Road TestCar reviews - BMW - M240iBMW modelsOverviewWith good looks, impressive performance and prodigious grip the M240i xDrive is something of an over-achiever19 Jul 2022 By MATT BROGAN THE M240i xDrive is the performance flagship of the new, roomier 2 Series Coupe range boasting turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder power and prodigious all-wheel drive grip shoehorned into a striking two-door body.
Priced from $89,900 plus on-road costs, the M240i xDrive rides on BMW’s rear-drive CLAR underpinnings (shared with the 3 and 4 Series) to provide a larger and stiffer body than was offered previously and boasts a stance that is both lower and wider than before.
The additional proportions are evident both outside and in, the cabin a near mirror image of the larger 4 Series and with even more technology.
Standard kit includes 19-inch alloys, active cruise control with traffic jam function, adaptive suspension, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, auto parking assist, BMW’s Live Cockpit Professional with 12.3-inch driver’s screen and a 10.25-inch infotainment array, DAB+ digital radio reception, digital key, electric seat adjustment with front seat heaters and memory, head-up display, a glass sunroof, and a 14-speaker Harman/Kardon premium audio system.
Optionally, the M240i xDrive is available with high-performance brakes, aerodynamic accoutrements, and metallic paint alongside cleverly bundled packages to suit the tastes of more exacting buyers.
BMW says the Mexican-made M240i xDrive offers 50:50 front-to-rear weight distribution courtesy (in part) of an aluminium bonnet and front fenders. It also offers a widened wheel track over its derivative counterpart, some 63mm broader at the front and 35mm wider at the rear.
With 48-volt mild hybrid assistance and 285kW and 500Nm on tap – matching that of the M440i – the M240i xDrive can hit 100km/h in just 4.3 seconds, making it just as fast as the original M2. Read more1st of July 2022 BMW the latest to adopt Android AutomotiveFirst BMWs with Android Automotive-based infotainment tech to launch in March 2023All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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