i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible
2017 BMW 230
The BMW 2 Series brings the two-door lineage of the iconic sporty 2002, and is more thrilling to drive than the 3 Series. The BMW 230i comes with a four-cylinder turbo, the BMW M240i with a turbo six. Both engines are new, with more power and lower emissions than previously.
Each is available as a coupe or convertible.
The 230i uses a 2.0-liter making 248 horsepower, the M240i a 3.0-liter making 330 horsepower; each comes with either an eight-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission.
There's an xDrive all-wheel drive available with either engine, with the automatic transmission only.
The standard 230i coupe with rear-wheel drive is not well-equipped, with fabric seats with manual adjustment, and no backup camera. Options can add more than $9,000.
The 230i gets a government-rated 24 miles per gallon City, 35 Highway, or 28 Combined, with rear-wheel drive and automatic. The M240i xDrive gets 21/31/25 mpg, not too bad for 330 horsepower and four-wheel drive.
The 2 Series aces the IIHS tests.
The M2 is a performance model, using its own engine (and reviewed separately).
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The BMW 230i comes with a four-cylinder turbo, the BMW M240i with a turbo six. Both engines are new, with more power and lower emissions than previously.
Each is available as a coupe or convertible.
The 230i uses a 2.0-liter making 248 horsepower, the M240i a 3.0-liter making 330 horsepower; each comes with either an eight-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission.
There's an xDrive all-wheel drive available with either engine, with the automatic transmission only.
The standard 230i coupe with rear-wheel drive is not well-equipped, with fabric seats with manual adjustment, and no backup camera. Options can add more than $9,000.
The 230i gets a government-rated 24 miles per gallon City, 35 Highway, or 28 Combined, with rear-wheel drive and automatic. The M240i xDrive gets 21/31/25 mpg, not too bad for 330 horsepower and four-wheel drive.
The 2 Series aces the IIHS tests.
The M2 is a performance model, using its own engine (and reviewed separately).
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| Engine | 2.0L I-4 |
| MPG | 23 City / 34 Hwy |
| Seating | 4 Passengers |
| Transmission | 8-spd auto w/OD |
| Power | 248 @ 5200 rpm |
| Drivetrain | rear-wheel |
