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BMW 2 Series Convertible Gets a First Review

After launching the BMW 2 Series Coupe to great critical acclaim, the Germans are now promoting the second car built atop this platform, wearing the same letting on the boot: the 2 Series Convertible.
BMW 2 Series Convertible 1 photo
Photo: screenshot from Youtube
We’re bound to get it for a proper review in a couple of days but until then, we couldn’t help but take a look at what others think of it, in the first video review of the car we stumbled upon it.

The Coupe and Convertible models share almost everything, from the engines to the chassis, headlights and even interior. However, the changes that did happen are also the ones that make them completely different characters.

They might have the same wheelbase, but it would be foolish to expect the cabin to be the same. Leaving aside the fact that the roof folds on the Convertible, the mechanism needed for it to do so cut into the space you get inside.

Therefore, if we found the rear seats in the Coupe usable by normal people, in the drop-top things are different, the space back there being only suitable for small adults or children.

On top of that, one fault that is rather common on convertible BMWs these days is the way the wind deflectors works and is positioned. Basically, you have to add it above the rear seats, making them unusable by human beings.

You are once again left with a choice: take more than one friend with you or make sure the wind doesn’t bother you that much. From our own experience we can tell you that the choice is rather easy as even with the wind deflector on, it’s a hassle to try and keep your hairstyle intact at speeds over 50 mph (80 km/h).

As far as the driving dynamics go, no much has changed. Due to the retractable roof, the weight of the car has gone up but it’s not all that disconcerting, especially since you have muscular engines at your disposal.

Until we get to drive it, it’s hard to recommend it but in the meantime, let’s take a look at what Carbuyer had to say about the 2er Convertible.

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