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2022 BMW 2 Series: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The big change for 2022 is the fully redesigned, second-generation BMW 2 Series Coupe. The four-door 2 Series Gran Coupe does not share that redesign and largely carries over.
About the 2022 BMW 2 Series
Coupe: 2nd generation (G42), first year for 2022. Gran Coupe: 1st generation (F44), mid-run year with no major redesign.
BMW positions the 2 Series as its smallest sporty luxury car family. The Coupe is the classic driver-focused choice, built around rear-drive roots, compact size, and a more playful feel than most small luxury rivals. The Gran Coupe is the more practical four-door entry point, aimed at shoppers who want BMW style, turbocharged power, and premium cabin tech in an easier daily driver. Across both body styles, the promise is compact size, upscale feel, and sharper road manners than mainstream alternatives.
The 230i is the core rear-wheel-drive coupe, with a 255-hp turbo four-cylinder engine, built-in navigation, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 382-hp M240i xDrive adds AWD and performance hardware, while the Gran Coupe remains the more practical four-door choice in 228i and 301-hp M235i xDrive forms.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The redesigned 230i Coupe gets a stronger 255-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine, up from 248 hp, while the M240i xDrive rises from 335 to 382 hp and makes AWD standard. The previous 230i xDrive and rear-wheel-drive M240i configurations are dropped; Gran Coupe engines carry over.
Styling
The two-door 2 Series Coupe receives a completely new exterior and interior design. The four-door Gran Coupe keeps its existing design.
Safety
The new Coupe gains a broader set of standard driver-assistance features, including blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, forward-collision warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. Gran Coupe safety equipment is largely unchanged.
Tech
The redesigned Coupe adds updated standard infotainment and connectivity, including an 8.8-inch screen with built-in navigation plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Gran Coupe technology is mostly unchanged.
Structural
The Coupe moves to a new platform with a larger body, more cabin space, and an updated chassis. Rear legroom increases to 32.2 inches, while the Gran Coupe structure is unchanged.
2022 BMW 2 Series specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Steptronic w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Steptronic w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 26 mpg | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 35 mpg | 34 mpg | 32 mpg | 33 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 228 hp | 382 hp | 228 hp | 301 hp |
| Torque | 294 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 331 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 10 cu-ft | 12 cu-ft | 10 cu-ft | 12 cu-ft | 12 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 32.2 in | 34.4 in | 32.2 in | 34.4 in | 34.4 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
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| Bluetooth | |||||
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| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the entire 2022 BMW 2 Series redesigned?
No. Only the two-door 2 Series Coupe entered a new generation for 2022. The four-door Gran Coupe retained its existing platform, styling, engines, and mostly unchanged equipment.
How much more powerful is the redesigned 2022 2 Series Coupe?
The 2022 230i Coupe produces 255 hp, up from 248 hp, while the M240i xDrive produces 382 hp, up from 335 hp. The Gran Coupe engines are unchanged.
Does the 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe have AWD?
Yes, but only the M240i xDrive Coupe has AWD for 2022. The 230i Coupe is rear-wheel drive; the prior 230i xDrive and rear-wheel-drive M240i configurations were dropped.
What safety features were added to the redesigned 2022 2 Series Coupe?
The redesigned Coupe has a broader standard safety suite with blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, forward-collision warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. The Gran Coupe’s safety equipment is largely unchanged.
Is the 2022 BMW 2 Series roomier than the 2021 model?
The redesigned 2022 Coupe is larger and has more cabin space than the previous Coupe. Its rear legroom measures 32.2 inches, while the four-door Gran Coupe did not receive a structural redesign.
2022 BMW 2 Series Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 BMW 2 Series.
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“Its a great car with great handling but the apple car play is a disaster half the time it doesn't connect to the wifi which is required to start car play. I would rather go back to the wired car play option to guarantee it works evertime I get in the car.”