At least they didn't butcher this one with that awful giant beaver teeth grill.

 

The designers when they got approval on the car without the giant teeth.

 

Heavier then a RAV4 lmao. Looks like a fake knockoff unlicensed M2 you would see in a Grand Theft Auto game.

 

All the M Performance parts installed

 

All the M Performance parts installed

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I actually really like this. Maybe it's just bc I'm young

 

Seems like the review embargo is lifted. What do you guys think? I was waiting for reviews for a while now and was thinking about putting down a deposit along with the deposit I have on the CT4V Blackwing and just taking which ever car comes first. The looks have actually grown on me. It's not the best looking, but that side profile and massive fender flares look pretty reminiscent of 80s widebodies, which were considered ugly back then too. I'm more or less neutral on the exterior design now.

But after reading and watching a few reviews, I've cemented my decision to just stick with the Blackwing. The M2 is 3800 lbs now, which is only 50 lbs less than the Blackwing, and has less utility. Plus I just feel that BMW's design philosophy is tech-future-forward rather than true, useful functionality. I mean, look at that hideous dash/infotainment iPad. I can not express how much I fucking hate that dashboard. Holy fucking shit. If all new cars of the near future are going to that kind of dash, I don't think I'd ever buy a new car ever again. God it's so stupid and ugly. Excuse my language. I just really, really hate that lazy design.

The lack of physical buttons being replaced by 'apps' is such a huge turn off for me in a performance vehicle. I would tolerate it in a boring CUV or similar, but I feel that in a performance vehicle, especially a true M product, functionality should always come first.

Driving wise, I guess it's still M. Can't fault it for driving dynamics, because it does seem to be a great driving car. But I just think it's so gimmicky overall. It's everything else that makes me dislike it. Drift mode? 19/20 inch wheels? Cross-drilled rotors? I guess it's typical German accoutrements for cars in this class. Audi and Porsche do it too. The interior is especially gimmicky. How many damn M color stripes does the M2 need? If the seats weren't enough, the door cards have illuminated M color stripes for whatever reason.

Overall, I prefer the Blackwing's no-nonsense all-business approach over this new M2. I really hate what modern BMW has become and the new M2 epitomizes it.

 

Seems like the review embargo is lifted. What do you guys think? I was waiting for reviews for a while now and was thinking about putting down a deposit along with the deposit I have on the CT4V Blackwing and just taking which ever car comes first. The looks have actually grown on me. It's not the best looking, but that side profile and massive fender flares look pretty reminiscent of 80s widebodies, which were considered ugly back then too. I'm more or less neutral on the exterior design now.

But after reading and watching a few reviews, I've cemented my decision to just still with the Blackwing. The M2 is 3800 lbs now, which is only 50 lbs less than the Blackwing, and has less utility. Plus I just feel that BMW's design philosophy is tech-future-forward rather than true, useful functionality. I mean, look at that hideous dash/infotainment iPad. I can not express how much I fucking hate that dashboard. Holy fucking shit. If all new cars of the near future are going to that kind of dash, I don't think I'd ever buy a new car ever again. God it's so stupid and ugly. Excuse my language. I just really, really hate that lazy design.

The lack of physical buttons being replaced by 'apps' is such a huge turn off for me in a performance vehicle. I would tolerate it in a boring CUV or similar, but I feel that in a performance vehicle, especially a true M product, functionality should always come first.

Driving wise, I guess it's still M. Can't fault it for driving dynamics, because it does seem to be a great driving car. But I just think it's so gimmicky overall. It's everything else that makes me dislike it. Drift mode? 19/20 inch wheels? Cross-drilled rotors? I guess it's typical German accoutrements for cars in this class. Audi and Porsche do it too. The interior is especially gimmicky. How many damn M color stripes does the M2 need? If the seats weren't enough, the door cards have illuminated M color stripes for whatever reason.

Overall, I prefer the Blackwing's no-nonsense all-business approach over this new M2. I really hate what modern BMW has become and the new M2 epitomizes it.

Never been into BMWs but it seems like the new M2 is too refined in ways compared to the outgoing car.

 

Looks bad

Is heavy

Totally on brand for new bimmers lol

 

Meanwhile, the Zandvoort blue looks very similar to those Hyundais; and the i30N guy here in our forum is coming to explain why the i30N is better in 3,2,1…

 

You'll find a surprising lack of that for a while.

I like the M2. Glad they didn't go for the massive front grill.

 

I really enjoy driving small, nimble, tossable great handling cars, so the M2 is the only one I'd ever be interested in out of all the M cars.
And bonus it comes with a manual transmission.
The one Series M Coupe is a classic and one of my favorites.

 

Been wanting to own a 1M, seen one at Edmonton way back, damn it, I missed it

 

Damn....I clicked so fast and was greatly disappointed when it wasn't a new MR2.

 

The only profile that looks good on this car is from the side. The front and rear end are god awful.

 

I like it a lot. The red looks fantastic and some of their release videos make every color look good.

 

Well, that was quick! BMW unveiled the new M2 a few days ago, and you can already configure one on the BMW UK website. Toyota should take notes...

 

I’d do the config but they increased the weight several hundred pounds. Last one was sublime. Drove it several times and I’d still choose it over the new one.

 

Get the carbon roof and replace the 930M cast wheels with forged ones and you can easily shave 100 lbs off of the G87. Given how great the G80 drives, G87 will probably be great too regardless of its curb weight.

 

I like the wheels I guess? 😂 In regard to 2 door coupes, it's funny that one of the best looking BMWs is a Toyota lmao

 

Maybe BMW really should let others design the exterior of their cars instead, while they can just focus on continuing to build stupidly powerful turbocharged inline 6s and V8s 😂.

 

The new M2 starts at only $63,195.
Dare I say only $13,000 more than the Morizo Edition Corolla.
The M2 in my opinion is way way more car for the money than the GRCME, but it just doesn't look good to me. Too squared off.
I'm sure it would be a blast drifting it around a racetrack, and destroying the rear tires.
Looks like BMW copied Hyundai's WRC teams rally paint color here.

 

The Canadian dollar price is $76,500. thats a really expensive car is my books. Odd looking also, front and back. I owned a first generation M2, much nicer looking, at least on the outside. Inside is great on the new one.

 

I like it, but I'm only interested in AWD. The RS3 looks good as well to me, i'm still sitting on the M240ix in thundernight purple if the GRC doesn't work out ( 23rd on the list )

 

It looks like it comes with a tacky aftermarket bodykit preinstalled. The front and rear bumpers don't match the rest of the car at all.

 

I don't see an option to hide the ugly.

In all seriousness though, I don't like this thread, because when I see the name of it in the list of active threads I immediately think New MR2!

 

This generation of 2 Coupe is so heavy… the weight should be fine for M240i on the road, but not so sure for track purpose

 

I think this is one of those I need to see in person to make a decision on. It looks like a car made in Minecraft, and also, I get that we all gained a little weight during the pandemic, but this doesn't look like the small, lightweight car that it used to be, but it could just be not having a point of reference for it.

 

The only thing good about it is the S58 engine. Thing has made over 1000who to the wheels with relatively simple mods on the stock block. Definitely the modern 2JZ.
Will it come in a manual though? I know all the other M series do

 

Yea they’re offering it in manual.

 

Ugly from all sides. What were they thinking?

 

Bit of a mish mash that's for sure. The front intakes remind me of my kitchen sink.

Not my cup of tea for something that will cost NZD$175,000 over here.

Available in like 5 colours, one of which is the Hyundai Blue, are BMW still pissed much that Albert Biermann left them ?

Got to give them points for putting up the info on the car way before its even available.

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This thing is hideous, BMW needs to scrap their whole M design team and get back to basics. Previous gen M2 looked great though!

 

Now this is a seriously good looking M car.
Simple yet classic design.
Nothing looks tacked on or out of place.
The new M2 looks more like a transformer.
BMW needs to get back to basics.

 

^Your comments are a little amusing, in the context that when the BMW 1 Series came out it was considered the ugliest car they made. And really, it was true. Back then BMW actually had attractive cars. I think the 1M is a big improvement over the 135i, but still isn't really much of a headturner, especially compared to it's peers from the time. Not discounting your opinion, just pointing out the overwhelming consensus at the time (and probably still).

This car is ugly with a capital U. And 400 lb heavier than the previous M2 (at debut it was right around 3400 lb, gained 200 lb at mid-cycle refresh).

Remember when BMW sold (multiple) coupes that weighed less than a V8 Camaro? Now they sell...zero. Sigh

 

When the E92 M3 came out I remember thinking - oh c’mon a 3600lb performance car WTF.
Now that’s the lightweight CSL and the WTF number is creeping up towards 4000.
Love that the GR86/BRZ got a second generation. Really considering one if the GR Corolla reviews keep giving me the “this thing is kinda sedate” vibes.

 

It's absurd. So much unecessary BS exists in cars these days. Even the GRC. I could do without the adaptive cruise (radar module) as well as Blindspot detection (sonar modules) plus I think I read adaptive high beams? Which uses a forward camera, typically above the rearview mirror. All those associated modules and wiring could be removed for weight savings.

We don't get the pleasure of ADM's in Canada, that's saved for the gents in the good old US of A.

The land of the free, right? That's what I keep hearing.