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The BMW 2 Series has been crowned Coupe of the Year at the 2026 Auto Express New Car Awards, a reminder that the classic two-door still has a pulse in a market swamped by SUVs. Coupés are a shrinking breed, and you can count the survivors on your fingers. Among them, the 2 Series stands out as the one that best rewards the driver.
Much of the appeal comes down to the fundamentals. Rear-wheel drive underpins the handling, a spread of four- and six-cylinder engines covers every mood, and the low-slung seating position drops you right into the action. Weighty controls and quick responses do the rest, giving the little BMW the sort of sharp, connected feel the badge is known for.
Step up to the M240i, and the recipe gains real punch. A creamy straight-six is boosted by twin turbochargers and a 48-volt mild-hybrid layer that trims consumption without dulling the delivery. Standard all-wheel drive locks down traction on greasy roads, yet the chassis keeps its rear-driven character, so the fun never drains away.
At the summit sits the M2, still one of the most complete performance cars you can buy for any money. It is arguably more usable and more involving than its bigger M3 and M4 relations, shrinking a serious drive into a compact, wieldy package that flatters on a back road and behaves in traffic.
The 2 Series held off the V8-powered Ford Mustang and the neatly judged hybrid Honda Prelude to take the win. Even the entry 220i keeps the magic intact, matching rear-wheel drive with a responsive automatic gearbox and a grippy chassis, so the reward is there whichever version you choose.
