G42
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Second generation
BMW 2 Series G42
Overview
Production 2021–present
Model years 2022–present
Assembly Mexico: San Luis Potosí (BMW Group Planta San Luis Potosi)
Designer Jose Casas
Body and chassis
Body style
2-door coupé
Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (xDrive)
Powertrain
Engine
Petrol:
2.0 L B48 I4 turbo
3.0 L B58 I6 turbo
Diesel:
2.0 L B47 I4 turbo
Transmission
8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,741 mm (107.9 in)
Length 4,547 mm (179.0 in)
Width 1,839 mm (72.4 in)
Height 1,392 mm (54.8 in)
The second generation 2 Series coupe was introduced in July 2021. It remained a rear wheel drive based model. The G42 is built on the CLAR platform. Unlike its predecessor, the second-generation 2 Series coupe is no longer available with a manual transmission. The launch models was the mild hybrid diesel engine 220d, the petrol engine 220i and 230i and the top M240i xDrive. The G42 2 Series will be entirely produced in BMW’s plant in Mexico. The G42 is the first BMW vehicle designed by BMW of Mexico. Production of the G42 2 Series Started on 2 September 2021.