2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe pricing and features: 230i added to range

The 2022 BMW 230i will join the local 2 Series Coupe line-up in June.

Priced from $70,900 before on-road costs, the 230i is positioned between the existing 220i and M240i in the second-generation 2 Series Coupe range which launched in late 2021.

The price of the 220i Coupe has also increased by $2000, with the entry-level variant now available from $61,900 before on-roads – despite the omission of the previously-standard head-up display due to the semiconductor chip shortage.

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Featuring a higher-output version of BMW's 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, as found in the larger 330i sedan, the 230i produces 190kW of power and 400Nm of torque – an increase of 55kW and 100Nm over the 220i.

It sends power to the rear wheels through an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.

Additional specification includes; keyless entry with Digital Key smartphone functionality, M Sport brakes, electric seat adjustment, adaptive LED headlights, automatic high beam, adaptive cruise control and an enhanced audio system.

The addition of the mid-spec 230i has reduced the previous $30,000 premium between the 220i and M240i, with the flagship AWD turbocharged inline-six variant requiring an additional $19,000 over the 230i.

BMW is yet to confirm details for the upcoming M2 coupe, which is expected to join the 2 Series range in early 2023.

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2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe pricing

Prices exclude on-road costs.

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2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe features

220i

The head-up display previously standard on the 220i is currently unavailable due to the semiconductor chip shortage.

230i

M240i xDrive

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Options:

Enhancement Package – $3900 (220i, 230i)

Comfort Package – $3400 (220i), $1400 (230i)

M Sport Plus package – $1500 (220i), $1500 (230i), $1200 (M240i)

Executive Package – $3000 (220i), $3300 (230i), $2800 (M240i)

Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy

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The entry-level 220i is powered by BMW’s turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which produces 135kW of power and 300Nm of torque. It can reach 100km/h in 7.5 seconds.

Stepping up to the mid-spec 230i retains the same basic motor but a more aggressive tune increases outputs to 190kW/400Nm, with BMW claiming the 230i can complete the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.8 seconds.

The range-topping M240i xDrive is powered by BMW's familiar 3.0-litre ‘B58’ twin-scroll turbocharged inline-six engine, producing 285kW and 500Nm.

It includes BMW’s xDrive system sending power to all four wheels, with 0-100km/h said to take just 4.3 seconds.

Drive is exclusively sent to the rear wheels through a ZF-sourced eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission across the entire 2 Series Coupe range.

Fuel economy figures can be found in the table below:

Safety

The second-generation BMW 2 Series is currently unrated by ANCAP.

It scored four stars in testing conducted by Euro NCAP, which shares identical protocols with the local crash assessment program.

Each variant includes the following active safety equipment as standard:

Dimensions

The BMW 2 Series has a wheelbase of 2741 millimetres, and is 4547mm long, 1839mm wide and 1392mm high.

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Warranty and servicing

As per the wider BMW range, the 2 Series is covered by the marque’s three-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, along with a three-year/unlimited-kilometre roadside assistance program.

A five-year/80,000km service package is offered across the 2 Series range, at a cost of $1800 for each variant.

Availability

The 2022 BMW 230i is on sale now and will begin arriving in Australian showrooms during June.