Following its online unveil the previous year, the M2 is finally on display in Detroit, where the firm announced its first pricing details.
BMW's smallest M car starts from $51,700 and, for the money, customers get tons of standard features that include the xenon headlights, adaptive light control, DRLs, shadowline exterior trim, 19-inch black light-alloy wheels wrapped in 245/35 front and 265/35 rear tires.
The list is : Auto-dimming rear and and side mirrors, electrically-adjustable and heated sports seats, carbon fiber interior trim, rain and light sensors, multi-function steering wheel, keyless entry, universal garage-door opener, smoker's package, dynamic cruise control, ambient lighting, navigation, sat-radio with 1 year subscription, Harman Kardon sound system, Assist, eCall, TeleServices, Online and Apps, advances real-time traffic info and more.
The non-metallic Alpine White color comes at no extra charge, while the Black Sapphire, Mineral Grey and Long Beach Blue metallic ones cost a reasonable $550.
The Executive Package, with its rearview camera, Park Distance Control, automatic high beams, Active Driving Assistant, Speed Limit Info and heated steering wheel costs $1,250. Hardcore drivers will be more than thrilled with the standard 6-speed manual gearbox, however, for the rest a seven-speed M double-clutch transmission is priced at $2,900.
Pricing Guide via BimmerPost