Unlike all the other videos of the new BMW M235i we’ve seen online up until now, where the car was either red or blue, this time we’re in for a treat. The car we’re admiring today is Grey.
Actually, according to BMW’s ordering guide, the name of the color is Mineral Grey Metallic but we’ll just call it grey. It’s a rather unusual color for the 2er, one that gives it more of a sleeper feel compared to the Melbourne Red paint or the classic Estoril Blue.
Under the bonnet lies a BMW N55HP engine in the traditional Bavarian setup featuring 6 inline cylinders with a total displacement of 3 liters. That and one twin-scroll turbocharger work together to make 326 HP and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque.
At least that’s what BMW is claiming. From our own test-drive we found that those numbers might be a little understated. That’s because the little coupe feels really fast on its feet and gives you such a sudden adrenaline rush that it might become addictive.
A saying in that might be due to the perfectly tuned 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox and the rear-wheel-drive transmission. This year we’re also going to get the xDrive all-wheel-drive models out to test for ourselves, as well as the limited-slip differential everyone’s been talking about.
The starting price for the M235i in the US is $44,025 including the destination and handling tax. Is it worth it? We think so but let’s hear what the reviewer here thinks of it.
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