The BMW 2 Series Coupe may be unchanged for 2021, but its drop-top sibling has dropped off the price lists.
BMW Australia has confirmed its entry-level convertible has been discontinued, with the last new stock recently being exhausted.
While we’ve seen plenty of spy photos of the next-generation model, expected to launch in 2022, we notably haven’t seen any shots of a replacement 2 Series convertible.
Pricing for the outgoing model starts at $56,900 before on-road costs for the 220i Luxury Line and tops out at $109,900 before on-roads for the M2 Competition auto.
Pricing
- 2021 BMW 220i Luxury Line: $56,900
- 2021 BMW 220i M Sport: $58,131
- 2021 BMW M240i: $81,900
- 2021 BMW M2 Competition manual: $102,900
- 2021 BMW M2 Competition auto: $109,900
All prices exclude on-road costs.
Engines
The entry level 2021 BMW 220i features a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine which produces 135kW of power and 270Nm of torque.
The M240i uses a turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-six engine and produces 250kW of power and 500Nm of torque, while the M2 Competition uses a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-six with 302kW and 550Nm.
All models use an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission except the M2, which offers a choice of a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.
0-100km/h times are 7.2 seconds for the 220i, 4.6 seconds for the M240i, 4.4 seconds for the M2 Competition manual and 4.2 seconds for the M2 Competition auto.
All models are rear-wheel drive.
Fuel Economy
The 2021 BMW 220i uses 5.9L/100km on the combined cycle, while the M240i uses 7.1L/100km and the M2 Competition uses 10L/100km.
The 220i and M240i require 95RON premium unleaded fuel, while the M2 Competition requires 98RON premium unleaded.
All models have a 52L fuel tank.
Dimensions
The 2021 BMW 220i measures 4432mm long, 1774mm wide and 1418mm tall, while the M240i is 4454mm long, 1774mm wide and 1408mm tall.
The M2 Competition is 4461mm long, 1854mm wide and 1410mm tall.
2 Series models have a 2690mm wheelbase, while the M2 has a 2693mm span.
Servicing and Warranty
All 2021 BMW 2 Series and M2 models are covered by a three-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty.
BMW’s Service Inclusive capped-price servicing program is available and costs $1650 for the first five years or 80,000km in the 2 Series and $2869 in the M2. These plans include items like filter, fluid and spark plug changes.
More comprehensive Plus plans cost $4340 in the 2 Series and $8497 in the M2, and include replacement brake pads and discs.
Safety
The BMW 2 Series and M2 haven’t been tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment on all models includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Lane-departure warning
- Driver attention monitoring
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
- Reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors
Standard Equipment
The 220i Luxury Line comes standard with the following equipment:
- 6.5-inch infotainment system
- DAB+ digital radio
- Satellite navigation
- Wired Apple CarPlay
- Wireless phone charging
- Six-speaker, 100W sound system
- Automatic stop/start/
- Selectable drive modes
- Keyless start
- Cruise control
- LED headlights and fog lights
- Ambient lighting
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Automatic headlights
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- ‘Dakota’ leather upholstery
- Wood trim
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Front sports seats
The 220i M Sport adds:
- 18-inch M alloy wheels
- Cloth ‘Hexagon’ Alcantara upholstery
- ‘Aluminium Hexagon’ interior trim
- M Sport suspension
There are a few option packages available on 220i models.
The Innovations Package adds:
- 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 12-speaker 360W Harman Kardon sound system
The Driver’s Assistance Package adds:
- Automatic high-beam
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
The Comfort Package adds:
- ‘Comfort Access’ keyless entry
- Power front seats with driver’s memory
- Heated front seats
Over the 220i M Sport, the M240i adds:
- 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 12-speaker 360W Harman Kardon sound system
- Dakota leather upholstery
- Adaptive suspension
- M Sport brakes
- Variable sport steering
- Adaptive LED headlights
- Rear fog lights
- Black chrome exhaust outlets
The M2 Competition adds:
- Valved sport exhaust
- Carbon fibre engine strut brace
- Active M differential
- M suspension
- M sport seats
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Tyre-pressure monitoring
- ‘Comfort Access’ keyless entry
- Power front seats with driver’s memory
- Heated front seats
Standalone options include:
- Tyre-pressure monitoring (220i, M240i)
- Adaptive M suspension (220i)
- Variable sport steering (220i)
- Heated steering wheel (all models)
- Sunroof (all models)
- Headlight washers (220i, M240i)
