BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW M2 Forum > BMW M2 Discussions > Do you think BMW would release an AWD M2?

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      02-23-2015, 11:46 AM   #1
Flames Fan22
Second Lieutenant
17
Rep
216
Posts

Drives: 1BADE90
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Calgary AB

iTrader: (0)

Do you think BMW would release an AWD M2?

Here's the source article that claims BMW will release an AWD M2 in markets like Canada. Personally I am ecstatic if this is true. Living in Canada M cars have always been off limits, especially because where I live winter is 10 months of the year with alot of ice and snow.

http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2015/1/2...h-AWD-7725065/
Appreciate 0
      02-23-2015, 12:29 PM   #2
Cyberdemon
Brigadier General
Cyberdemon's Avatar
1538
Rep
3,332
Posts

Drives: 2020 X5 40i, 2018 M3 Comp
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Long Island NY

iTrader: (3)

I wouldn't read into it too much until something like that is confirmed.

The 2 series is a low runner on BMW's sales ladder - selling only tens of thousands of units.

The M2 will be a tiny niche of the 2 series sales, which even if very successful, will likely still only sell thousands of units.

To make an Xdrive variant will still require the huge amounts of regulatory testing and certification to make it road legal, so even though the engineering could be done with the existing parts bin, to make money back on the regulatory makes for a small business case.

So again, nothing makes it impossible, but I would expect them to see how many M2's start to move before considering offering an AWD version, and I have to imagine that probability is fairly low - but that's based only on statistics, not insider information.
__________________
Current: '20 X5, '18 M3 ZCP
Previous: '11 E90 335i, '11 E90 M3, '16 VW GTI, '15 M235i, '13 335i, '08 TL-S, '00 Corvette
Appreciate 0
      02-23-2015, 02:34 PM   #3
Flames Fan22
Second Lieutenant
17
Rep
216
Posts

Drives: 1BADE90
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Calgary AB

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cyberdemon View Post
I wouldn't read into it too much until something like that is confirmed.

The 2 series is a low runner on BMW's sales ladder - selling only tens of thousands of units.

The M2 will be a tiny niche of the 2 series sales, which even if very successful, will likely still only sell thousands of units.

To make an Xdrive variant will still require the huge amounts of regulatory testing and certification to make it road legal, so even though the engineering could be done with the existing parts bin, to make money back on the regulatory makes for a small business case.

So again, nothing makes it impossible, but I would expect them to see how many M2's start to move before considering offering an AWD version, and I have to imagine that probability is fairly low - but that's based only on statistics, not insider information.
I guess one can hope
Appreciate 0
      02-23-2015, 05:58 PM   #4
nike001
Captain
United_States
312
Rep
818
Posts

Drives: 2018 718 Cayman
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: US

iTrader: (2)

Nope. Not this generation at least.

I think they'll save the AWD for the bigger cars that have issues with traction due to bigger power (i.e. M5 & M6)
Appreciate 0
      02-23-2015, 06:46 PM   #5
Mark's M
Lieutenant Colonel
Mark's M's Avatar
Canada
615
Rep
1,820
Posts

Drives: 2016 M3 Individual
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Stoney Creek, ON

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by nike001 View Post
Nope. Not this generation at least.

I think they'll save the AWD for the bigger cars that have issues with traction due to bigger power (i.e. M5 & M6)
And I'll counter with Audi's RS3 and Mercedes-AMG's CLA45 which are the competition that a few people are overlooking. Don't think BMW wants to bag the competition with an AWD equivalent car? Think again.

And the M2 xDrive will be naturally RWD biased, a win/win configuration for those who need and/or prefer awd.
__________________
2016 Individual Silverlake/Amaro M3 Conceived by ///M
Appreciate 0
      02-23-2015, 06:58 PM   #6
sstarrx3
Captain
106
Rep
855
Posts

Drives: 2014 228i Mineral White/Terra
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Concord, NC

iTrader: (0)

Nope
Appreciate 0
      02-23-2015, 07:12 PM   #7
nike001
Captain
United_States
312
Rep
818
Posts

Drives: 2018 718 Cayman
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: US

iTrader: (2)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark's M View Post
And I'll counter with Audi's RS3 and Mercedes-AMG's CLA45 which are the competition that a few people are overlooking. Don't think BMW wants to bag the competition with an AWD equivalent car? Think again.
I don't. The CLA45 is nothing at all to write home about, let alone develop an AWD car just to compete with it.. and BMW has been going against Quattro Audi S-Line's for YEARS. This is nothing new.

I think they'll keep the 2-3-4's as RWD.
Appreciate 0
      02-23-2015, 08:14 PM   #8
midwest 340xi 6sp
Lieutenant Colonel
midwest 340xi 6sp's Avatar
United_States
358
Rep
1,797
Posts

Drives: 2018 340xi
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: The Great Midwest

iTrader: (6)

I'd welcome AWD M2....But agree with this:

Quote:
Originally Posted by nike001 View Post
Nope. Not this generation at least.

I think they'll save the AWD for the bigger cars that have issues with traction due to bigger power (i.e. M5 & M6)
__________________
Previous Rides: 535xi, M235xi, X3, E92 M3, E70 X5 35d, X6 50i, X6 35i, E60 550i, E46 M3 Cabriolet, E39 540i, E36 328i
Appreciate 0
      02-23-2015, 08:32 PM   #9
i8ur911
First Lieutenant
125
Rep
356
Posts

Drives: F22 228i MSport
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: NH

iTrader: (0)

No M cars should be AWD. Obviously just my opinion, but these are supposed to be RWD sports cars.
Appreciate 1
      02-23-2015, 08:49 PM   #10
Anderw
Brigadier General
Anderw's Avatar
United_States
658
Rep
3,320
Posts

Drives: F80 m3
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: FL

iTrader: (12)

I doubt it , like others have said , Though it technically could be possible if the m2 drivetrain is based off a m235i rather then a m3/m4 since some parts could be used off m235xi.
I wouldn't get to excited there is a very slim chance they'll offer AWD sorry
Appreciate 0
      02-26-2015, 11:20 AM   #11
Propanelgen
Enlisted Member
15
Rep
44
Posts

Drives: 2008 BMW 335i (e92)
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Europe

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark's M View Post
And I'll counter with Audi's RS3 and Mercedes-AMG's CLA45 which are the competition that a few people are overlooking. Don't think BMW wants to bag the competition with an AWD equivalent car? Think again.

And the M2 xDrive will be naturally RWD biased, a win/win configuration for those who need and/or prefer awd.
The CLA45 is pure garbage, mainly because of the horrible gear box.
I would welcome an AWD M2, I was originally looking to buy an M4, but leaning more towards the M235i xDrive now.
Actually, M2 xDrive would be perfect.
Appreciate 0
      02-26-2015, 02:33 PM   #12
Mark's M
Lieutenant Colonel
Mark's M's Avatar
Canada
615
Rep
1,820
Posts

Drives: 2016 M3 Individual
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Stoney Creek, ON

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by nike001 View Post
I don't. The CLA45 is nothing at all to write home about, let alone develop an AWD car just to compete with it.. and BMW has been going against Quattro Audi S-Line's for YEARS. This is nothing new.

I think they'll keep the 2-3-4's as RWD.
Time will tell. And I agree with you and everyone about the CLA45. Aside from it's lack of quality and poor reviews, it's about the ugliest vehicle I've ever seen. The new RS3 on the other hand, a much better car. That one IMO is the competitor.
__________________
2016 Individual Silverlake/Amaro M3 Conceived by ///M
Appreciate 0
      02-26-2015, 03:02 PM   #13
2msport
Captain
United_States
204
Rep
757
Posts

Drives: '14 228 MT
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: NY

iTrader: (1)

no
Appreciate 0
      02-26-2015, 06:15 PM   #14
TheSpectre
New Member
0
Rep
6
Posts

Drives: 2015 M235i
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: British Columbia

iTrader: (0)

RWD with snow tires is more than safe. Unless you want to take the car to a ski mountain, why not just a RWD car and slap some dedicated snows on it? You'll need those tires anyway for the AWD version.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:50 PM.




m2
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST