It's functional boy racer. That said different rear tail light shape, some streamlined body shaped rear bumper and air dams, Delete the rear window scoop and she's good to go.
I cannot understand why people hate this car…. Normal grilles, front lights similar to Z8, headlights similar to E36, performance similar to M4, RWD and available as 6 speed manual. What the hell do you want more from a 2024 car
I like Dodge trucks so I like the front. I like Fords, so I like the cheap display better than say a custom binnacle like a Porsche or even a Supra has.
This M2 seems awesome. I love this body style, the color, and the sound of that engine matched to the exhaust. Looks ike it handles good at high speeds too. Almost 300kph 180mph and just cruising. I would love to drive that on a track. Let it do what it was built for.
@@sapiensiskiwho cares? Many people love it and the performance is awesome and that matters most. Also sadly Europe isn’t the market anymore. US and Asia much bigger and they like BMWs designs…
Had an F87 M2 Comp.. switched over to the G87 M2. Once I learned to live with it.. I don't want to go back(feels outdated). For track use It makes viewing your gauges much easier.
@@houssamalucad753 i mean who realistically cares, your buying a car like this for yourself not other people/kids, unless your only buying it for attention.
M3/M4 if you need the back seat, space, more options to pick out, Xdrive. M2 is basically a bare bones M3/M4.. I prefer the exterior, size and nimbleness of the M2.. plus I saved a shit load of money.
1:06 the laser lights don't exist as such anymore in BMW's current pallet. BMW switched to a more conventional matrix led setup for most cars and laser diodes are only used in the new 4 series
I saw my first M2 G87 in real life today. It was as visually dissappoing as on pictures and in videos. I bet it drives great and good for all those who like it. For me it seems as their design team never was less inspired than when creating this car. Well, great video as always from AutoTopNL...wish BMW held your guys's high standard of quality.
Looks like a rocket, drives like one, crazy car! The only thing, BMW could have done better with the stock exhaust sound, it's not bad, but could have been better.
I actually like the car. Some details are not very good to me, like the "frameless" grill and the excess of squareness on the bumpers...but the overall stance is great.
Hey Max, I guess it’s a cause of where you live, but it’s nice to hear somebody that knows how to pronounce acrapovic correctly where I am in New Zealand, most people call it “ a crar Poe Vick” when I try and correct them. They laugh and say I’m nuts and trying to be stupid.
i really wanna see a Chinese car Zeekr 001 FR on your channel, its an electric car which has 1265 hp and 0-100 2.07s. however, i think there is no ability to buy it in your country, but i think it would be interesting to see such car on the autobahn because i don’t believe that this car can be faster than really German cars
I saw a video where a M240i xDrive did beat a M2 on the 1/4 mile. The grip level of the M2 is very good for a RWD car but impressive to see how the M240i with 374 HP vs the 460 of the M2 won this race even on dry conditions. So when you think M2 or M4 don't forget the M240i XDrive. Is a bargain compared to the other two ;)
If this car was €80-90k new I would think about it.. But I simply refuse to pay €50k extra tax buying a car like this in the Netherlands, making the overal price over €130k, which is just ridiculous for a 2-series BMW..
In the US you can pick one up for $70k USD and pay no more than a ~10% ($7k) tax if you live in a high % rate state or county. In some states in the US, there is only $500 USD tax on a new car . Crazy what you pay for over there and how much you are taxed! I will never complain about my 5% tax again! - With love from USA
@@surfbumb123 Cheaper healthcare (and education etc) still does not justify me having to pay €70k tax on a car that costs €80k.. Worst I've ever seen was the Kia Stinger GT, that had over 200% tax, inflating the price from €37k to well over €100k, just nuts.. You can get a lot of healthcare for that money, even in the USA..
@@inflatable2 I think you underestimate how much we pay here for college and healthcare costs…Ivy League schools are $70k a year…insurance premiums and healthcare costs over $15k and a surgery if not covered easily over $100k. Ambulance ride $2k for a few miles. Your car purchase is a want not a need and the taxes to pay for all those services need to come from somewhere.
I have to admit: Hated the pictures, but I dig this car in real life - especially in black. I really do. Still very disappointed with this huge weight tag. I know it does use the M3/4‘s chassis, but come on BMW, take an effort! It‘s surprisingly quick because of modern tech, especially the dreamy S58. Just imagine what it could do with 250-300 kilos less? Greetings from a light weight fan. :)
I have a question about the autobahn, are there any recorded accidents with any wildlife crossing the road, and if no how do they cope with this problem..do they maybe put fences in each side so the animals don't cross? Thanks
Deer is generally a thing in Germany, but it does heavily depend on the region. They mostly keep them away with fences or even deer bridges, so they can cross safely. Accidents with deer involved happen, but it‘s not a biggie. Most heavy accidents on the Autobahn are weather related and often involve trucks.
Just cannot help it. It looks like it is a Lego model of a BMW or that it is drawn in a comic book. 😅 But it looks like a car made for fun so that is a good thing! Impressive machine I'm sure.
Could have M4 2WD for the same price as M2 and I'm not sure which one should I go with. The M4 looks way more better with some exterior tweakes but it's a also quite huge.... And I see alot ot them is selling atm, not sure why. Also, that noise over 200+ is wind? I heard it in your first M2 video aswell.
Are you comparing a brand new Base M2 vs a brand new base M3/4.. cause there is a decent price gap. I picked out all the important options aside from the carbon buckets on my G87 M2.. premium package, carbon roof, carbon interior and shadow line headlights.. I still was a few thousand less than a base M3/4.
@@xTeWai Okay makes sense. go with the M4 if you need the room and want some of the extra features and luxury? I was in a similar situation as you.. used M4 or new M2. I bought the G87 M2 cause I was getting a new car rather than used.. nothing beats a new car smell. Besides that.. I didn't need the extra space and could care less for the luxury options. I also prefer the size of the M2.
@@patc8653 I should check what extra features the chosen M4 has compared to M2. Like you said I also like the M2 being more compact, the M4 is really massive though I wont be Trackday it more than twise a year... Should it be smoother drive wise than M2?
@@xTeWai Interior are basically the same, things the M3/4 has the M2 don't have available are the Merino leather, more paint/wheel/interior choices, 360 camera, laser lights, vented seats, Xdrive, .. I'm sure there are other little things, but those seem to be the key options the M2 doesn't have available. I've driven the M3 on the track but not on the streets(they feel literally almost the same).. I would assume the M3/4 would give you a slightly better ride quality because of its longer wheelbase?
If we stay under 10 cylinders I really think the 5 cylinder engine is undervalued. Sure there's compromises to figure out but I love it and admire Audi for making it
I think what makes the car bounce is the sucktion. Either suspension cant handle it or the venturi effect stops working. Either way just like the old f1 cars. Very satisfying to know that it uses max downforce.
I just can't stand the front of the M2, in fact all the new BMW's fronts look like shit. Audi is so ahead of design it's not even a competition anymore.
Many thanks to BMW Story in Waardenburg for lending us their M2!
Maxxxxxx😮😮😮😮😮👌👌👌👌👌
Looks like trash compared to the last m2
somany people hating on this body style, but I feel like the more you look at it the nicer it looks
I think this is just cope, it really looks like shit. But the performance makes up for the looks.
They look way better in real life, photos and videos don't do it justice - like most BMW to be fair.
I hated it at first but it's growing on me. They look better irl
It's functional boy racer.
That said different rear tail light shape, some streamlined body shaped rear bumper and air dams,
Delete the rear window scoop and she's good to go.
Better than M4
I'm following this channel since 2014 and still waiting for an M3 E36 review, btw you doing a great job guys
Yeah me Too,I'm still waiting.... probably too flash for them
@@gabrieleromiti8598 i mean it's old and slow so...
@@ShongoStick Ohhh boy wrong you are on "slow" right on old, but really wrong on slow.
@@FlightSimXtreem it has less than 300hp...lol how fast could it be?
@@ShongoStick wanne try mine with a rotex supercharger?
I cannot understand why people hate this car…. Normal grilles, front lights similar to Z8, headlights similar to E36, performance similar to M4, RWD and available as 6 speed manual.
What the hell do you want more from a 2024 car
I like Dodge trucks so I like the front. I like Fords, so I like the cheap display better than say a custom binnacle like a Porsche or even a Supra has.
Its gonna be a collectable, watch it
I'm just in love with this BMW!
nah its ugly
❌❌@@shadevelt
It performs better than it looks 👌
This is easy 😁
Looks much better irl, like the M4.
hard not to in this case... M exclusive square grille that no other m car has 😂😂
This M2 seems awesome. I love this body style, the color, and the sound of that engine matched to the exhaust. Looks ike it handles good at high speeds too. Almost 300kph 180mph and just cruising. I would love to drive that on a track. Let it do what it was built for.
Yeah it's boxy kind of like nissan gtr
Amazing looking M2! Done really well. And the performance is an absolute dream. Thank you BMW
it looks like a kia
@@sapiensiskiwho cares? Many people love it and the performance is awesome and that matters most. Also sadly Europe isn’t the market anymore. US and Asia much bigger and they like BMWs designs…
@@galaxy_x7773 actual gaslighting
@@sapiensiski brainrot kid
@@DudeThedudesky why?
drove this bad boy recently and it is fun AF.
The square monitor is dissonant with the sporty style of BMW.
Isn’t angularity normally associated with sportiness?
Glad I'm not the only one, I don't like that separately mounted screen.
idk about that man the whole car is pretty square
sooooo agree , i hate it.
Had an F87 M2 Comp.. switched over to the G87 M2. Once I learned to live with it.. I don't want to go back(feels outdated). For track use It makes viewing your gauges much easier.
Ive seen one today. Damn what a beautiful car in reality. If ih had this amount of money ready, i would buy one without thinking about it
Yeah but then all the kids who only see it in pics and not irl will nag you about the looks XD
I think pictures don't do this and the M4 any justice
@@houssamalucad753 i mean who realistically cares, your buying a car like this for yourself not other people/kids, unless your only buying it for attention.
Man that looks cool😮
I start to love those M2 G87 more and more. Couldn’t decide between M3 M4 or M2.❤
M3/M4 if you need the back seat, space, more options to pick out, Xdrive. M2 is basically a bare bones M3/M4.. I prefer the exterior, size and nimbleness of the M2.. plus I saved a shit load of money.
Anybody else hate the design but only me think that this is the cutest car bmw has ever made.
Finally a good looking BMW imo
Starting too look better and better. BMW was right again..
if a Multipla had an s58 engine, people would say @it grows on me“ 😂
1:06 the laser lights don't exist as such anymore in BMW's current pallet. BMW switched to a more conventional matrix led setup for most cars and laser diodes are only used in the new 4 series
I like that it doesnt have the side elements. It looks great with just the bumper's performance parts.
1:07 BMW does offer two options for headlights. The one here is the standard one and then there's a "Shadow line" option as well.
I hated the g80 m3 when it came out, now it’s beautiful, this will become a good looking car.
with bmw always happen that, in 2005 the people hate the M5 e60
I really like the look of the g87
I saw my first M2 G87 in real life today. It was as visually dissappoing as on pictures and in videos. I bet it drives great and good for all those who like it. For me it seems as their design team never was less inspired than when creating this car. Well, great video as always from AutoTopNL...wish BMW held your guys's high standard of quality.
لقد غيروا المصمم الذي صمم الجيل السابق ...وكان عربي بالمناسبة
i might get hate but to me this bmw is the proper successor of the e46
That was the e92
lmfao this car weighs 300kg more
Love it , best looking modern M car
180 MPH that is amazing in a car so small. Go BMW M Division!
It's the same size as a Mustang and bigger in every way than the E36 M3. "So small"?
Sounds like a proper BMW inline six. It's really cool ! Nice job. 🥰
Red and black looks great
Search up bmw G87 drivers performance
Got a chance to drive the m2 in the rain and was very pleasantly surprised of how good it is
I really like these non-adaptive LED headlights. More agressive than the adaptive ones everyone has.
Looks like a rocket, drives like one, crazy car! The only thing, BMW could have done better with the stock exhaust sound, it's not bad, but could have been better.
I love the design of this car
This car surprised me by how big it is in person, basically in the same ballpark as a Mustang or a Camaro
Mustang and Camaro are much longer than the M2.
@@patc8653 There's roughly an 8 inch difference between camaro and m2
@@matejgrim 8 inches is 8 inches..
It’s appealing - with the 6MT
Saw one in purple, looked great
So beautiful
I actually like the car. Some details are not very good to me, like the "frameless" grill and the excess of squareness on the bumpers...but the overall stance is great.
New M2 is a msterpiece
germany loves you ❤
Hey Max, I guess it’s a cause of where you live, but it’s nice to hear somebody that knows how to pronounce acrapovic correctly where I am in New Zealand, most people call it “ a crar Poe Vick” when I try and correct them. They laugh and say I’m nuts and trying to be stupid.
The 2 Spoilers are Reducing the Top Speed, It's a 300km/h++ without Spoilers all Day long
Car has limiter at 292kmh
i really wanna see a Chinese car Zeekr 001 FR on your channel, its an electric car which has 1265 hp and 0-100 2.07s. however, i think there is no ability to buy it in your country, but i think it would be interesting to see such car on the autobahn because i don’t believe that this car can be faster than really German cars
and this car costs 100 000 eu, give or take
Not a fan of the tablet and love the rest. Such a mean looking car.
Nices Sound ❤️🔥🔥 nice bodyparts 👍
Too great 👌 nothing to say keep it up
I saw a video where a M240i xDrive did beat a M2 on the 1/4 mile. The grip level of the M2 is very good for a RWD car but impressive to see how the M240i with 374 HP vs the 460 of the M2 won this race even on dry conditions. So when you think M2 or M4 don't forget the M240i XDrive. Is a bargain compared to the other two ;)
M240i is 0.5 slower at least on 1/4mile maybe M2 had bad start or m240i was tuned.
No m2 is faster 1/4 mile. Only reason the 240i is even close is because its awd. In a rolling race m2 smokes it by a wide margin
Nice review. Although I hope you will review a +400 kmh GPS speed car once.
would you say, this is the best exhaust for the g87?
As it ages it will look better.
If this car was €80-90k new I would think about it.. But I simply refuse to pay €50k extra tax buying a car like this in the Netherlands, making the overal price over €130k, which is just ridiculous for a 2-series BMW..
You can buy an used m2 :)
In the US you can pick one up for $70k USD and pay no more than a ~10% ($7k) tax if you live in a high % rate state or county. In some states in the US, there is only $500 USD tax on a new car . Crazy what you pay for over there and how much you are taxed! I will never complain about my 5% tax again! - With love from USA
Yeah the car prices are nuts in Netherlands but so are the healthcare costs in US, most expensive per capita by far.
@@surfbumb123 Cheaper healthcare (and education etc) still does not justify me having to pay €70k tax on a car that costs €80k.. Worst I've ever seen was the Kia Stinger GT, that had over 200% tax, inflating the price from €37k to well over €100k, just nuts.. You can get a lot of healthcare for that money, even in the USA..
@@inflatable2 I think you underestimate how much we pay here for college and healthcare costs…Ivy League schools are $70k a year…insurance premiums and healthcare costs over $15k and a surgery if not covered easily over $100k. Ambulance ride $2k for a few miles. Your car purchase is a want not a need and the taxes to pay for all those services need to come from somewhere.
I can’t stop imagine a manual stage 1 M2 G87 with the right mods here and there 🥰
What a freaking weapon it would be !
Simply epic 😁
this design is like the E46 compact of the M2's
I really like the bodystyling if Mike Tyson was a car this would be him
and still... looks like a matchbox fantasy car.
I’m waiting for my unit this year and is the same color I’m exiting
Sounds good , similar to F80 with MPE
I have to admit:
Hated the pictures, but I dig this car in real life - especially in black. I really do.
Still very disappointed with this huge weight tag. I know it does use the M3/4‘s chassis, but come on BMW, take an effort! It‘s surprisingly quick because of modern tech, especially the dreamy S58. Just imagine what it could do with 250-300 kilos less?
Greetings from a light weight fan. :)
7:30 whats that noise
I have a question about the autobahn, are there any recorded accidents with any wildlife crossing the road, and if no how do they cope with this problem..do they maybe put fences in each side so the animals don't cross? Thanks
Deer is generally a thing in Germany, but it does heavily depend on the region. They mostly keep them away with fences or even deer bridges, so they can cross safely. Accidents with deer involved happen, but it‘s not a biggie. Most heavy accidents on the Autobahn are weather related and often involve trucks.
Just cannot help it. It looks like it is a Lego model of a BMW or that it is drawn in a comic book. 😅 But it looks like a car made for fun so that is a good thing! Impressive machine I'm sure.
Looks like a BMW with Down's
If had a newer sports-car, the Opf would get a bye bye and fly into the trash. 😂
You need a Camera tripod or stick a go- pro for exhaust clips. We CANT hear well with your POV headlamp max!
can you please try the new opel astra 2023?
You can test top speed the bmw 230i coupe?😁
290. fuck sake. As an RS3 driver, I must say it's impressive as fuck.👀 And I fucking love the interior..
At the 6th gear 290 km/h . what about with 7 and 8. Gear
The car would bump off into the grass going any faster. Looks awful
How can there be Autobahn in Netherland? I thought it's in Germany
Dont it have more gears than six gears??
I guess that the whistle sound is from the roof spoiler. 😐
Could have M4 2WD for the same price as M2 and I'm not sure which one should I go with. The M4 looks way more better with some exterior tweakes but it's a also quite huge.... And I see alot ot them is selling atm, not sure why.
Also, that noise over 200+ is wind? I heard it in your first M2 video aswell.
Are you comparing a brand new Base M2 vs a brand new base M3/4.. cause there is a decent price gap. I picked out all the important options aside from the carbon buckets on my G87 M2.. premium package, carbon roof, carbon interior and shadow line headlights.. I still was a few thousand less than a base M3/4.
@@patc8653yea sorry forgott to mention the M4 is 2022. Physical A/C buttons for the win :D
@@xTeWai Okay makes sense. go with the M4 if you need the room and want some of the extra features and luxury? I was in a similar situation as you.. used M4 or new M2. I bought the G87 M2 cause I was getting a new car rather than used.. nothing beats a new car smell. Besides that.. I didn't need the extra space and could care less for the luxury options. I also prefer the size of the M2.
@@patc8653 I should check what extra features the chosen M4 has compared to M2. Like you said I also like the M2 being more compact, the M4 is really massive though I wont be Trackday it more than twise a year... Should it be smoother drive wise than M2?
@@xTeWai Interior are basically the same, things the M3/4 has the M2 don't have available are the Merino leather, more paint/wheel/interior choices, 360 camera, laser lights, vented seats, Xdrive, .. I'm sure there are other little things, but those seem to be the key options the M2 doesn't have available. I've driven the M3 on the track but not on the streets(they feel literally almost the same).. I would assume the M3/4 would give you a slightly better ride quality because of its longer wheelbase?
Quanti cavalli ha?
Die windgeräusche 😂😂😂 thule box auf dem Dach? Geht ja gar nicht!
If we stay under 10 cylinders I really think the 5 cylinder engine is undervalued.
Sure there's compromises to figure out but I love it and admire Audi for making it
Never thought that it was possible to say but it looks like Honda civic type r
Waarom in 6de versnelling blijven rijden? Hij heeft er toch 8?
Can you bring your car into the dealer in Germany and say there's a whistle over 120 mph?
SHIT!!! 😳🙆🏾♂️I love it🥰
looks like a lego car
You look broke
Which is a good thing. I LOVE Lego cars.
Почему не хватает мощности на 300? Ее же дофига. В чем проблема?
Why did BMW got rid of laser lights? They only offer LED’s now in their cars:/
When range rover sport sv?
you had a gear left at 290?!
👍 Very Beautiful 👍
it really is a baby M4
very heavy baby
One of these new M2 got on fire in India , while test driving.
What happened?
@@edombre4637 it got on fire
@@Errost5 how? Why? What caused the fire?
Nfs Unbound style
Yes 😮 dont trust nothing doin 300
I think what makes the car bounce is the sucktion. Either suspension cant handle it or the venturi effect stops working. Either way just like the old f1 cars.
Very satisfying to know that it uses max downforce.
BMW это Мой Диагноз😂
This car is growing on me, might trade in my f80 in 😂
This car is the reason the F80 M2's are so insanely expensive now here in Holland lmao.
@6.25... Y by M4? Cos tix M2 is made in mexico...
@6.25.. Y uy M4 cos tix M2 is made in mexico.
Akrapovic majstore.
I just can't stand the front of the M2, in fact all the new BMW's fronts look like shit. Audi is so ahead of design it's not even a competition anymore.
The horses Sam.
no more bmw, we want better fun cars!
What cars for example? Sportscars?
lmao, did you even drive one?
Pretty sure u didnt
3cyl sound