Here’s Why the New 2023 BMW M2 Is Better Than You Think

I dont think anyone was mad about the wide fenders at all

I thought people were upset about the front end mainly not the fenders. The fenders have been the part of this car since it was shown. The side profile in general is really cool. The bumpers just feel over squared and chamfered. Oh and the rear under the taillights that Doug pointed out is terrible.

I think the biggest issue people had with it (myself included) is the out of place blocky rear bumper. The rest of the car isn’t too bad looking, but some of the styling cues don’t match the rest of the body. It’s grown on me a bit, but the rear bumper is just too out there

this was the best Doug review ive ever watched. honest, objective, and gave the car and manufacturer the credit they deserve while acknowledging the publics knack to over criticize and then recant years later. thank you Doug

I never complained about the fenders, the thing that puts me off slightly is the grill just looks a little too boxy for the rest of the car.

The weight of this vehicle is one my biggest gripes and I'm very surprised Doug didn't touch on this point.

I drove a 2019 M2 comp Manual and it drove like an absolute dream, I can only imagine how this new 6 speed will feel, pulling up hills cracking through the gears was just amazing

I really respect and appreciate Doug's passion in this video. Somewhere out there there's a (richer) version of me that is buying this car because of Doug's enthusiasm for what it offers

I think the M2 Pro version will be better, the Max and Ultra versions might be a bit too expensive.

To me, fenders look amazing, no complaints there. The things I don’t like about the car are the front and rear bumpers. Not a fan of how boxy and angular they are. Liked the outgoing M2 bumpers much better. This car will definitely look so much better with some kind of body kit or F/R bumpers… and a aggressive hood too.

I just bought a 2024 M2 a few days ago, its black sapphire with manual transmission. So far its been truly enjoyable to drive, and I like the wide fenders! Yea I agree with the normal grill vs the M3/M4 that looks like a whale shark! I've always had manual BMWs, the one before this one was a 2015 435....and I can say if you're familiar with manual BMWs it does shift as expected, no surprises that I've found.

I love that BMW brought back the manual transmission. I really don't hate the look at all, but I don't think it's their finest looking M coupe ether. This is a great tribute to the original M cars. I hope to be able to afford something this nice some day. Thank you.

I like how Doug is trying to persuade us to buy the new m2

Love it where Doug say's that there is no delay in the infotainment, literally while showing the enormous delay and stuttering. Priceless

I love the wide fenders. I actually like it, it looks pretty good. I especially like the front end and that it’s manual.

Great reviews. I just purchased this car in the new blue color and I absolutely love it! The new unique look of this M2 is wild, different than everything else and I think fantastic. In person it just works. The driving position is perfect. I owned an 318Ti way back when, I’ve also owned an M135i and newer gen M4 and none of them had the individual in your face looks that this one does. Can’t wait for warmer weather to go enjoy it more. So much tech you will never get bored I must say but the S58, the 6 speed manual and the amazing seats makes this a future classic in my opinion. Love it!!!

The fact that this is rated above a C8 Corvette is pretty wild to me.

my biggest complaint is it’s weight which i’m surprised you didn’t mention (might be a good thing that you didn’t notice it) but it weighs 3800lbs which is almost as heavy as the g8x m3/m4 and it’s heavier than the f8x m3/m4

Seeing it in full detail now it’s kind of a breath of fresh air to me, yes the rear is blocky but looks nice tho, I recently lost my X5 so I’m hurt atm

Doug has completely lost his mind