Discussing the 2022 G42 M240i | Has BMW Dropped the Ball Yet Again?
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- BMW recently unveiled the all new G42 M240i, which marks the start of a new generation of 2er. Enthusiasts hold onto the 2 series dearly due to its sporty design, smaller proportions, & shorter wheelbase. Has this new design hit the mark, I guess time will tell. Please make sure to hit the like button and subscribe!
Follow me on Instagram: @simplycarthings_
Equipment I Use to Film My Videos:
Main Camera - amzn.to/3cNGgtt
Lavalier Microphone - amzn.to/351e6II
Camera Mount - amzn.to/2Kkqji7
GoPro Hero 7 Basic - amzn.to/2VM3BVj
No design is ever completely perfect. Everyone is a critic and we are all bursting at the seams with opinions based on preconceived notions, personalities, region,hatred, brand loyalty,and economics.
I’m not a BMW fanboy, although I have owned BMWs in the past. The G42 is far more than the sum of its parts. While some may not care for certain design elements, this design works overall for me. It embodies certain elements from several iconic BMW models. It’s brutish and muscular yet classy and beautiful. It’s quite sporty while comfortable and refined. It’s impossible to please everyone and haters are going to hate everything.
I put my money where my mouth is and purchased a 2023 LCI G42 in Brooklyn Gray over a Cognac interior. Splendid job, BMW!
I love everything about this car. I ordered one 6 months ago. I cant wait to get it!!
Owned classic E9 1974 3.0 CSA, this is the ONLY vehicle on the market that can be compared to it, 3 box I6 GT coupe. Trolls comparing it to other brands obviously haven't driven it, who else is producing almost 400 bhp. turbo I6 unicorn? NO ONE! Weight also irrelevant as larger, auto., awd, platform does 0-60 in almost 4 secs., stop typing from the past as BMW go forward.
1765kg what a tank !
Why do manufacturers keep putting exhaust cut outs where you can see the small circular exhaust inside - I hate it!
We dont buy sports cars to just look at . If they car drives better than it looks , then thats what sports cars are about .
Im sure the car is fantastic to drive .
The rear looks like a Jetta
Worse lol
The look is OK with me but no manual means no purchase for me. I have three BMW's - all manuals. I guess this is the end of my BMW purchases.
Looks good overall, exept of the taillights which are a complete fail and completely destroy the rear end.
Can't wait to see it when it hits dealers. I am a serious potential buyer. But, no comment until I am behind the wheel in a test drive. Been looking for a 2-door coupe' sports sedan for a while...BMW looks promising.
Not a big fan of the f series or g-series e93 platform is such a great car I just bought one not too long ago with low miles I can't wait to get this 335i over 800 horsepower..
bro I accidentally searched simplecarguy instead of simplecarthings and thought you had gained some weight lmao
In reality does not look as wide as on pictures. The same goes for the M2.
I have an m240i and planning to trade it in within the next year or two. These new models are making me just lean towards an f80.
The G series BMW's are a total mixed bag in terms of design, can never go wrong with an F80
@@SimplyCarThings can’t go wrong with an e9x
I am thoroughly impressed with the new design of the 2022 M2. I sure hope that we get this car in the US as I believe this will pull a lot of us who left BMW back! Good review and thank you.
The new 240 looks better than the M2 that’s a shame.
Thanks for the informative video I would like to ask your opinion about getting m240 or m440 if i don’t care about rear seats
The design is out of balance. The front end is longer, the cabin green house looks shorter and the trunk looks ok.
The interiors in the new bmw’s have improved so much but the exteriors have gone to a different level.🤯
One of the best reviews so far
Lesson of Life..We can't have it all...
So let's enjoy what we got...BMW👏👏😃
Great video man, always insightful points coming from you. I am very interested in seeing what we get out of the new M2. I'll reserve my judgments until then.
Thank you bro, that's much appreciated. I'm in the same boat!
Enjoyed hearing your take on this new generation of the 2 series. 100% agree with you on everything👍🏽
Glad to hear we're in agreement!
I'm a big fan of how aggressive this looks from the front and sides,but the rear diffuser is a massive weak ling,plus those rear lights.I don't really understand why bmw gave this the m mirrors as its not a full blown m car,but needless to say,its welcome development.I'm also glad this has the m performance limited slip diff as standard and a pure rwd version is coming
Agreed with you, it's a fresh look which I am very open to. Hopefully the M2 shapes up to have a killer look
Will say this the old m235i had a really weak diffuser as well but they fixed that with the m performance diffuser
The single headline design is an homage to the 2002 so while I'd also prefer angel eyes, I personally can accept the omission. The headlights kind of remind me of the E60 tbh. Overall I don't find the car beautiful but interesting to look at if that makes sense, so I'd buy one if I had the money lol. Biggest offender to me is definitely the rear (like most people), aside from the slightly awkward taillights, the raised trunklid (with perhaps the spoiler as an additional factor) kind of looks like the bangle butt. Still, even though I don't find the rear objectively beautiful, it still looks fresh + interesting to me and that's honestly enough since this is prolly going to be the last pure ICE small 2-door RWD coupe we're gonna get (not to mention how much worse it COULD have been, LOL). Always interesting to hear your thoughts!
In agreement with pretty much all of your thoughts regarding this car! Great analysis
Hey at least they didn't ruin the front in with hideous grill from 3/4 series. Pros: perhaps better drivering dynamic, little faster 0-60 with hr/tourqe incearse.
Cons: exterior design is mixed bag, m240i will be awd only, maybe 150-250 lb weight gain, slightly bigger car.
Agreed about the hideous grille! It couldve been way worse, and fortunately a RWD M240 model will be on the way
Over all I agree with all that you've said here. I to feel that the rear is the only part of this vehicle that's problematic from a design stand point. I certainly welcome the power and
the smooth torque curve. I'm looking forward to having a go... also think its going to look really
good with a slight drop and some spacers, mostly as a result of those fenders. Keep up the good work, I always appreciate your perspective.
thanks man! I'm hoping to be able to review one for the channel relatively soon
I'm not a BMW fanboy, like some of their models and some, not so much. But I really like the new 2 series, there's not much videos online but the car definitely looks better in real life/videos. I've always liked small BMW saloons/coupes because the proportions and smaller, big engined rear wheel drive cars are really cool and no-one else seems to do it.
If the tail light turn up side down then it probably look ok and yes they should bring back the round amber angel eyes, they’re badass
Not a fan, though I'll reserve final judgment until I can see one in the flesh. For now, I think it makes the outgoing F87 look great.
For sure! I think its a bit unfair to compare this to the F87, since that's a full blown M car. The G87 to F87 comparison will make the most sense
Not bad. Overall proportions are good. My issue is the business caused by too many creases across the body. The most unfortunate design elements are the front triangular intakes. They are not "form-follows-function" but overly styled appendages. The later LCI hopefully will clean some of that stuff up.
I’ve got a reservation in on one already. I did that before the announcement. It is slightly larger than my E36 M3 was. As to the external appearance I will be spending most of the time inside mine
I think you'll be enjoying it quite a bit
As a current 435i owner, i find the new 4 series so hidious that i am seriously considering Merc E class
About the frontend the headlights resembels the 2002 turbo in terms of singularity but the front bumper is a liiiiittle bit busy but I have no problem with it. The side profile looks mean and muscular which is great. The rear lights if the were stretched a little bit with replacing that black piece in the inner side of it with the brakes light it'd look absolutly gorgeous. As a verdict in my humble opinion the car is refreshing and reassuring because in last few years loving bmws was like holding to a burning coal
I agree with your comments on this car. I’m really pleased they’ve used the 3/4 series platform and have stuck with a 6-cylinder engine for the M240i. I was looking at a new Golf Mk8 R to replace my Mk7.5, but the M240i is turning my head…
Ngl it looke more like a wide body Kia Optima with a bulgy wulgy then it does a 2 series
I Love the new 2022 M240i, BMW really got my attention with this new model. Inside and out BMW nailed the design. I currently have a 340i and I am seriously considering getting the new M240i or the new M2 when I get my next BMW.
I think that would be a great choice! I like them a lot too
Hey nice meeting you today! Keep up the good work on the videos!
Best review so far 👌
The triangles in front make it look Hyundaish. I think they design lower end cars to look a bit “weak” intentionally. Similarly in approach to the B5 S4 I owned, strong front, weak back, they left stronger all around design for higher end. I think all manufacturers do this, cheaper looks “cheaper” to differentiate with more higher end options.
Most definitely, I think the styling is intentional. However I don't think this 2 series has a "cheap" or lesser look to it
I totally agree with you on the exhaust tips. As a 2018 440i owner I was upset at it’s replacement”s design and the M240i suffers from the same terrible design choice. I prefer this to the m440i though
I think it's a step up for the 2 series platform. Don't like the tailpipes or the small taillights, but I do like the chunkier fenders and the hood.
Completely agree with you Steven!
Definitely not a very beautiful compact BMW. The car has gotten too disproportionate. The bonnet is too long for its total size. Not to mention the lack in design language. Just look at the lines in the front bumper, side skirts and backlights. You will loose track in an instant within this chaos. Nonetheless I think I will end up buying one in a dark color to hide these flaws.
I guess I am just getting more mature like the car itself ( I see the starting target group as 30-40 yrs). Not as exciting any longer, but still going steady with better ride comfort and technological advancements.
I think a lot of people on the 2addicts forum are actually trying to justify the design. But let’s be real here. There’s no longer a good alternative either compared to other models or brands within the same price range.
We just stick with the 2 series range as we would stick with our loyal girlfriends who become older and who are showing their first signs of disproportionate dimensions. Perhaps wiser but slowly starting to decay. Something to accept. The love will still continue.
I think the LSD is the biggest change, makes it a real alternative to the M2.
Great video brother! Really made me rethink of my initial thoughts about the new 2 series👍🏻👍🏻
I failed on getting the F87 M2 Competition, but this one looks to be even better with the S58 engine. The only thing that bothers me is the single headlamp design.
I think the new M340i taillights resemble the e90 pre lci tail lights. They have the same shape.
Agree with your opinion. I do think the overall exterior styling could have had a more natural flow to it, there are a few weird angles to the front and rear.
To me, the new 2 series is worse that the new 4 series and that's pretty bad.
i feel the opposite personally. 4 series is far worse than this
I like it. Can't wait to see the M2.
same here!
@@SimplyCarThings So as much as I like the current M2, I've never really liked the rear end styling. It looks great from the front, decent from the side profile, and not so great from the rear. The taillight design, specifically, just never really did anything for me. Now with this new design, I think the front looks good (but I do wish they would have kept a four headlight design with some sort of angel eye look) and I absolutely love the side profile design. But again, I find the rear view as the weakest in terms of design/styling. I wish the didn't go with that weird kinked LED look. And the taillight housings somehow look tacked on rather than nicely integrated. But overall, I still find it an improvement over the current cars. I really think the M2 is going to look fantastic. And since it's the only way you can get a manual transmission, that's really the only version of the car that interests me.
Yes I agree, it’s true…
Made in Mexico so it’s cheaper production
The triangle shapes in the bumper look awful too
Fender flairs are the only plus over my f22.. otherwise it looks like a Kia. Meh
Please educate me. Which Kia looks like the new G42???
I will hold out for the M2 and see if it gets the S58
i think its basically confirmed at this point that it'll have the S58!
Agree with everything you said
Ok seriously who is this new design team, and who keeps lying to them?
The g42 m240i rear tail lights are a nice change. Its a reverse style of the headlights and its not 'blocky', but more 3D polygon like. Also the car is just a welcomed change overall. Much nicer updated interior, longer wheel base for more compliant ride quality, and the best b58 i6 to date before we go complete electric in near future. Engineer wise, the g's are superior to their predecessors suspension wise. Its rear wheel drive bias awd platform on the newer CLAR platform. The thundernight purple is great to see too. A radical press release color change that is only offered out of the new upgraded plant in Mexico for specifically the 2 series. I thought the f22 was meh.. and couldnt get my self to let go of my e82 during its reign. The f87 is still special tho and I would still consider one of those beauts. The new g m2 will be jesus 🙌 🙏 just ..like my...opinion, man.
My initial reaction was ohh no...they’re making an Acura - like model, but now I’m really excited to see them on the roads. Your comment on the “feminine “ look of the f22 2 series kind of hurts, because it’s true. I have to agree that it does look a bit too narrow, and lacks some aggressiveness. Hopefully the new G42 look will fix all that. So far, I agree with pretty much everything you said about the G42.
We’ll see. Cheers.
I guess the G87 M2 will fix most of the weak look, as the F87 comp fixed the regular 2 and og m2.
Is the M240i considering a sport car ? I don't think so by it's design, it's too classy but we all know the potential of the B58 engine. I think I would prefer buying an older M2C or a Supra.
I like the design, you have nailed exactly how I feel about it, but I’ve only just purchased an f22 lci2 m240i and absolutely love it, so I won’t be changing anytime soon. I’ll see how I feel about it in the next 3-4 years, but by then I’m hoping to be going full m car territory. I suppose it all hinges on how the whole electric car scene goes over those years to, with the governments seemingly pressing is all to go that route. With the likes of Audi stating that they will only be making electric going forward, it’s only a matter of time before the rest follow I reckon. So I could possibly be keeping this f22 as a memento to the end of the era 🙁😢
Not about following, it's being legislated, like emissions, safety & fuel consumption standards before them, more people die annually from air pollution than car accidents. Moot point as market moves away from private ownership to autonomous BEV rideshare.
Looks like BMWs attempt at an FRS.
What's your view of the 2 series vs the 4 series? Are you happy with the change? I'm thinking of switching from an M2 to an M4 comp. Thoughts?
This is a good Design in my opinion, not too easy on the Eye, but it kinda works. Totally share your critics on the exhaust tips, I can't get over the fact that the smaller engines get the better looking Exhausts, this is just plain stupid.
Yea that bugs me so much. It's truly unfortunate, at least the aftermarket can fix that.
The more I look at it the more I fall in love with the new 2 series, I seriously will consider buying one. I love the long flat hood with the power bulge and the flared fenders. Plus 50:50 weight distribution, rear wheel drive, and the kidneys have very nice design compare to all other new BMWs. My only complaint is the loss of the second projector light on the headlights, that has been a hallmark of BMWs
I agree completely, this is a BMW I will highly consider purchasing as well. And it gets me even more excited for the M2!
“Stubby” Thumb like. Better call Chris Bangle….
it not that bad looking but it will look better as a M2
Are you cooked dude 😂 dropped the ball on what? The thing is nasty
BMW is not what it used to be. I can’t get into any of the new models. Except for the M8 and M5. Have you seen the new 7 series prototype?
I saw a rendering of it, looked awful tbh. Not sure what their design department is doing :/ the 4 series is by far their biggest abomination imo
Side profile looks off, previous 2 and 4 series designs are much more proportional
I think it looks okay but the M2 will fix a lot of the lacking looks. I agree that is isn’t nearly as bad as the 4-series
Yea, very excited for the upcoming M2
Omar the new 2 series is stunning everyone was moaning and negative about the new M4 the big grills but most of that hate has died down you can’t please everyone haters gonna hate 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍
I wanted to see the huge kidneys
Man, in my opinion, the 2 series looks worse than the G80 (I like the G80, but I know how people feel about it). I'll take pig nose over butter-front and rear faces any day.
At least they didn't put the ugly big grill on 2 series
Looks good, real aggressive with the wide fenders and bulging hood. Now I can’t wait for the next M2. I think they’ll have the rear fixed for that one, and reeaally wide stance to differentiate it from the regular 2er. I think the hood is more aggressive than the new M3/4.
Yes same here, im hoping the M2 has really wide fenders and a very menacing look
It looks like a purple brick. It is going to take some time to even like this new series, removing the iconic angle eyes is a sin. The car looks like Mazda created the front end with Kia crafting the rear. BMW needs to realize what made the brand so appealing to enthusiast and stick with the formula that works. Great channel and content smashed the like good job
Thanks man! Much appreciated
@@SimplyCarThings Apex channel love your work new sub
Kia stinger headlights
ugly, sad to see the way BMW is going
I like the design, can't wait to see what the M2 will look like
How it drives is irrelevant to most "enthusiasts" who are concerned about two thing: looks and value retention
Surely wide hips is a female trait so the car is looking more feminine rather than aggressive. The back end, just like a lot females, is horrible 😩
I’d say with cars it’s the opposite lol, wider fenders and body panels equate to a more aggressive looking car pretty much 100% of the time. You can’t really compare the design of an inanimate object like a car to a human
@@SimplyCarThings no but it’s fun 🤩
I really feel like BMW is destroying their identity.
I like all the ugly designs from BMW except for the SUVs but then again all SUVs no matter which marque are crap, marketing led design for unimaginative people!
Best looking non M Car by far 👌🏿
Agreed! Out of the G series cars
BMW designers need to be fired. Literally since the new designs of the m3/m4 surfaced, instantly turned me into Benz/Audi fan. I was a huge bmw fan boy, I owned own, nice fun sporty car.. but looks are very important to me with vehicles. Obviously performance too but you must must have the “look”. And so far it’s Audi and Benz for looks right now. They make beautiful machines.
BMW is going downhill in my opinion. I’m switching to Mercedes for my next car. Way better interior / styling
Old man's car....I refuse to buy a Benz until I'm 55+
Funny, BMW outsold Mercedes for the 1st time when current design chief did Bangle butt 745i, since then he has doubled their volume on neu X crossovers. BMW are so going downhill that world's largest truck manufacturer have announced they are segregating Mercedes in an effort to chase BMW upmarket. Anything you think you know about BMW is about to change as they half ICE production in favor of announced 25 neu EV, hate on this as much as you like, just means you will miss out on last ICE M2 (which Mercedes can't compete with because they have already announced next C AMG will be 4 cyl.).