Price
The new M2 in India is priced at Rs 1.03 crore (ex-showroom), which is Rs 5 lakh more than the previous model. The car comes to India as a fully imported CBU model, which carries a higher price tag.
Design updates and color options
While the overall design remains the same, there are subtle cosmetic updates. The M2 now features black exhaust tailpipes as standard, and the BMW logo is finished in black with silver outlines at the front and rear.
M Lite 19-inch front and 20-inch rear alloy wheels are now available in new silver finish options. It gets a range of color options including Sao Paulo Yellow, Fire Red, Portimão Blue, and Skyscraper Grey.
Features
The M2 has a new flat-bottom steering wheel with an optional Alcantara finish. You can also opt for M Sport seats in Vernasca leather, now available in a dual-tone red and black theme. In terms of features, it offers a new twin connected display with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment unit.
Engine
Under the hood, the M2 houses a 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-six engine, mated to either an 8-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual gearbox. It now produces 474 bhp and 600 Nm of torque (550 Nm in the manual version), an increase of 20 horses and 50 Nm.
performance
With this power boost, the M2 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.0 seconds with the automatic transmission, or 4.2 seconds with the manual. Top speed is limited to 250 km/h, but opting for the M Driver’s Package increases this to 285 km/h.