Top features include heated front seats, leather upholstery, speed sensitive wipers, and power front seats. I arrived at the dealership at the agreed upon time and was assigned a sales representative. It might be a bit too stiff for everyone, but with the drive setting in Comfort, many of the bumps and cracks in the pavement are muted, thanks to the adaptive suspension. Rear seat sitting maybe a bit smaller than the 3 series, but bigger than the previous 1 series. She said she would have to get the sales manager. It's a practical little coupe too, with enough room in back for two adults in a pinch, although it's better suited to smaller folks or kids, plus it has a decently sized 391-litre 13.
True, only a fool would dismiss a full-on M car, but the ability to take the mortal model and amp it up with a host of M add-ons is intriguing, to say the least. A number of packages are available on both the 228i and M235i. Except as expressly authorized by automobile-catalog. Features and More Features At least the M235i features a large and high-resolution infotainment screen. Once you've driven the 2 Series, though, you'll likely wonder why there isn't more fuss about this attainably priced all-star.
The fact that it has xDrive means you can drive it year round, even in areas that get snow as long as you have appropriate tires. As for rear passenger space, the 2 Series is a compact car, and adults won't fit comfortably unless they're compact themselves. All Photo: Karen Tuggay, Canadian Auto Press this is mostly very good, but I'm guessing its overall refinement isn't the crux of what you came here to read about. But if you want the sport seats and styling enhancements, you'll need one of the other packages, too. For example, iconic sports cars of certain vintages may yield some kind of investment value after just 25 years.
After 740 units sold in North America, stopped selling its 2011 1M Coupe. Great on gas in eco mode and in a standard mode of driving. During Edmunds testing, a 228i M Sport came to a stop from 60 mph in 111 feet, a better than average performance. This 2 door, 4 passenger coupe just recently passed the 50,000 mile mark! Their wheelbases aren't quite so exact, the new M235i spanning 2,690 mm 105. Other options include a highly recommended Driver Assistance package that bundles together a rearview camera with active guidelines and front and rear parking sensors. Perfect for a driving enthusiast demanding comfort and luxury in a striking 4 door design! Some options should really come as standard features for the price.
It also delivers better fuel economy, which is like having your cake and eating it, too. In other words, if you want a 228i with the M235i's suspension bits, the Track Handling package will suffice on its own. Yes, it will accommodate a couple of kids for a jaunt across town, but, make no mistake, this car, as stated, is all about the driver and the fun of the drive. That makes sense when you're talking about the 320-horsepower M235i, but it applies almost equally to the 240-horsepower 228i and its available 6-speed manual gearbox. You really can't go wrong either way. We prefer the muscular proportions of the 2 Series over the older 1 Series it replaces.
I did and then I told her I would like to test drive the car. The eight-speed automatic transmission is another highlight, responding smoothly and quickly to commands. Ah, the good ol' days. Not coincidentally, they hold a handy lead in the fun-to-drive department. No matter the force used against the brake pedal, the result was immediately responsive deceleration. The Photo: Karen Tuggay, Canadian Auto Press biggest difference, as you might expect, remains curb weights, the new model hitting the scales at 1,590 kilos 3,505 lbs with its manual gearbox and rear-drive layout and the old one weighing in at just 1,460 kg 3,219 lbs.
Some my think that the soft top would be noisier than the hard top. © Copyright Canadian Auto Press Who is CarCostCanada We are Canada's 1 choice for New Car Buyers and the Nation's Most Trusted Online New Car Pricing Service. The tenacious handling and turn of speed never failed to produce an ear-to-ear grin. On the way up it was all about the Photo: Karen Tuggay, Canadian Auto Press engine and on the way down all about the M sport brakes, the former more than capable of pushing head and torso rearwards into the driver's seat backrest while right foot pressed against accelerative forces to get the most out of the go pedal, while the binding power of the latter was awesomely unfading, literally. The result is fuel economy that's a lot friendlier than expected in such a performance-oriented Photo: Karen Tuggay, Canadian Auto Press sports coupe, its rear-drive variant good for a claimed 10. Visible through the spokes are large rotors clamped down on by glossy blue M emblazoned sport brakes. I spent a week with it last year in six-speed manual guise and came away flushed with enthusiasm, and while I gave my first M3 experience a cursory mention in the review that followed, I never delved deeply enough into the two cars' specifications Photo: Karen Tuggay, Canadian Auto Press to see just how similar they are.
Taking center stage for 2015 is the new 2 Series convertible, equipped with a fabric roof that powers up or down in 20 seconds at speeds up to 30 mph. As Photo: Karen Tuggay, Canadian Auto Press you might expect the interior is very nicely finished too, and much more luxurious than either the old 1 Series or that M3 from the past. Simply use the Invoice Price Report to determine the exact cost, making sure you deduct the incentives. It boasts a deeper front apron, larger air intakes, contoured rocker panels, and a unique rear lower valance. Its engines are relentlessly capable, its interior is much nicer than that of its predecessor and its superb handling makes it perhaps the purest driver's car in lineup. Yet these are all still very impressive numbers, and the all- and rear-wheel-drive cars feel almost the same— almost.
Where the M235i xDrive differed from the rear-drive version I tested last year was a totally unshakable rear end. That long plateau equates to a very speedy work ethic. The nit proved to be the iDrive infotainment system. Reproduction of part or all of the contents of this web-site in any form is prohibited and may not be recopied and shared with a third party. The Handling package lowers the car by 10 mm, includes Adaptive M suspension, variable sport steering, M Sport brakes and high-performance tires.