BMW M2 FROM $102,900

Joshua Dowling

BMW’s M division cars have been somewhat hit and miss in recent years — epic on a track, but not so enjoyable in day-to-day driving, where their overreliance on electronics produces a remote, uninvolving driving experience amplified by artificially weighted steering, constipated twin-clutch gearboxes and a frustrating inability to get power to the ground. Well, BMW has certainly seen and remedied the errors of its ways with the M2. The M2 Competition, tested here is priced at $102,900. The track-focussed M2 CS is priced at $139,900. A six-speed manual is standard; a seven-speed twin clutch M-DCT gearbox adds $7000/$7500 (CS). The equipment list is extensive and includes electrically adjustable heated seats, leather/Alcantara upholstery, 12 speaker Harman Kardon audio and adaptive headlights. The M2 is not exactly cheap — the Competition…

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Australian New Car Buyer (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue #56 - December 2020

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