Unlike its predecessor, the base second-generation 2 Series and M240i coupé is no longer available with a manual transmission and not complemented with a convertible body style.

[citation needed] Standard equipment in the US market includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 10 speaker stereo, adaptive cruise control, tyre pressure monitor and Active Driving Assistant.

found that the rotary controller for the satellite navigation was less distracting to use than the touchscreen.

[8] Top Gear magazine felt that the coupé's physical buttons were more user friendly than the touchscreen interfaces in other BMW models.

These include a carbon fibre front splitter, side skirts and spoiler, M rims, a sport steering wheel and a door projector.