BMW had us worried when it shoehorned a front-wheel drivetrain in its 2-Series Gran Coupe (we?re talking about the four-door version). But we?re glad the 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe (yes, a proper coupe with two doors) is sticking to its predecessor?s proven rear-wheel drive formula.

The first-gen 2 Series Coupe released in 2014 is not a bad car ? far from it, actually ? but the cabin is too snug for comfy driving. In a world where a new Honda Civic is the same size as a fifth-gen Accord, the 2022 BMW 2 Series addresses our primary complaint, namely the lack of room.

2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe: Bigger Is Better

The growth spurt was inevitable. Depending on the configuration, the 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe is up to 4.3 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider, and has a two-inch longer wheelbase than the outgoing car. However, it remains a small car to the eyes, probably due to its one-inch lower height.
It also has wider front and rear tracks ? up to 2.8 inches in the front and 2.4 inches in the back ? to give it a more planted look. BMW is correct in saying the wider front and rear tracks pay dividends when attacking corners, but it also provides the car with a meaner stance. Combined with standard 18-inch or 19-inch alloy wheels shod in sticky performance tires, the 2022 BMW 2 Series coupe is making no qualms about its canyon-carving merits.

BMW 220i Coupe. Photo: BMW of North America, LLC.

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