There are many ways to attract attention to themselves in Texas. In the largest of the US contiguous states, everything seems bigger, bigger, brighter and stronger than other regions of the country. You want to wear a Stetson, leggings and boots in the city? Of course. Why not? You can merge with each other and SUV- Stockman truck driver and cowboy in town. Do you want to stand in a crowd? Drive a little something, like the new BMW Convertible Series 2.
Among the van Ram, Ford and Chevrolet that line every street, highway and parking mall, the compact size of the two series makes little visible missing the majority of his colleagues users of the road.
Line 2 of the series launched in 2014 as a way for BMW to expand and simplify its stable of entry-level cars. 2-Series grew out of the serial line 1; 1 Series coupe was replaced by two-Series coupe, it follows that the convertible version will also be replaced with an updated model.
2015, the convertible gets the same of tin above release configuration options with a turbo four-cylinder powered 228th (the same engine the 428th) and fruity, six-cylinder, twin-turbo with 326hp M235i. Both are available with the option xDrive all-wheel drive, even if the M235i will not be available for several months.
What we're flashing through the countryside in Texas is the 228th, with a simple 245hp, which seems like a lot, given the rain need much, but very unexpected Austin knows. We were warned that the police told them of our presence and seek to accelerate foreigners. Given that five of them were at our morning briefing, chatting with each other on the number of weapons of great power they have and how much practice they had to shoot moving targets, we are closely the speedometer.
2-Series has a smaller target for law enforcement to block a bead on - and it's spicy, too. BMW said the 228th with optional eight-speed Steptronic car go through the 100kph mark in six seconds and hit a top speed of 250kph. For fans who like a real driving manual, the six-speeder adds a 10th of a second in the sprint to 100kph and increases fuel consumption by about 0.2 liters per 100 kilometers in everyday driving.
In terms of pace, you will never really the difference. But eight reports in a compact car seems excessive, and although I understand that the ramp through the low speed gear reduces fuel consumption and reduced emissions, the result is that the performance actually does not feel as alert as strength manual.
Maybe people who prefer books disappear from the face of the earth, but a small car with a robust engine really begs to be driven hard. H model change is what a pleasant thing to grasp the neck skin and walk through a winding mountain road.
But you do not twist the neck of the car to really enjoy the atmosphere and the high quality finish. The driving position is excellent - something BMW tends to the right in most of its cars - and a longer wheelbase, wider body and an increase in the total length to add a touch more space and comfort who has been absent Series 1. There is a good amount of space in advance for the driver and front passenger, but the rear perches are tight, knee room is at a premium and a right and thick walls file (presumably to accommodate the mechanics of the roof) are not designed for long runs. The folding of the file to load trap long pieces of luggage otherwise lead people in the back.
