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We have 5 reviews of recent BMW 2-Series models:
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BMW’s distinctive compact saloon doesn’t quite deliver where it should
Parkers rating: 3.4 out of 5 3.4
New price:
£35,725 - £50,680
PROS
- Excellent to drive
- Smart interior combines quality materials with tech
- Lots of performance from M235 version
CONS
- Gruff entry-level petrol engine
- Limited headroom in the rear seats
- Boot is an awkward shape
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BMW's smallest coupe is intriguing and fun to drive
Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2
New price:
£38,980 - £53,665
PROS
- 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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Enthusiasts will find lots to love here
Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
New price:
£68,705 - £70,630
PROS
- 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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Proof MPVs are stil relevant
Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8
New price:
£34,895 - £50,230
PROS
- Good head and legroom
- PHEV fast and frugal
- Best MPV to drive
CONS
- Expensive when optioned up
- Noisy at motorway speeds
- PHEV is pricey
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Seven seats on my wagon, and still good to drive and sit in
Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
Used price:
£4,720 - £26,046
PROS
- Premium badge appeal
- High quality interior
- Four-wheel drive available
CONS
- Lacks rivals flexibility
- Questionable looks
- Ride firmness
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Older reviews
2020 onwards
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Four-door coupe version of the 1 Series, available with front- or all-wheel drive
Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
New price:
£26,195 - £46,295
PROS
- 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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2014 - 2024
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BMW’s smallest coupe makes a big impression
Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
Used price:
£3,956 - £52,938
PROS
- 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
Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
Used price:
£16,598 - £22,008
PROS
- 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
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2014 - 2024
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Don't overlook this excellent small MPV – it's a good steer…
Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8
Used price:
£3,729 - £20,344
PROS
- Some badge kudos
- Premium Interior
- Four-wheel drive option
- Three-cylinder refinement
CONS
- Tough competition
- Awkward styling
- Can get pricey
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2014 - 2024
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Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
Used price:
£5,189 - £21,575
PROS
- Modern looks
- Efficient diesel
- Promises decent drive
- Hot M235i version
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