2022 BMW M240i G42 Review (French)

DZ F30 · 09-06-2021, 11:07 PM

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Here's a video of the new 2 series. Yes, I know the video isn't in English, but I thought I would share this because the video does provide some good shots of the car from an exterior and interior perspective.

Matt 335is · 09-07-2021, 08:23 AM

Thanks for the video. Too bad it was such an overcast day. Kind of dulls the beautiful Thundernight paint.

I love the proportions of this car.

This may be the first time I prefer a BMW without Shadowline trim. The regular M Sport looks better to me at least on Thundernight. I prefer the contrast trim on the grill and triangle style lower vents.

sikotic · 09-07-2021, 05:07 PM

Do we know if the M2 will have bigger/wide tail lights/ head lights?

Game · 09-07-2021, 05:41 PM

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Do we know if the M2 will have bigger/wide tail lights/ head lights?

No we can only speculate. Spy shots don't reveal the lights.

AndroidRobot · 09-07-2021, 05:59 PM

judging by this, the next M2 should be great

Avaley · 09-07-2021, 06:08 PM

Looking forward to when the english speaking journalists get this car.

Game · 09-07-2021, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Avaley

Looking forward to when the english speaking journalists get this car.

More importantly when one of them can actually drive the car.

MASHCT · 09-07-2021, 06:54 PM

Nice vid of the outside & inside. I really like the interior a lot - looks clean, very modern & just nice. The gauge cluster is sharp, too! Glad to see that change - about time! (Didn't Chevy have digital gauges back in the mid-80's on that Beretta & I think the 'Vette, too?)

Not a fan of the over-styled front end (Pontiac called - they want their styling back), nor that HUGE rear end (to quote Niobe: "She's got a fat ass".)

Headlights... meh. Headlights styled after the 4's sinister-looking headlights would have just been killer on that front face. I don't get these headlights at all.

I like modern angles/lines & aggression, but this doesn't look like a right step in the modernization direction. It's dated to my eyes. No offense to those who like/love it.

mblaucoupe135 · 09-07-2021, 08:20 PM

I think it looks pretty good in the video. I really like the wider stance and flared wheel wells. one of my biggest complaints about my current m240i is how narrow it looks especially from the rear. the one thing I really dislike in the new one is those triangle intakes on the front. just don't understand why they are so massive and really take away from the looks of the front bumper imho.

stylinexpat · 09-07-2021, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mblaucoupe135

I think it looks pretty good in the video. I really like the wider stance and flared wheel wells. one of my biggest complaints about my current m240i is how narrow it looks especially from the rear. the one thing I really dislike in the new one is those triangle intakes on the front. just don't understand why they are so massive and really take away from the looks of the front bumper imho.

Yeah, this should be a big improvement I reckon. The next M2 will be even better but I think this is good enough for daily driving.

MrFoxy · 09-08-2021, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Avaley

Looking forward to when the english speaking journalists get this car.

You would have thought they would've been on top of that now, can't be just 2-3 cars doing the rounds

Ikester19 · 09-08-2021, 06:23 AM

Was on the fence with the exterior design up until now but geez it's looking very promising in the vid. Interior is a big win as is the wide stance, fender flares and bulge on the hood. Can't wait to see it in person. Might be making an early exit out of my current lease!

yanks1 · 09-08-2021, 10:46 AM

Must admit I don't love the large intake triangles. But overall the wider stance, the bulged hood and the flared fenders make this generation look a lot more aggressive. Rear of Car I am ok with, i know some are not.

And yes the lights are different plus the black underside but change happens as vehicle evolve and at least the G42 is not a clone of any BMW and has its own personality

DZ F30 · 09-08-2021, 07:09 PM

Here's another video that I found. Has some more good shots of the car. Enjoy!

Matt 335is · 09-08-2021, 10:12 PM

Can’t get enough of the G42. Shadowline is growing on me, looks great here.

Transfer · 09-09-2021, 12:18 AM

Why can't we get the M seats in USA???

DZ F30 · 09-09-2021, 02:09 AM

And… here's another one that I found haha. Enjoy!

dr_frankfurter · 09-09-2021, 02:33 AM

Headlights and taillights are really the only complaint I have with the design. Hope they look better in person.

hsb · 09-09-2021, 04:02 AM

Wow it really starts looking better and better. I think the design suits darker colors thou.

DZ F30 · 09-09-2021, 11:28 AM

Here's another video I found.This is in Italian I believe. Enjoy!

yanks1 · 09-09-2021, 12:12 PM

tough to see any of these vehicles in stock, I remember when I ordered my 2018 230i there was none in stock to check options. Most dealers stock 3 series and X-3 & X-5. Even difficult to see 4 series coupes in stock

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Matt 335is Lieutenant 824 Rep 555 Posts Drives: SMB 50e \| e92 n54 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Triangle Area, NC iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the video. Too bad it was such an overcast day. Kind of dulls the beautiful Thundernight paint. I love the proportions of this car. This may be the first time I prefer a BMW without Shadowline trim. The regular M Sport looks better to me at least on Thundernight. I prefer the contrast trim on the grill and triangle style lower vents.
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MASHCT Captain 1424 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW M2 BSM Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Bloomfield, CT iTrader: (1)	Nice vid of the outside & inside. I really like the interior a lot - looks clean, very modern & just nice. The gauge cluster is sharp, too! Glad to see that change - about time! (Didn't Chevy have digital gauges back in the mid-80's on that Beretta & I think the 'Vette, too?) Not a fan of the over-styled front end (Pontiac called - they want their styling back), nor that HUGE rear end (to quote Niobe: "She's got a fat ass".) Headlights... meh. Headlights styled after the 4's sinister-looking headlights would have just been killer on that front face. I don't get these headlights at all. I like modern angles/lines & aggression, but this doesn't look like a right step in the modernization direction. It's dated to my eyes. No offense to those who like/love it. __________________ 2024 M2 \| BSM \| 6SPD \| Port-Installed M Perf HAS \| MAD Axle-back Exhaust \| MAD CAI with blue filters \| Dinan Midpipe \| Richland Forged RF-GT3R Wheels Brushed Competition Gold & machined face \| AudioControl D-6.1200 Amp & DSP \| CDT Audio ES Gold Fronts & Rear \| Morel BMW-Specific Subwoofers \| Lots of neat interior upgrades!
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mblaucoupe135 Major 310 Rep 1,305 Posts Drives: 2022 M240i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Littleton, CO iTrader: (2)	I think it looks pretty good in the video. I really like the wider stance and flared wheel wells. one of my biggest complaints about my current m240i is how narrow it looks especially from the rear. the one thing I really dislike in the new one is those triangle intakes on the front. just don't understand why they are so massive and really take away from the looks of the front bumper imho.
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yanks1 Lieutenant 485 Rep 506 Posts Drives: '08 Mustang GT Vert 5-speed Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	Must admit I don't love the large intake triangles. But overall the wider stance, the bulged hood and the flared fenders make this generation look a lot more aggressive. Rear of Car I am ok with, i know some are not. And yes the lights are different plus the black underside but change happens as vehicle evolve and at least the G42 is not a clone of any BMW and has its own personality Last edited by yanks1; 09-09-2021 at 08:37 AM..
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Matt 335is Lieutenant 824 Rep 555 Posts Drives: SMB 50e \| e92 n54 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Triangle Area, NC iTrader: (0)	Can’t get enough of the G42. Shadowline is growing on me, looks great here.
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