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2026 BMW 2 Series
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2026 BMW 2 Series

The redesigned 2022 BMW 2 Series is bigger, more powerful, and a little bit heavier, and incorporates the latest performance, safety, and infotainment technology. Not to be confused with the 2 Series Gran Coupe, the new 2 is available either as the rear-wheel-drive 230i coupe powered by a 255-hp turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine or the all-wheel-drive M240i XDrive powered by a 382-hp turbo inline-six. The latter, according to BMW, can go from zero to 60 mph in as little as 4.1 seconds. Active safety and driver assistance features such as FCW, AEB, BSW, and RCTW are standard on both versions of the car, and upgrades such as ACC, a head-up display, digital instruments, and adaptive suspension are available. 2025 brought BMW's latest iDrive 8.5 infotainment system.

Market value
$40,725
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
4
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Model year 2026
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 4/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
coupe
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 8-speed
Category
Sports cars 4/5-seat
Generation began
2022

Pricing

Current retail median
$40,725
Retail value range
$36,775 - $54,650
Original MSRP range
$39,600 - $98,600
Trade-in range
$33,480 - $50,130

Ratings

Road test score
85/100
Reliability
4/5
Expert recommendation
Recommended

Fuel economy

EPA city
26 MPG
EPA highway
35 MPG
EPA combined
29 MPG
Tested city
21 MPG
Tested highway
45 MPG
Tested overall
31 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,565
Cruising range
425 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.8 sec
0-60 mph
6.4 sec
60-0 mph braking
128 ft
Avoidance speed
56 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
179 in
Width
72 in
Height
55 in
Wheelbase
108 in
Weight
3,440 lb
Maximum load
755 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
4 people
Front head room
2.5 in
Front leg room
45.5 in
Rear head room
0 in
Rear leg room
27.5 in
Luggage
2+1+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
2/10
Greenhouse gas score
6/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About BMW

BMW’s sedans and SUVs regularly earn CR’s recommendations for packing industry-leading comfort and technology into vehicles that are agile, quick, and even fuel efficient. Among luxury brands like Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Lincoln, and Land Rover, BMW’s SUVs often rank near the top of their category. Models like the X5 are remarkable for having powertrains that accelerate quickly while also managing above-average fuel efficiency. Some BMWs can be bought as plug-in hybrids, with useful electric-only range, or in performance trims, with more powerful engines and stiffer suspensions. BMW’s growing roster of EVs also generally rank high in our tests. Like most luxury cars from European manufacturers, BMWs fall on the expensive side of our assessments of maintenance and repair costs, but some specific models are a good option to buy used. However, shoppers considering a preowned BMW should opt for warranties or budget for repairs.

Vehicle ID: 36963 Updated: December 4, 2025

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