2023 BMW M2 arrives in Malaysia, here’s all you need to know

BMW Group Malaysia recorded a growth of 35% last year while proudly retaining its title of the No.1 premium auto brand in the country. Now for this year also, the German brand seems well-prepared to hit new targets. It launched a new iX variant, announced two upcoming variants for the 3 Series, and made the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto a standard fitment for 2023 models earlier this month. And now it has come up with the all-new 2023 BMW M2. 

Yes, the latest version of the two-door BMW M2 coupe is officially here in two variants. Let’s first look at the variant-wise pricing - 

Variants	Price (with two-year standard warranty)	Price (with an extended five-year warranty and free service)
M2	RM 573,040	RM 598,800
M2 with Pro Package	RM 617,040	RM 642,800

Time to discuss the new BMW M2 specifications in detail, starting with the exterior.

2023 BMW M2 exterior

The new BMW M2 boasts a very radical exterior with a bespoke front fascia featuring borderless horizontal kidney grilles and a wide pair of redesigned Adaptive LED headlights. The latter seems inspired by the brand’s 02 family of coupes from the 1970s.

 

The rear end of the German coupe, on the other hand, looks striking with a GT-style rear diffuser, a rear spoiler, and quad-exit exhausts. It runs on 19-inch front and 20-inch rear lightweight alloy rims adorned with blue callipers as standard.

With the Pro Package trim also comes the black exterior accents thanks to the High-Gloss M Shadowline package. The wheels are also finished in black and mated to red-coloured brake callipers. M Lights Shadowline and M carbon roof further add to the distinguished appearance of the high-spec M2.

Five exterior colour options available for the 2023 BMW M2 are - Zandvoort Blue, Alpine White, Black Sapphire, Brooklyn Grey, and Toronto Red. 

Dimensionally, the coupe measures 4,580 mm in length, 1,877 mm in width, and 1,403 mm in height. The wheelbase is measured at 2,747 mm. Compared to the outgoing model, it is 119 mm longer, 33 mm wider, and 11 mm taller. It also spans a 54 mm longer wheelbase. 

2023 BMW M2 interior

The interior of the new M2 also benefits from impressive tech and cosmetic upgrades over the predecessor. It now comes equipped with -  

• BMW Curved Display incorporating a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and a 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment unit
• BMW iDrive 8.0 operating system
• BMW Head-Up display
• Smartphone integration (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto)
• Automatic air conditioning with three-­zone control

• Power-adjustable seats with a memory function for the driver
• Wireless charging pad
• HiFi loudspeaker system (Harman Kardon surround sound system with Pro Package)
• Ambient light
• M Sport seats with 'Vernasca' leather upholstery
• Interior trim finisher Aluminium "Rhombicle" Anthracite (M Interior trim finishers 'Carbon Fibre' with Pro Package) 
• M Seat belts (with Pro Package)
• M Headliner anthracite

2023 BMW M2 engine specifications

On the mechanical front, both M2 trims are identical as they are powered by the same 3.0-litre turbocharged inline six-cylinder petrol mill which kicks out a maximum power of 460 hp and a peak torque of 550 Nm. It is coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission, taking the M2 from zero to 100 kmph in just 4.1 seconds. The top speed is rated at 250 kmph that can be raised to 285 kmph with the optional M Driver's Package.

Adding to the coupe’s astonishing performance and driving dynamics are Adaptive M suspension, M Sport differential, M Compound brakes, and M Drive Professional.

2023 BMW M2 safety

Both M2 and M2 with Pro Package are also kitted with the same driving and parking assistance packages. The Driving Assistance pack includes Lane Change Warning Teleservices, Lane Departure Warning with Lane Return, Front Collision Warning, Rear Crossing Traffic Warning, Rear Collision Prevention, and Speed Limit Info. The Parking Assistant pack, on the contrary, comprises Active Park Distance Control, Reversing Assistant, Lateral Parking Aid, and a rearview camera.

Also, parts of the safety kit are a cruise control with a braking function, a high beam assistant, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and a tyre repair kit.

Those who are interested in taking this power rocket home can now pre-book it on BMW Malaysia’s online shopping store.

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