2021 BMW 230

What Is the 2021 BMW 2 Series?

The BMW 2 Series is the brand’s entry-level car. It’s available as a four-seat coupe or convertible and a five-seat, four-door Gran Coupe. 

The coupe and convertible come in 230i and M240i form. The 230i is powered by a 248-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, while the M240i gets a 335-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six. Both versions are offered with rear- or all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission. 

The Gran Coupe is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 228 hp in the 228i and 301 hp in the M235i. The Gran Coupe has standard all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Competitors include the Audi TT and Mercedes-Benz A-Class. 

What’s New on the 2021 BMW 2 Series?

The coupe and convertible gain standard Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity, while the Gran Coupe adds Android Auto and a digital instrument panel. 

What Features in the 2021 BMW 2 Series Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

• 17-inch wheels
• LED headlights
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers
• Push-button start
• Forward collision warning
• Lane departure warning
• Front and rear parking sensors

Available features include: 

• Keyless access
• Power moonroof
• Heated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Wireless device charging
• Harman Kardon stereo

Should I Buy the 2021 BMW 2 Series?

As BMW’s lineup expands and becomes more technologically complex, the 2 Series coupe and convertible offer the well-balanced, sporty driving experience upon which the brand built its reputation. The 2 Series also has a surprising amount of interior and trunk room for its size. The Gran Coupe, however, uses a front-wheel-drive platform, and the car’s driving experience doesn’t measure up to BMW standards.