2022 BMW 230i / M240i (G42): Wallpapers, Specifications, Info, Pictures, Videos

Mako · 07-06-2021, 09:55 PM

Wow so this weighs almost as much as the new M3 AWD? Maybe 100 lbs less

chris82 · 07-06-2021, 10:00 PM

Really starting to like it especially after that promo video, the lines are great especially from the front, I like the stance as well. I wasn't liking the rear though so much but after looking at it more and more, I'm seeing some E46 in there, anyone else?

phantom7835 · 07-06-2021, 10:05 PM

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Say what you want about the looks - Good luck selling an affordable enthusiast car without a manual. I just hope they fix the styling and transmission for the M2

Toyota seems to be having no issues moving Supras.

They can't give them away here where I live, guess it depends on the region

Eja144 · 07-06-2021, 10:07 PM

REALLY digging the design. New M3/4 should've leaned more in this direction.

No manual = boooooooooooo

Weight = holy shit, eat a salad

Color = 🔥🔥

If the new M2 doesn't come in 6MT, BMW is dead to me.

burnsniper · 07-06-2021, 10:08 PM

Front view is so bad and "derpy" it makes the G8X look good (maybe that was their intent). Headlights are straight up Kia/"cheap Audi". Side and three quarter views look great though.

MikeD9 · 07-06-2021, 10:08 PM

Looks like a Z4 with back seats and a hard top, with the taillights of a Fiat 124, I like both of those cars, so that's not a bad thing.

Bahn360Photo · 07-06-2021, 10:12 PM

240 looks like an m2 with hood bulge and rear diffusers

Wonder how wild M2 will be

I'm such a sucker for bmw purples

MadBimmeRad · 07-06-2021, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by heavyD^2

You can make a case this M240i has almost as much presence as the F87. The outgoing M240i was a pretty plain looking car in comparison.

You have got to be joking. There is a lot more joy looking at the F87 than this thing which looks like a Suzuki Vitara from the back and a forgettable front end at best.

The F87 looked wild. This thing, at best, looks mild.

The only saving grace here is the fact that it's not ugly like the G8x

phoenixbmwlife · 07-06-2021, 10:14 PM

I just realized that BMW could still do a massive grill for the M series just like they did for the M3/M4.

Bimmer Jeff · 07-06-2021, 10:15 PM

That's HOT 🔥🔥

burnsniper · 07-06-2021, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenixbmwlife

I just realized that BMW could still do a massive grill for the M series just like they did for the M3/M4.

I bet it's coming … why else make the headlights so small lol.

O5E46M3 · 07-06-2021, 10:17 PM

Is there a cloth interior option? With euro stage 7+ I guess this will be the last generation of ICE 2 series and straight six.

So I will forgive the weight gain and AWD, not excited about the taillights but aftermarket will fix that.

THAT PURPLE! plus powerdome and M mirrors are a yes from me, will probably be my next daily and keep the E46 M3 forever at this stage.

Have zero interest in F82/G82.

bmrm396 · 07-06-2021, 10:18 PM

OMG the designer needs to just go shoot him self in the face. Whoever approved this, go home, ur drunk.

I mean BMW, seriously, what in the hell are u doin to urself? These design trends are steamrolling in the wrong direction … downhill, and fast.

I don't even care to look at the info sheet, I can't get my eyes past the front end once again

MooMooM2 · 07-06-2021, 10:23 PM

I think looks pretty good, but looked better in the leaked shots. I am not a fan of the back, front looks nice-ish but they really need to spice up the M2 or there won't be as many reasons to go to it over this.

I actually think this looks better than the current m240 but does not look as good as current M2comp, we will see how good the new m2 will look.

ChrisK · 07-06-2021, 10:26 PM

I never thought I would say this….

The G M3/M4 looks better.

BMW, WTF are you doing to by favorite brand!!??

///M TOWN · 07-06-2021, 10:27 PM

The 230i actually looks the best

I cannot believe I am saying that

Seriously weird design language

FrozenGT · 07-06-2021, 10:27 PM

Not a fan! Very happy I got my 2020 M2C when I did.

Saab Story · 07-06-2021, 10:29 PM

Enough with the complaining. You guys give an aspirin a headache.

BMW is continuing to produce a 6 cylinder turbo RWD coupe; which will probably start around ~$46-$47k.

At that price point, all your getting from the other German automakers is a 4 cylinder with front wheel biased AWD. Not to mention a 2 door coupe isn't even offered.

SFBavarianArea · 07-06-2021, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Haueter66

How the heck does the M240i weigh more than the M4???

BMW Blog had a great recent article about this. Something about regulations in Europe (or US) where the manufacturer's curb weight (which is technically an estimate) has to include the most popular options of the previous generation. Like if 85% of people ordered steel brakes with their F80 build…then that info would be used to inform the G80's curb weight number …instead of using it's weight w/ Carbon Ceramics & other lightweight goodies.

With that said, I have no fucking idea why this car is estimated to weigh so goddamn much.

sgovind · 07-06-2021, 10:32 PM

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Not sure if someone mentioned, but I guess this maybe the first modern BMW with departure of "dual" headlight style.

[IMG]https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp...rns--urban.jpg[/IMG]

I think he meant dual halo rings. The new Z4 does have dual halos stacked vertically with the upper one being smaller. The new 2 series is the only modern BMW with a single halo ring.

SFBavarianArea · 07-06-2021, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bahn360Photo

240 looks like an m2 with hood bulge and rear diffusers

Wonder how wild M2 will be

I'm such a sucker for bmw purples

This might be the direction they head towards…

Artemis · 07-06-2021, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Inductive

The current design team in Munich does not have the wherewithal to evolve BMW's design language like experienced car designers.
They're more akin to what little children would envision being a "designer" entails - a bunch of Karl Lagerfelds penning "art" for the runway via a Paris/NY fashion show. In reality the results end up more like $5 caricatures next to the cotton candy stall at the state fair.
Everything that they touch has to be extreme and they will not stop turning the dial until the proverbial baby has been thrown out with the bath water.

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Originally Posted by bmrm396

Whoever approved this should also just now out of the game gracefully.
I mean BMW, seriously, what in the hell are u doin to urself? These design trends are steamrolling in the wrong direction … downhill, and fast.
I can't even look at the info sheet, I can't get my eyes past the front end once again

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Originally Posted by tonymac1

They need to get some new designers

What was intended materialized differently: see here ("2022 BMW G42 2er: 16 Design Sketches").

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Eja144 First Lieutenant 305 Rep 301 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	REALLY digging the design. New M3/4 should've leaned more in this direction. No manual = boooooooooooo Weight = holy shit, eat a salad Color = 🔥🔥 If the new M2 doesn't come in 6MT, BMW is dead to me.
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burnsniper First Lieutenant 253 Rep 386 Posts Drives: AW F80 ZCP & 1M BSM Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: On a Creek in the Mountains iTrader: (0)	Front view is so bad and "derpy" it makes the G8X look good (maybe that was their intent). Headlights are straight up Kia/"cheap Audi". Side and three quarter views look great though.
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