BMW M240i xDrive Coupe Review

The BMW M240i xDrive Coupe was such a hoot to drive along mountain passes and motorways, says Tony Tan, who travels to Munich to test-drive the new model.

- Tony Tan

Cars are getting bigger. While this is great for ferrying passengers and carrying cargo, it does worry driving enthusiasts who are concerned that compact, two-door rides will be going the way of the dinosaur.

BMW has had a slew of small coupes that have won over the hearts, and wallets, of many small car aficionados through the years. The E36 M3 Coupe from the 1990s and E46 M3 Coupe from the first half of the 2000s are two of my favourites.

I know what most of you must be thinking when I named these two-door cars – these aren’t small cars as they were both based on the 3 Series Saloon, which were proper family four-door models.

Let me clear up the “confusion”: The latest BMW M240i xDrive Coupe, which will hit our shores sometime in the first quarter of next year, is longer than both M3 Coupes mentioned above.

To make matters “worse”, the new model will also be longer and wider than its predecessor. Does this mean we won’t be able to enjoy the sheer driving pleasure that a compact BMW coupe can give?

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After driving the M240i Coupe over three days, on some of the finest asphalt in Munich, I can tell all BMW lovers to relax and take a chill pill – this new ride is as fun and engaging as any of your favourite small BMWs.

Before we dive into the driving experience, I must mention how much I like the way it looks.