Gallery: 2023 BMW M2: Review <\/h3>\n
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However, the interior is excellent, according to Paul. Fit and finish, materials, seats \u2013 everything looks and feels exactly as you\u2019d expect from a compact performance BMW. He even likes the dual-screen dashboard layout, which \u2013 frankly \u2013 isn\u2019t something most people like in general, at least from what we’ve heard. Anything to be criticized inside the cabin? Paul says the only thing he doesn\u2019t like is the fact that the new M2 is slightly bigger than its predecessor, yet there\u2019s less legroom and headroom inside.<\/p>\n
Objectively, Paul admits, it\u2019s hard to fault the new M2 \u2013 it is properly fast, it handles great and is quite practical, too. However, he says there are at least a few things he doesn\u2019t like. First, it is the transmission \u2013 Paul just doesn\u2019t find the eight-speed torque converter automatic good enough for the wonderful S58 engine under the hood. He compares it with the dual-clutch \u2018box of the previous M2, which he says is superior in shifting times and response.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But the biggest problem for Paul doesn\u2019t have anything to do with the M2\u2019s performance. He doesn\u2019t like the fact that the car feels almost exactly like the bigger M4 but in a smaller package. In fact, he does a quick comparison between the M2, M4, and M3 in terms of dimensions, weight, and performance numbers. \u201cIt\u2019s the fact that it is no longer the underdog, it is no longer the smaller and nimbler M4. It is just a different-looking one.\u201d<\/p>\n
Do you agree with Paul? Let us know in the comments section below.<\/p>\n