BMW M235I Gran Coupe brings the fast four-door fun

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  • Опубліковано 14 жов 2019
  • The BMW M235i Gran Coupe is here! We'll have a review shortly, but before that, Rory's here to tell you everything you need to know about BMW's new £37,000 2 series four-door coupe (interior, exterior, technology), and give you a look around the 220d diesel version, too.
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  • @hammmodjabeer7278
    @hammmodjabeer7278 4 роки тому +35

    Amazing car

    • @paulhark5631
      @paulhark5631 4 роки тому +27

      sarcasm at its best

    • @trollmato
      @trollmato 4 роки тому +5

      @@paulhark5631 when designing a new car isn't there always a reason, its like they just got bored, if the bmw logo was not there you'd think it was a Toyota.

  • @hypervlogz9507
    @hypervlogz9507 4 роки тому +169

    2019: 1 series is now front wheel drive
    2020: 2 series is now front wheel drive
    2021: 3 series is now front wheel drive
    2022: BMW stops selling cars and now sells grills that have wheels on it and is of coarse FRONT WHEEL DRIVE.

    • @Ethankeenan02
      @Ethankeenan02 4 роки тому

      I hope not

    • @ProjectFairmont
      @ProjectFairmont 4 роки тому +1

      Your full of s**t. I can’t wait for the M version to give the RS3 a run.

    • @sevach
      @sevach 3 роки тому

      @GT Suryateja Haldex is crap on the smaller cars is crap, it cheapens the Quattro name. Torsen is good.
      BMW XDrive on the 3 series(and up) is rear biased on the 2 it's like a Haldex it sucks.

    • @maxmustermann318
      @maxmustermann318 3 роки тому

      The new 135i is amazing!

  • @jackparkinson3029
    @jackparkinson3029 4 роки тому +192

    The engine is mounted transversely, meaning your BMW is now an Audi

    • @adrianfreeman2092
      @adrianfreeman2092 4 роки тому +4

      Jack Parkinson so does that mean indicators work?

    • @Plutoflight
      @Plutoflight 4 роки тому

      Oh man. Same crap like Audi. Thanks BMW.

    • @christopherdounis6729
      @christopherdounis6729 4 роки тому +2

      And Audi is like 99% of all modern vehicles...

    • @chrisogrady28
      @chrisogrady28 4 роки тому

      NutriFIT nutritie si fitnes normal big Audi’s are still transverse, only the S and RS models with torsen Quattro are longitudinal, but none of those since the B7 RS4 are available with manuals, absolutely ridiculous.

    • @wardancer400
      @wardancer400 4 роки тому +6

      @NutriFIT nutritie si fitnes mmno every audi is either fwd or quattro and you don't get quattro as standard even on the A6. That being said fwd is good enough for 99% of the population. Only the diehard people who think they're drift master are complaining

  • @billminkowitz3710
    @billminkowitz3710 4 роки тому +9

    Rory’s reviews are great,, next level knowledge and passion autotrader is lucky to have him.

  • @MEGAV0lt937
    @MEGAV0lt937 4 роки тому +24

    KIA did an amazing job , well done .

  • @danielbarrettphotography
    @danielbarrettphotography 4 роки тому +77

    Loving the BMW interiors at the moment but whoever they have recruited to design them externally needs firing

    • @raymondnewbill5294
      @raymondnewbill5294 4 роки тому +4

      And the HORRENDOUS gauge cluster!!! I get it that Merc and Audi are now full digital and they both do an AMAZING job with it. But BMW feels like its 3 generations behind with the "digital dash." Like jesus.... You can have the navigation on it but its a tiny little part in the middle. Where the others can be THE WHOLE SCREEN basically!!! Whats the point of a full digital dash if the speedo and tach still take up 80% of it and they cant be moved!!!???

  • @muffnxman
    @muffnxman 4 роки тому +60

    The overall body silhouette looks like a Toyota economy car. It does have taillights and headlights that look BMW

  • @ProjectFairmont
    @ProjectFairmont 4 роки тому +4

    With my nearly 3 year experience with an MSport X1, fear not; BMW knows how to make superb transverse FWD based cars. The chassis control is excellent, and the space efficiency rewards are very apparent.

  • @You-are-right-but
    @You-are-right-but 4 роки тому +131

    Front Wheel Drive...?! Forget it. If I pay BMW money, i want it to drive like a BMW!!

    • @fayahmad9063
      @fayahmad9063 4 роки тому +3

      What’s wrong with front wheel drive ?

    • @You-are-right-but
      @You-are-right-but 4 роки тому +13

      @@fayahmad9063 BMWs handle and drive the way they do because they are rear wheel drive. With Front Wheel drive and even fancy suspension set up you cant get close to the same driving experience.

    • @fayahmad9063
      @fayahmad9063 4 роки тому +1

      You're Right but... why can’t you get close though? If the hp and torque is good not too bad is it

    • @You-are-right-but
      @You-are-right-but 4 роки тому +6

      @@fayahmad9063 Good question. HP and Torque are okay for straight line and steady speed in Front Wheel Drive. But in Rear Wheel Drive HP and Torque are lots of fun and you can have more HP and more Torque too. On corners, pulling out quick on roundabouts, RWD is waaaaaaay better.
      RWD is better when it matters, but for general driving FWD is fine. But if 'fine to drive to the shops' is all you want, then may be better to buy a golf or a merc or an audi.

    • @fayahmad9063
      @fayahmad9063 4 роки тому

      You're Right but... thanks for that that was a really good example helped me understand rwd and fwd. so motorway driving fwd is good? Also what is considered fast bhp?

  • @roundlake96
    @roundlake96 4 роки тому +1

    How have I not looked at this channel before!? Love to se you again Rory, keep being amazing and funny!

  • @mmmrsanorthwestprovince2865
    @mmmrsanorthwestprovince2865 4 роки тому +8

    This car looks beautiful, just perfect for us young people. We don't want to look like normal. Absolutely amazing, love that modern design.

  • @lexigurlx
    @lexigurlx 3 роки тому +1

    Rory your doing an amazing job, i’ve watched so many of your video calming voice and informative content win win

  • @markdemma
    @markdemma 4 роки тому +12

    Actually, it DOES have more in common with the active tourer and NOT the coupe. The GC is based on the same UKL chassis as that car - the 2 coupe is based on the previous 1 series which was based on a previous 3 series.

    • @rare6499
      @rare6499 4 роки тому +2

      Indeed - it shares bugger all with the coupe which is a true RWD platform. This shares more with a MINI!

  • @craz3747
    @craz3747 4 роки тому +9

    I like it honestly

  • @douglash3
    @douglash3 4 роки тому +3

    I am loving this! I have a 2018 F36 Snapper Rocks Blue and I am looking for something a little smaller for city parking! I can't wait to test drive it!

    • @duercos1
      @duercos1 4 роки тому +2

      Douglas Harris agreed ;) I don't understand why there are so many haters out there.. I too drive F36 (which I return ti BMW financial in 1.5 months) and a 2018 X6. I was originally waiting for a new generation of a 4 GC, because I really love my f36, but it's getting a bit outdated. But this one doesn't look bad at all!

  • @Leo_Vasileio
    @Leo_Vasileio 4 роки тому +81

    This is just sad

  • @PLuKE06
    @PLuKE06 4 роки тому

    Much more of a fluid and natural Rory, seems when any new folk that go and to TG seem to have to overplay. Top marks Rory 👍🏼

  • @rayhankareem6360
    @rayhankareem6360 4 роки тому +1

    I love the look of the 2017 3 series the 2019 3 series wasn't really my type but when I saw the 2020 2 series 235i that is the go to car as it has 306bhp like my 335i 2008

  • @spoonify8137
    @spoonify8137 3 роки тому +3

    I actually love the look of this car and all of BMW’s new designs. I think they are new and different.

  • @princeh4032
    @princeh4032 3 роки тому

    I get how this model sits in the range, whether it's liked or not. You've explained it well however IF there's more space in the rear due to FWD, you didn't mention how it compares to the x-drive spec which I'm kinda interested to know. Transmission tunnel?

  • @marcnobel3938
    @marcnobel3938 4 роки тому +2

    The man is back with a nice and interesting preview.

  • @sbusisontuli2314
    @sbusisontuli2314 4 роки тому +10

    Just when i thought we could enjoy REAR wheel drive

  • @tristantorques2326
    @tristantorques2326 4 роки тому +85

    Just when I thought BMW design couldn’t get any worse.....

    • @leokaravasili9649
      @leokaravasili9649 4 роки тому +5

      Tristan Harris i was thinking about selling my m2 but having seen this im gonna wait for the prices to sky rocket after people have seen this video😂

    • @adimuftic9930
      @adimuftic9930 4 роки тому

      Tristan Harris you are right

    • @fayahmad9063
      @fayahmad9063 4 роки тому

      Leo Karavasili do yourself a favour and get a merc

    • @leokaravasili9649
      @leokaravasili9649 4 роки тому +3

      @@fayahmad9063 had one... they're shite

  • @alasdairstuart3394
    @alasdairstuart3394 4 роки тому

    I like this too. Currently have M240i. Live in in London with wife + 2 teenage kids. Don’t want a big car - 3/4 Series are now as big as the old 5 Series. Current car ticks almost all the boxes but the practicality of 4 doors would be perfect. Not too hung up on the switch to XDrive - I was a struggling for traction this morning on wet Autumn roads - suspect ew model may be more assured to drive albeit not as ‘exciting’ as the current. First world problem !

  • @wolvoman1
    @wolvoman1 4 роки тому +1

    Try asking iphone siri ''whats the meaning of life''

  • @yayawoo101
    @yayawoo101 4 роки тому +16

    no kidding, another transversely mount engine + front wheel drive, so where is the ultimate driving machine that they claimed?

    • @supaahflyy
      @supaahflyy 4 роки тому

      What pros and cons does having the engine placed transverly have? (Im a novice) cheers

    • @MrTARIQSs
      @MrTARIQSs 4 роки тому

      @@supaahflyy smaller hood, cheaper to make, more boot space and rear legroom due to fwd
      Cons: fwd = less engaging to drive and less comfortable for rear passengers due to the lack of weight on the rear

  • @davidperry3531
    @davidperry3531 4 роки тому

    A premium interior finish including trim on the inside of the doors to conceal the exterior paint colour but can you tell me if the fancier grille still has the louvres that open similar to the vertical slotted grille on the new 3 Series?

  • @marcopolo2230
    @marcopolo2230 4 роки тому

    This guy does an excellent job and informative details

  • @517sf6
    @517sf6 4 роки тому +5

    The interior of the BMW is nice, the interior of the CLA is stunning, the exterior of the BMW is fugly, the exterior of the CLA is gorgeously. So who would buy one, oh right people who want to get into a brand no matter what.

  • @madalinaavram7831
    @madalinaavram7831 2 роки тому

    I bought 1 yr ago this car. Yes, is quit nice! But... is a 2 series, that means it has not so many and qualitative options. I am wondering if you can close (down) tre trunk lid by foot as you can open it. (At least this is written in the book, but it doesn't work). And, can you have favorites mobile numbers as speed dial? (I did not find this option)
    Still... I enjoy a lot this car :)

  • @tonyga5
    @tonyga5 3 роки тому +2

    Love this car inside and out.

  • @yanliang1237
    @yanliang1237 4 роки тому +7

    Buy the 235i current generation, they will keep the value up

  • @Chabobox1
    @Chabobox1 4 роки тому +16

    Am I the only one that doesn't mind this design?

    • @pirre97
      @pirre97 4 роки тому +4

      Yes you and the few that liked your comment are the only ones...

    • @ZackValentine
      @ZackValentine 4 роки тому +1

      No, you're not. Pay no attention to the haters either... these are the kind that prefer the two-door 3 series to the 4 series coupe...

    • @pirre97
      @pirre97 4 роки тому

      @@ZackValentine i myself have nothing against a 4 door version of a 2-series. But what they have done too the new versus the old design is a mystery

    • @ChazSweatshirt
      @ChazSweatshirt 4 роки тому

      Nah I’m with you as well. I’m absolutely loving the design direction BMW is going in atm (although I absolutely cannot with the huge grilles they’re putting on their cars higher up in the lineup 🙅🏼‍♀️)

  • @elmedinii.n
    @elmedinii.n 4 роки тому +16

    Understeer is coming like an audi

    • @ProjectFairmont
      @ProjectFairmont 4 роки тому +1

      Elmedinii N wrong, so little brain activity eh?

  • @michaelw3936
    @michaelw3936 4 роки тому +1

    Really nice color, great video even though it’s inside a studio

  • @xxOzzie63xx
    @xxOzzie63xx Рік тому

    Beautiful. I got the M235i X Drive in white, stunning car.

  • @phippybarnett7135
    @phippybarnett7135 4 роки тому +2

    Nice color

  • @stealthdntdodatlkn5688
    @stealthdntdodatlkn5688 4 роки тому

    your so good at this job your funny informative very we miss you a lot from our family

  • @franki3Ru550
    @franki3Ru550 4 роки тому +1

    Headlights are looking futuristic

  • @kevins718
    @kevins718 4 роки тому +1

    I thought Rory was standing behind a green screen until he actually touching and opening the bonnet.

  • @stephenfalkner4213
    @stephenfalkner4213 4 роки тому

    Better microphone needed in the studio for the voiceover.
    As for the car. It's the only BMW that doesn't have a completely absurd grille.

  • @kyle618
    @kyle618 4 роки тому +29

    i stopped watching when i heard its FWD.

  • @pharaongaming8617
    @pharaongaming8617 4 роки тому +1

    BMW AWD wheel drive should only be able to send all the power to the rear wheels

  • @jonny5777
    @jonny5777 4 роки тому

    I've waited 15 years for a 4 door 1/2 series and I'm... disappointed. It's not a pretty car for sure I think it's that's short bonnet but the interior is spot on. Maybe in a nice colour and with the 240i engine I'd be persuaded. Good review as always

  • @AJ-sx7zz
    @AJ-sx7zz 4 роки тому

    Love Rory's reviews !!

  • @nwithyman
    @nwithyman 4 роки тому

    As I've now left my 70th birthday way behind and having grandchildren who keep on growing, I'm wondering whether I should move on from my Audi TTS. Perhaps this would be a good practical option?
    Then I think "would I enjoy it as much?". Probably not - sod it, I'm staying put for the time being!

  • @NotMyAccount
    @NotMyAccount 4 роки тому

    You are actually wrong, it isnt a 4 door version of the 2 series coupe, its a gran coupe version of the active and grand tourers because it has fwd just like the active tourer and the grand tourer, it has just as many doors as those two, it kinda looks more similar from the front then with the coupe, and it only has 2L engines as the active and grand tourer versions

  • @sizwenzama3988
    @sizwenzama3988 4 роки тому +4

    Beautiful looking car

  • @michaelschneider1365
    @michaelschneider1365 7 місяців тому

    I hope to get this or the m35i x2. seems so better then mini countryman and safety better

  • @hugovieira2921
    @hugovieira2921 3 роки тому

    dude u the best ever, please i wanted to see the review audi a6 2.8 2001

  • @DrEarbuds
    @DrEarbuds 4 роки тому

    If this dude had his own channel I would press subscribe

  • @WhiteHartMart
    @WhiteHartMart 4 роки тому +21

    Absolutley hideous - especially the rear - going to need all the draw of the badge to shift these!!!

  • @wolvoman1
    @wolvoman1 4 роки тому +1

    Surely you shouldnt be asking veiwers to press the like button before they have seen the video, wait until the end of the veiwing?

  • @leonpalmer2429
    @leonpalmer2429 4 роки тому

    What's the point of this over a 1series a x1 or a x2 or a 3 series ?

  • @madla2681
    @madla2681 4 роки тому +3

    It looks amazing

  • @drvanni3265
    @drvanni3265 4 роки тому +1

    Perfectly actually.

  • @NeedSpeedRC
    @NeedSpeedRC 4 роки тому +38

    Hideous! It looks bloated and heavy.

  • @GgdyG
    @GgdyG 4 роки тому +4

    Should have gone to specsavers BMW

  • @delboy2596
    @delboy2596 4 роки тому +1

    This is a concern. Does it mean the replacement for the M240i coupe is also going to be a transverse four cylinder?

    • @carrington8999
      @carrington8999 4 роки тому

      BMW are going to keep the next gen 2 series coupe RWD it will be a evolution of the current 2 series coupe rather than being based on the latest FWD 1 series.

  • @googlereviewer1944
    @googlereviewer1944 4 роки тому +1

    2:00 Hell, I'll just paint it and save the £1900 from the options list if I want black.

  • @joefattal7592
    @joefattal7592 4 роки тому +1

    Nice car. Great review 👌🏼

  • @airmax90_king93
    @airmax90_king93 4 роки тому +2

    Brilliant Car

  • @carl9184
    @carl9184 4 роки тому

    I wont be trading in my current 240i for one of these.. Thats for sure!

  • @user-bp8yg3ko1r
    @user-bp8yg3ko1r 4 роки тому +1

    They should have just make a 5 door version of the M2 Competition which is their best looking car at the moment...

  • @danielgolding6934
    @danielgolding6934 4 роки тому

    Best top gear presenter

  • @danbernstein4694
    @danbernstein4694 4 роки тому

    So it's a four door front wheel sedan version of a subcompact SUV named after a 2 door rear wheel drive actual coupe....right....

  • @johanun
    @johanun 4 роки тому +1

    Will there be a 2/3drs coupe with rwd?

  • @AwAiS786M
    @AwAiS786M 4 роки тому

    When is autotrader going to review this car?

  • @hermanmunster3358
    @hermanmunster3358 4 роки тому +2

    Looks like a hybrid of a Mazda 6 and Ford Mondeo.

  • @devongee1776
    @devongee1776 4 роки тому

    I quite love the intricate designs that manufacturers are doing with the ambient lighting these days. This might be my favorite one yet. Way better than just plain LED strips everywhere.. this looks way more thoughtful and artistic and I'd love to have friends ride with me and see stuff like that

  • @witnesspropro
    @witnesspropro 3 роки тому +1

    To all the people complaining about BMW making a front wheel drive car, it's no different to when Jaguar brought out a diesel or Porsche brought out an SUV.

  • @geoffmyatt9699
    @geoffmyatt9699 2 роки тому

    God love ya Rory but what’s a full size USB port ??🤣

  • @jorgnyoa3561
    @jorgnyoa3561 4 роки тому +1

    They have massacred my boy.
    Rip old amazing looking 2 series

  • @NtiyisoRikhotso
    @NtiyisoRikhotso 4 роки тому

    Did you say pregnant 2 series? I'm subscribing :D

  • @bonganimiya7391
    @bonganimiya7391 4 роки тому +1

    I really like it

  • @adamchase1517
    @adamchase1517 4 роки тому +1

    BMW was all about rear wheel drive

  • @tyler.greene
    @tyler.greene 4 роки тому

    WOW what on earth have they done with the back end? lol

  • @airnortheast8668
    @airnortheast8668 4 роки тому +1

    I love BMW car .💙💙💙💜💜💜💜

  • @Boxer1250RT
    @Boxer1250RT 4 роки тому +1

    Love to see the rear Leg Room. Also, love to meet the person who gave Green Light for this Model to be built! Destined to be a failure like the Gran Tourismo!

  • @bantwini1
    @bantwini1 4 роки тому

    a thing of beauty..I guess

  • @Shyted
    @Shyted 4 роки тому +3

    I’ll take it.

  • @aminur14
    @aminur14 4 роки тому +29

    disgusting, the back looks like its from the Peugeot 508.

    • @goncalopires8847
      @goncalopires8847 4 роки тому +11

      I'd say the current 508 looks better!!

    • @pharaongaming8617
      @pharaongaming8617 4 роки тому +3

      Bruh the new 508 looks magnificent exterior and interior

    • @omgbeckhamelbarrilito6369
      @omgbeckhamelbarrilito6369 4 роки тому

      What? Problem with Peugeot?

    • @blicknessraven
      @blicknessraven 4 роки тому

      The back looks nothing like that of a 508s. Looks more like a Kia Ceed if there were a saloon...

    • @DashCamSerbia
      @DashCamSerbia 4 роки тому

      This is more like a Peugeot 301.

  • @mohmoudfarah1897
    @mohmoudfarah1897 2 роки тому

    I like it!

  • @FlyingTigersKMT
    @FlyingTigersKMT 4 роки тому

    Nice Kia Stinger with a spinning propeller badge...

  • @sayankumardas2911
    @sayankumardas2911 4 роки тому +3

    Am gonna have one 😍

  • @edizz8648
    @edizz8648 4 роки тому

    Looks a lot better than the 1series

  • @BoomBamSmash
    @BoomBamSmash 4 роки тому

    Exterior makes it look like a hybrid

  • @DirtyMike_n_theBoyz
    @DirtyMike_n_theBoyz 4 роки тому +5

    Why is this called a coupe?

  • @truephoenix2880
    @truephoenix2880 4 роки тому +41

    Wow, this has to be the most worse designed BMW I've seen in years

    • @AntzolY111
      @AntzolY111 4 роки тому +1

      Psst** new 1 series X2 X7 X1 7 series

    • @tonyga5
      @tonyga5 3 роки тому +1

      I’m the only one here who loves it lol

  • @Max.44
    @Max.44 4 роки тому

    "Driving pleasure"
    So it basically tells you, you bought the wrong car.
    Lol

  • @Palm0vic
    @Palm0vic 3 роки тому

    hmm its just size of classic E46 limousine thats all just make 2 size of old 3 :D

  • @jjsc3334
    @jjsc3334 4 роки тому

    This is for entry level buyer, when you save enough money, go to 5 series above, skip 3 series.

  • @xxDeathScythe1998xx
    @xxDeathScythe1998xx 4 роки тому

    No more coupe?

  • @andreiarama8745
    @andreiarama8745 4 роки тому +1

    Why not a hatchback ?????? Why ??? They could of used this to differentiate it from the CLA

    • @leokaravasili9649
      @leokaravasili9649 4 роки тому

      Andrei Arama they have a hatchback already you mong... the 1 series

    • @andreiarama8745
      @andreiarama8745 4 роки тому

      @@leokaravasili9649 you mong... I was referring to the luggage compartment opening, that's why I compared it with the CLA ...

    • @leokaravasili9649
      @leokaravasili9649 4 роки тому +1

      Andrei Arama oh haha i take that back😂

  • @bradskeels9649
    @bradskeels9649 4 роки тому

    I think it’s sexy just a shame it’s not rear wheel drive

  • @timothyluu7324
    @timothyluu7324 4 роки тому

    This isn’t based on 2 series coupe which is RWD. Bmw mention the coupe will remain RWD for the next gen. This 2 seriece GC is FWD. completely different cars.

  • @shroomyesc
    @shroomyesc 4 роки тому +2

    Yeah it doesn't look very... what's the word... good?

  • @paulleonard1296
    @paulleonard1296 4 роки тому

    At least it's not a crossover I suppose

  • @michaelopere5424
    @michaelopere5424 4 роки тому +1

    You can call me old school if you like,because a real BMW in my opinion has to have a six a cylinder engine and rear wheel drive.

  • @BigALdeek
    @BigALdeek 4 роки тому

    I own a BMW but this is pretty odd looking. Maybe they want to compete with small sedans?