M2 2016 BMW M2 Reviews
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The BMW M2 is a high-performance version of the BMW 2 Series automobile developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH. As the 2 Series replaced the 1 Series coupé and convertible models, the first-generation M2 was marketed as the most basic M model in the range. Official website: BMW M
SCOTT27
Drift Dynamo
I think the response is oh Dear I think I am going to lose out?
I think the UK are sold for 2016 already?
Zafiro
Supreme Roadmaster
So much praise but no 5 star rating?
Autoexpress did gave it 5 stars
New BMW M2 Coupe 2016 review
The M2 has been the most hyped car of 2016, but we can confirm it was worthy of such high expectations. Comparisons with BMW icons such as the 2002 Turbo and E30 M3 are inevitable and justified, as they are with the current M4 that the new car shares so much with. But the M2 is a very different beast. It’s sensational to drive, yet accessible, too. It eclipses its rivals from Audi and Mercedes, instead drawing comparison with cars like the Porsche Cayman.
Autoexpress did gave it 5 stars
New BMW M2 Coupe 2016 review
The M2 has been the most hyped car of 2016, but we can confirm it was worthy of such high expectations. Comparisons with BMW icons such as the 2002 Turbo and E30 M3 are inevitable and justified, as they are with the current M4 that the new car shares so much with. But the M2 is a very different beast. It’s sensational to drive, yet accessible, too. It eclipses its rivals from Audi and Mercedes, instead drawing comparison with cars like the Porsche Cayman.
martinbo
Staff member
Unless the steering really is full of feedback, EVO will never give a car a five star rating. This lack of feedback is common now in upper end cars. Only Porsche seems to get it right with some - not all - models.
Also, the lack of a truly special cabin will see the car docked for points which is a shame - all other things being considered...
Zafiro
Supreme Roadmaster
Autocar seem to like the steering
The uniquely tuned electro-mechanical steering is reasonably light at lower speeds, imbuing the M2 with a likable ease of manouverability and responsive nature around town. However, the speed-sensitive system weights up markedly as speeds increase, providing a genuinely meaty feel when pushing along more challenging roads.
There is an immediate sharpness and a good deal of feedback just off centre, allowing you to place the compact two door with great precision, but despite the alertness, it never feels darty. Rather, there’s satisfying clarity to the way this latest M-car changes direction.
The uniquely tuned electro-mechanical steering is reasonably light at lower speeds, imbuing the M2 with a likable ease of manouverability and responsive nature around town. However, the speed-sensitive system weights up markedly as speeds increase, providing a genuinely meaty feel when pushing along more challenging roads.
There is an immediate sharpness and a good deal of feedback just off centre, allowing you to place the compact two door with great precision, but despite the alertness, it never feels darty. Rather, there’s satisfying clarity to the way this latest M-car changes direction.
Yes, but Autocar also liked the adaptive dampers (it doesn't actually have adaptive dampers), so I'll take their review with a pinch of salt.
Zafiro
Supreme Roadmaster
A few more:
Autoblog
Don't skip down to the conclusions, because I'll save you the trouble and spell it out for you right here. The 2016 BMW M2 is superb.
http://www.autoblog.com/2016/02/16/2016-bmw-m2-first-drive-review/
Motorauthority
And this little coupe is at its best being driven hard. Precise body control, well-weighted steering, super-strong confident brakes, and a nicely coordinated six-speed manual gearbox are all here, in check. As are all the right performance-car sounds.
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1102400_2016-bmw-m2-first-drive
Top Gear
What’s so special?
The handling. It’s just superb. For a start, you don’t have to be going bonkers-fast to feel what the M2 is up to. It’s up-for-it and chatting with you all the time.
http://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/m2/first-drive
Autoblog
Don't skip down to the conclusions, because I'll save you the trouble and spell it out for you right here. The 2016 BMW M2 is superb.
http://www.autoblog.com/2016/02/16/2016-bmw-m2-first-drive-review/
Motorauthority
And this little coupe is at its best being driven hard. Precise body control, well-weighted steering, super-strong confident brakes, and a nicely coordinated six-speed manual gearbox are all here, in check. As are all the right performance-car sounds.
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1102400_2016-bmw-m2-first-drive
Top Gear
What’s so special?
The handling. It’s just superb. For a start, you don’t have to be going bonkers-fast to feel what the M2 is up to. It’s up-for-it and chatting with you all the time.
http://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/m2/first-drive
Zafiro
Supreme Roadmaster
So a Focus RS with worse interior than M2 deserve a 5 star rating from EVO. I guess it's the better steering in Focus RS that makes up for it
http://www.evo.co.uk/ford/focus-rs
bmwblog
Kraftkurve King
It's a great car, tough to find faults and believe me, I looked for them especially since we have to stay away from the bias angle. Unless you count the last tenth of a second, the car is more than potent for 99% of the people. And super fun to drive.
One thing I wish it had was the ability to disable revv-matching, aside from turning off the traction control.
One thing I wish it had was the ability to disable revv-matching, aside from turning off the traction control.
SCOTT27
Drift Dynamo
@ Klier your car has arrived at BMW Amsterdam.
Oh God, that black looks gorgeous. Black kidney grills, and wing trims would be the icing on the cake. Do I change my order from Long Beach Blue to black?
Zafiro
Supreme Roadmaster
do you like to wash and clean your car often?
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BMW M GmbH, formerly known as BMW Motorsport GmbH, is a subsidiary of
BMW AG that manufactures high-performance luxury cars. BMW M ("M" for "motorsport")
was initially created to facilitate BMW's racing program, which was very successful
in the 1960s and 1970s. As time passed, BMW M began to supplement BMW's vehicle
portfolio with specially modified higher trim models, for which they are now most
known by the general public. These M-badged cars traditionally include modified engines,
transmissions, suspensions, interior trims, aerodynamics, and exterior modifications
to set them apart from their counterparts. All M models are tested and tuned at BMW's
private facility at the Nürburgring racing circuit in Germany.
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