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

Art__Vandelay · 07-04-2020, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ESB

I guess I'm the only one that prefers those tail lights over the current ones. I've never been a big fan of the back of a 1 series or 2 series.

I've never been a huge fan of the current 2er coupe taillights either, but these taillights of the next 2er coupe look as 90s aftermarket as it gets (assuming, of course, that they'll look like on that spy picture).

The taillights are actually what I find most annoying about most recent BMW models in general (especially X4, 8er, 5er LCI, new 4er etc.).

Blubaron79 · 07-04-2020, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

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What's a 245??

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

Okay, so if we call the lower output B58 TU2 the "M2" and the higher output model the "O2" for now (acknowledging that the actual names could differ, e.g. possible "T2"), then that would mean...

the B58 M2 retains the "40i" name and the hybrid B58 M2 retains the current "45e" name...

while the the B58 O2 is bumped to "45i" and the new B58 O2 hybrid gets the "M50e" badge.

Hopefully if that's the way it goes, it comes across less "weird" IRL.

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My head hurts

BMWGirlFL · 07-04-2020, 10:15 AM

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My head hurts

TMI?

I think M245i speculation is an updated version of the B58D and M2 speculation is the S58. Correction/clarification welcomed!!

mgbabe · 07-04-2020, 11:29 AM

Juniors have an Lo hisityoss

Drj161 · 07-04-2020, 11:36 AM

Would you guys prefer BMW go even higher in numbers like 245 or stick with 240 and add a t for turbo? I really think it's bs that they keep increasing the numbers. I understand the cars are getting more powerful, but a 4 pot should not be called x30 and 6 cylinder should not get near x50+ territory. People start confusing it with a V8 which it is not!!!!

SabineBimmer · 07-04-2020, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

Great that it seems to not have huge kidneys. Hope that it didn't grow very much.

Amen. If they screw this up, it may be a bridge too far for the company. Can't imagine the loyalists staying. I think this will be nice though. 🤞🏻

supra93 · 07-04-2020, 02:20 PM

With the leaked, whats the point of the camo?

heavyD^2 · 07-04-2020, 02:49 PM

I never cared for the current 2 series tail lights but I'm not sure these ones are an improvement. Hard to win if you are BMW as if the lengthen and narrow them the disgruntled BMW fans will just say they copied Lexus.

Tag · 07-04-2020, 02:49 PM

The number increase has more to do with marketing than anything else, just like the use of M badges on non-M cars. Make the new model an M245i and it's automatically "5" higher than the older models. In the end all they care about are sales, they'd call it U&ME69 if it would sell more units.

Poochie · 07-04-2020, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

The number increase has more to do with marketing than anything else, just like the use of M badges on non-M cars. Make the new model an M245i and it's automatically "5" higher than the older models. In the end all they care about are sales, they'd call it U&ME69 if it would sell more units.

It's funny because it's so true; most people outside of this forum, don't see beyond the number or badge on the back..

So I understand BMW's logic behind the number increment.

Tacoma · 07-04-2020, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Blerandillyrian

My mind cannot gather enough words to express how ridiculously bad those taillights look like!

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Originally Posted by RinconHeat

I just zoomed in on them! In tiny letters it says "if found, return to Honda."

Revolting

Notwithstanding that this doesn't look like any Honda at all, why is it necessary or relevant to talk trash of another manufacturer in a thread about the G42?

ChrisK · 07-04-2020, 03:33 PM

It will be bigger and heavier than the out going 2.

J-RO · 07-04-2020, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

It will be bigger and heavier than the out going 2.

Seems like a trend. The new 4 series coupe is also heavier.

///M TOWN · 07-04-2020, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

It will be bigger and heavier than the out going 2.

Seems like a trend. The new 4 series coupe is also heavier.

Not to mention incredibly long. Growing about 7+ inches to almost 190 inches - same size as an E-Class Coupe! I have a feeling they will make the new 2er close to the size of the outgoing 4er.

The 4 series is the new 6er by size alone

And basically the upcoming 2er coupe is replacing the outgoing 4er

antzcrashing · 07-04-2020, 06:43 PM

I am so confused, if thats the 2 series what is this. Bmw has wildly different versions for gran coupe and regular coupe? Since when and why? Or is bmw just going to redesign a car that is not even out yet?

Drj161 · 07-04-2020, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jstein55

Agree number game is getting ridiculous. Apparently Mercedes increased their numbers because owners that were leasing didn't like that the numbers on the back of their cars were going down as turbocharging became widely adopted. Back in the day I got a F10 535i loaner and someone asked me how I liked the 3.5L V6 in the car I had so much explaining to do for them.

The v6 got me rolling. But yeah, when the average consumer thinks bigger is better, they think it's better off to help people justify their purchase.

ashkgerd2 · 07-04-2020, 10:38 PM

I have never seen a BMW with an uglier face. My goodness. Looks like a Chinese knockoff of a Corolla.

xjz · 07-04-2020, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bobloblaw

Scott26 has said the next 2er is going to have the bigger/longer grilles, but not as extreme as the new 4er. I'm hoping it will be like the 3.0 CSL Homage Concept.

Please BMW... C'mon! I tried to make it a bit more production-like.

And made it M-ified. And yes, I know it won't look like this, unfortunately. Edit- and oh, crap... I forgot the M2 badge on the grill.

BMWGirlFL · 07-04-2020, 11:24 PM

Gonna be FIRE.

freshprince99 · 07-04-2020, 11:31 PM

I hope they don't stick with that front end, at least its still going be RWD.

///M TOWN · 07-05-2020, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

Gonna be FIRE.

I certainly hope so

J-RO · 07-05-2020, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ashkgerd2

I have never seen a BMW with an uglier face. My goodness. Looks like a Chinese knockoff of a Corolla.

Have you seen the new 4 series?

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