistant package that includes a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, active park distance control, and a reversing assistant.
BMW 2-Series Platform & Chassis
The 2-door subcompact coupe runs with an M sport suspension which stiffens up the right for better cornering even at higher speeds. Moreover, it utilizes a front engine, rear-wheel-drive configuration.
Engine & Drivetrain
Under the hood of the BMW 2-Series subcompact sedan is a 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower inline-4 gasoline engine capable of generating 184 horsepower and 300 Nm of torque. The engine is attached to an 8-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission that sends power exclusively to the rear wheels.