BMW 2 Series caught uncovered during shoot

Gallery:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-2...photo-5884970/

Before we know it, the BMW 1 Series will be no more in the United States. Well, sort of. The current six-year-old coupe and convertible will be replaced by the fancy new 2 Series you see here, spotted completely uncovered during a photo shoot, with the 1 Series nomenclature being reserved for the hatchback and GT models that might not ever make it Stateside.

The roofline of the new 2 Series doesn't appear to have to changed all that much from the current 1 Series coupe, but the front and rear fascias have indeed been smoothed out. (Truth time: As much as your author adores the 1 Series, he's always found its rear end to be, well, weird.) It looks good, seen here in M235i guise, with large wheels, slimmer headlamps and large air intakes on either side of the front fascia.

The 2 Series is expected to come to the States, likely in M235i and 228i variants, though rumors suggest that we won't get a non-M 235i model. The M235i is expected to be powered by the N55 turbocharged inline-six that we currently enjoy in the 335i sedan, producing something like 320 horsepower. The 228i, unsurprisingly, should use the 2.0-liter turbo-four from the 328i, making around 240 hp. Both engines will almost certainly employ eight-speed automatic transmissions and six-speed manuals.

Look for the new coupe to make its official debut in the coming months, with production scheduled to start in November.

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/05/16/b...-during-shoot/

 

looks much better than the 1 series....but why no 235 here? I hope so.

 

For comparison sake

BMW 1-Series


BMW 2-Series

 

looks really nice!

 

2-Series coupe actually looks sexy to me whereas the 1-Series despite its amazing competencies leaves me emotionless looking at it

 

Wow, huge improvement. the thing that bothers me most about the 1 series is the stupid curve that the door sill makes. looks like that is resolved here

 

Damn.. BMW is on fire, they really can do no wrong.

I think I used to be the biggest BMW hater on the internet, but they are quickly becoming my favorite car company.

 

looks really good unlike before... CLA vs 2 series fight!

 

Not even a contest. The CLA is a FWD pos.

 

Concur. CLA is just a tarded up FWD.

 

Styling wise I agree, but I think most people agree that driving experience has veered away from the sporting qualities that make them endearing.

 

Nicer than the 1-series for sure

 

That looks really nice. The current 1er looks a little stubby to me. This is sleeker looking for sure.

 

The current 1-series had no reason to look stupid (sagging door line, botox headlights), yet it did. The new 2-series is now back to normal. Good fix and good looking car.
I've thought it for years- the day someone clones a mini A5 for half the price, they'll have a new segment winner.

 

I actually don't mind the current 1, but this is certainly an improvement! I suppose there is a possibility the rear still looks awkward since we can't really tell from that pic...