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COUPE OF THE YEAR BMW 2 SERIES COUPE
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|July 02, 2025
IT’S understandable that much of BMW’s range has moved with the times, because high demand for SUVs from buyers plus lower appetite for smaller, sportier models has seen the brand drift away from its previous mantra of “the ultimate driving machine” to instead offer ever more comfortable and refined – yet still engaging - models instead.
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However, if you’re a BMW fan who yearns for a modern take on its previous icons, then our Coupé of the Year is just the car for you. The 2 Series feels more like an old-school BMW. Its overall footprint is similar to that of an E90 3 Series from 20 years ago and its simple front-engined, rear-wheel-drive layout makes even the base four-cylinder models feel engaging
This story is from the July 02, 2025 edition of Auto Express.
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