2022 BMW 2 Series 230i

The 2 Series is BMW's entry-level coupe and gran coupe, the smallest cars in the lineup and the ones that feel most like a driver's tool. It's the rare small BMW that still handles like a BMW, with sharp steering and a balanced chassis that makes back roads fun. Inside, the cabin is snug but well built, with supportive seats and a clean dashboard layout that puts everything within reach. The gran coupe body adds a practical hatchback trunk, while the coupe keeps the classic two-door look with a smaller cargo opening. The 230i is the entry-level two-door coupe, sitting below the M240i xDrive and above the front-drive 228i Gran Coupe, and it keeps driving thrills simple with rear-wheel drive. Its 2.0L I4 makes 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, paired with a smooth eight-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive that sends power to the rear wheels for a classic sports-car feel, returning 29 mpg combined. The 230i comes standard with a mechanical limited-slip differential in the rear, which helps put down power out of corners without the electronic nannies stepping in.