Paris 2014: BMW 2 Series Convertible Entering Showrooms Early 2015

by Cameron Aubernon

Published: September 10th, 2014

paris 2014 bmw 2 series convertible entering showrooms early 2015

Set to make its global debut at the 2014 Paris Auto Show in October, the 2015 BMW 2 Series Convertible will enter showrooms in early 2015.

Automotive News reports the convertible will arrive in the United States as the 228i, 228i xDrive and M235i, with the M235i xDrive model to arrive later in 2015. Price of admission begins at $38,850 for the base 228i, $40,650 for the base 228i xDrive, and $48,650 for the base M235i; the price for the M235i xDrive has yet to be announced.

Powering the 228i will be a 2-liter turbo-four driving 240 horsepower to the back through an eight-speed automatic while providing greater fuel efficiency than the outgoing 1 Series convertible’s 18/22/27 mpg rating.

Aboard the M235i, the M Performance Package brings a 3-liter turbo-six to the front, sending its 320 horses through the rear via either eight-speed auto or six-speed manual.

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Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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Corey Lewis on Sep 12, 2014

So this is actually a 1 series convertible, yeah? I look forward to the hard top 235i x-Drive GranTurismo 4-door coupe version. $65,495 or 699/mo.

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- VoGo on Sep 16, 2014
  
  Corey, This just in: it's been renamed the X3.5 28 s-Drive GranCoupe GT M.
  
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- Corey Lewis on Sep 16, 2014
  
  @VoGo Brilliant!
  
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MinPVD on Sep 16, 2014

Looks like the bimmer hate grows every year. I don't think the 235 deserves an M tag but it's pretty much the car I've been waiting for to replace my 335. I'm excited. Although, now that the m3 is running a six again, the choice is a bit more complicated.

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- NoGoYo on Sep 16, 2014
  
  It's not hard to hate BMW for their ridiculous model hierarchy.
  
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- Corey Lewis on Sep 16, 2014
  
  @NoGoYo Agree. The other day I went on Cars.com to try and price what a 5-Series with a V8 is going for these days. On the Genesis, it was easy. On the E-Class, it's easy. Try it for the 5-Series. Each model 5 has it's own separate pricing tab. Do they make the 540, 525, 535, 528, 545, 550 currently? You'd better know, because I went through several pages before I found the right answer.
  
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