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2022 BMW 230i: Ravishing in red

The latest little coupe from Bavaria packs a powerful punch.

Emme Hall
I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the Baja 1000. I have won the Rebelle Rally, seven-day navigational challenge, twice and I am the only driver to compete in an EV, the Rivian R1T.
Emme Hall
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Say hi to the 2022 BMW 230i Coupe.

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Yep, this entry-level luxury car is a true coupe, with just two doors and a sloping roofline.

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This tester has the $3,250 M Sport package that adds cosmetic bits like larger air intakes, glossy window trim, some chrome bits and the like.

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Under the hood is a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine good for 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque.

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An eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters puts power down to the rear wheels.

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The $1,900 Dynamic Handling Package with the M Sport differential and brakes makes corner carving a bit more fun.

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Proportionally the taillights don't take up enough space, leaving a whole lot of unadorned fascia starting out from the rear.

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This second-generation 2 Series rides on the same platform as the latest 3 and 4 Series, so it's a tad heavier than the outgoing model. 

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The grille is decent-looking and not of that bucktoothed rabbit design of the new 4 Series.

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The 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe starts at $37,345 including $995 for destination. Keep scrolling for more photos. 

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