[solstice]

Originally Posted by buckybadger

It looks like the 2 series with cosmetic changes. The body seems same.

Same general shape but the M2 is a wide body version of the RWD 2 series chassis.

[buckybadger]

Originally Posted by solstice

Same general shape but the M2 is a wide body version of the RWD 2 series chassis.

Can't really tell but that's a bummer if it's the same shape as the regular 2 series. It's wide but still has the same shape, that sucks to me.

[TractionControlDelete]

Originally Posted by buckybadger

Can't really tell but that's a bummer if it's the same shape as the regular 2 series. It's wide but still has the same shape, that sucks to me.

To me the rear looks the same but the front fenders seem way wider on the camouflaged M2

[Karmic Man]

The renderings look flat as they don’t show enough depth and also no scale perspective without someone standing nearby

This video shows how the car looks like, the front air intakes are massive, the front hood power dome seems bigger than the M240i, much deeper side skirts and the front and rear fenders are on another level

[Alexvier]

I think the front end bumper/splitter is to rectangular it would be more in harmony if it was more organic with homage to previous models.

[dantm3]

Some different colors.. I suck at photoshop haha. Maybe the zaandvoort blue color

[terminator335i]

Maybe this????

[M2PDX]

Originally Posted by MmmmmM2

Interesting story to tell...

I spoke with my wife who is a marketing consultant for a POS company in China. However, she has had many international marketing management jobs. I wanted to get her opinion on if she thought the new M2 being built in Mexico would have a negative effect on certain buyers. She said it absolutely will (however, I disagree just so you know).

Her point was that German cars built in Germany will have better conceived quality than German cars NOT built in Germany. I mean, I guess I can see that point of view.

Honestly, the bottom line is going to be how well these hold up in the long run.

The Mexican plant is almost totally mechanized. It's the most high tech of all BMW plants. Robots (mostly made in Germany) will build the cars.

[atl_1M]

Perhaps this picture will convince you that the rear fenders are indeed wider than the base 2 series

[gemini.m3]

This car has presence - I like what I see!

[Fugly M3]

Good job on the render...fender vents probably off from the arrow shaped things on the camo car, but generally where it's probably going. Ugly (the car, not the render job) as it may be, it's the best BMW has on offer.

[DFW_M]

I test drove the M240i a few weeks ago and was in and out without having too much time to take a good look of the design, especially the rear end. Honestly, it does not look good in the pictures.
Last week, I saw one in Europe and spent a few minutes taking a look of every detail and in person, it looks soooo much better from every angle. It was that purple color, just a beautiful car and appropriate design for what it is.
I liked the fender flares on the G42, present but with a lot of room for the G87. I am sure the G87 fenders are going to be huge and sexy.

I love the F87 looks and what it does however, I expect that the G87 will be on a totally different level.

Never thought of letting my F87 go however, will think about it in a few years after the LCI…

[Kevin_The_Clean1]

Except for the front fender vents & bulging rocker panels - the car looks great.

[playswcars]

Know what? That actually looks fantastic!

[thurston]

Great job rendering but if this is the way it goes, I'm pretty done with the 2-series platform. Already dislike the new M240. The design language doesn't do it for me.

[R44 Performance]

Originally Posted by advantage20

Loving the thickness and really like the rear end, Even looking at all the track footage and walk arounds of the new M2 the front for me is more square than I would have anticipated looking at the 240i.

Still looking forward to getting our one and getting into the design side of things to sharpen up the looks.

I didn't like the look of the g42 until I saw it in the flesh so its safe to say I am keeping an open mind

[bromudez]

Originally Posted by advantage20

Why do they render it with the weird headlight gaps?

[bbadillo]

A huge step down from the current 22 and previous. The side and back are ok but the front looks really bad.

[IB M]

Looks good overall IMO

Will it be ID8 - probably - sigh where have all the analog gauges gone , long time ago
Will it have electric emergency brake - yep - sigh - the handbrake is with the dodos now
Minor complaints

Will I want one with 6MT as the only available reasonably sized 2 door M car - affirmative - what colors???

[BoostedAmerican]

Good render tbh, I agree with what others have already said will have to see in person. Photos and renders have a hard time capturing the sharp edges and boxy looks of some cars. For example a co-worker drives an i8 and in photos the car does not look nearly as good as it does it person. The edges and fine details really stand out when your looking at them in person.

[BoostedAmerican]

Originally Posted by MmmmmM2

Interesting story to tell...

I spoke with my wife who is a marketing consultant for a POS company in China. However, she has had many international marketing management jobs. I wanted to get her opinion on if she thought the new M2 being built in Mexico would have a negative effect on certain buyers. She said it absolutely will (however, I disagree just so you know).

Her point was that German cars built in Germany will have better conceived quality than German cars NOT built in Germany. I mean, I guess I can see that point of view.

Honestly, the bottom line is going to be how well these hold up in the long run.

Coming from a Ford Mustang and American cars I have no doubt the car will destroy my definition of build quality haha. Like seriosuly I love my NA V8 but damn, ford could have spent just a little more time on their build quality......

[DarkstarZero]

Just like they compared the F87 to the 2002, I think the design they're going for here is e30 boxy-ness. Maybe some E9 flare. As such, I expect the fenders to seem much more pronounced. I'm down with this style choice.

Like the F87, there will be a special version with a different hood because that hood is straight up boring. Hopefully it's functional aero and not a stupid light-up engine window.