This bmw m235i is an exciting and responsive car, which is arguably one of the performance bargains of the decade. Jan 18, 2014 the new 2series coupe range, of which this m235i is the pinnacle, replaces the former 1series coupe. Quite a few bmw enthusiasts were excited to see the m235i come to production. Mar 27, 2017 the crash involved at least three cars, including the mercedes and the bmw. Because the 2016 bmw 2 series is designed as a reardrive car first, we think it holds a competitive edge over frontwheeldrive models like the audi a3 and. There are a lot of reasons to moan about the current state of bmws cars, including a couple of the porkier m vehicles. Im increasingly convinced the 2series, in its various forms, is the best car bmw makes today, and the m240i hits a glorious sweet spot just shy of the m2s competitionfocused equipment. While the seventiesera bmw m1 was the first car to carry the tricolor. Both come as 2door coupes, though the car does feature back seats.
The bmw m235i was included on the selective list along with the cadillac cts, chevrolet corvette stingray, ford mustang gt. The m235i occupies the nichewithinaniche m performance region between fullbore m cars and bmws m sport trim line, a fact borne out by its window sticker. As the major point of contact between the driver and the car, its nice that the tiller feels like a wellcrafted. We have 62 bmw 2 series m235i vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 33 1owner cars, and 91 personal use cars. Each engine has plenty of juice for driving around town or on the. Used bmw 2 series m235i for sale with photos carfax. The bmw m235i coupe and now convertible falls under the companys m performance banner. It follows the fourdoor, swoopy roof formula of the 4 series, 6 series and 8 series gran coupes before it, and this one is the top version of three launch models, using the 306hp engine from the x2 m35i as its motive force. Watch a bmw m235i race car driver go crazy after nurburgring.
Find the best bmw 2 series m235i for sale near you. The badge says m, yes, but the m235i is a replacement for the 5i, not the 1 series m coupe. Shop edmunds car, suv, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap used, or certified preowned cpo 2015 bmw 2 series m235i for sale near you. Nov 18, 2015 the bmw m235i exhibits the kind of focus that one used to take for granted in a bmw. Bmws m235i is as close as you can get to an e46 m3 besides, well, an e46 m3.
Instead, we combine the findings of professional test drivers with data. Jun 04, 2015 the bmw m235i coupe and now convertible falls under the companys m performance banner. The significance of a 2 series model making the list is only slightly more significant than the fact that the 3 series, which was a regular on the. Instead, car and driver reports, the 2series gran coupe actually rides on the same. Marc urbano car and driver if that seems a little steep, consider this. Just in case i needed it, this suv, here to carry our suitcases and photo gear, is a. After the cars came to a stop on the trackside grass, the m235i driver motioned angrily at the amg driver. Shop edmunds car, suv, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap used, or certified preowned cpo 2016 bmw 2 series m235i for sale near you. Find the best used 2014 bmw 2 series m235i near you. The car was used in the bmw m235i racing cup which was.
As their midsized sedans grow larger and each brand offers more models, audi and bmw have created new enthusiast options. The car waiting at the curb outside lax terminal 5 is a brandnew x5 m. Aggressive aesthetics come standard with the aerodynamic kit, which adds impressive character while reducing wind resistance with larger air vents and sportier front and rear bumpers. The bmw m235i exhibits the kind of focus that one used to take for granted in a bmw. As is befitting of such a significant car, the bmw m235i press launch in las vegas was a wellattended affair. Questionablystyled m235i gran coupe doesnt drive like a bmw in the classic sense, but is an effective allpaw performance car nonetheless. The bmw 2series is available in two trim levels, 228i and m235i. Hundreds of journalists from all over the world sampled the street version of bmw s newest sports coupe on the beautiful desert roads around las vegas as well as the fun, technical infield course at las vegas motor speedway but there was another event going on right under the. A different kind of m car part sedan, part crossover, part m car, the new 2 series gran coupe tries to do a lot with a little. Used 2016 bmw 2 series kelley blue book new and used car.
Heres more evidence to support some bmw enthusiasts contention that the 2 series is the new 3 series. The m235i racing is a track version of the 2 series developed by the bmw motorsport division and was produced from 2014 to 2018. Car and drivers annual 10best list, in which they pick the ten best cars on the market, features the bmw m235i. Used 2015 bmw 2 series m235i xdrive coupe awd for sale. Bmw m235i xdrive gran coupe bmw expands the 2 series family with the most practical model since the active and gran tourers broke cover, in the form of the f44 gran coupe. However, when you do open it up, the sound leaves a lot to. Its a halfday highperformance driving experience, not racing school. These cars slide into the portfolio between the regular top of. By adding an evo package to their m235i race car, bmw motorsport is ready to send a more capable track contender into the world, to the delight of. These cars slide into the portfolio between the regular top of the line model and an m car. Its a fine car in many respects, with a classy and spacious cabin, superb refinement, good dailydriving manners and a decently talented chassis. For general information regarding safety recalls, please call the bmw recall hotline at 800 5257417. My test car is also fitted with bmws gesture control, tech that allows you to wave your hand back and forth or twirl your finger in the air to execute select infotainment functions, including.
Car and driver tests the m235i manual bmw car club of america. This is a rearwheeldriven car so its also an indication for the driver to. Jun 02, 2014 the m235i occupies the nichewithinaniche m performance region between fullbore m cars and bmws m sport trim line, a fact borne out by its window sticker. The 2015 m235i hearkens back to core bmw values, being an excellent everyday driver with impressive performance characteristics. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Jan 20, 2014 there are a lot of reasons to moan about the current state of bmw s cars, including a couple of the porkier m vehicles.
Feb 18, 2020 my test car is also fitted with bmw s gesture control, tech that allows you to wave your hand back and forth or twirl your finger in the air to execute select infotainment functions, including. Both cars are rearwheel drive, though xdrive allwheel drive is available on both trims. Find out in our instrumented test and see photos at car and driver. Driving supermans car a bmw m235i xdrive convertible. The bmw 2series gran coupe is the worst bmw you should. Bmw m235i xdrive gran coupe uk bmw is adding to its successful coupe lineup with the new, sleek 2series gran coupe. We have 6 2014 bmw 2 series m235i vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 0 1owner cars, and 12 personal use cars. Jun 28, 2016 the car waiting at the curb outside lax terminal 5 is a brandnew x5 m. Nothing the bmw m235i xdrive gran coupe does can make up for the way it looks, regrettably. As bmws m cars become more disconnected from the driving experience if not more capable than ever before, the dinan m235i brings out the best traits that make bmws so loved by enthusiasts.
Bmw saw fit to equip the m235i with a host of suspension enhancements befitting the cars msport badge, including sports suspension, a strut tower tie bar, front subframe bracing and variable m. It was aimed at amateur drivers due to its relatively lower price and. Please allow up to 30 days after completion of a safty recall on you vehicle for this data to be updated. These are cars with more power and improved braking and handling, yet they are still a measure short of true m cars. The bmw m235i xdrive fuels the spirit of the coupe with performance enhancements and aggressive aesthetics. Full instrumented test of the delightful bmw m235i with sixspeed manual.
We suppose calling it an suv opens the door to higher. How does an automatic affect the awesome m235i coupe. With unbridled energy and extensive design enhancements, the m235i xdrive gran coupe was intended for independent drivers. One bmw made its way onto the annual 10best cars list by car and driver. Car complaints, car problems and defect information.
Its the sort of coupe we feared bmw had forgotten how to make. Bmw makes much of its cuttingedge tech available in the car, but. Forums car conversation cars by make chevrolet corvette comments on. The engine pulls fantastically and is incredibly versatile in both the city and on back roads. A throwback thats also a decidedly positive step forward. The crash involved at least three cars, including the mercedes and the bmw. Car and driver tests the m235i manual bmw car club of. Bmw 2 series gran coupe m235i xdrive model detail bmw usa. The reardrive model landed on our 10best listso hows this version. Jun 22, 2015 the 2015 m235i hearkens back to core bmw values, being an excellent everyday driver with impressive performance characteristics. Bmw saw fit to equip the m235i with a host of suspension enhancements befitting the car s msport badge, including sports suspension, a strut tower tie bar, front subframe bracing and variable m. It is a sporty twodoor coupe or convertible with seating for four. It was aimed at amateur drivers due to its relatively lower price and addition of driver aids such as antilock brakes, traction control, and dynamic stability control. Can mercedesbenzs 355bhp a45 amg outmuscle the storming 321bhp bmw m235i on a tight handling trac.
Later, in a comparison against bmws own m4 and alpinas b4 biturbo, andrew frankel said. The m235i represents the first m performance bmw model to arrive on our shores. The m235i s 320horsepower, threeliter twinpower turbo sixcylinder engine is sweet and smooth and its ride is a bit more confortable than bmws current larger and truer m fraternal twinsthe m3 and m4. We at bmwblog have lauded the merits of the m235i in the past. Some say it was a call back to a more traditional driver s car and bmw wanted you to think so too, with their ads for it also featuring the legendary 2002. The new 2series coupe range, of which this m235i is the pinnacle, replaces the former 1series coupe. Just in case i needed it, this suv, here to carry our suitcases and photo gear, is a perfect reminder of what bmw does so. The least expensive of the bunch is the bmw m235i xdrive gran. Some say it was a call back to a more traditional drivers car and bmw wanted you to think so too, with their ads for it also featuring the legendary 2002.