2015 BMW 2 Series, proving size matters: Motoramic Drives

BMW’s "New Class," a line of small cars produced between 1962 and 1977, included charmers like the 1500 and iconic 2002. But as cars began to grow in size, just like our nation's waist size, it wasn’t until seven years ago that we saw the return of the small Bimmer stateside in the form of the 1 Series coupe.

Arriving in North America this March, BMW’s new 2 Series coupe is the 1’s successor, and having spent a day in Las Vegas behind the wheel of an M235i, as well as sharing time in a 4 Series convertible, I was left yearning for longer in the 2 Series.

And that’s probably a good thing: As P.T. Barnum said, “always leave them wanting more.”

There were no $33,025 228i or $44,025 non-M 235i trims available for my drive, and the M235i – the first M Performance model to make it to North America – is not yet officially priced. I was disappointed that I couldn’t experience the less expensive trims, but, hell, I was not complaining as I powered through the banked semi-oval and scrappy little infield circuit at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.