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<\/a><\/p>\nLast year, the M2 got a 20-horsepower bump to 473 horsepower. Cars equipped with an automatic transmission make more torque, at 443 pound-feet, but you probably won\u2019t care if you\u2019re opting for the manual. Both transmissions have their virtues; the manual is much more novel but the automatic is objectively the better choice for performance. BMW says zero to 60 mph takes just 4.1 seconds. As with any M car, specifying the $2,500 M Driver\u2019s Package is a good call. Performance remains unchanged year-over-year. Bigger news is the eventual M2 xDrive<\/a>, but it won\u2019t be a 2026 model year. The 2026 BMW M2 CS is also worth mentioning, although its sky-high price and limited production will make it much less readily attainable. You can check out our M2 CS review<\/a> for the details.<\/p>\n The EPA says the 2026 BMW M2 achieves identical fuel economy to last year\u2019s model. Those figures are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway, for a combined 19 mpg. A 13.7-gallon fuel tank means you can expect around 300 miles of range per fill-up. You\u2019ll probably see lower than that if engaging in some \u201cspirited driving,\u201d as it were.<\/p>\n Last year BMW updated the 2025 BMW M2<\/a> with some small interior option changes, but nothing changes for 2026. Inside you\u2019ll find the same flat-bottom steering wheel that became standard last year. Other than that, it\u2019s essentially business as usual in here. Leather is standard and black is the only color available; although the cool M-colored highlight stands out as a recommendation since it\u2019s a neat, M2-exclusive scheme. The $4,500 carbon bucket seats are a love \u2018em or hate \u2018em affair. We recommend sitting in them before ordering, at least. The M2\u2019s trunk space measures 13.8 cubic feet and retains the regular 2 Series\u2019 60\/40 split-folding rear seat.<\/p>\n Core infotainment functions are all present, including Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, integrated navigation, and natural voice control. A head-up display is available as part of the Live Cockpit Pro package for $1,100, making it the priciest standalone option outside of carbon fiber upgrades. Remote Engine Start, priced at $300, also stands out as a worthwhile add-on. No changes here mean the 2026 BMW M2 uses the same iDrive 8.5 interface from last year. We consider the $650 Lighting Package a mandatory inclusion.<\/p>\n BMW introduces no additional driver-assistance technology for the latest M2, and that restraint feels entirely appropriate. The car\u2019s mission favors engagement over excess, and a pared-back approach suits the kind of enthusiastic driving the M2 is built to deliver. That said, core systems such as Frontal Collision Warning, Active Blind Spot Detection, and Lane Departure Warning remain standard, ensuring the car is perfectly manageable as a daily driver. The $200 Parking Assistant remains an easy recommendation for urban use. Meanwhile, Active Cruise Control can be added for $500, which is a decent value.<\/p>\n2026 BMW M2 Fuel Economy and MPG<\/h3>\n
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Safety and Driver Assistance Features<\/h3>\n
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