Next Gen 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) Spy Pics & Videos

naywa01 · 04-28-2021, 05:50 AM

Reading a lot of these responses, it constantly amazes me how consistently negative a lot of posters are - particularly given this is supposed to be a BMW enthusiast forum.

I mean, sure, if they released a G42 that was a complete horror show of a thing fair enough. To my eyes though this looks pretty tidy, obviously there's a few minor details that may not please everyone.

At the end of the day, BMW should get at least some credit for even bothering with a 2 series coupe in todays climate. Small(ish) 2-door rear drive coupes are a vanishingly rare breed nowadays and given the push to electric (and the investments required), combined with relatively small sales figures, they could have easily just killed off this model entirely.

So I'm not saying forgive them for any old nonsense they push out the door, but there are fair worse things than some slightly bulky mirrors or a triangular shaped vent.

Modern safety standards and market expectations mean this will never be a Lotus Elise or Caterham 7 flyweight, so if thats what you want you'll never be happy anyway.

On the positive side, I suppose though if a few minor design points are all you've got to complain about that's probably a good thing right?!

doccyber · 04-28-2021, 06:28 AM

Given the how big and ugly has the new 4 has become, this will be the one I'd consider once it's out in the showrooms. Overall I'm liking it so far.

M2_CSL · 04-28-2021, 05:02 PM

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This looks good IMO but too reserved. The front bumper will be way more wild/crazy IMO

am3r1ka · 04-29-2021, 08:20 AM

New leak - G42 M240i xDrive in Thundernight Metallic color.

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naywa01 · 04-29-2021, 08:21 AM

By the way I posted this elsewhere, but in case you haven't seen it, the G42/87 based 'iM2' has been reported in Car magazine and on their website: https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/spy-shots/bmw/im2/

stein_325i · 04-29-2021, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by am3r1ka

New leak

Nice find. Color looks very interesting as well. Looks like a sharper kink with less sharp shoulder/body-lines, as well as i4 like door handles. Not really the biggest fan of those disappearing body-lines that the industry seems to be using. Also, does the front overhang look a bit long to anyone else?

BMWGirlFL · 04-29-2021, 08:50 AM

G42 or G87?

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lemetier · 04-29-2021, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

G42 or G87?

G42 in Thundernight Metallic.

BMWGirlFL · 04-29-2021, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by lemetier

G42 220 MSport in Thundernight Metallic.

Don't know if this is good or bad representation.
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SW19 · 04-29-2021, 09:53 AM

Nice color.The side profile looks great and those rear fender flares are huge for a regular series BMW.They look very similar to the design on the current M2.We must be getting close to the full reveal of the G42.

Karmic Man · 04-29-2021, 10:02 AM

Nice...the 'Kink' is still present

heavyD^2 · 04-29-2021, 10:04 AM

Yeah the rear fender bulge looks nearly identical to the F87 and to me that's a good thing as it was kind of unique to the car. Would be cool if they introduced the car in this purple color as you don't normally see a color like this as a launch color of any car.

SW19 · 04-29-2021, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by am3r1ka

New leak

It looks like it has a small power dome on the hood.

CDN-Driver · 04-29-2021, 10:37 AM

This is very encouraging!
I think it might be time to join my local BMW Club.

tuffode · 04-29-2021, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by naywa01

Reading a lot of these responses, it constantly amazes me how consistently negative a lot of posters are - particularly given this is supposed to be a BMW enthusiast forum.

I mean, sure, if they released a G42 that was a complete horror show of a thing fair enough. To my eyes though this looks pretty tidy, obviously there's a few minor details that may not please everyone.

At the end of the day, BMW should get at least some credit for even bothering with a 2 series coupe in todays climate. Small(ish) 2-door rear drive coupes are a vanishingly rare breed nowadays and given the push to electric (and the investments required), combined with relatively small sales figures, they could have easily just killed off this model entirely.

So I'm not saying forgive them for any old nonsense they push out the door, but there are fair worse things than some slightly bulky mirrors or a triangular shaped vent.

Modern safety standards and market expectations mean this will never be a Lotus Elise or Caterham 7 flyweight, so if thats what you want you'll never be happy anyway.

On the positive side, I suppose though if a few minor design points are all you've got to complain about that's probably a good thing right?!

I like this car so far, but if BMW really wanted to make this car small and light, they could even with the current regulations.

The current Miata is slightly shorter, and lighter, than the original one which came out 30 years ago. It's possible.

Colinv6 · 04-29-2021, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by am3r1ka

New leak

This looks beefy as hell for a regular 2er!!

Haven’t felt this excited for a launch since the F80 leaks.

MmmmmM2 · 04-29-2021, 12:18 PM

I like it, but what is up with the undersized brakes?

CDN-Driver · 04-29-2021, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MmmmmM2

I like it, but what is up with the undersized brakes?

As per lemetier, it is only a 220 MSport.

akkando · 04-29-2021, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by am3r1ka

New leak

I'll take purple I think.

(K) · 04-29-2021, 12:25 PM

The rear passenger looks like they have plenty of headroom also. I'm digging the color and overall proportions so far.

MmmmmM2 · 04-29-2021, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CDN-AWD

As per lemetier, it is only a 220 MSport.

Ahhhhh thanks for clarifying!

CCM11285 · 04-29-2021, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

G42 or G87?

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Tape on the fender covering an M lite badge?🤣I'd guess G47

04-28-2021, 05:50 AM	#595
naywa01 Ant 323 Rep 241 Posts Drives: BMW M240i (G42) XDrive Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Northumberland, United Kingdom iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW M240i XDrive [9.50]	Reading a lot of these responses, it constantly amazes me how consistently negative a lot of posters are - particularly given this is supposed to be a BMW enthusiast forum. I mean, sure, if they released a G42 that was a complete horror show of a thing fair enough. To my eyes though this looks pretty tidy, obviously there's a few minor details that may not please everyone. At the end of the day, BMW should get at least some credit for even bothering with a 2 series coupe in todays climate. Small(ish) 2-door rear drive coupes are a vanishingly rare breed nowadays and given the push to electric (and the investments required), combined with relatively small sales figures, they could have easily just killed off this model entirely. So I'm not saying forgive them for any old nonsense they push out the door, but there are fair worse things than some slightly bulky mirrors or a triangular shaped vent. Modern safety standards and market expectations mean this will never be a Lotus Elise or Caterham 7 flyweight, so if thats what you want you'll never be happy anyway. On the positive side, I suppose though if a few minor design points are all you've got to complain about that's probably a good thing right?!
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04-29-2021, 08:21 AM	#599
naywa01 Ant 323 Rep 241 Posts Drives: BMW M240i (G42) XDrive Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Northumberland, United Kingdom iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW M240i XDrive [9.50]	By the way I posted this elsewhere, but in case you haven't seen it, the G42/87 based 'iM2' has been reported in Car magazine and on their website: https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/spy-shots/bmw/im2/
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SW19 Colonel 2599 Rep 2,777 Posts Drives: 2016 Alpine White M2 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wimbledon iTrader: (0)	Nice color.The side profile looks great and those rear fender flares are huge for a regular series BMW.They look very similar to the design on the current M2.We must be getting close to the full reveal of the G42.
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