How does the sound of ‘less fuel and more performance’ sit with you? How about ‘doubling your driving pleasure’ while you’re at it?
That’s what high-end motor vehicle maker BMW has delivered in the all-new BMW m235i 2 Series Coupe. Discover the thrills of this sporty sensation complete with high-calibre built-ins and powering by BMWs extensive EfficientDynamics technology.
The latest introduction in the BMW family to the local market by automotive giant Stewart’s Auto, the brand’s authorized dealer in Jamaica, the BMW m235i 2 Series Coupe is a nice piece of work and should get some attention from BMW-loving Jamaicans!
With an attractive price tag of just a tad over $10-mil, true BMW-loving Jamaicans will want to put this car to the test!
Boasting improved dimensions over its predecessor; the BMW 1 Series Coupe, the 2 Series two-door sports unit is a great fit to accommodate all. We’re talking improvements by as much as 72 millimetres to round out 4,432 millimetres lengthwise and 26 millimetres to 1,774 millimetres width wise.
Generous adjustments have also been made to the wheelbase. But more noticeable among true BMW lovers as they enter the car will be the add-ons to the interior space, which now has an interior cockpit design that ensures maximum driving pleasure and premium ambience for all four seats. Check this out! Nineteen millimetres of extra head room in the front and 21 millimetres of additional legroom in the rear compartment, making for a comfy fit with increased boot capacity by as much as 20 litres for 390 litres, plus a rear seat back rest that splits into two with options to fold out 20:40:20.
Now for the true test! Performance!
Launched in May this year the dealers remain cautiously optimistic about the car’s sales. Powered by a 2.0 litre four cylinder petrol engine and BMW TwinPower Turbo technology that delivers on its sporting ability and efficiency, the unit is a mix of petrol and diesel-engine.
The manufacturers are touting the BMW Efficient/Dynamics technology on this one, which includes air curtains and auto start/stop function, an interchange between manual and automatic gearbox for further increasing the efficiency of the Coupe.
Once you begin to feel your way around the BMW 2 Series Coupe you’ll get the hang of that unique BMW handling. BMW comfort, thanks to rear-wheel drive,longitudinally mounted engines, perfectly balanced distribution of weight and sophisticated chassis technology; double-joint spring strut front axle and five-link rear axle with bespoke tuning: electric power steering and powerful brakes as standard; variable sport steering, M Sport braking system and adaptive M suspension with electrically controlled dampers conditional merely scratch the surface on what you can expect from the 2 Series Coupe.
There’s no cutting corner on safety when you’re in BMW hands, and the 2 Series Coupe with amped up safety features such as its high strength and stiff torsional body structure bettered from the BMW 1 Series, which has been awarded a five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating, extensive occupant protection from front, side and head airbags, and pedestrian protection features allows for peace of mind.
Other features include optional driver assistance systems, speed limit info with no passing info display, optional navigation system including touch controller and a host of others.