[Poochie]

Ah, BMW, you suck for this; I was hoping this time around US-spec 2 Series was getting some amber rear LED turn signals, like the rest of the world but unfortunately, BMW designed two different lights and operations for each region.

Blinking red brake lights shared with the turn signals for the US models.

And a separate from the brakes, amber turn signal LEDs for the rest of the world.

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[m240nj]

Love it. Just got a '21 M340 and as much as I love my 340, I wish I waited for this. Had an RSX Type-S, Evo X, 435 and M240 prior and the 240 was the best all around car I've ever owned. Although the Evo was a freaking blast the interior was just way too shitty.

[DZ F30]

[DZ F30]

Originally Posted by DZ F30

When equipped, is the M-Sport ambient lighting is the only color that can be selected on the new 2 series?

[stylinexpat]

Originally Posted by Mani59

Here it is..

In the video he said this was based on the 3 series platform. Did they use the same chassis?

[SCOTT26]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Need to see it in Black for sure

The Quincentennial BMW Color

Black Sapphire

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by Chapperss

Went to FoS today and had a sit in and look around.

Not going to win any awards but here are some phone photos.

[img]https://i.postimg.cc/Dw35qc1d/IMG-20210709-082314.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i.postimg.cc/yNvPC4tv/IMG-20210709-082323.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i.postimg.cc/ZRnLTshZ/IMG-20210709-082401.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i.postimg.cc/d3z6N2pF/IMG-20210709-082416.jpg[/img]

Thanks mate.

Would you say room in the rear was 'at least the same' as the F22? I'd be expecting a tad more but you never know, the M Seats are of course bulky

I'm quite surprised a launch car still has the cerium grey accents, personally I think it's a bit of a clash with the purple and the black from the Plus Pack (I think) would have looked better, especially with those wheels.

[MD707]

Originally Posted by stylinexpat

In the video he said this was based on the 3 series platform. Did they use the same chassis?

Yes, albeit shortened. Hence ‘M340i Lite’…a lot in common

[KINY3RA]

Originally Posted by am3r1ka

Some more off on Instagram.

Damn, it looks STUNNING in white!

[KINY3RA]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Black Sapphire

Very nice!

[naywa01]

Originally Posted by RyanBMW

What engine does it have? A B58 variant?

Yep it's a B58 same as M340/440, Z4, Supra and any other 3.0T I6 that BMW put out that isn't a full M-car. So the new M2 will get a slightly detuned S58, likely around 420ish bhp according to reports.

[naywa01]

Originally Posted by G21-M340i

Yes, albeit shortened. Hence 'M340i Lite'…a lot in common

And it also says in the press release it's based on 3/4 series tech…

[naywa01]

Originally Posted by Rewted

"Rear wheel architecture", it literally has an Xdrive badge on it. lol

Only on the M240i, the 220i and 220d are RWD.

Also they're making the point, particularly if you read the press materials, that this is closely related to the 3 & 4 series.

They are keen to emphasise this is a separate model to the 1-series (FWD apart from the M135i which has a different AWD system with Aisin gearbox) and 2-GC, which are based on the Mini platform (hence the Mini Works GP3), the same as the god awful 2 Tourer and Active Tourer which I don't think is sold in the USA.

[mbanck]

It's not really the "mini platform" at this point, it's BMW's/Mini's shared FWD architecture (FAAR, previously UKL). The 1er/2erGC/X1/2er Tourer share it at various evolutionary steps according to their SOPs.

The 2er Coupe is said to be based more on the Z4 (but enlarged between the b- and c pillars) than the 3er/4er, though all are on the CLAR RWD platform.

[(K)]

Originally Posted by Kuato2084

Tails look more bulky on the brakes.
2nd photo looks like lights are fully on? I'm diggin' it.

I'm thinking the 230i is looking more like an M2 than the M240i does. Especially with the diffuser that doesn't wrap around and overall cleaner bumper lines. The M240i is looking a bit too busy especially with those sharper lines and added on fender bits.

[10"]

Originally Posted by AESZ4

lol you never disappoint with your hot garbage takes

your obsession with me is unhealthy

I realize others opinions harm your
delicate balance of delusion and fear LOL

[M2_CSL]

It is definitely a good looking car but it's missing minor details which I'm sure is being saved for the LCI model, namely:

1) Headlights - Form-wise OK but could be improved inside the casing i.e. I want the blue laserlight accents from the current range incorporated in there somehow.

2) Front bumper - the triangular bits are too busy and look weird. Somebody posted 'shopped renders with the triangles removed and it makes a remarkable difference.

3) Break lights (tailights)

4) wrap around "Nappy" gloss black plastic in the rear diffuser area - It hate it. Carried over from the iX and it's a mistake IMO

Other than that, the fundamentals are all there to make it great such as the form factor and side profile. It is a big step up from the previous gen. I'm expecting the new M2 will fix many of these issues.

[naywa01]

Originally Posted by mbanck

It's not really the "mini platform" at this point, it's BMW's/Mini's shared FWD architecture (FAAR, previously UKL). The 1er/2erGC/X1/2er Tourer share it at various evolutionary steps according to their SOPs.

The 2er Coupe is said to be based more on the Z4 (but enlarged between the b- and c pillars) than the 3er/4er, though all are on the CLAR RWD platform.

Yep fair point on the Mini platform, not really a car I care too much about, so I don't pay much attention to it!

The point being this new G42 is off the same component set as the 3 & 4, which as you say is effectively what the Z4 is underneath (like previous gen Z3s & 4S before it) rather than being related to the 1 & 2GC.

[naywa01]

More detailed look at G42 from Goodwood with BMW Blog and Joe Achilles

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Black Sapphire

[mbanck]

Originally Posted by M2_CSL

It is definitely a good looking car but it's missing minor details which I'm sure is being saved for the LCI model, namely:

1) Headlights - Form-wise OK but could be improved inside the casing i.e. I want the blue laserlight accents from the current range incorporated in there somehow.

There are no Laserlights available apparently (maybe they wait for the LCI?), but the adaptive LEDs offer BMW Selective Beam for a few hundred bucks, which is a steal in my opinion (at least compared to what you pay for Selective Beam for the 3er/4er)

[naywa01]

Originally Posted by M2_CSL

It is definitely a good looking car but it's missing minor details which I'm sure is being saved for the LCI model, namely:

1) Headlights - Form-wise OK but could be improved inside the casing i.e. I want the blue laserlight accents from the current range incorporated in there somehow.

There are no Laserlights available apparently (maybe they wait for the LCI?), but the adaptive LEDs offer BMW Selective Beam for a few hundred bucks, which is a steal in my opinion (at least compared to what you pay for Selective Beam for the 3er/4er)[/QUOTE]

Definitely no Laserlights on offer from what can be seen, but here in the UK the M240i has the adaptive LEDs as standard.

In fact there aren't many options I can see in the UK configurator I'd want, just comfort and tech packs. Don't want the sunroof or those slightly tacky M coloured ambient light panels! I think the Melbourne Red with the tan leather or the purple with black will do me