BMW Says There Will Not Be A "M" Version On FWD Platforms

BMW’s 2 Series lineup is a bit complicated when you take into account the 2 Series Active Tourer and Gran Tourer minivans are based on a front-wheel-drive platform similar to the new Gran Coupe, while the 2 Series Coupe and Convertible are RWD. The M Performance models such as the M135i hatchback and the M235i four-door coupe add a bit to the confusion since they’re not fully fledged M cars despite the use of the sought-after letter.
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MDarringer - 11/1/2019 7:24:26 PM

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Given how unruly the platform is for torque steer, it's no wonder.

valhallakey - 11/2/2019 1:21:17 AM

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Like they said about turbo chargers at one time... never.... sure.

Dexter1 - 11/2/2019 4:37:45 AM

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Such a silly looking vehicle.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 11/2/2019 9:31:50 AM

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The sought after letter is now a joke. Just like the name Turbo or AMG nomenclature. We live in a very sad period where every model is suddenly a performance variant, even 5500lb SUVs.

People can hate on Alpha Romeo if they choose.And they likely shot themselves in the foot a few times unnecessarily, but Quadrifolio means something very special just like Abarth does at Fiat or GTO, TDF or Speciale do at Ferrari. Here the Italians seem to be doing it right, while the Germans have sold out.

valhallakey - 11/2/2019 11:44:04 AM

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Good observations, agreed.

MDarringer - 11/2/2019 12:20:30 PM

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The the Quadrapleggio will strand you the nanosecond you hot foot it.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 11/2/2019 12:57:43 PM

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@MD-You are not wrong. This sort of thing should not be present on any brand new car in 2019. It should be a thing of the distant past for all automakers.

TomM - 11/3/2019 8:29:22 PM

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As EVs enter the mix - and there are more common platforms - even shared with competition - we enter a time when it is going to take a real enthusiast to tell the real story - because many of the buyers are not longer able to buy true high end -and became wannabes.

THe proliferation of various classes of cars and the rise of the crossovers - some raised station wagons and some fastbacks - has really created a lot of models - that has to change. However - one cannot put Ferrari in this equation as they cannot put virtually any other small (At least not mass market) performance premiums (Porsche for example) - but there are still enough people in the market who are fooled by wings and black chrome trim - and as long as they are willing to spend for that nonsense - and it is cheap for manufacturers to produce - if there is a demand - there will be a supply. If there is no demand - only a few companies can afford to produce cars that do not sell.