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2 Series Coupe and Convertible gets new engines, new designations, more equipment, and becomes petrol-power only with model range update.

Following in the footsteps of the 1 Series hatchback, the 2 Series Coupe and Convertible range has been given a thorough specification update that sees BMW’s junior-coupe range adopt the 1 Series’ revised engine range and a raft of new features.

Aside from the improvements, BMW has also dropped the sole diesel-powered variant, the 220d from the line-up.

The entry level 220i is the only one to retain its name, and the new-generation 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol mill makes a similar 135kW/270Nm output to its predecessor. BMW says that its main improvement is seen in its fuel efficiency figures.

According to official figures, the new engines shaves its quoted combined figures by 0.2L/100km for the Coupe and 0.3L/100km for the Convertible, returning a fuel consumption figure of 5.8L/100km and 6.1L/100km respectively. Zero to 100km/h in the 220i Coupe is seen in a claimed 7.2 seconds, with the Convertible hitting the mark half a second later.

The main equipment updates across the range is the fitment of bi-xenon headlights, folding electric anti-dazzle side mirrors, Interior Lights Package, and Driving Assistant package which comprises of Approach Control, Lane Departure and Pedestrian Warning with light city autonomous braking function, and Attentiveness Assistant driver fatigue detection, as standard.

While all variants will come fitted with an eight-speed automatic as standard, a six-speed manual is available as a no-cost option.

The 2 Series Coupe and Convertible range is also equipped with BMW’s ConnectedDrive Lifestyle package that provides the Concierge Services, and data connectivity for the operation of BMW TeleServices, Real-Time Traffic Information, Intelligent Emergency Call, and BMW Remote app functions.

The 220i comes fashioned in the Sport Line trim package and 17-inch rims as standard.

Just as BMW had changed the variant designation of the 3 and 4 Series, so too has the 228i been reassigned the 230i designation. Like the 330i, the 230i features a new-generation 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine pushing out 185kW and 350Nm of torque, a 5kW increase of the 228i’s powerplant.

As a result, the 230i’s 0-100km/h sprint is done in 5.6 seconds for the fixed roof Coupe and 5.9 seconds for the drop top Convertible, while fuel consumption figures are cut by 0.4L/100km to 5.9L/100km and 6.2L/100km respectively.

Both the 230i Coupe and Convertible will come fitted with the M Sport package as standard. The package includes the fitment of the M Aerodynamics bodykit and M rear spoiler (for the Coupe), along with the inclusion of 18-inch M alloy wheels, M Sport suspension, and M Sport brakes with four-piston front and dual-piston rear callipers.

On the inside, the 230i variants now come with electrically adjustable and heated front seats, Comfort Access keyless ignition and entry, Navigation system Professional with the latest iD5 iDrive controller and software, and an upgraded cloth-Alcantara upholstery on the Coupe and Dakota leather for the Convertible.

However if you could do without the sportier M Sport package on the 230i, the Luxury Line package is also available as a no-cost option, which trades the M Sport bits and paraphernalia for a harmon/kardon 12-speaker audio system and electric lumbar support in the front seats.

Headlining the 2 Series Coupe and Convertible range is the M240i, assuming the place of the M235i. Like the M140i, the M240i features the a redesigned 3-litre inline-six turbocharged M Performance petrol engine pushing 250kW and 500Nm of torque, 10kW and 50Nm more than what its predecessor had on tap.

Paired to a standard eight-speed Sport Automatic transmission with Launch Control, BMW claims that the M240i is able to hit 100km/h from a standstill in 4.6 seconds for the Coupe and 4.7 seconds for the Convertible, 0.2 seconds quicker than the M235i, while top speed is pegged to 250km/h.

Despite the performance bump, official fuel consumption figures for the M240i has been slashed to 7L/100km for the Coupe and 7.4L/100km for the Convertible, a 0.6L/100km and 1.1L/100km reduction over its M235i predecessor respectively.

While all variants will come fitted with an eight-speed automatic as standard, a six-speed manual is available as a no-cost option, for those who’d prefer doing the shifting on their own. 

As its name implies the M240i comes with the full M Sport package treatment, just as that found on the 230i. In addition to that the M240i also gets the same Navigation system Professional with the updated iDrive system as the 230i. Being the range topper, the M240i boasts Adaptive Headlights with Selective Beam, electric lumbar adjustment in the front seats, Dakota leather upholstery, and the 12-speaker audio system from harman/kardon.

While prices have been revised across the range, the M240i features a substantial $2,600 price cut from the M235i, making it seem like a bit of a bargain.

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