2017 BMW 220i Luxury Line Coupe Review | Updated 2 Series Gets A Great Start
The updated BMW 2 Series range gets a fresh start in the form of the 220i coupe. Priced at $51,300 this is BMW's cheapest two-door and it has scored a new, more powerful turbocharged 2.0 litre engine.
BMW delivered no styling changes in the update so, apart from its enhanced engine, the added extras are the inclusion of BMW’s Driving Assistant system (lane departure warning, city braking, pedestrian detection), Bi-Xenon headlights (with washers), the Interior Lights Package (variable colours) and folding exterior mirrors.
Vehicle Style: Prestige small coupe
Price: $51,300 (plus on-road charges)
Engine/trans: 135kW/270Nm 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo petrol | 8sp automatic
Fuel Economy Claimed: 5.8l/100kms | Tested: 8.1l/100kms
OVERVIEW
Firstly, a refresher: in BMW’s re-jigged model range; the 2-Series Coupe and Convertible replaced the 1-Series models as part of BMW's new naming policy that pigeon holes mainstream models with odd numbers and sportier variants with even numbers. Having said that, both the hardtop we're testing here and the convertible are rear-wheel-drive unlike the 2 Series Active Tourer which is a front-driver.
Fifty-odd grand for a German coupe might seem like good buying but be warned, like mobile telephone global roaming charges when you’re overseas, BMW option prices have a way of just sneaking up on you.