2017 BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) LCI 225d 8AT RWD (224 HP)

Vehicle Overview

BMW introduced the first generation of the 2-Series in 2013 as a coupe and, a year later, it brought the open-top version. Both were renewed in 2017.

The BMW 2-Series was, in fact, a re-badged BMW 1-Series with a coupe shape. In the first 1-Series, the coupe was named just 1-Series Coupe. But no, the marketing department decided that all the coupes should wear an even number, so the 1-Series Coupe became a 2-Series, the 3-Series Coupe became a 4-Series and so on. The 2-Series Convertible shared most of its components with the 1-Series, and it received the last update before completely changing the generation in 2019.

Like its closed-version, the convertible featured a mild update on the exterior. Starting with the 2017 model-year, the 2-Series received standard bi-LED headlights with a flat bottom style. As an option, the carmaker offered LED fog-lights as well. In the rear, the L-shaped taillights featured standard LEDs.

A completely redesigned dashboard featured the screen for the infotainment unit on top of the center stack. The center console housed the iDrive rotary knob controller, while the center-stack kept the controls for the HVAC system. The customers could choose between five new upholstery fabrics or from seven different leather designs.

BMW offered the 2-Series convertible with a choice of eight engines ranged between 136 hp and 340 hp. Depending on the engine, the car featured a 6-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic, with rear- or all-wheel-drive.