BMW’s 2 Series Coupe and 2 Series Convertible have raised the bar in the premium compact class in terms of dynamic prowess, aesthetic appeal and emotional richness. Scheduled for launch in July 2017, the new models promise to build on this successful concept.
They feature sharper front-end styling, LED headlights fitted as standard, further interior upgrades and new connectivity services. And they also offer unbeatable sports performance, courtesy of rear-wheel-drive (unique in the segment) working in tandem with efficient power-transfer systems. More than 140,000 units of the Leipzig-built models have been delivered to customers so far.
With the changing of the guard from outgoing model to new generation comes a more eye-catching front end for the 2 Series Coupe and Convertible. Both models are now fitted as standard with bi-LED headlights. The main headlights can also be specified in adaptive full-LED form as an option, their prominent light graphic strengthening the dynamic and technical impression created by the front end.
The familiar twin circular-headlight look has a hexagonal interpretation, inspiring an even more precise and modern appearance. A larger kidney grille gives the front end a wider look and allows it to project a sportier impression. The outer air intakes in the three-section front end are now larger and emphasise the cars’ powerful stance on the road. The rear end likewise cuts a muscular figure, the single-piece rear lights (LEDs as standard) with hallmark BMW L-shape extending well into the flanks.
The interior of the renewed 2 Series models features an all-new design for the instrument panel, which emphasises the focus on the driver even more clearly and significantly enhances the cockpit’s quality feel once again. The interior now has roomier, calmer and clearer feel.
As well as the standard model, the 2 Series Coupe and Convertible are available in Luxury Line, Sport Line and M Sport variants, and the lineup also includes a BMW M Performance representative, the M240i.
Mediterranean Blue, Seaside Blue and Sunset Orange have been added to the selection of exterior paint shades, while the choice of light-alloy wheels has been expanded to 17 designs in 16-, 17- and 18-inch formats.
The high-resolution 8.8-inch central display in the new 2 Series Coupe and Convertible now comes in touchscreen form if the optional Navigation Professional is specified. This provides the driver with another way of operating various functions, in addition to the latest generation of the iDrive operating system (standard), the Touch Controller and the intelligent voice control system.
An extensive lineup of 3-, 4- and 6-cylinder engines is available for the 2 Series Coupe and 2 Series Convertible, producing outputs from 136bhp to 340bhp. All the petrol and diesel engines are from the latest BMW EfficientDynamics engine family and feature BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. 
The BMW 1 Series has also been upgraded for 2017.
Read our twin test of the M240i Convertible and M140i hatchback.
