Proof MPVs still have a place
New price:
£34,065 - £49,570
PROS
- Good head and legroom
- PHEV fast and frugal
- Best MPV to drive
CONS
- Not a looker
- Noisy at motorway speeds
- PHEV is pricey
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BMW 2-Series Reviews
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Latest reviews
We have 5 reviews of recent BMW 2-Series models:
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BMW's smallest coupe is intriguing and fun to drive
New price: £37,830 - £51,305Read full reviewPROS
- Powered by very impressive engines
- Shares its tech with the 3 and 4 Series
- M240i xDrive is a thrilling drive
CONS
- Rear head and legroom is tight
- Limited range of trims and engines
- You'll have to wait for the high performance M2
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Four-door coupe version of the 1 Series, available with front- or all-wheel drive
New price: £33,165 - £46,975Read full reviewPROS
- Excellent handling
- M235i model is a road rocket
- Well-sized boot
CONS
- Tight rear headroom
- Firm ride on M Sport models
- Expensive
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Enthusiasts will find lots to love here
New price: £65,915 - £66,460Read full reviewPROS
- Engaging and exciting to drive
- Comfortable and quiet when cruising
- Modern and high-quality feel
CONS
- Expensive compared with rivals
- Bigger and heavier than its predecessor
- Mature feel may not appeal to all
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Seven seats on my wagon, and still good to drive and sit in
New price: £35,240 - £36,815Read full reviewPROS
- Premium badge appeal
- High quality interior
- Four-wheel drive available
CONS
- Lacks rivals flexibility
- Questionable looks
- Ride firmness
Older reviews
MPV (1 review)
2014 onwards
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Don't overlook this excellent small MPV – it's a good steer…
New price: £22,475 - £38,775Read full reviewPROS
- Some badge kudos
- Premium Interior
- Four-wheel drive option
- Three-cylinder refinement
CONS
- Tough competition
- Awkward styling
- Can get pricey
- Some badge kudos
Coupe (2 reviews)
2014 onwards
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BMW’s smallest coupe makes a big impression
New price: £22,355 - £76,150Read full reviewPROS
- Superb handling
- Broad choice of engines
- Upmarket-feeling cabin
- Not ruinous to run
CONS
- Only four seats
- Narrow boot opening
- Pricier than 1 Series
- No petrol xDrive versions
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Truly one of the great M cars
New price: £44,550 - £47,195Read full reviewPROS
- Peerless handling
- Brilliant engine
- Intuitive tech
- Strong residual values
- Optional extras not required
CONS
- Expensive
- Limited allocation
- Manual car noisy on motorway
- Automatic not as fun to drive
- We don’t own one
Convertible (1 review)
2014 onwards
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New price: £25,915 - £44,080Read full review
PROS
- Modern looks
- Efficient diesel
- Promises decent drive
- Hot M235i version
CONS
- Expensive
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