2020 BMW 2 Series

Carvana (opens in a new tab) describes a split lineup: the first-generation coupe and convertible in a late-cycle light refresh, plus the all-new 2 Series Gran Coupe, whose 228i xDrive entry has standard all-wheel drive, a 228-hp turbo four-cylinder and an 8.8-inch display with navigation and Apple CarPlay. Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists darkened taillights, a black or gray grille frame, updated wheels and newly available black mirror caps, rain-sensing wipers as standard across the range, and a redesigned coupe expected for the 2022 model year. BMW of Lincoln (opens in a new tab) says the M240i adds standard power front seats, adaptive suspension and a much more powerful engine over the 230i.

Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) puts the cheapest 2020 2 Series, the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, at a Fair Purchase Price of $17,900 and rates fuel economy at 21/31 to 23/34 mpg city and highway. EPA rates the 2020 2 Series at 24 to 27 mpg combined and $2,850 to $3,250 a year in fuel, with rear- or all-wheel drive.

NHTSA lists three recall campaigns for the 2020 2 Series. 21V091000 covers a sunroof that may continue to close after the key is switched off or the car locked, 23V584000 covers audio module software that may fail to generate audible seat belt warnings, and 19V352000 covers driver and passenger knee air bags that may have been improperly folded and assembled, which BMW fixes by replacing the modules.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA: wheels and electrical system with 2 each, and suspension, power train, visibility and unknown or other with 1 each. Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) keeps a common-problems page for the year.

EPA rates the 2020 2 Series at 24 to 27 mpg combined and $2,850 to $3,250 a year in fuel. The Audi A3 lists 25 to 30 at $2,100 to $2,500 and the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 23 to 28 at $2,750 to $3,350. The 2 Series is behind the A3 and in line with the CLA.