The BMW M2 arrived locally in 2023 and quickly garnered enthusiasts as the German automaker ticked many boxes for a successful sportscar. But BMW thinks it can be just a little better. As such, they have updated the model with some extra performance, a better infotainment operating system, and a few stylistic enhancements.
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BMW M2 styling
While from the exterior, there won't be much difference in the shape and styling. However, BMW has added many new paint options that discerning buyers can consider. The significantly expanded range includes Sao Paulo Yellow solid, Fire Red metallic, Portimao Blue metallic and Skyscraper Grey metallic variants.
Customers can also select BMW Individual paint finishes, which now feature Java Green, Voodoo Blue, Grigio Telesto, and Twilight Purple. In addition to the exterior paint colours, BMW now allows customers to have the striking M light-alloy double-spoke wheels finished in silver. As standard, the 19-inch front and 20-inch rear units come in Jet Black.
BMW M2 interior
It's not just the exterior that gets a few enhancing options; BMW has also paid some attention to the interior. Drivers will quickly notice that the steering wheel has been redesigned. The new standard-fitted M leather steering wheel has a flat-bottomed rim and modified spokes. At the top is a red centre marker, while the familiar gearshift paddles, on automatic variants, and the two M buttons are still featured.
Customers can also choose an M Alcantara steering wheel, which has the same design. Steering wheel heating is offered as an optional extra on both steering wheel configurations. Those planning to specify the optional M Sport seats in Vernasca leather can now also choose a red/black bi-colour variant colour finish. BMW has also made the weight-minimized M Carbon bucket seats available as an individual option, previously only available with the M Race Track package.
Keen-eyed individuals will also notice that the controls for the air vent grilles in the centre of the instrument panel and on the driver’s and front passenger sides have been updated with new designs. Also, on the updated M2, the interior trim elements in the instrument panel and centre console come as standard in Dark Graphite matt; however, an Aluminium Rhombicle Anthracite, M Carbon Fibre and new Fine Brushed Aluminium finishes are also available.
BMW M2 infotainment
While on the topic of the interior, step inside, and you will be greeted with the familiar 12.3-inch infotainment display and a 14.9-inch control display, all within the single BMW Curved Display. However, BMW has updated it with the latest BMW Operating System 8.5. This means that the graphics are also updated, but most importantly, the system now incorporates the functions of the climate control system.
As a result, instead of physical buttons and dials for the temperature and ventilation settings, seat heating, and optional steering wheel heating, you now control them either by touch using a special menu in the lower area of the infotainment display or by voice command using the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
BMW M2 performance
Performance enthusiasts will be happy to note that the updated M2 also gains an additional 15 kW, which means that instead of the 338 kW it produced, it now delivers 353 kW. Regardless of the transmission selected, this results in a 0.1-second reduction in the 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time. Thus, models fitted with the 8-speed automatic now sprint to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds, and those with the optional six-speed manual gearbox will complete the sprint in 4.2 seconds.
However, the improved power output can also be seen further down the line. The 0 to 200 km/h sprint time for the BMW M2 with the 8-speed transmission is now 12.9 seconds, 0.6 seconds faster. The manual also improves its sprint time to 200 km/h by 0.6 to 13.7 seconds. The top speed for both variants is still limited to 250 km/h but can be increased to 285 km/h with the optional M Driver’s Package.
