The BMW 2 Series Coupe comes with a host of advanced driver-assist systems, like adaptive cruise control and AEB automatic braking support.

Powered by a four-cylinder turbo petrol engine, the base 230i Coupe is rear-wheel drive, and includes a long list of standard items, like automatic transmission, adaptive LED headlights, keyless entry/start, climate control, sports seats, sports steering wheel, automatic parking assist, a large display screen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, electronic instrumentation, high-beam assist, DAB+ digital radio, heated front seats, artificial leather upholstery, wireless phone charger, tyre-pressure monitors and 18-inch alloy wheels.

The sporty M240i xDrive features a six-cylinder turbo petrol engine, automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, and builds on the 230i’s specification with adaptive dampers, premium audio upgrade, leather upholstery, an electric sunroof, a body kit, rear differential, steering wheel heater, racier trim inside and out, and 19-inch alloy wheels.

Finally, there is the BMW M2, the high-output coupe flagship. Along with a more powerful version of the M240i xDrive’s in-line ‘six’, it gains a full body kit, a worked chassis, performance brakes and more, and ditches AWD for rear-wheel drive.

The BMW 2 Series Coupe is the biggest since the series started as the E82 1 Series Coupe in 2007. As a result, there is enough space for most adults in the front, including headroom. Even in models with the sunroof.

Ahead of a lovely steering wheel is a beautifully presented dashboard. It is dominated by a long, rectangular electronic display, with digital instrumentation ahead of the driver and a touchscreen in the centre for the multimedia system as well as vehicle function access.

The long doors, with their frameless glass for a sportier look, open wide, aiding rear-seat entry and egress. So do the front bucket seats, that slowly move forward to allow people to squeeze through. Once sat down, there is sufficient space, padding and support for most people of up to about 180cm to travel in comfort, as long as the front-seat occupants are willing to compromise a bit. Air vents, a centre armrest, reading lights, USB ports and cupholders are some of the provided useful amenities.

The BMW 2 Series Coupe is a two-door sedan with a four-seater configuration. The front seats are bucket seats, with electric adjustment and, in the M240i xDrive and range-topping M2, M Sport-enhanced, meaning they are more-heavily bolstered to keep the front occupants in place during hard cornering. The rear bench is fixed, but the backrest is split 40/20/40, with all three folding down separately to provide extra load ability to and from the boot.

The BMW 230i Coupe is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine/eight-speed automatic transmission, pumping out 190kW of power and 400Nm of torque. It drives the rear wheels only.

Stretching to the BMW M240 xDrive, it steps up to a 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine/eight-speed automatic transmission, delivering 285kW and 500Nm, to all four wheels.

Finally, there is the BMW M2, the high-performance coupe flagship. Under the bonnet is a 353kW/600Nm version of the 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder turbo petrol engine, driving the rear wheels via either a six-speed manual or eight-speed auto.

There is also an BMW M2 CS special edition, upping power and torque to 390kW and 650Nm, respectively.

The BMW 230i can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 5.8 seconds on the way to a top speed of 250km/h.

The BMW M240i xDrive can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 4.3 seconds on the way to an electronically-limited top speed of 250km/h.

The BMW M2 manual can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 4.2 seconds on the way to an electronically-limited top speed of 250km/h.

The BMW M2 auto can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 4.0 seconds flat, on the way to an electronically-limited top speed of 250km/h, though with the optional M Driver’s Package that jumps up to 285km/h. But that’s beaten by the M2 CS version, that needs just 3.8s for the 0-100km/h sprint time and can hit 302km/h.

The BMW 230i Coupe returns a combined average of 6.4L/100km. Brimming the 52-litre fuel tank with 98 RON standard unleaded petrol should see a theoretical average range between refills of about 810km.

The BMW M240i xDrive Coupe returns a combined average of 8.0L/100km. Brimming the 52-litre fuel tank with 98 RON standard unleaded petrol should see a theoretical average range between refills of about 650km.

The BMW M2 Coupe returns a combined average of 9.7L/100km. Brimming the 52-litre fuel tank with 98 RON standard unleaded petrol should see a theoretical average range between refills of about 535km.