BMW M235i Convertible (2015) review - CAR Magazine
? 2-series convertible arrives in time for summer. Just in time for what will surely be another long, hot British summer of Pimms, parched cricket greens and balmy garden parties, BMW has replaced the 1-series convertible with a drop-top 2. Longer, wider and considerably prettier than the 1-series... On all versions the heavily lined, noise-smothering roof can be had in a range of three colours, drops and reappears in 20 seconds at speeds of up to 30mph and – impressively – fails to ruin the 2-series' sleek styling in either position. Yes and no. For a four-seat BMW it’s not overflowing with space. The cabin and boot may be bigger than those of the outgoing 1-series convertible but rear legroom is tight, access to the back seats challenging and boot space fine day-to-day but incapable of taking on the occasional big stuff. But think of the 2-series as practical sports car, rather than an impractical coupe, and it makes a lot more sense. Drop the roof, nudge the car into Sport or Sport Plus modes (the throttle response. Source: www.carmagazine.co.uk
