BMW M240i review with 0-60mph, 1/4 mile, drift and brake test!

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  • Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
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    Introducing the all-new BMW M240i!
    It’s the ‘M-Lite’ version of the new BMW 2 Series coupe, and in this review, Mat’s going to find out if it’s worth the £46,000 starting price, or whether you should hold out and wait for the upcoming BMW M2 instead.
    For starters, let’s see what powers this all-new sports coupe. Under the bonnet, you’ll find a 3-litre straight-six turbocharged petrol engine that can deliver 374hp & 500Nm! What’s more, they also drive all four wheels and BMW claims it helps propel the M240i to 60mph in 4.3 seconds!
    In terms of design, there are a number of differences to the standard 2 Series. There’s a sportier bumper at the back coupled with wheel arch extensions around the side. You’ll also find bigger air intakes and a larger bumper upfront. And naturally, there are multiple M badges across the car.
    The M badges continue once you’re inside, too, with M stitching on the seat belts which support you in the all-new sports seats! Otherwise, the interior is well designed and comes with quality materials throughout.
    So what do you think - is the M240i the must-have BMW sports coupe? Or should you upgrade to the M4 or wait for the new M2? You’ll have to stick with Mat to see for yourself!
    Chapters
    00:00 Intro
    00:30 Engine
    01:05 Brakes
    01:51 Exterior Design
    02:48 Interior
    03:27 Back Seats
    03:56 5 Annoying Features
    06:50 5 Cool Features
    08:28 Twisty Road Driving
    10:11 Daily Driving
    10:45 0-60mph
    11:46 Verdict
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  • @carwow
    @carwow  2 года назад +453

    BMW M240i, Audi S3 Saloon or AMG CLA 45... Which are you choose?

    • @carwow
      @carwow  2 года назад +1853

      VOTE: BMW M240i

    • @carwow
      @carwow  2 года назад +306

      VOTE: Audi S3 Saloon

    • @carwow
      @carwow  2 года назад +527

      VOTE: Mercedes-AMG CLA 45

    • @tadssicholo8670
      @tadssicholo8670 2 года назад +31

      Can we get a 488 pista review please

    • @YouTubeUserLol
      @YouTubeUserLol 2 года назад +17

      Model 3

  • @jakes5530
    @jakes5530 2 года назад +564

    Unpopular opinion: I think this thing looks really good! And besides, it’s a brand new BMW with a normal sized grill - that’s a win regardless

    • @pred7949
      @pred7949 2 года назад +23

      your opinion is just like this car. just wrong

    • @okuratwarmianski7993
      @okuratwarmianski7993 2 года назад +7

      For me front looks like modern e60

    • @rebeltvr6046
      @rebeltvr6046 2 года назад +3

      I"m a Mercedes guy all the way, but I am starting to feel bad for BMW, who've lost their way bigtime. And I agree, cars like the 240i are what BMW should be concentrating on. This is what makes a BMW a BMW.

    • @Daniel-dj7fh
      @Daniel-dj7fh 2 года назад

      I'd take the m4 in black despite the girll size over this any day, and not because it costs more and is more potent and stuff.

    • @Daniel-dj7fh
      @Daniel-dj7fh 2 года назад +7

      @@rebeltvr6046 It's not like Mercedes kept their way lol, all the cars look the same and the quality has sunken quite alot. And lets not look at the EQ models.

  • @Kelveron
    @Kelveron 2 года назад +1136

    Nice to see a manufacturer still making compact yet (relatively) practical sports coupe. Love the M240i.

    • @Daniel-dj7fh
      @Daniel-dj7fh 2 года назад +40

      Now they just need to work on the pricing. Someone who has this money to spend on a 2 series has no reason to not look at the m2, or any other car of the segment like the a35, a45, s3 and rs3. And if you're cultured you'd also slap the Golf R, Hyundai i30n in (with mods in mind).
      Sure 4 or 5 cylinders aren't 6 cylinders but who cares, if they're done right they're nice.

    • @petternilsson1155
      @petternilsson1155 2 года назад +5

      But the shape of it is still like a sedan

    • @coach4050
      @coach4050 2 года назад +41

      the design is just trash compared to the old one.

    • @TroyHR123
      @TroyHR123 2 года назад +35

      @@Daniel-dj7fh What are you talking about? An A35/S3/Golf R are M135i competitors not on the M240i level. M240i is massively cheaper than a new RS3/A45 (circa £60k and arguably closer to M2 performance) . For road driving, with the 4wd setup the M240i is probably faster (maybe not better) in all but perfect conditions that would favour a last gen M2. When Toyota are still asking £52k for the 3.0l supra (basically an old M240i with no rear seats and an LSD). Circa £50k for the new M240i seems like a reasonable deal. kidding yourself if you think the next M2 wont be £60k plus (especially if BMW, put the S58 in it)

    • @TheCeki1982
      @TheCeki1982 2 года назад +2

      And also how they manage to continue to surprise us. Clean lines and no convex shapes. Indeed compact but very useful.
      A car that invites you to drive.
      I myself have an F31 so a touring, and an X5 F15. Never had any problems with it. The seating position and driving behavior are unparalleled. You only notice this when you are forced to drive a C4 Picasso :).
      grtz

  • @JeffFadness
    @JeffFadness 2 года назад +222

    I personally love the design of this car, and I love that people don't like it. Different in a good way and not in a big grille way. Modern, subtle, and still has some flair.

    • @draxuno
      @draxuno Год назад +9

      looks hella masculine

    • @ayanrahman9371
      @ayanrahman9371 Год назад +4

      the back looks horrendous

    • @Youknowwhatimsayinnn
      @Youknowwhatimsayinnn Год назад +13

      @@ayanrahman9371 no it doesn’t, looks better than ur civic lol

    • @slurp3194
      @slurp3194 Год назад +1

      This is worse then big grill this is a mordern sports car that looks boxy awkward and bigger then it is

    • @channasnakehead4051
      @channasnakehead4051 Год назад

      No dude this is the result of bmw and toyota working together...

  • @hszeto2616
    @hszeto2616 2 года назад +64

    As a current owner I have no regrets buying it and it has been great both for day-to-day and on the track. Can't wait to see Carwow to put this car into your drag race videos!!

    • @rasimkazi7086
      @rasimkazi7086 3 месяца назад +2

      Do you still have it and it gave you any problem?

    • @thebluesky34
      @thebluesky34 3 месяца назад

      ​@@rasimkazi7086Yup 👍🏻 and it is still running great!

  • @Kb_feb
    @Kb_feb 2 года назад +945

    I’m not a huge fan of the design but I must say it looks good in this black spec!

    • @diogosimao3212
      @diogosimao3212 2 года назад +82

      Black spec on newer BMW's are the better paint scheme as it hides their ugly lines. Same happens with the 4 series. Although this 2 series looks a lot better than the 4 series.

    • @dylan4972
      @dylan4972 2 года назад +24

      I really like this new design. Does look even better in black

    • @Kb_feb
      @Kb_feb 2 года назад +12

      @@dylan4972 it’s starting to grow on me

    • @shikarbabulall3897
      @shikarbabulall3897 2 года назад +6

      Perhaps its hiding the other parts of the design in black they got the power right again but sacrificed the design

    • @ESKATEUK
      @ESKATEUK 2 года назад +5

      @@diogosimao3212 I think the new 4 series look lovely

  • @justpeter7336
    @justpeter7336 2 года назад +827

    This side profile looks really nice but they messed up with the rear and the dual headlights? It just doesn't feel like a BMW sometimes

    • @caidee
      @caidee 2 года назад +29

      The designer's sketch looks amazing..too bad they couldn't follow it thoroughly

    • @TheGamingNorwegian
      @TheGamingNorwegian 2 года назад +15

      @@caidee The designer clearly dont got experience with bringing 2D designs into the 3D world, i agree the sketch of it looks great. But they completely failed at bringing it into the real world.

    • @anandpushkar7510
      @anandpushkar7510 2 года назад +10

      @@TheGamingNorwegian yeah it's meh at best and the M3/M4 and ix just look really terrible

    • @caidee
      @caidee 2 года назад +3

      @@TheGamingNorwegian Indeed, while looking great it also didn't had any bmw DNA in it already

    • @caidee
      @caidee 2 года назад

      @Damar Fadlan I wasn't talking about handing or performance at all

  • @christophern.rivera8708
    @christophern.rivera8708 2 года назад +12

    I work at BMW Mexico where this car is built and I am proud that we exceed customer expectations.

  • @jpman9795
    @jpman9795 Год назад +12

    I've owned my 2022 M240i X-drive for about 2 months now and am in love. The car is quite simply the best driving car i've ever owned. It practically drives itself. Perfect for daily driving and when you want to have some fun...it responds to anything you want to do with style!!

    • @shadyxnk2040
      @shadyxnk2040 Месяц назад

      From this video and your comment, I think this is going to be my next daily

    • @jpman9795
      @jpman9795 Месяц назад +2

      You won't be disappointed. Still own it and it's still my favorite! 😁

    • @jcdippenaar5105
      @jcdippenaar5105 Месяц назад +1

      @@jpman9795 I own the m135i xdrive and thoroughly enjoy it. I can only imagine what this m240i drives like.

    • @jdbsoccer100
      @jdbsoccer100 Месяц назад

      @@jcdippenaar5105both great cars! I had a 2016 340i rwd for 6 years. Just sold it and bought a 2022 m240i. The cabin is nicer, quicker car and a better daily driver. The 340i had a better exhaust note (deleted the resonators) and the steering was a little more connected to the road

  • @MetalHead1904
    @MetalHead1904 2 года назад +562

    I prefer the look of the old one. But at least the grill isn't gopping!

    • @Daniel-dj7fh
      @Daniel-dj7fh 2 года назад +21

      What does the grill matter if the hood and tail are too long and if the taillights look like blobs? All this not to be complained about on the 4 series. Plus you could just get a front modifying kit from Prior to get a smaller grill 4 series.

    • @z06dave
      @z06dave 2 года назад +15

      @@Daniel-dj7fh everyone hated the M4/M3 when it first came out, now people are defending the hideous looks. This is the same, except it's a lot less extreme, in time people will like the look of this. Watch this space.

    • @ahmadzan4848
      @ahmadzan4848 2 года назад +2

      @@z06dave m3/m4 especially with vorsteiner
      Grille is CRAZYYY it just looks so awesome and angry , we needed this change

    • @skatman3278
      @skatman3278 2 года назад

      @@Daniel-dj7fh What does the hood and tail being too long when the grill looks as awful as it does on the M3/M4?

    • @TaroLeung
      @TaroLeung 2 года назад

      Ik same man

  • @y55en45
    @y55en45 2 года назад +491

    thanks for all the years of entertainment and information carwow. after watching this channel since i was 16 i finally got a car at 22! been a long 6 years but i’m finally here 🙏

  • @czesaw597
    @czesaw597 2 года назад +44

    The earlier M2 was simply better and more exciting than the Audi Rs3 or Mercedes A45s, and when, a new M2 version comes out, it will be dominant.

  • @RickKoeppen
    @RickKoeppen 2 года назад +8

    My god what a gorgeous vehicle. I just don't understand the critics. The 3D styling of the taillights, the way they did the headlights, etc. it just looks so good. Maybe I feel that way because I'm not a BMW purist? I've never been attracted to BMWs until this new 2 series. Excited for my 230i.

  • @pauln0371
    @pauln0371 2 года назад +518

    Mental that this car with 370hp can crack 0-60 in 3.8 seconds and the 1/4 mile in 12.2 seconds. You really don't need anything quicker for the road. By the way the B58 engine is a peach.👍👍 Still not keen on the design though..

    • @MotorsByHG
      @MotorsByHG 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/ifvuarhwNNM/видео.html

    • @MonicaHolly143
      @MonicaHolly143 2 года назад +29

      Good thing m340i exist

    • @misterthedarthvader
      @misterthedarthvader 2 года назад +6

      @@MonicaHolly143 which is 20k more expensive...

    • @MonicaHolly143
      @MonicaHolly143 2 года назад +37

      @@misterthedarthvader 20k ???? In what universe u lived in ?

    • @iCozzh
      @iCozzh 2 года назад +4

      Much better than the m140i

  • @cjmoritz
    @cjmoritz 2 года назад +168

    you are the only one who actually showed what the car can do, braking (size of brakes with the pro pack) and the donut test was brilliant. I have one on order since January 3rd and am very excited Thank you

    • @samuelreid603
      @samuelreid603 2 года назад +5

      I same here..i got confirmation yesterday its built but its gonna be like 2 more mouths before i see it..

    • @ThePythonGuy
      @ThePythonGuy 2 года назад +2

      You clearly haven’t heard of Chris Harris

    • @cjmoritz
      @cjmoritz 2 года назад

      @@ThePythonGuy why did chris test drive the new 2022 BMW M240???? if so I cant find it

    • @juancruz-jg5pq
      @juancruz-jg5pq 2 года назад +1

      The only thing i hate its assembled in mexico like the vw jetta.

    • @cjmoritz
      @cjmoritz 2 года назад

      I was told I will not get my build started until June 🫤

  • @andrewmontague2636
    @andrewmontague2636 2 года назад +22

    Glad you loved the car Matt. I think it’s well priced too at only around £5k more than a basic Golf R and waaay cheaper than an RS3. In fact I liked it so much when I test drove it that I ordered one 😊👍🏼

  • @_Atomic_impact
    @_Atomic_impact 2 года назад +47

    Are we going to ignore The fact that this half m-car did 0-60 in 3,8 and The m3 did 3,6. That is insane

    • @m_147
      @m_147 2 года назад +2

      The m3 was a rwd tho

    • @DrGrinsp00n
      @DrGrinsp00n 2 года назад +2

      Yea absolute insanity

    • @TQuattro46
      @TQuattro46 2 года назад

      4WD makes it possible .. i think the new M3 will have Xdrive to.

    • @rasikpanchani
      @rasikpanchani 2 года назад +2

      @@TQuattro46 the m3 x drive has been out for a looong time my friend.

    • @johnp999
      @johnp999 2 года назад

      @@rasikpanchani Perhaps he meant the upcoming 2023 M2 XDrive.

  • @harvenat0r2
    @harvenat0r2 2 года назад +49

    Saw this at good wood FOS last year, I’d have one of these as a daily, after owning an m140i this M240i is definitely the pinnacle of M lite, best looking and most equipped.

  • @AJ-sp5dh
    @AJ-sp5dh 2 года назад +210

    If BMW’s are getting this powerful Audi needs to up their game asap. Imagine buying an rs5 only to see an m240i keeping up with you☠️

    • @diogovieira3362
      @diogovieira3362 2 года назад +9

      they should get off of their asses and revive the A2 like Mercedes revived the A-Class. Since the A1 is kind of going nowhere and they axed the 2-door version of the A3, why not make a coupe A2, and then, a S2 and a RS2? A "more compact A/S/RS5" on the A3/Golf platform maybe? Although theres also the TT which, supposedly also got axed because it didn't do as good as it should, which is a shame

    • @vomErsten
      @vomErsten 2 года назад +28

      @@diogovieira3362 The TT is their coupe and it's being killed off permanently because the sales were abysmal. Of course, sales were abysmal because they were pricing it like a goddamn Porsche when we all know it's an MQB car that has neither the panache nor the handling chops of a Porsche, but that didn't stop them!

    • @diogovieira3362
      @diogovieira3362 2 года назад +3

      @@vomErsten how do they even sell something like that when there are oh so many Porsches one can buy and get a better result? I LOVE the TT, but...

    • @vomErsten
      @vomErsten 2 года назад +8

      @@diogovieira3362 That's the neat part, they don't! In all seriousness, though, I think the car is a victim of corporate politics. If you think about it, the RS offers pretty close to R8 performance at half the price, so they can't make it too much of a bargain. It also slaps the 718 GTS in a straight line so, again, they had to sabotage it in some way to keep Porsche happy.
      But what kills me is that the car is 20% less expensive in Canada after conversion to USD. Like...c'mon! Audi's pricing on the TTRS is why I have a 2022 M240i coming at the end of May.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 2 года назад

      @@diogovieira3362 TT? Looks like a timeless classic Audi huh?

  • @oswig1768
    @oswig1768 Год назад +8

    I know this car has had a lot of stick, but me personally, I think it’s brilliant. Looks amazing, interior looks great and one of quality. If I had one grudge it would be how clean, techy and modern the interior looks, there isn’t a sports car ruggedness about it. Can’t wait to see what the M2 looks like and performs, it’s going to be nuts.

  • @garbox101
    @garbox101 2 года назад +6

    I can't unsee those swirl marks

    • @870expressmag
      @870expressmag 19 дней назад

      Lol, I was thinking the same thing. 😅

  • @xatarskoftespie8844
    @xatarskoftespie8844 2 года назад +222

    Hopefully the M2 looks better, absolutely messed up the rear and the front, only the side profile looks ok

    • @samuelreid603
      @samuelreid603 2 года назад +1

      has a different grill to it than the new m240i

    • @nishithmohapatra7206
      @nishithmohapatra7206 2 года назад

      It doesn’t has the iconic bmw headlights

    • @Ren_1106
      @Ren_1106 2 года назад

      honestly idc about new BMW M2.
      All I want, is F series BMW M2.

    • @Japplesnap
      @Japplesnap 2 года назад +3

      The new M2 is going to be a mess. The front bumper is a disaster and the weird exhaust tip set up pretty much guarantees that the back will also be a mess.

    • @susswinnen
      @susswinnen 2 года назад +1

      Front looks like an old z4 and the back like an alfa romeo

  • @malligrub
    @malligrub Год назад +6

    That is damn good looking! Especially compared to recent BMW stuff of the last decade. They seem to have turned the corner finally over the last 2 years or so

  • @OJB42
    @OJB42 2 года назад +15

    Looks like a pretty nice car: fast but also practical. Another entertaining and informative review. Thanks!

  • @MrWaheedulHaque
    @MrWaheedulHaque 2 года назад +27

    Even with all the emissions regulations it still sounds alright

  • @mattmathias6477
    @mattmathias6477 2 года назад +5

    Excellent video! Can't wait to see a few more comparison/track videos with it. It definitely punches above it's class

  • @M340B58
    @M340B58 2 года назад +11

    Although the M240 is in a lower class than the 45S and RS3, it is awesome to see the comparison. The M240/M340/M440 punch above all those in its class.

    • @harryfff09
      @harryfff09 2 года назад

      just wait until the next gen M2😍😍

    • @alenibricic9899
      @alenibricic9899 2 года назад

      45 s is the lowest class in Mercedes

    • @noelsg4135
      @noelsg4135 2 года назад +1

      @@alenibricic9899 35 is.

  • @wavyjuicehq
    @wavyjuicehq 2 года назад

    can’t wait for you to reach 7,000,000!!! you are amazing good sir!! love you loads

  • @Birchy4More
    @Birchy4More 2 года назад +8

    Cheers Matt, been waiting for you to review the 240i. I did go ahead and buy it an picked mine up last week. I'm very happy with it! Not tried launching it yet though.

  • @alfredoalfaro5000
    @alfredoalfaro5000 2 года назад +13

    M550i giving the rs7 a run for its money
    M3 is really close to the E63s and the RS6
    M240i is uncomfortably near the clas45s and RS3
    BMW has been killing it lately.

    • @iMortalHQ
      @iMortalHQ 2 года назад

      the problem is audi and merc could make powerful cars if they want LOL but they dont give a shit. and dont want to, audi just stuck by its rs7. unlike the bmw where it needs to make 200000000000000000 same car's with different engines.

    • @alfredoalfaro5000
      @alfredoalfaro5000 2 года назад +1

      @@iMortalHQ It's not just about power, bro.

    • @iMortalHQ
      @iMortalHQ 2 года назад

      @@alfredoalfaro5000 thats what i just said, no need make different power band cars in same models looool. audi and merc is the king their tech and design has already been leading.

    • @alfredoalfaro5000
      @alfredoalfaro5000 2 года назад

      @@iMortalHQ Oh hahaha, I think you have confused me for a BMW fanboy and are trying to trigger me, but that's not the case. I'm more of a Porsche guy...
      in my dreams at least.

  • @SSSGamerHQ
    @SSSGamerHQ Год назад +2

    I finally got my hands on the 2023 xdrive m240i, ngl it feels a lot nicer to drive than my 2017 m240i rwd. Doesn't feel a whole lot faster, but it's definitely faster than the previous gen

  • @bergeracvandamme
    @bergeracvandamme 2 года назад +4

    Agree that the lack of manual and RWD option is pants, but the exhaust note and lack of soft limiter are both surprisingly nice.

    • @known3617
      @known3617 5 месяцев назад

      The base M240i is RWD idk what you’re talking about. 0-60 in 4.5 seconds, x drive M240i is 4.1 seconds.

  • @Fredsworld99
    @Fredsworld99 2 года назад +22

    goodness me.. the paintwork is so solid. I guess i'm easily impressed or used to seeing old car paintwork!

  • @jeremyrogers5103
    @jeremyrogers5103 2 года назад +131

    Matt - You used to do group tests and I would be interested to see the M240i up against the S3 and the 45

    • @DENZELADIBOSS
      @DENZELADIBOSS 2 года назад +13

      The 40i would go against the 35

    • @jroz34
      @jroz34 2 года назад +6

      @@DENZELADIBOSS no the 35 goes against the M135, it would be the rs3 and a45

    • @dnzry2218
      @dnzry2218 2 года назад +21

      @@jroz34 a45 is the full amg version, which would make it a competitor to the full M2 and RS3

    • @AutobahnSoCal
      @AutobahnSoCal 2 года назад +4

      ​@@jroz34 Correct. M240i is faster than an S3 or A35. I've seen vids where they put it against the new RS3 both on and off track and the times are very similar, imagine what the new M2 is going to be like🏁

    • @jroz34
      @jroz34 2 года назад +1

      @@dnzry2218 well true, i guess the m240 doesnt really have any competitors out there. Maybe comparing to a supra or the new Z car makes more sense

  • @antekqwe
    @antekqwe 2 года назад +24

    A great car and a great 6 cylinder engine ... Although, as you can see from some comments, there are always people who will not like something.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 2 года назад +2

      Yes. Looks great.

    • @KareemKayy
      @KareemKayy 2 года назад +3

      it's called being human, we all have different interests, just because majority like it, doesn't mean the rest have to also lol i personally am not a fan of new model bmws, but M4/M3/M8/M5 is nice!

    • @siheath3648
      @siheath3648 2 года назад +1

      It's ok to not like something mate, be a pretty boring world if everyone liked the same thing

    • @smokwawelski7235
      @smokwawelski7235 2 года назад +1

      @@KareemKayy
      It happens, but there are people who hate a car with the machine only because it was produced by a certain brand of car. If the cars had a different mark, they would not be punished anymore.

    • @xIcarus227
      @xIcarus227 2 года назад

      @@smokwawelski7235 also people who fanboy over certain brands something fierce. I will never understand that mentality, you're literally doing yourself as a consumer a disservice by being a fanboy.

  • @mxolisimdaka8656
    @mxolisimdaka8656 2 года назад +7

    Hey Mat...
    I still find you as the best car reviewer around the world in my opinion 👌👌👌

  • @broshido2745
    @broshido2745 2 года назад +77

    Hopefully the M2 will offer a manual, almost a perfect weekend car, and a choice between rwd or awd would also be nice

    • @singingLeaf123
      @singingLeaf123 2 года назад +3

      It wont lol

    • @BE-ks8mm
      @BE-ks8mm 2 года назад +6

      But you probably will have a choice between red and awd

    • @Mac_F87
      @Mac_F87 2 года назад

      @@BE-ks8mm Imran at Evolve automotive said he had it on good authority it would be RWD only.

    • @GripEnemy.
      @GripEnemy. 2 года назад

      @@Mac_F87 tf does he know. Does he work for BMW now 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Mac_F87
      @Mac_F87 2 года назад

      @@GripEnemy. he’s got a pretty well established dynamic with Park Lane BMW so I would take his word over someone in the RUclips comments section anyway.

  • @johngrant8533
    @johngrant8533 2 года назад +6

    Wasn't too keen on these but saw one in the flesh at bmw and surprised me how much better it looks

  • @DerdaAnna
    @DerdaAnna 2 года назад

    I am one week way from getting mine. I’ve being waiting since last November. I took exactly this colour and wheels. I am so exited, can’t wait.

  • @John_cupra290
    @John_cupra290 2 года назад +2

    That’s a new bmw I actually like the looks of! Definitely a car too consider as a fast daily, good review too👍

  • @a20axf
    @a20axf 2 года назад +24

    Look at those swirl marks already 😭 love the idea of getting one of these and upgrading the turbo, would be a proper weapon with the xDrive.

    • @tris1452
      @tris1452 2 года назад +6

      Glad I’m not the only one who noticed the petrol station car wash marks!

    • @midnightstar5618
      @midnightstar5618 2 года назад

      You ain't getting nothing 😂

    • @a20axf
      @a20axf 2 года назад

      @@midnightstar5618 huh? Neither of us asked for anything 🤨

    • @BPR-IronCurtain
      @BPR-IronCurtain 2 года назад

      @@midnightstar5618 neither are you broke boy 😂😂😂

  • @yt_Ajay_
    @yt_Ajay_ 2 года назад +72

    The last M2 was such a beautiful car.. BMW cannot keep getting away with this

    • @tavirosu25
      @tavirosu25 2 года назад +13

      They literally went from an BMW M2 that was called "the best M car" from their lineup to a new one that's just "Meah...it's a BMW". Quite sad :(

    • @yt_Ajay_
      @yt_Ajay_ 2 года назад +8

      @@tavirosu25 some of the comments I've seen say that at some points it doesn't even look like a BMW. And I totally agree.

    • @ryanfoleye
      @ryanfoleye 2 года назад +10

      @@tavirosu25 it's a good looking car, in person I'm sure you wouldn't be disappointed.

    • @richardlabeja
      @richardlabeja 2 года назад +7

      But this is not the new M2.

    • @tavirosu25
      @tavirosu25 2 года назад +2

      @@richardlabeja i doubt they will a radical new tail with new lights and diferent look tho

  • @dave-ef2fd
    @dave-ef2fd 2 года назад +1

    I have been waiting for your review Matt as its always brutally honest! and bang on the money! I have ordered one so be it on your head :-)

  • @fckSashka
    @fckSashka 2 года назад +8

    looks amazing, it’s so annoying to see people taking so long to adapt to change
    10:04 it looks so good in this shot

    • @Hmanchester0807
      @Hmanchester0807 2 года назад +1

      I’ve got a black M240i on order for a June delivery. Haters gonna hate n I can’t wait! 🙌

  • @RandomVideosFirst
    @RandomVideosFirst 2 года назад +5

    I have my order in since last October , due to be delivered to me in July. 🔥🔥🔥

  • @DhirenPersad
    @DhirenPersad 2 года назад +41

    I'd like to see this against the CLA 45 and the RS3... The gap between them is not that big anymore considering they are 4WD

    • @darrenakrigg5978
      @darrenakrigg5978 2 года назад +10

      There’s a video on this platform (in German) with the RS3 v G42 M240i and the BMW beats it off the line ……..let’s not forget the AMG and RS3 are the top of their respective trees this is just technically an infill

    • @getburked3739
      @getburked3739 2 года назад +12

      @@darrenakrigg5978 Yeah this should be compared with the S3 and jet, it's able to keep up with the RS3. I can just imagine how fast the M2 is going to be.

    • @drmonstervibes
      @drmonstervibes 2 года назад +2

      @@darrenakrigg5978 they have the exact same 0-60 time so it really depends on the driver (reaction time).. up top the RS3 is a lot faster..

    • @drmonstervibes
      @drmonstervibes 2 года назад +1

      @@getburked3739 no it shouldn't, it's a lot more expensive.. that's why Matt compares it with the RS3 in the performance compartment

    • @darrenakrigg5978
      @darrenakrigg5978 2 года назад

      @@getburked3739 the only problem with the new upcoming M2 is they say it won’t have x-drive so the same old problem (they could give it 1000bhp but if you can’t get it down on the tarmac then is wasted)

  • @maartenlouage2013
    @maartenlouage2013 2 года назад +1

    This bmw is the first one in a long time that i actually like… I’m impressed 👌🏻

  • @faizm7701
    @faizm7701 2 года назад

    Was waiting soo long for this review

  • @Drizlye
    @Drizlye 2 года назад +16

    prefer the look of the old 2 series f22

  • @skankhunt420
    @skankhunt420 2 года назад +33

    Why didn't get BMW a price yet, for that insanely good I6?
    What this thing is capable of, with only 3.0l displacement, is just nuts!

    • @alexk3469
      @alexk3469 2 года назад +3

      You do realise it’s only 3.0 because of gay ass rules if it wasn’t they would’ve ended making a 3.5 inline six and also forget about 3.0 it’s about how many cylinders you have ffs different cylinder size means displacement different size for example a v8 3.0 is considered small where a 4 cylinder 3.0 is big

    • @sweatyfootenjoyer
      @sweatyfootenjoyer 2 года назад +8

      What lol, BMW have been making 3.0 powerhouses for decades now?

    • @skankhunt420
      @skankhunt420 2 года назад

      @@alexk3469 i realise, that this engine is older, than those rules you talk about and they decided to work on it. So who told you that crap about a 3.5? 😅
      They haven't worked with a 3.5 since the mid 90's.

    • @harryspeakup8452
      @harryspeakup8452 2 года назад +1

      @@alexk3469 BMW announced a long time ago that the best engineering return on investment for performance / economy / cost comes with 500cc cylinders. Ever since then they have optimised 500cc cylinder design and gone for the 1.5 3-cyl, 2.0 4-cly, 3.0 6-cyl in their mass market models. It's their own choice.

    • @alexk3469
      @alexk3469 2 года назад

      @@harryspeakup8452 no it’s not there own choice you somehow think they do it for a reason the e46 m3 was 3.2 and the next one was a v8 and after the v8 they went down to 3 litres and turbos and never went over ever again

  • @robertopinna220
    @robertopinna220 2 года назад

    I own an f22 and i love it but I must say this is just another piece of brilliant engineering I woul love to own. Well done BMW 🤙

  • @fuzzynutter8344
    @fuzzynutter8344 2 года назад +17

    Same chassis, engine, interior and similar power as the pricier M440i but seemingly quicker than its bigger brother. So, unless you need the extra space, the point of the M440i is? One this is for sure, the performance of this new M240i is stunning!

    • @brabecjakub
      @brabecjakub 2 года назад +2

      Styling for example - this is horrible looking car 😂

    • @ryanfoleye
      @ryanfoleye 2 года назад +1

      @@brabecjakub it's subjective though, I think it looks great..

    • @Ren_1106
      @Ren_1106 2 года назад

      Ehh. Nothing new, for me I want physical buttons. Too many touch screens.

    • @nightdriver7216
      @nightdriver7216 2 года назад +4

      Better built, better materials, the M440i is a class above the M240i regardless of performance.

    • @poloraf
      @poloraf 2 года назад

      @@nightdriver7216 nah

  • @RoyMiller.69420
    @RoyMiller.69420 2 года назад +4

    This and the BMW M340i both put out less power in the UK, in my country they put out about 387HP, maybe because of emissions. Also in my country both these can be fitted with an M Performance exhaust package with sound awesome.

    • @ashleysambo4104
      @ashleysambo4104 2 года назад

      Cars in Uk have emissions even a Rs6 don't have rev limiter in my country

    • @danielw2236
      @danielw2236 2 года назад +1

      Saw someone Dyno one in the uk the other day and it was putting out 400bhp as standard

  • @dcraig814
    @dcraig814 2 года назад +1

    I really like this new body. I love the long hood and body lines. I agree the back end is a little lacking. Really excited for the M2 variant. Maybe a replacement for my Mk7.5R one day? I cant seem to get my wife sold on a Porsche yet.

  • @onlyWAZ
    @onlyWAZ 2 года назад +1

    I have one. And I’m planning on making videos soon. Albeit they will be poor at best quality. I’ve had an e92 m3 and an f22 m240i. This thing blows them both out of the water imo. Absolutely love the thing. Okay I’ve had it just under 3 weeks from brand new but still. It’s enough time to fall in major love ❤️

  • @philangezwizondo2719
    @philangezwizondo2719 2 года назад +3

    I love everything about this car coz it's so super cool and beast at the same time damn BMW M cars thank you so much for making such a great car!!🤗🤗

  • @locualoein8543
    @locualoein8543 2 года назад +3

    Ufff looks amazing, the grill, the rear the lateral shape ... just perfect and the performance ... If I order a electric I would cancel for this one🤣

  • @shaunsmith3202
    @shaunsmith3202 2 года назад

    Love the video still waiting on your full review of the m135i, would love this car but no good with kids so it’s the m135i for me

  • @todda9178
    @todda9178 2 года назад

    I bought mine in Brooklyn gray. Super happy with it!

  • @melondog82
    @melondog82 2 года назад +3

    Please note at 1:57 the black metallic swirl is an £1500 optional extra 👍🏻

  • @camelsac
    @camelsac 2 года назад +3

    Drives great……but as a daily, it’s not enough to get me out of my M440i - and, dare I say it - I prefer the looks of my 440! (And the 49 mpg on the motorway…..and the Laser lights……and the seatbelt butler!) Great video as always! Incidentally - the B58 in my 440 (with the mild hybrid) dyno’d at 408 BHP standard!

    • @cnegi
      @cnegi 2 месяца назад

      how much does it weight?

    • @camelsac
      @camelsac 2 месяца назад

      @@cnegi Mine weighs just shy of 1.8 tons.

  • @harolddemaine
    @harolddemaine Год назад

    Hey Matt. Thx for another great vidéos. Any chance you shoot a review of the 220i coupe ? Not every one can afford a 3L . Greatings from France. Harold

  • @joakimberg692
    @joakimberg692 2 года назад

    First BMW I like the look off. Especially the rear. Looks awesome.

  • @Ianp-mg4hv
    @Ianp-mg4hv 2 года назад +12

    Good to see they’ve been looking after the paint on this motor, looks like they’ve been washing it with a brick 😬

    • @fastlane2914
      @fastlane2914 2 года назад +1

      I spotted that too, but guess they don’t care as it’s a press car and a 2 stage polish will get rid of them swirls lol

    • @gavincarter3425
      @gavincarter3425 2 года назад +1

      ….And dried it with a Brillo pad 😂😂🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @andrewmoorhouse687
    @andrewmoorhouse687 2 года назад +6

    I’m a huge fan of the previous gen of these, I’ve owned 3 of them, a M235i and two M240i s. Glad to see BMW has decided to replace it. I went to see one at the recent showroom launch and came away thinking I’m in no rush to change mine. I’m sure it’s probably better to drive, maybe has a better interior (dials excepted), but, as Matt commented, it’s quite a bit more expensive and I personally prefer the looks of the old one, not to mention it’s got much more usable rear seats. I accept practicality may not be top of every coupé buyer’s list, but you can get adults in the back of the old one at a push, something that’s virtually impossible in the new one, due to a lack of both headroom and legroom. That’s despite it being bigger. As someone who occasionally needs to carry three in the car, that just rules the new one out straight away. All recent coupé BMWs seem more compromised in this regard and it’s a shame. You used to be able to have looks and practicality (E92 for example), now it seems you can’t. The i4 is terrible in the back too, even with its 5 doors. I do wonder how much faster the new one is over the old one too. That extra 220kgs must blunt the performance, especially as this new one has an extra 30 odd horsepower, but no more torque. I’m sure the 4 wheel drive helps off the line and it may even be geared differently, but it would be interesting to see how they compare once rolling, say 30-70mph. It wouldn’t surprise me if the old car was faster (in dry conditions at least).

    • @danwhitaker5168
      @danwhitaker5168 Год назад +2

      Stick with the F22 the styling is miles better and like you say once rolling the x-drive will hinder performance, I'm sticking with my m235i for the time being 👍🏻

  • @Bmontepeque11
    @Bmontepeque11 Год назад +1

    I know this is very heavy, and it doesn't look the best, but this M240i to me is the best option if you want a new BMW Sports Coupé, because even if the looks are not the best, you can tell they actually tried to make this good looking 🧐❤️ Combine that with ot being kinda small and short and usable all arround, it's great!

  • @ryanfrisby7389
    @ryanfrisby7389 2 года назад

    Amazing video Mat!😸

  • @PbThunder
    @PbThunder 2 года назад +8

    I ordered my M340i touring back in November, it cost me £48 with pretty good spec. With this being £50 looks like I got in at the right time

    • @scragsqueeb3954
      @scragsqueeb3954 2 года назад +1

      48 pound? That’s a bargain lmao

    • @skatman3278
      @skatman3278 2 года назад

      Just taken delivery of my M340i Touring and I'm pretty happy so far!

  • @craigpattenden
    @craigpattenden Год назад +5

    B58, hands down the best engine I’ve ever driven

  • @marsEv310
    @marsEv310 2 года назад

    I just ordered one in Brooklyn grey; hope to receive it end of month

  • @markfox6081
    @markfox6081 Год назад

    That performance is good - it's pretty much what an F40 did when launched in 1987. Crazy that a mid range sports coupe can do that today.

  • @barivlone2684
    @barivlone2684 2 года назад +18

    You know it’s a banger when Mat pulls out the Burberry

    • @VSS1
      @VSS1 2 года назад +3

      It looks like the jacket's air bags have gone off.

  • @mariosac130
    @mariosac130 2 года назад +73

    They fixed the front of the car, and messed up the rear... they just can't do something right can they at BMW?

    • @bilalha123
      @bilalha123 2 года назад +18

      I don't like the design at all, they've lost the iconic dual headlight design, looks like a kia

    • @dppopov
      @dppopov 2 года назад +6

      For me the rear is the best part of the design. It reminds me of E90 and I miss my E90 from back in the days.

    • @Alby911
      @Alby911 2 года назад +5

      @@bilalha123 Maybe the design change is a love letter to the BMW engineers who joined Kia

    • @midosabbagh
      @midosabbagh 2 года назад +2

      @@dppopov they're not the same size, don't have the same layout, and they're not even the same shape these are Pentagon's, so I don't imagine many people will feel the same loving nostalgia unfortunately.

    • @smokwawelski7235
      @smokwawelski7235 2 года назад +1

      @@bilalha123
      You are writing foolish things...
      Like a kia or rather a hyundai, almost every Mercedes looks like, including the S class.

  • @tolgaylmaz1245
    @tolgaylmaz1245 2 года назад

    Loved the blue screen error😅 And its smart that you actually take time to put the qr code of your website. (Yes, i checked it)

  • @drawwithdan5821
    @drawwithdan5821 2 года назад +8

    This is just an all round great car IMO. The new M2 is gonna have to be amazing!

  • @greggy50
    @greggy50 2 года назад +11

    12.2 quarter mile is bloody impressive when compared to the RS3/CLA which have 25-50bhp more. The M2 is going to be an animal.

    • @redsiricer
      @redsiricer 2 года назад +1

      Safe to say BMW underrated the output.

    • @gyula6516
      @gyula6516 2 года назад

      They probably do not have 50HP more, BMW can put out quite low figures

  • @colin952003
    @colin952003 Год назад +1

    just bought one because of this video lol well done Mat!

  • @hassanmourad5052
    @hassanmourad5052 Год назад

    Thanks for the informative video I would like to know your opinion about getting m240 or m440 if I don’t care about rear seats

  • @jn0437
    @jn0437 2 года назад +6

    Love your videos Mat, but the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is very very far from a bad tyre. Possibly one of the best ever put on the road.

    • @jmbalu
      @jmbalu 2 года назад

      I think he says a better tire. After all, he does mention the tire upgrade as part of the cool features.

    • @jn0437
      @jn0437 2 года назад

      @@jmbalu haha I've listened again and you're right!! I think the accent threw me slightly. Thanks!!!

  • @wbwayne8887
    @wbwayne8887 2 года назад +22

    I think the exterior looked much better in the previous gen, especially the M2. The performance is amazing though.

  • @AlphaLlama
    @AlphaLlama 2 года назад +1

    I’m still getting used to the looks, but it doesn’t look that bad in all black. And the performance speaks for itself. I’d love to drive one!

  • @MileHighPete1981
    @MileHighPete1981 2 года назад +1

    Just bought one two days ago. And absolutely love it. Not looking forward to the ticket I’m eventually going to get. 😂

  • @nbaumg
    @nbaumg 2 года назад +3

    I got the 2020 m240i 2 years ago and I love it! such a blast to drive.
    I also fixed that exhaust problem matt mentioned with some after market stuff, sounds great :)

    • @TTOORROONNTTOOful
      @TTOORROONNTTOOful Год назад

      can you tell me what it is about? I have 2021

    • @nbaumg
      @nbaumg Год назад

      @@TTOORROONNTTOOful are you asking for what exhaust sound related mods I have?
      exhaust BMW OEM MPE
      air intake
      dinan tune (sorta related)
      dinan mid pipe
      high flow cat and downpipe

  • @DINGOKIS
    @DINGOKIS 2 года назад +3

    Despite being the overall most practical and better performing, the Audi is also the most affordable where I live so there's not really any reason to consider anything other than Audi.
    BMW is the best looking though, it's subjective but I just love the 2 seater coupe look.

  • @navaho5430
    @navaho5430 2 года назад

    Nice car nice swirls in the paint already cheers.

  • @gamerclips1882
    @gamerclips1882 2 года назад

    I’ll pick one of these up in a few years in that purple 🔥🔥

  • @AutobahnSoCal
    @AutobahnSoCal 2 года назад +5

    Great review, loving mine. This is the best car you can get for the money in today's market IMO.👍

  • @darrenakrigg5978
    @darrenakrigg5978 2 года назад +12

    I sold my M2 Comp through you guys and I bought one of these all kitted out and I love it and Matt your analysis and Verdict was spot on .
    By the way selling my M2 Comp through you guys was a brilliant experience which I’d recommend to everyone 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @DARKO1991GR
      @DARKO1991GR 2 года назад +3

      Previous M2 Competition is a better drivers car it have more feeling than this heavy pig

    • @laryan_7
      @laryan_7 2 года назад +2

      Congratulations on the new car

    • @cwx8
      @cwx8 2 года назад

      @@DARKO1991GR I dunno. I have an M2C. It's fine but the b58 is a better motor imo. I'd never drive a BMW with an autobox but I wouldn't write off the m240i. The limits of the m2c are impossibly to safely explore.

    • @lacapone7159
      @lacapone7159 2 года назад +1

      @@cwx8 i wouldnt say that the B58 is better than the S55. You can safely drive 700-800hp on a stock block, all you have to do is a crank hub fix and get stronger boost pipes

    • @darrenakrigg5978
      @darrenakrigg5978 2 года назад

      @Roberto Vidal Garcia tbh , it took very careful consideration .
      For the use I got out of the M2c as a daily (mainly) it was harsh , rough ride although very tight handling and in the winter was useless and in the wet couldn’t get traction off the lights when you put your foot down (even a 1.1 fiesta would beat you in the wet) …..the warranty was due to run out so another £90 pcm and the insurance between both has halved now …so it’s not all black and white in theses decisions

  • @LK-cy2ye
    @LK-cy2ye 2 года назад

    bought it right away. Thank you Mat.

  • @skishortline
    @skishortline 2 года назад

    I love this car. I have a 235i and just ordered the new 240i in March. At first they said the build date would be end of May, but now they say mid June at earliest. I have read stories of people waiting up to 5 or 6 months for their car. I wonder what is taking so long since they are built in Mexico and are not as impacted by supply chain issues, etc as the German plants are? Our dealer told us that the performance center in SC is behind on their experiences for the 240i because they are letting less people in at once, and there is more demand for it. I think they are a month behind. (supposedly).

  • @johnmorrison8351
    @johnmorrison8351 2 года назад +7

    That B58 is fantastic! I have a Supra with that motor, and it rips. A couple of bolt-ons and it gets daft pretty quickly…

    • @ksm1985
      @ksm1985 2 года назад

      Mk2 Supra had B58

  • @Carfan678
    @Carfan678 2 года назад +4

    Unpopular opinion but this is my favorite looking bmw in the last 15 years :)

  • @Loopsrainforest
    @Loopsrainforest 2 года назад

    I have to admit you are a likeable lunatic for a car reviewer. Keep up the good work!

  • @Respect-to-the-Engineers
    @Respect-to-the-Engineers 2 года назад +1

    This looks amazing!

  • @Homelessbillionaire
    @Homelessbillionaire 2 года назад +11

    When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.”

    • @nix_fx
      @nix_fx 2 года назад +1

      - Bavarian Motoren Werke.

  • @kpatt2006
    @kpatt2006 2 года назад +11

    I was immediately done with this car when you said automatic only. I'll keep holding onto my old 328i sport package 6 speed. It doesn't have a lot of power, but the 6 speed still makes it fun to drive.

  • @ViveSemelBeneVivere
    @ViveSemelBeneVivere Год назад

    @3:23 a very nice piece of Werke from BMW - but they really should have done a traditional *orange* coloured digital display just like their analog version - that's a key differentiator from other marques.

  • @gooo1762
    @gooo1762 2 года назад

    Thanks for the video!

  • @RKsnoozer
    @RKsnoozer 2 года назад +5

    You should be able to turn off traction control to improve the exhaust sound and get the pops and bangs. Works on both my m140i's I've had.

    • @darrenakrigg5978
      @darrenakrigg5978 2 года назад

      It’s probably all to do with the 2 OPF’s that they need in Europe now

  • @Sebastian_Daniels
    @Sebastian_Daniels 2 года назад

    I'm not surprised to see Mat with the same Burberry jacket he used when reviewing the M5 Competition a year back.🤔🤔However, i'm happy to see this incredible BMW.