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2023 BMW 2 Series: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for 2023 is the Coupe’s standard curved display, which combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel with a 14.9-inch touchscreen running BMW OS 8. The Coupe also gets two new drivetrain variants, while the four-door Gran Coupe carries over without major changes.
About the 2023 BMW 2 Series
Mixed body-style range: second-generation G42 Coupe, second model year with a major cabin-technology update; first-generation F44 Gran Coupe, fourth model year with no refresh.
BMW positions the 2 Series as its compact entry into sporty premium cars. The two-door Coupe emphasizes rear-wheel-drive-based balance, strong turbo engines, and focused handling in a small footprint. The four-door Gran Coupe trades some traditional coupe purity for easier rear-seat access, a larger trunk, and everyday sedan usability while retaining low-roof styling, responsive performance, and BMW driver-assistance and infotainment features.
BMW positions the 230i as the core two-door model, with rear-wheel drive and a 255-hp turbo four-cylinder, while the 230i xDrive adds all-wheel-drive traction. The 382-hp M240i models bring stronger performance, upgraded brakes, and an adaptive suspension; the Gran Coupe remains the more practical four-door choice, with the M235i xDrive Gran serving as its performance-focused version.
What changed, by category
Tech
Every 2 Series Coupe gains a standard curved display that combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel with a 14.9-inch touchscreen. It runs BMW OS 8 and includes navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
Powertrain
The Coupe lineup adds the 230i xDrive, pairing the 255-hp turbo four-cylinder with all-wheel drive, and a rear-wheel-drive M240i with the 382-hp turbo inline-six. Engine outputs and eight-speed automatic transmissions otherwise carry over.
2023 BMW 2 Series specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 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 Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Steptronic w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport 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 | RWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 35 mpg | 32 mpg | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | 32 mpg | 34 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 382 hp | 228 hp | 255 hp | 382 hp | 228 hp | 302 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 331 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.8 cu-ft | 13.8 cu-ft | 13.8 cu-ft | 13.8 cu-ft | |||
| Rear Legroom | 32.2 in | 32.2 in | 34.4 in | 32.2 in | 32.2 in | 34.4 in | 34.4 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
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| LCD Instrument Cluster | |||||||
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| Smartphone Interface | |||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||||
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| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||
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| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2023 BMW 2 Series?
The biggest change is the new standard curved display in every 2023 2 Series Coupe. It places a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and a 14.9-inch BMW OS 8 touchscreen under one piece of curved glass.
Which BMW 2 Series trims were added for 2023?
The 230i xDrive and rear-wheel-drive M240i Coupe were added for 2023. The 230i xDrive combines the 255-hp four-cylinder with all-wheel drive, while the new M240i sends its 382-hp six-cylinder power to the rear wheels.
Did the 2023 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe change?
No, the 2023 2 Series Gran Coupe received no major equipment, package, styling, or powertrain changes. Its 228i, 228i xDrive, and M235i xDrive versions carry over.
Is the 2023 BMW 2 Series Coupe different from the 2022 model?
Yes, the 2023 Coupe has a substantially updated dashboard interface with its standard curved display and BMW OS 8. It also expands the lineup with the all-wheel-drive 230i xDrive and rear-wheel-drive M240i.
Does the 2023 BMW M240i have rear-wheel drive?
Yes, a rear-wheel-drive M240i joins the 2 Series Coupe lineup for 2023. The all-wheel-drive M240i xDrive also continues, and both use a 382-hp turbocharged inline-six and an eight-speed automatic.
2023 BMW 2 Series Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 BMW 2 Series.
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