Next Gen 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) Spy Pics & Videos

OSee · 06-23-2021, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by pablom2c

What do you think if they used the Vision M Next Concept grill on new M3/M4/M2? To me this kind of grill is much better than any of the recent variations.

If someone has better Photoshop skills please go ahead and make a better edit.

I’ve yet to see any grill proposal look better than the current G8X grill. Unless we’re talking about the mini-M8 photoshops. But in that case why not just buy an M8?

Actually, I take that back. The GT3 grill (or lack thereof) with the single bar looks amazing.

vampire81 · 06-23-2021, 11:20 PM

this is become better and better.
the wide kidney grills gives it a wider look. the placement of the grill with response to the headlights is very natural (unlike LCI 7 series).
another good design is headlights are separate from kidney grills.
the relationship between the shoulder line and the fenders is better than the 4 series.

looks like hood bulge is saved for the M2.

JayFar · 06-24-2021, 06:21 AM

I haven't said this about BMW in a while but I love this car. I wouldn't change a thing

M3_Legend · 06-24-2021, 08:51 AM

Thank god for normal bmw grills lol.

gemini.m3 · 06-24-2021, 09:27 AM

This won't be popular and I hate the new grills on the M3 but these grills are almost too small and too traditional, say what you want about the g80 m3 but it looks modern - not a fan of the headlight design - eager to see the new m2.

zipstic · 06-24-2021, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by deceptiv-cs

This won't be popular and I hate the new grills on the M3 but these grills are almost too small and too traditional, say what you want about the g80 m3 but it looks modern - not a fan of the headlight design - eager to see the new m2.

I'm actually with you, to an extent. I'm fine with the grille we've seen on the spy shots, but if I had my choice I would like them to be just a little bit taller, or more angular like the 8.

I'm strongly considering the G42 M240 to replace my e92 and based on the proportions it might look TOO similar to the e92. I love the look of the e92, but do I want another car looks similar to the one I have now? I'll have to wait and see the final reveal.

n55f15 · 06-24-2021, 11:43 AM

So are the grilles actually gonna curve inward like that?

ND40oz · 06-24-2021, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 6speed_M2

Is there any way the AWD system from the M3/4 could be retrofitted into the future M2?

Of course, but then you're stuck with the ZF 8HP.

GTP_M3 · 06-24-2021, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ND40oz

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Originally Posted by 6speed_M2

Is there any way the AWD system from the M3/4 could be retrofitted into the future M2?

Of course, but then you're stuck with the ZF 8HP.

Of course. That's what I'd want myself, especially if I keep my OG 6 speed as well. Either way but yeah good to know! Thanks.

zipstic · 06-25-2021, 03:59 PM

Looks like the G42 2 Series will make its debut at the Festival of Speed event which runs from July 8th - July 11th.

Does that mean we can expect the full leak a few days before that?

https://www.goodwood.com/grr/event-c...emiere-at-fos/

stylinexpat · 06-26-2021, 12:34 AM

Wheelbase still the same..? Hopefully with this new one they eliminated the bounciness this current last one had where it counted around a lot.

Artemis · 06-26-2021, 02:24 PM

G42 2er kidneys (see for example an earlier post here):

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Hofmeister kink and fuel cap (see for example earlier posts here and here):

The recently spotted test mule still features the camo plaque tacked onto the C-pillar, but this time around the fuel cap location is taped (source: here):
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Compare with (source: here):

The G42 2er will get its world premiere on July 8, 2021 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2021 (see here).

Game · 06-26-2021, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JayFar

I haven't said this about BMW in a while but I love this car. I wouldn't change a thing

Don't want to wait and see it officially unveiled before you say that?

Game · 06-26-2021, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

The G42 2er will get its world premiere on July 8, 2021 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2021 (see here).

Just want to make sure everyone sees that!

JayFar · 06-29-2021, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

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Originally Posted by JayFar

I haven't said this about BMW in a while but I love this car. I wouldn't change a thing

Don't want to wait and see it officially unveiled before you say that?

I mean that literally. I want one with the camouflage still on it

stylinexpat · 07-03-2021, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

Brother from another mother, lengthwise: E46 M3.

This one says 2731 between the front and rear tires. Normally the longer the less bouncing. The current/last generation 2 series was quite bouncy on the highways unlike the 3 series. I wonder if on the new one they increased the length a bit to help with the bounciness.

Stunad · 07-03-2021, 02:21 PM

Looks like a bad chop. Grill seems off.

This one looks like the real deal:

Game · 07-03-2021, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Stunad

Looks like a bad chop. Grill seems off.
[IMG]https://i.ibb.co/3CtC79n/2.png[IMG]

This one looks like the real deal:
[IMG]https://cdn.bmwblog.com/wp-content/u...-1800x1024.jpg[IMG]

Looks like the purple spy shots we saw the other week.

Looks legit!

stefan · 07-03-2021, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Stunad

Looks like a bad chop. Grill seems off.

This one looks like the real deal:

I like everything but the triangles. they feel forced.

Colinv6 · 07-04-2021, 02:54 AM

I think it looks fantastic! Perhaps the mirrors are too large and square but otherwise there’s real potential there

Mani59 · 07-04-2021, 03:53 AM

I will wait until I see it in person but it's a shame it's lost the BMW double headlights.

The lights remind me of a 2008 Audi A4.

vampire81 · 07-04-2021, 10:58 PM

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