√2023 BMW 2 Series Coupe price and specs: 230i arrives

The BMW 2 Series range has gained its promised mid-tier 230i variant – though prices of the base 220i have risen for the New Year.

2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe price and specs
230i added with 190kW/400Nm turbo four-cylinder
Standard kit slots between 220i and M240i
Priced from $61,900 plus on-road costs

The 2023 BMW 2 Series Coupe range has grown with the addition of a new 230i variant, slotting between the entry 220i and sporty M240i xDrive.

Priced from $70,900 plus on-road costs, the 230i version of BMW’s new 2 Series Coupe shares its running gear with the larger 330i sedan, pairing a 190kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Powering the rear wheels, BMW claims a 5.8-second 0-100km/h sprint time.

For comparison, the 220i uses a 135kW/300Nm 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder, eight-speed auto and rear-wheel drive for a 7.5-second 0-100km/h dash, while the M240i xDrive scores a 285kW/500Nm 3.0-litre turbo inline-six, eight-speed auto and all-wheel drive for a 4.3-second run.

While local launch timing is yet to be confirmed by BMW Australia, the next-generation M2 flagship is likely to arrive locally in the first half of next year.

Preceding the 230i’s arrival, the price of the entry-level 220i has increased over the course of recent months, from $59,900 to $61,900 plus on-road costs – despite the unavailability of the previously-standard head-up display, expected to be a result of the semiconductor shortage.

The optional Driving Assistant Professional package – which includes advanced lane-centring assistance, front cross-traffic alert, and braking for the blind-spot monitoring system – still does not appear to be available, according to BMW Australia’s media release, likely due to the semiconductor shortage.

However, autonomous emergency braking, manual (or adaptive) cruise control, less advanced lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring (which can detect, not brake for obstacles), and rear cross-traffic alert are standard on most or all variants.

Standard features on the entry-level 220i Coupe include the M Sport package, 12.3-inch digital instrument display, 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen, 18-inch alloy wheels, sports seats, and Alcantara and Sensatec faux leather upholstery.

The 230i adds features including adaptive LED headlights, adaptive cruise control, keyless entry, M Sport brakes and electric front seats, while the M240i scores 19-inch wheels, a sunroof, heated front seats, Vernasca leather trim, a head-up display, and a Harman Kardon audio system.

The 2022 BMW 230i is due in showrooms next month.

2023 BMW 2 Series Coupe Australian pricing

220i – $61,900 (up $2000)
230i – $70,900 (new)
M240i xDrive – $89,900

Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.

2022 BMW 220i standard features:

18-inch M Light alloy wheels
M Sport styling package
Sports front seats with Alcantara and Sensatec upholstery
Black headliner
M Sport steering wheel with paddle shifters
Variable sport steering
M Sport suspension
10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and digital radio
12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
Six-speaker, 100-watt sound system
Rear-view camera
Wireless smartphone charging
Ambient interior lighting
LED headlights and tail-lights
Auto start/stop
Front and rear parking sensors
Autonomous emergency braking
Lane-departure warning
Manual cruise control
Blind-spot monitoring
Rear cross-traffic alert
Traffic sign recognition

The head-up display offered in 2021 is currently unavailable due to the semiconductor shortage.

2022 BMW 230i adds (over 220i):

Adaptive LED headlights with auto high beam
Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
Keyless entry
BMW Digital Key (via a smartphone)
M Sport performance brakes
Power-adjustable front seats
Upgraded sound system

2022 BMW M240i xDrive adds (over 230i):

Vernasca leather upholstery
Heated front seats
Front lumbar support
19-inch M Light alloy wheels (792M bi-colour)
Electric glass sunroof
Head-up display
14-speaker, 464-watt Harman Kardon surround sound system
Adaptive suspension

The optional $3900 Enhancement Package, available on the 220i and 230i, adds:

Metallic paint
Electric glass sunroof
19-inch M Light alloy wheels

The optional Comfort Package, available on the 220i ($3400) and 230i ($1400), adds:

Heated steering wheel
Heated front seats
Front lumbar support
Keyless entry and start (220i only; already standard on 230i)
Power-adjustable front seats (220i only; already standard on 230i)

The optional M Sport Plus Package, available on the 220i ($2500), 230i ($1500) and M240i ($1200), adds:

M Sport brakes (220i only; already standard on 230i and M240i)
Black exterior trim package
Black headlight inserts
M tri-colour seatbelts
M rear lip spoiler (220i and 230i only; already standard on M240i)

The optional Executive Package, available on the 220i ($3000), 230i ($3300) and M240i ($2800), adds:

Remote engine start
Alarm system
Sun protection glazing
Harman Kardon surround sound system (220i and 230i only; already standard on M240i)
Tyre pressure monitoring system (230i and M240i only)
BMW Drive Recorder dashcam (230i and M240i only)

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