BMW 2 Series (G42)

This article is about the second-generation rear-wheel drive coupé/convertible. For other uses, see BMW 2 Series.

The BMW 2 Series (G42) is the second generation of the BMW 2 Series subcompact executive coupé, the successor in 2021 to the F22 2 Series coupé and convertible. The G42 is the first BMW vehicle designed by BMW of Mexico, and is produced in BMW's plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico since 2 September 2021.^[3]

BMW 2 Series
2022 BMW 220i
Overview
Manufacturer	BMW
Model code	G42
Production	September 2021 – present
Model years	2022–present
Assembly	Mexico: San Luis Potosí (BMW Group Planta San Luis Potosí)[1]
Designer	José Casas[2]
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact executive car (C)
Body style	2-door coupé
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (xDrive)
Platform	BMW CLAR platform
Related	BMW 3 Series (G20) BMW 4 Series (G22)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 2.0 L B48 I4 turbo 3.0 L B58 I6 turbo 3.0 L S58 I6 turbo Diesel: 2.0 L B47 I4 turbo
Transmission	8-speed ZF 8HP automatic 6-speed manual transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,741 mm (107.9 in)
Length	4,547 mm (179.0 in)
Width	1,839 mm (72.4 in)
Height	1,418 mm (55.8 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	BMW 2 Series (F22/F23)

Development and launch

2022 BMW M240i

Remaining a rear-wheel-drive-based model, the G42 is built on the CLAR platform with a roughly 50:50 weight distribution and shares many mechanical components and engine options with the G20 3 Series and G22 4 Series. Unlike its predecessor, the base second-generation 2 Series and M240i coupé is no longer available with a manual transmission and not complemented with a convertible body style.^[4][5][6] The launch models consist of the mild hybrid diesel engine 220d, the petrol engine 220i and 230i and the M240i xDrive.^{[citation needed]}

Equipment

Interior (2021-2022)

Standard equipment in the US market includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 10 speaker stereo, adaptive cruise control, tyre pressure monitor and Active Driving Assistant.^[7] What Car? found that the rotary controller for the satellite navigation was less distracting to use than the touchscreen.^[8] Top Gear magazine felt that the coupé's physical buttons were more user friendly than the touchscreen interfaces in other BMW models.^[9]

M Performance Parts

218-230 with the M Sport trim and M240 models can be fitted with M Performance Parts. These include a carbon fibre front splitter, side skirts and spoiler, M rims, a sport steering wheel and a door projector.^{[citation needed]}

Models

Petrol engines

Model	Layout	Years	Engine	Power	Torque
218i[10]	Rear wheel drive	2022–	BMW B48 2.0 L I4 turbo	115 kW (154 hp) at 4,500–6,500 rpm	250 N⋅m (180 lbf⋅ft) at 1,300–4,300 rpm
220i		2021–	B48B20M0 2.0 L I4 turbo	135 kW (181 hp) at 5,000–6,500 rpm	300 N⋅m (220 lbf⋅ft) at 1,350–4,000 rpm
230i			B48O1ZIK 2.0 L I4 turbo	180 kW (240 hp) / 190 kW (250 hp) (USA) at 4,500–6,500 rpm	400 N⋅m (300 lbf⋅ft) at 1,600–4,000 rpm
230i xDrive	All wheel drive	2022–
M240i	Rear wheel drive	2022–	B58B30O1 3.0 L I6 turbo	285 kW (382 hp) / 275 kW (369 hp) (Europe)[11] at 5,800–6,500 rpm	500 N⋅m (370 lbf⋅ft) at 1,800–5,000 rpm
M240i xDrive	All wheel drive	2021–

Diesel engines

Model	Layout	Years	Engine	Power	Torque
220d	Rear wheel drive	2021–	B47D20 2.0 L I4 turbo	140 kW (190 hp) at 4,000 rpm	400 N⋅m (300 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500 rpm

BMW M2

Main article: BMW M2

M2 (G87)

BMW M2 (G87)

In October 2022, BMW revealed the second generation of the high-performance M2, with sales beginning in 2023. Like its predecessor, it is rear-wheel-drive only and has both manual and automatic transmissions. It uses the twin-turbo S58 engine, which has been detuned compared to the M3 and M4 models.

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
BMW 2 Series Coupé 2.0 diesel (LHD) (2022)^[12]

Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	31.3	82%
Child occupant:	40.1	81%
Pedestrian:	36.6	67%
Safety assist:	10.2	64%

See also

• List of BMW vehicles