Is the NEW 2022 BMW M240i a performance car that is WORTH it? 

I think I've never seen Joe with such a big smile on his face when driving a car, no wonder why BMW is the ultimate driving machine

Just got my M240i!!! I was looking for one for months. Someone in Ft Lauderdale ordered it and their finances must have fallen through. I happened upon their website the day it was posted. The smoothest small car ever...I bought it thinking I'll be looking around in 3 years for something else...not so sure now. Mine is all black exterior with red interior. I have a fake right knee but I can get in and out easily. Drove it 4 hours home from Ft Lauderdale and got out once, not sore or cramped up at all. Seats are outstanding. Love that I can put 2 sets of clubs, luggage and cooler in it. both seats fold down. So far, wife doesn't want to drive it, not unhappy about that!

FINALLY...someone who understands & appreciates this gorgeous design - even the taillights! It packs so much in a small & unique package, few cars compare in this class. Mine is on order!

I took delivery of this exact car at the end of December 2021. I had a 2018 M240i, but this car is superior in every way. I'm still breaking the car in, so I have not fully explored the performance, but a huge smile is on my face every time I get into this car! I love how BMW did not put the ridiculous grill from the 3 and 4 series cars. BTW, I think it should have been mentioned that the x-drive is heavily biased to the rear of the car which is great for handling!

If you stay stock, it comes in at $49,545 including destination and handling. I'd just add the M sport red calipers (no charge). Definitely worth $49k. Don't need the extra $8k bells and whistles on Joe's press car.

I think BMW knows this is the last hurrah as we embark on electrification and they wanted to make a point. I think they really killed with the new m240i and especially the M3. I know the grille is a bit over the top, but if we never see the next generation of gas engine M series, the M3 will be iconic. I can't wait to see what the M2 is going to offer and I'm sure it will be offered with a manual. God bless BMW for not forgetting about those who want to drive. Thank you for the great review!

Honestly, it's gotten to a point where automatic transmissions are better than any manual available. I can remember when it was the other way around but after hearing how quickly that ZF 8 speed was shifting I don't think this car deserved a zonk for not offering a manual.

I optioned the aluminum tetragon trim instead of piano black on my M240i, looks way better and no fingerprints anywhere, in another note, it’s one of the best vehicles I’ve owned, it’s just a fantastic car, great review Joe, looks like you had a blast!

It’s so cute lol. I like it though honestly and BMW did a great job with the redesign and features on it, from power to just all around good looks.

Great content as usual Joe, I spec'd and ordered a 22' and ended up with a 23' opting for the wheel and tire pkg, best car I have owned. Having driven my car for 4 months and watching you snap off the gears you were knocking on triple digits after the twisty bits, and thats confirmation that it is one on the best daily drivers under 60K, load up the trunk head out of town and smiles ensue. Oh and on regular 100-200 mile trips ill see 33MPG, can't do that in the turbo 4's.

I like this car. If I were to get one it would be sliver with Brown interior on the inside . I would then change the stock wheels to aftermarket carbon fiber ones by the way.

Yes it’s worth it. I think the 2 Series, be it a full on M or M-lite, is the best BMMR

The B58 in this car is a monstrous engine I can only imagine how much better this car must feel since it’s so light and smaller then the m340i

Another review hit out of the park! Your enthusiasm and passion for doing these reviews is infectious. Thinking of cross-shopping this against the AWD Stinger GT2 and G70. All 3 are in the mid to upper $50k range. Just need to decide if I really need to have 4 doors and if the BMW trunk fits 2 sets of golf clubs. Looking forward to your next review!

Watched this and bought a 23’ M240i and it is a fantastic car! Thanks for the recommendation

Now this is an excellent vehicle for the money. Light weight, fast, economical, and compared to other vehicles in its price point it makes a very compelling argument. The reliability of the BMW I-6 can't be understated. I am very curious to see what the new M2 or M2CS are going to look like, perhaps a twin turbo for around 430hp but lets hope the price increase isn't that much because it starts to compete with some other heavy hitters.

HELL YEA its worth it. If you find one without many options its low 50’s. Ive seen Lexus IS350 going for over 50k and as a previous IS350 owner, the IS is SLOW. This car is a beast with that launch control.

This is the evolution of the135i. My 135i was ok til about 4 years old. It has incrementally cost me far more than I paid in repair costs, including the global I6 recall for sheared VANOS bolts migrating into the oil pan requiring a full tear down and rebuild that took BMW's master tech three weeks to fix. And the electrical fire that destroyed the ECU and fuse panel and all electrical components. Then all the flat panel melted in the 🌞. Endless oil leaks, broken lines, bad starter, bad intake seals, blown charge pipe, bad throttle body, brakes failed, two battery harnesses, leaking coolant reservoir, cracked coolant lines over the radiator, rattling windshield, cracked windshield three times (excessive body flex), leaking oil pan, bad oil sensor, fouled VANOs solinoids, failed boost solenoids, two water pumps failed, and a hundred things I'm forgetting. There are still $10s of thousands in pending repairs that I'm not doing. Needs a new convertible top, the transmission pops out of gear, has torn fake leather dispite being babied, needs a new AC compressor, has numerous oil leaks and boost leaks and disintegrating plastic engine parts. Disgusting crap. Worst car I've ever owned. Just a putrid disgrace. 130K miles.

That car is just begging for a tune and exhaust.

Good looking BMW. As the British would say, it’s got a proper grill too, not that giant beaver tooth thing. Lol. Nice review Joe and great job Lori!! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

Just bought a used CPO ‘23 m240i xdrive with 3,000 miles on it. My first BMW and my first real performance car. This thing is a beast and an absolute blast to drive every day. The launch control on this thing is absolutely insane.

Shouldve tried launch control

For someone who bought a GT 350R Heritage I'm surprised you thought a M2 Comp was pricey for what you got. Fun little cars.

The 0-60 time is the same as the M2, but much cheaper. I’m preordering one in May. Cannot wait!!!

I love bmw for decades and this new bmw looks absolutely stunning

With a car that small the sunroof is basically panoramic!

Thank you for this video I've been having problems with finding my first car but I think this is the one

I think If anybody is interested in the new MK8 R AND willing to pay markup, this is the car to highly consider / cross-shop. Great power for your dollar 🚙💨

I own an M340i xdrive and the engine HP is more than 382, prob over 400 as BMW underestimates their reported numbers. This M240 is a monster and other than the back seat room, the trunk is larger than my M340. For 57k it’s a performance bargain.

One of the best new cars you can buy for under $50k (This one has almost all options at $57k) Toyota Supra with more conservative styling, a back seat, a good trunk, good rear visibility and AWD You could really make an argument for owning both the M240i, as a daily, and the upcoming M2, with more power, RWD, and a stick.

That's a really nice machine. To be sure it's at least half a second quicker than what BMW quotes it at (0-60 @ 4.1) and I threw all the options at it in the BMW configurator and only barely passed $57K! That's even with that red leather and the optional cooling package that fortuitously removes run-flats from the option-list. If we make it through 2022 this might be my vehicle! Melbourne Red for the win!!

Great car, too bad the manual is gone. Have to go to an M2 to get it.

Joe R. MINE, I called DIBS, gimme. I love it. not feeling good, headaches are unreal, hospice care is annoying, lucky if I see April. thanks Joe for being my YT friend, I don't have many friends. tony

Love it, basically a 2+2 AWD Supra

Best value european car by far.

I bought A 2022 F97 Competition it got everything I need , Speed, looks and Design // Brooklyn Grey Metallic

Raiti, you're my favorite review channel buddy

Oooooooooh myyyyyyyy gaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwd yeeeeeeeeeeeees maaaaaaaan!!!! All the yesses!!! This M240i is an absolute gem!!! After this review I am convinced I live in the wrong state!!! I spend soooooooo much time dodging potholes I can't even begin to enjoy any drives!!! Great review as usual Joe and Lori!!! Great car by BMW and look at that grill to front fascia ratio....PERFECT!!!!

Joe, you must have listened to me. Just a couple days ago I asked when are you going to do this review and BAM!!! here it is. Ordered one in Potimao Blue this month and now the wait begins. Keep up the great work.

I picked mine up in Brooklyn gray just a few days ago. It's fantastic!

Looks like the perfect car to toss around a twisty mountain road!

I do wish the back looked a bit better, but I’ve seen it in person and it looks amazing. It would be nice to get a hard top convertible. Great review!

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I got used to that toothy grille, now I can't live without it!!!😩

I still remember, that the BMW M2 Competition for the Future of 2 series of the 2022.

This already looks super cool. It just has me thinking about what the next M2 will look like. I just sold my 981 Cayman and am thinking about what is next. Please give us the stick shift in the M2!!! I owned the E46 M3 and it was my favorite car I've ever owned.

I know its a great car simply because Joe went on throttle 4 times in one review.

Great review as the norm ! Have had mine for almost 3 months and it’s a dream car with such a well balance between comfort and performance. My most favorite car In all my years👍🏻👊🏻 Love that I have room for all my Twinkies to 😁 Lori owns that camera with Authority :)what great shots and footage. Thank you Lori !

I love how the taillights are hated in Europe but loved in the USA

Hey Joe, I love these on throttle!!! I do feel you have the passion.

Also nephew Joe, in the description, it says ZF 9-speed. It should say 8-speed. BMW doesn’t use 9 speed transmissions.

There is an option for an aluminum tetragon trim instead of gloss black on the instrument panel/dash.

Is it safe to say that one of his favorite snacks is twinkies

I’ve really been into this car recently, so I’ve watched a lot of reviews on it. I enjoy your reviews the most. You do a good job. Thanks. I did see a review tho were the 240i didn’t have the gloss black interior

A co worker just got a 230i and it looks great in person. I'm not a big fan of BMW, but I'd take this new gen

As An German / European Vehicle Fan. I Totally Love The Grille In The Brand-new BMW M240I. Also I Rather Get This Vehicle Over It's Competition. But Excellent Review Joe.

No body gives reviews better than Raitis rides…

I love the Slick looking Widebody of this Car , love the Lines and Curves too

Absolutely

Not a fan of how this one looks..the round square body angles doesn't work for me..previous gen looks way way way better..

This looks like it would be fun here, on the back roads of western NY. Nice review

This looks pretty perfect for me. And I could drive it all through the snowy winter

Love your videos. Definitely the best car reviewer on RU-vid in my opinion. I love the snack references haha. I ordered one of these in the Brooklyn grey color and Red Leather interior. I should have it sometime this summer! I can’t wait!

Another great video Lori! Love the new design actually. I like how the headlights are separate from the grille. Miss the dual headlights though.

Cool New 2022 BMW M240i Review.

Answer to the question: hell yeah!

Great honest review Joe, I traded my type R and bought the same spec m240xi in December and love it although I think the civic is a better drivers car but I don’t miss it. This think is rocket in sport plus mode and launch control is outrageous.

This is the front end the M3 needs next year. Looks so much cleaner with the small grill and in NJ you won’t have license plate sitting right in middle of it.

I'm a happy owner of a 18 m240i in burnt orange and black rims. You've got me wanting to upgrade to this. Hmmm.

Awesome BMW M240I Joe! I love this video of the vehicle I think BMW went over and be of on how BMW did with this dandy of a 2-Class and the power is a dandy. #bmwm240i

the rear wheels are only 255s if you get an upgraded wheel and cooling package... standard is 245s all the way around

I’m loving this car!!! Will park it next to my new Ram limited2022. I also like the fact that it’s a one seater cause I can fit all my twinkies next to me!! Great job as always Joe!!! Whose better than Lori?!?!?!?!?…….NOBODY!!!!!!

I want this car

Joe, love All your honest and in depth review videos but I'm very curious.... what do you drive? What is your daily driver?

Didn’t use the launch control, you didn’t get to feel the full acceleration

Thanks Joe, if you can only own one, this or 2022 Toyota Supra 3.0?

Milo’s in the house!!!!✊🏿💯🏁🏁

Very nice body design. thank goodness the humungas grill ain't there.smallest car but big price.

Maybe this is the “daily” M2 for the Enthusiasts. The M2 should be much more track focused… making it uncomfortable for daily use or on log trips. However, maybe the M2 will be ok as a daily …who knows?

Looks great in white

FINALLY!!!! You said in a couple week few months ago that this review would come! I went ahead and bought it without your review which made me sad. I'm f-ing loving it!

Great review Joe. Have you driven the base 230i it’s a great daily driver priced at $36k starting entry model. No need to spend $60k for M240i. Get 230i for $40 with minimal options or spend more for M Sport and Dynamic trim for $48k

I bought my first new BMW in 2000; an '01 325i Coupe with Sport/pkg. $35K out the door. That is about $58K today so this is what I'd be buying if I were 28 again. 🙂 My car had the 2.5l I6 at 170hp lol----this thing has almost 400!!! For about the same real world price!! You kids are lucky SOBs...

I think when I pass on my 392, this is top of my list. Looks good, sounds good, goes good.

Excellent car I want one. Great color combo and engine, transmission.

im a sucker for the b58 rn, easy mods for big hp gains!

I asked, and I have received the review! Thank you 😊

S58 & a manual transmission separate the forthcoming M2 from this M240, IMO. That's why this 2017 M240i driver has a deposit on a M2 and wouldn't consider this M240i X-Drive... No manual in the 2wd version?!

Pure joy from driving it. Love it bro

Miss my 2011 bmw 135i. I can only imagine this car it’s beautiful. Now I got a 2021 WRX had to get a car that can put a smile on me and fit my two toddlers

ave had mines since November, and still smile as big as that as i approach the car to drive it

How does it compare to the Supra? Handling wise that is… given the motor and transmission are the same. I assume it’s able to put the power down better and not lose grip like the RWD supra

This guy got da storage/ snack jokes. Don’t ever change.

Hey Joe and Laurie :) Just wondering what you think of the difference between the current M2 Comp and this new M240i...... here in Perth, Australia they are both about the same money, which one would you buy? Cheers, Don (Dons Shed and Xplor Overland)

You would’ve zonked it if you saw it im purple😂

Are you sure those are 245 front tires? I thought those were only available with the 19” Double Spoke wheels with the wheel arch extensions.

Great looking car all around. Thank you bmw for making a normal sized kidney grille. And does anyone see bmw e60 with the rear tail lights or am I the only one?

Honestly, in my opinion I prefer the previous look. This looks so..... Round 😂

I was literally typing the car into Google when you mentioned it doesn't come in manual. I don't have many dealbreakers when it comes to cars, most everything can be modified or added on later, but a manual transmission is my number 1. It's _gotta_ have it, and I hate how the industry is trying to move away from it.

Hello Joe, I just read an article where the reviewer of this car said the feel of the brake and accelerator pedal ruined the driving experience. He said the brakes were extremely gabby and it was impossible to drive it smoothly with the hair trigger go pedal.