2015 BMW 2 Series Convertible Price & Specs – costs from £29,180

The new BMW 2 Series Convertible arrives – and there’s an M235i version too

As BMW changes its nomenclature, the BMW 2 Series Convertible arrives as a replacement for the old 1-Series Convertible and becomes the third BMW in the 2-Series range, joining the 2 Series Coupe and the FWD 2-Series Active Tourer. Due to go on sale in February 2015, the new 2-Series Convertible is looking to build on the success of the old 1-Series Convertible with a wide range of specs and powerplants – from the 220i and 220d to the range-topping M235i – and prices starting from £29,180 for the 220i Convertible rising to £37,710 for the M235i Convertible.

Four power plants will be available in the 2-Series Convertible, with the 220i getting 184bhp, 228i with 245bhp, 220d with 190bhp and the range-topping M235i Convertible gets 326bhp.

Performance and economy figures for the 2 Series are improved on the old 1 Series Convertible, with the 220i doing 0-62mph in 7.5 seconds and 41.4mpg (44.1mpg with auto ‘box), 228i 0-62mph in 6.1 seconds and 41.4mpg (42.8), 220d 0=62mph in 7.5 seconds and 60.1mph (64.2) and the M235i manages the 62mph scoot in 5.2 seconds (5.0 with auto ‘box) and 33.2mpg (35.8).

Trim levels for the new 2 Series Convertible will be Sport, Luxury and M Sport (but only M Sport for the 228i) and the M235i gets its own unique specification. BMW will also launch an SE spec at a later date.

The 2015 BMW 2 Series Convertible Interior

Standard spec on all models includes Alloys, AirCon, Drive Performance Control, Keyless, Sport Instruments, dark chrome tailpipes on the 220i and 220d Sport, Sports seats and multi-function leather steering wheel.

The 220i and 220d Luxury models get bigger alloys, chrome exterior trim, Fineline wood trim, Oxide Silver accents and Dakota Leather and the M Sport versions get High-Gloss Shadowline exterior trim, Aluminium Hexagon trim with Estoril Blue accents, bigger gloss kidney grill slats, M Sport Suspension and Steering Wheel, M Sport body kit and the option of an M Sport Plus Package with 18″ Ferric Grey alloys, headlight wash, Harmon Kardon sound, M Sport brakes and Xenons headlights.

The new range-topping M235i Convertible gets its won spec with 18″ double-spoke alloys, Ferric Grey air blades and mirrors, Climate, Dakota leather, Extended light and storeage, M Sport Suspension, M rear spoiler and M badging.

The new BMW 2 Series Convertible debuts next month at the Paris Motor Show and goes on sale in the UK on 25 February 2015.

By Cars UK