I honestly don't think it looks that bad. To me, it looks like a homage to the original M3. Both are boxy, both are relatively small (and don't give me that "BUT ITS BIGGER THAN THE OLD ONE" it's still a small car), and both have wide fenders. The previous generation M2 didn't look that sporty or aggressive, but this one looks like a mini muscle car. The only complaint I have is the rear end of the car.
I'm not gonna say anything about the stying, but hey, it comes with a 6 speed manual and 3 pedals by default, let's take that for the blessing that it is! Audi and Mercedes sure don't have that going for them...
Man I dunno, maybe I differ from a lot of other comments but I love this look. More of an identity than previous designs. More of a return to a boxy look. Yeah I love this honestly.
Same, I think it looks great. It looks pretty nice in that red/black spec too. People complained that BMWs were starting to look the same, well now we have lots of different designs to chose from.
have an M2 in zandvoort blue, ceramic coating, manual, non-carbon fiber seats. Every time i drive that car it is the best part of my day, might be heavy but it’s like the iPhone when apple made it heavier- more sturdy and had a natural feel
Lets appreciate the fact that despite emissions laws this car has more cylinders that the the c63 s e performance and bmw didn't go the amg direction and keeped true to their DNA
I'd honestly rather go for a c63, because it's just a numbers game at this point. But realistically would rather get a f87, hell I'd pay more for a used m2.
i think the design of this car is just awful, especially the front, looks like a lego car.. i dont care about 6 cylinders, i just want good looks and good performance... but this car is probably for all these old school enthusiasts who cry all day long because of the new e-boosted engines with less cylinders.
But you left the War Room before you could afford a Boo Ga Ee! P.S. The F87 design is so much nicer. ...also, can you join Tates new, 'Real World' and tell us if it's any good?
@@NoFix I think this looks great, so its a matter of taste. No? I find the old F87 extremely boring. F.ex. E92 is an all-time classic but F87 has nothing classic in it. Just boring. As a drivers car the F87 is nice (have driven it for 3 weeks in total as a rental) but the looks I never liked.
@@vxyz5219 I like the "boxy" look especially the front end. Also the side looks great with the long bonnet. And carbon roof is a must in an M-car. This looks much more like an real M-car than the F87 ever looked.
I think so two, however it has to be said, that BMW is just targeting their cars more towards the asian market. im im sure they are selling the cars very we'll, otherwise they would go back to their more traditional design again. China is BMW biggest market (unfortunately), lets not forget that
I love how people still use this joke when Mercedes drivers are actually the ones who don’t use blinkers. Don’t forget about the good ol grand Cherokee drivers either or durangos, or rams, Escalades, or range rovers. I drive my bmw and always use the blinkers. I’m not some rare person lol almost every bmw uses their turn signal just as much as anyone else. Benz drivers I never see using them especially S class, GLS, and G wagons they are too good for blinkers lmfao. You guys are funny with this🤣🤣times have 100% changed it’s not BMW at the bottom of the blinkers list anymore🤣
Please don't ever lose the BMW formula!!! Front ICE, rear wheel drive and manual are the holy trinity from the brand who has been doing it better than anybody else for decades.
@@brisso_cs it’s still rear wheel tho not xdrive, so technically what are you getting out of the S58 over the comps S55 .1 of a second with 50 more bhp nice joke for a massive downgrade in looks seems sketchy
everyone is complaining about the new design just like they were about the new M4 kidney. But when they see them on the street they can't stop starring at them.
Designer probably took notes from PS1 car models 💀 But on the bright side, they aren't downgrading to a lifeless 4cyl hybrid and are keeping the true sports car spirit.
@@coolomino the e30 M3 was the definition of pureness, with an inline-4 placed inside of it to reduce weight, therefore making it a race machine. that is the definition of M3.
The previous standard M2 weighted 1595 kg (1570 kg the manual) while this one is 1800 kg, more than 200 kg more, both with in-line 6 cylinder engines. Well done !!
Why does the car community have to be so negative? Appreciate it for not losing the 6 cylinder and honestly it doesn't look all that bad - every time a car launches people throw shade at it and end up warming up to it anyways
Ignore the other guys. Apparently it’s popular to hate on new designs that are bold and fun. I personally love this design and am glad bmw went for it even though I can’t afford one atm
@@frd8050 Lack of buttons is a great downgrade for the driver in a vehicle. You can't use muscle memory for touchscreen. The only advantage is for manufacture which save some production time to install these buttons.
@@DHaute I know the chassis, I've driven modified 240i's. Literally no mods can fix that unless you're going to strip out the interior or make it rwd only.
The problem with the new M2, besides the looks, is it has added a lot of power, but weight is up significantly. It is in the 3800-3900 lb range now, over 3500-3600 before., so the power increase is canceled out by the weight gain And it doesn't look half as good as the F87, that I own. The styling is confused, conflicted, and basically a hot mess. It's a mess-terpiece!👹
All I am going to say is I am looking forward to the LCI because this leaves so much to be desired. But wouldn’t be surprised if 3 years later I find myself in one😅
Just wait till many aftermarkets produce the bodykit for those front & rear bumpers cuz that's the matter most to awfulness of its design. Though the taillight is kinda too round too imo
Like or not, you have to love it- to love that it's not a 4 cylinder blender like our counterparts. Change is inevitable, and I own an E92 M3 ESS G1+,, F80 Comp, and looking to pick up one of these new skittles. Not bad for a recessionary launch. BMW LIFE.
I had the F87 M2 for 3 years. When I initially saw the G87 for the first time, I really did not like the style as it just didn’t look right, however the shape and style is really growing on me. I think once you see this car in the flesh and in person you may change your mind, exactly like the new shape M4 and M3.
In my opinion i love the design and appreciate despite almost all car companies being numb and being so defeated by the emissions appreciate the manual and a inline 6 honestly appreciation to all of us.
Changing styling is like a Music Producer changing genres. The legacy fans hate it while it attracts a new listener they never had. Personally I love how BMW is swaying from the "safe" styling and getting more bold. Their design line-up is becoming vast to suit many tastes.
The leaked photos were haunting and discouraging, but seeing it in the new photos and in motion I think it looks great. Could have been even a little more aggressive tbh. If you like the 2-Series you'll probably like the M2. If you don't, you' wont.
People dissing this car are gonna look pretty silly very soon. The simplicity of its retro lines in allegiance with that performance! What's not to like? I LOVE IT!!! ❤️
Absolutely love these, much prefer the look of these over the new massive grilles on the m3 and other models, i can see influences from bmw of old in these 😍
There's no denying the fact that the BMW design team or the person who is responsible needs to be reconsidered to continue in the position.
Dude seriously, this is the ugliest BMW to date!
Yes. Unbelievable styling approved for production..again.
I honestly don't think it looks that bad. To me, it looks like a homage to the original M3. Both are boxy, both are relatively small (and don't give me that "BUT ITS BIGGER THAN THE OLD ONE" it's still a small car), and both have wide fenders. The previous generation M2 didn't look that sporty or aggressive, but this one looks like a mini muscle car. The only complaint I have is the rear end of the car.
@@Donnydarco100 you're tripping, it looks awesome, the best design they've done recently for sure.
@@MNGLD-do2kc that blue is absolutely gorgeous! Love the frameless grill too. Very unique
You just raised the value of the F87 M2 comp on the used market, good job.
My 2017 M2 comp went 20% higher this month 😂
@@veialyyad4816 fak me that want to buy any sports bmw cant
Hahaha true
@@veialyyad4816 why
@@Quentin_marsens lol everyone still does
I'm not gonna say anything about the stying, but hey, it comes with a 6 speed manual and 3 pedals by default, let's take that for the blessing that it is! Audi and Mercedes sure don't have that going for them...
yeah, i cant wait for someone to make a good looking competitor
@@kashmir883 you’re gonna be waiting a while
I actually think its a good looking car, better then m4
Boffy is a car guy? Wow! you own a bmw?
@@jeremy5421 ehhhh that’s kinda a reach. g82 looks really really good
Man I dunno, maybe I differ from a lot of other comments but I love this look. More of an identity than previous designs. More of a return to a boxy look. Yeah I love this honestly.
Same
Yeah it's really growing on me, sorta makes me think back to 80s BMWs, plus seeing everyone else bitch and whine about the design is getting old lol
the design really is a great throwback to the older BMWs, love it honestly
Same, I think it looks great. It looks pretty nice in that red/black spec too. People complained that BMWs were starting to look the same, well now we have lots of different designs to chose from.
have an M2 in zandvoort blue, ceramic coating, manual, non-carbon fiber seats. Every time i drive that car it is the best part of my day, might be heavy but it’s like the iPhone when apple made it heavier- more sturdy and had a natural feel
The perfect analogy 🙌
Lets appreciate the fact that despite emissions laws this car has more cylinders that the the c63 s e performance and bmw didn't go the amg direction and keeped true to their DNA
Why are u commenting the same thing on many videos. Is this a bot hahahaha
For real tho haha, I saw the same comment on Shmee's video earlier
I'd honestly rather go for a c63, because it's just a numbers game at this point. But realistically would rather get a f87, hell I'd pay more for a used m2.
Facts
I'd take the C63s E-Performance.
I have a feeling that these are gonna be rare. Simply because few people will want to pay that much for a car that looks like that.
💯 these are so ugly man. What the FUCK! This is a really good car but just look at it. Shit an infant can design better. Are they serious?!
M2 G❤️🤫
yes just yes!
I have a feeling that this comment, like the once about other models and *unlike* the design of these models, won’t age well.
i think the design of this car is just awful, especially the front, looks like a lego car.. i dont care about 6 cylinders, i just want good looks and good performance... but this car is probably for all these old school enthusiasts who cry all day long because of the new e-boosted engines with less cylinders.
This made me love my F87 even more
But you left the War Room before you could afford a Boo Ga Ee!
P.S. The F87 design is so much nicer.
...also, can you join Tates new, 'Real World' and tell us if it's any good?
I dont know but I love it. I love the 'boxy' look like alot it reminds me of older models for some reason
I think the 2018 to 2022 generation just got a raise in value
It’s the Wrx and STI all over again
I am looking for the old cs now. 😂
lmao not really. everyones scared of bmw unreliability. so its a stretch
This Generation is 2022/ 2023 thats what it looks like.
Why? Im dont understand
The last M2 looked so much better🥲
This looks much better imho. The F87 looked boring.
@@peterhammer6915 this one looks horrible.
@@NoFix I think this looks great, so its a matter of taste. No? I find the old F87 extremely boring. F.ex. E92 is an all-time classic but F87 has nothing classic in it. Just boring. As a drivers car the F87 is nice (have driven it for 3 weeks in total as a rental) but the looks I never liked.
@@peterhammer6915 Why do you think this design is better? I can't understand that at all, please explain.
@@vxyz5219 I like the "boxy" look especially the front end. Also the side looks great with the long bonnet. And carbon roof is a must in an M-car. This looks much more like an real M-car than the F87 ever looked.
From making some of the best looking cars to some of the worst... BMW's design team really struggling and refusing to right their wrongs...
F series were so aggressive and clean looking damn
Nonsense.
@@Yumadlol such a classic series🤤
The whole team needs to be fired how high do you have to be to think this design looks like an upgrade from the last one?
I think so two, however it has to be said, that BMW is just targeting their cars more towards the asian market. im im sure they are selling the cars very we'll, otherwise they would go back to their more traditional design again. China is BMW biggest market (unfortunately), lets not forget that
I miss the good old days before August 2018 before they start using OPF ...
Designer: How boxy do you want it to be?
BMW: Yes.
boxy is fine except this is boxy where it doesnt make sense
I love how they're using their indicators at the end 🥲 very realistic
I use them all the time, gracefully with 2 car length. stustustustu ppppsssshhhh.
Yes that's a new feature on BMW's starting next year
@@lucwijngaard8413 oh nice. FINALLY
I love how people still use this joke when Mercedes drivers are actually the ones who don’t use blinkers. Don’t forget about the good ol grand Cherokee drivers either or durangos, or rams, Escalades, or range rovers.
I drive my bmw and always use the blinkers. I’m not some rare person lol almost every bmw uses their turn signal just as much as anyone else. Benz drivers I never see using them especially S class, GLS, and G wagons they are too good for blinkers lmfao. You guys are funny with this🤣🤣times have 100% changed it’s not BMW at the bottom of the blinkers list anymore🤣
@@Yinyang1277 lol I agree. I use my BMW indicators all the time. It's the Merc and Audi drivers here in the UK that are actually the worst.
Whoever designed this loves his LEGOs 😂😂
the design sucks big time!!
@@asolisca yall hater, designe looks cool af
@@recursion. F87 looks way better, but I'm still trading my M2 for this - I need a S58 manual in my life
I mean E30 was more a brick than this…
@@recursion.mope
Please don't ever lose the BMW formula!!! Front ICE, rear wheel drive and manual are the holy trinity from the brand who has been doing it better than anybody else for decades.
do you mean engine leaking formula?
@@recursion. Name a company that does it better than BMW
@@AKS_04 porche
@@401runners Good luck buying one without selling your kidney!
@@AKS_04 You don't get bmw for free either.
That thing looks exactly like an MG Xpower SV to me. The front and back are giving me that kit-car weird proportions vibe
新型M2はすごい車ですね。性能が車の世界から飛び出てるように思います‼️
F87 M2 Values 📈📈
S58… and the suspension in the M240i is already impressive. M2 and M2C don’t stand a chance
@@brisso_cs So true.
@@brisso_cs it’s still rear wheel tho not xdrive, so technically what are you getting out of the S58 over the comps S55 .1 of a second with 50 more bhp nice joke for a massive downgrade in looks seems sketchy
Old m2 looks better
Wayyyyyyyyyyyyy better
Waaaaaaaaaaaaay waaaaaaaaaayyyyyy better🗣️
Depends on your tastes I guess 🤷♂️
@@botmiki1581 to like the m2 u didnt need a taste
I've seen this a few times in person now, i believe it will grow on us 👍
Don't care about the looks. I am just happy that BMW keeps giving us a manual option. Well done!
No.
The m2 2023 is ugly
@@RacerDavid Yes he is right. Get over it.
Shut up
@Abragini84 Agreed. Very happy about the manual option.
This new M2 is such a great car. I like the new look of the front and back. It is great that BMW is keeping the manual transmission.
everyone is complaining about the new design just like they were about the new M4 kidney. But when they see them on the street they can't stop starring at them.
Designer probably took notes from PS1 car models 💀 But on the bright side, they aren't downgrading to a lifeless 4cyl hybrid and are keeping the true sports car spirit.
Well, the e30 m3, the original m3 is a 4cyl too. You call it lifeless too?
@@khrhee5 he said hybrid. The e30 isn’t a hybrid.
1. Like he said.
2. No, I do not lol. Besides, that was the 80s anyway. The later pure Ms got inline-6s / V8s.
I think ps1 had too many polygons, maybe sega or snes? hahahah
@@coolomino the e30 M3 was the definition of pureness, with an inline-4 placed inside of it to reduce weight, therefore making it a race machine. that is the definition of M3.
The previous standard M2 weighted 1595 kg (1570 kg the manual) while this one is 1800 kg, more than 200 kg more, both with in-line 6 cylinder engines. Well done !!
awd will make up for that weight gain
This is nowhere 1800 kg. Same bullshit as before the G80 when people where claiming its 2000 kg. Well, it came out 17xx kg.
@@peterhammer6915 this thing is as heavy as the G82 M4
Its 1.725 kg (automatic) / 1.700 kg (manual). So its 130kg more, which its still too much...
@@majestix6621 drive it first. My Taycan is 2270kg and drives very close to 992
It has never been easier to become an AUDI or AMG fan thanks to BMW's new approach on design by making their cars into PS1 renders...
Yesir...
Lmao baby
Watch everyone like the design after a few months. Everyone hated the g80 M3 when it first came out...
As a BMW fan over 15-years I must admit I become Mercedes fan after seeing this 😮
Fr Audi isn’t looking too bad anymore lmao
Why does the car community have to be so negative? Appreciate it for not losing the 6 cylinder and honestly it doesn't look all that bad - every time a car launches people throw shade at it and end up warming up to it anyways
I'm appreciative that there's a manual option.
How can they be happy with this design?
Shameful to say the least
KIA stole all their best designers 🤣
Honestly 😢
im really hoping the leaks were some kind of sick joke to surprise us with a good looking car now.
Edit: It was not a sick joke, its real
I was just about to add the same 🙈 I thought maybe one of them drifts horribly, crashes so often until it looks good again🥹 but they did not 🤗
It looks sensational to me!
@@joebloggs4191 that's because you are young. You have no experience and your judgment is limited
I am horrified man.
@@fujzokretencina7536 it definitely looks better than the other new m models tho
At least it’s not boring and it’ll capture the eyes of the public? Probably in the worst way possible but it still achieves their design goal
Ignore the other guys. Apparently it’s popular to hate on new designs that are bold and fun. I personally love this design and am glad bmw went for it even though I can’t afford one atm
The styling I'm going get use to but the fact it's still offered with a manual is gift for drivers who enjoy driving for fun and enjoyment.
Thank you for this Stevie Wonder
best one yet🤣
Very superstitious :0
Actually another big downside for me is the huge curved screen. Really liked that bmw still had some buttons for hvac and radio before.
@@frd8050 Lack of buttons is a great downgrade for the driver in a vehicle.
You can't use muscle memory for touchscreen.
The only advantage is for manufacture which save some production time to install these buttons.
i would rather get the 2022 m240i still has idrive 7 with physical climate buttons
Wao is a good car in future 2023❤❤
This car will look very good when tuned
Fingers crossed they release the comp as well.
I really enjoyed my M2C F87… my current car is 2020 M4 Comp.
Stay with the m4, this is a downgrade. Nothing like the old m2.
@@Toymonkeyjr glad you already know how a car that was just released handles already😒
They'll definitely release the competition as I'm pretty sure the competition M models sell better than the normal ones
@@DHaute I know the chassis, I've driven modified 240i's. Literally no mods can fix that unless you're going to strip out the interior or make it rwd only.
@@Toymonkeyjr m240i is perfect for people that cant drive
BMW's design language of late 🤣👎🏾😂🥱
I honestly like how it looks, sure its not the best looking car bmw has ever made but I don't see all the hate
One of the worst BMW designers ever. Yeah new M3/M4 or old X3 is uglier, but M2 is still very ugly
Idk what the comments are on but I'd much rather have this design than the BMW XM
E46 M3 is that you? Welcome back, it’s been a while…
They said, "let me get some of that Nissan Z front grill design language"
Yea i can see what u mean, but i think that grill design fits the new M2
Honestly it doesn''t look as bad as i thought
yup
This car reminds me of the E36... And I like it... MUUUUCH BETTER GRILL!!!👌🏻
Dealerships in Las Vegas already got $10K mark ups on pre-orders. BMW, please do something about this.
old m2 one love and beautiful
The problem with the new M2, besides the looks, is it has added a lot of power, but weight is up significantly.
It is in the 3800-3900 lb range now, over 3500-3600 before., so the power increase is canceled out by the weight gain
And it doesn't look half as good as the F87, that I own.
The styling is confused, conflicted, and basically a hot mess. It's a mess-terpiece!👹
Where did they say how much it weighs?
@@MCHellshit look at the acceleration 4.1.
Wow yeah. That weight is more than my audi s4 which is AWD. Brutal.
R&D cost-cutting. Carried over everything from the existing M3.
This is going to weight around 1700 kg. No way its more than than the G80, ridiculous statement. Even the AWD in G80 added only 50kg.
Legendary comment section incoming
😂
I actually really like the design.
BMW:”Freshly blind.”😂
Next level machine ❤❤
Shout it from the rooftops 📣🤍🤍
The red one looks pretty good. But gotta thank BMW for making the M2 in the first place despite the tightening of emission regulations.
We are glad, that you like the colour! 😉
It looks better than the leaks. Not bad!
All I am going to say is I am looking forward to the LCI because this leaves so much to be desired. But wouldn’t be surprised if 3 years later I find myself in one😅
Just wait till many aftermarkets produce the bodykit for those front & rear bumpers cuz that's the matter most to awfulness of its design. Though the taillight is kinda too round too imo
This is the best ad to buy a M2 2018 😍
The front Design kind of reminds me of the M6 (F06). But I do like it, have to wait and see it in real life!
And the back reminds what? 😹
I like the blue one😊
Love the boxy look, kinda reminds me of a modern E36.
my thoughts exactly, would love to have one sitting next to mine!
who else replayed and paused the video to scan the qr code haha
BMW hört nicht auf diese geistlosen negativen kommentare von Amerikanischen auto-fanboys. Dieses auto ist absolut genial. (aus Württemberg!)
TBH I just want to hear how they spin it, & try to describe it as anything attractive.
Like or not, you have to love it- to love that it's not a 4 cylinder blender like our counterparts. Change is inevitable, and I own an E92 M3 ESS G1+,, F80 Comp, and looking to pick up one of these new skittles. Not bad for a recessionary launch. BMW LIFE.
My first car is going to be a BMW, because I won't have a car until I buy my BMW.
Audi rs3 is 5cyl?
@@Tom-js3iz We don't care about Audi here, Audi doesn't exist for me.
This is a design that you can only love or hate. I love it
Air Conditioning and turn signals are subscription based probably
This was recommended to me as an ad, I still watched it because I love the color of blue they have on that M2
I had the F87 M2 for 3 years. When I initially saw the G87 for the first time, I really did not like the style as it just didn’t look right, however the shape and style is really growing on me. I think once you see this car in the flesh and in person you may change your mind, exactly like the new shape M4 and M3.
Bull$hit
yeah no
Oh god the leaks weren't a dream
They were a nightmare 😭
welcher Praktikant hat das denn zensiert?
It doesn't look THAT bad. At least it looked better than the m4 :) Thanks BMW. Love the design! :D
The M2 is one of the prettiest cars I've ever seen... how can this even be considered a successor?
love the design! 💙💜❤
Don’t lie 😂😂😂😂
@@Akac3sh I think it's awesome especially compared to other recently release beamers it looks so funcional and raw, don't rly mind the boxyness.
In my opinion i love the design and appreciate despite almost all car companies being numb and being so defeated by the emissions appreciate the manual and a inline 6 honestly appreciation to all of us.
No matter how time passes, the M5 is unassailable🔥
this comment aged like milk my guy
There was the big grill and now we have almost square grill with sharp corners?
At first I saw it and I said "Minecraft Car" and honestly bmw, now Im in love with this car, nice work!!!
I actually gasped in excitement seeing it comes as a manual 🎉❤😂
endlich wieder mehr ecken und kanten. back to the 80s baby! ich liebe das neue design des M2
Finds auch nice! BMW traut sich was. Kein langweiliger Einheitsbrei. Wer den alten M2 lieber mag soll halt den alten behalten ^^
Changing styling is like a Music Producer changing genres. The legacy fans hate it while it attracts a new listener they never had. Personally I love how BMW is swaying from the "safe" styling and getting more bold. Their design line-up is becoming vast to suit many tastes.
sure
Esta muy fino ...Candela ....😈 Aladent Sarch😈 🇻🇪 presente
BOY WHAT THE HELL GOIN ON W THE FRONT SIDE OF THIS CAR
The leaked photos were haunting and discouraging, but seeing it in the new photos and in motion I think it looks great. Could have been even a little more aggressive tbh. If you like the 2-Series you'll probably like the M2. If you don't, you' wont.
Sad how the design went so bad
personally i think it looks great, it looks very aggressive and it actually looks like a performance car
Wow the blue one looks just perfectly aggressive and clean
бмв лучшая машина
bro grill??
People dissing this car are gonna look pretty silly very soon.
The simplicity of its retro lines in allegiance with that performance!
What's not to like?
I LOVE IT!!! ❤️
Bro it’s 400 pounds heavier than the last m2 with 20 plus hp I bet real money the past gen is quicker
@@okieg8960
You stick to the old school then bud 😉
M2 🥲
Amazing little M2 !! 😁😁😎😎😍😍
Finally a grill that I can admire.
Glad that bmw put back those.
Please put these in the M4 and M3.
Idk how to feel on the kind of throwback M2 look they going for. Kinda looks like the old F87 M2 mashed with the E46 M3
F87>>>>>>
Absolutely love these, much prefer the look of these over the new massive grilles on the m3 and other models, i can see influences from bmw of old in these 😍
I am not a fan of the appearance but overall looks like a great car!
I don't know why they are getting rid of the mythical angel eyes, the f30 are my favorites.
it will be a great looking car with a bit of lowering and the right color...
RIP m2