With the 2025 BMW M2, the legendary German automaker is aiming to make things better across the board. It’s more powerful, it’s more stylish, the tech is more advanced, and the ride is more comfortable. It’s far from a dramatic overhaul of the 2024 BMW M2 because it didn’t need to be. It’s one of the best M products, and unlike the XM, it won’t have any problems selling. What we have is a long list of quality-of-life and functionality improvements ranging from minor to moderate, plus some new cosmetic touches to set the 2025 edition apart visually.
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The 2025 BMW M2 Gets A Horsepower Boost
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Model |
2024 BMW M2 6MT |
2024 BMW M2 8AT |
2025 BMW M2 6MT |
2025 BMW M2 8AT |
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Engine |
3.0-liter M TwinPower Turbo inline-six |
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Power |
453 hp |
473 hp |
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Torque |
406 lb-ft |
406 lb-ft |
443 lb-ft |
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0-60 |
4.2 Seconds |
3.9 Seconds |
4.1 Seconds |
3.9 Seconds |
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Top Speed |
155-177 mph (with M Driver’s Package) |
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The 2025 BMW M2 packs the same S58 twin-turbocharged inline-six found in the 2024 model year and the M3 and M4. Power starts at 473 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque with the six-speed manual gearbox, but you can unlock another level of performance with the 8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic. This is a no-cost option, so it’s a no-brainer if a manual transmission isn’t necessary. The power bump is much appreciated, though it will be interesting to see if the average person can feel it.
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BMW aims to deliver improved performance without compromising the refined feel of the car. They have stated that the new BMW M2 is more responsive than the outgoing model, no matter which transmission you select, thanks to improved accelerator mapping in all drive modes. The automaker promised greater personalization “of a wide range of vehicle functions” through the car’s cutting-edge operating system. The M2 boasts personalization options for the adaptive M suspension, the M Servotronic steering, the braking system, traction control, gear shift assist, and more.
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The Steering Wheel Is Brand New
The brand-new steering wheel will be one of the quickest ways to tell the 2025 BMW M2 apart from the 2024 edition. An M-leather wheel with a flat-bottomed rim comes standard, featuring an all-new spoke design and a red 12 o’clock center marker at the top of the wheel. It’s very cool-looking, and you get the two M buttons and gear shift paddles to complete the racetrack vibes.
If you want to upgrade, you can get the M Alcantara version of the steering wheel. It’s the same steering wheel in basic design but with Alcantara microfiber for easier gripping. Whichever wheel you select, they’re both available with a heating function, which can be controlled via the touchscreen or by voice command through BMW’s Intelligent Personal Assistant.
All-New Colors And Cosmetic Upgrades
The exterior color options for the 2025 BMW M2 are almost 100% brand new. Aside from your usual black and white options, Frozen Pure Gray and Portimao Blue II are the only returning colors. The rest of the lineup includes São Paulo Yellow, Vegas Red metallic, Portimao Blue metallic, and Skyscraper Gray metallic, all brand-new colors for the M2. These can be finished with Java Green metallic, Voodoo Blue, Grigio Telesto Pearl Effect metallic, or Twilight Purple Pearl Effect metallic.
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The M quad tailpipes now come in black as a standard feature, the 19/20 inch (front/back) double-spoke rear wheels are available with a new bright silver finish, and the trunk lid and grille badges are black with a silver border. The exterior has been given a once-over just to keep this thing looking brand new and to ensure that you can tell a 2024 model from 2025 at a glance if you know what to look for.
The Seats Are Even Sportier
The M2’s Vernasca leather M Sport car seats already offer the perfect balance between comfort, style, and sportiness. Now, they’re available in black with red highlights! Okay, this is not the most significant change, but it’s a welcome one, lending the interior a classic racecar look. More importantly, the M Carbon bucket seats are now available with or without the optional Carbon Package.
No matter the seats you choose, upgrades include Merino leather, electric adjustment, heating, removable head restraints, and multipoint harness hookups. If you’re going with the M Carbon seats specifically to drop the curb weight, you’ll probably want to keep it simple. If you’re going with the M Carbon seats because they look super cool, they’ll look even better in black-and-red Merino leather.
The 2025 BMW M2 Comes With A Slight Price Bump
The 2024 BMW M2 sold for $63,200 before throwing your options and add-ons into the package. The 2025 edition sells at a base MSRP of $64,900, plus a $1,175 delivery fee. It’s not surprising to see inflation hitting the new BMW. Still, it is impressive that they could keep the price bump below a couple of grand, especially for a car that adds considerable value over the previous model year. The 2025 M2 is simply a better deal than the 2024 model, and that’s not something you can say about every nameplate when the price creeps up.
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If one change might have some drivers thinking twice about spending the extra $1,700 on the new model, it’s the increased digitalization. Almost every creature comfort in the car is operated through the touchscreen or voice command now, from the air conditioning to stereo. You can’t argue with the convenience that this adds to the driving experience, but many drivers prefer the tactile feedback you can only get from real-life buttons. On the other hand, buttons don’t offer the sheer depth of customization you get with digital controls, and it’s nice to have the cockpit streamlined so you don’t have all those extra buttons and dials cluttering up your interface.