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Advantages👍

 

• The Engine .

This is a 228 horsepower variant of BMW's popular 2.0 turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It sounds fantastic. It has a fantastic rev range. It has a good pull. It also adds enough BMW-ness to the 228i to warrant its placement in BMW dealerships. This four-cylinder engine is smooth, responsive, and has a wonderful sound.

• Handling.

The 228i is a front-drive automobile, which is unusual for BMW. Instead of the rear-wheel-drive basis that underpins more expensive BMWs, it's the same base that BMW employs for the X1 crossover and most Minis. All-wheel drive is standard on the 228i Gran Coupe. And it has the athletic feel of a BMW for the most part. They've done an excellent job of fine-tuning the handling and making it enjoyable to drive swiftly. The corners are razor-sharp. It is possible to drive on twisty roads with confidence. The lane changes are smooth. The steering has a decent heaviness to it and has a solid feel to it. However, the front-heavy quality can be felt at the limit. 

• The interior.

When you look ahead from the driver's seat, you'll see what every BMW buyer sees these days: the company's most recent digital instrument cluster, a large, clear colour head-up display, a solid, sporty steering wheel with aluminium paddle shifters, and, to your right, BMW's excellent iDrive system displayed on a 9-inch screen. So, even if you buy BMW's entry-level sedan, you won't be skimping on primary driving instruments or standard switchgear. It's not quite as opulent as the more costly Bavarians (there's a touch of cheap plastic here and there that wouldn't pass muster in a 3 or 5 series), but it's a serene, well-organized, and modern interior. On lengthy rides, the front seats are comfy, but for people with a large frame, the bolstering may be too tight side-to-side. The majority of the materials are high-quality and comfortable to the touch. Only when they close, the frameless door feels a little less sturdy than one would expect.

• Standard Protection.

The 228i includes most of the standard safety features that Car Talk recommends to its listeners and readers, including as city-speed automated emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, lane keeping assistance, and rear cross traffic alert. You must purchase adaptive cruise control to receive highway-speed automatic emergency braking, which you should do. 

• There has a flat load floor.

When you open the trunk, you'll notice that there's no lip to hoist anything over. The trunk floor is flush with the back bumper, making it simple to stuff a case of Schlitz or a half-dozen cinder blocks from the lumber yard within. To provide additional room, the rear seats can be folded. 

 Disadvantages👎

 

• The Firm ride.

The ride comfort suffers as a result of the excellent handling. The ride is a little harsh, and road imperfections are picked up by the cabin. On smooth roads, it's not a problem, but if you live in an area where potholes abound, you'll probably yearn for a bit more suppleness in your suspension. 

• Turbo lag

While the engine is smooth and responsive, and the 8-speed automatic transmission performs admirably, there were moments when we were rolling along or decelerating little, then tried to accelerate rapidly and had to wait a second or two for the engine to get up and go. That doesn't exactly scream sports sedan. The 2.0L engine is also available in a 301 horsepower variant in the 235i grade. We haven't driven it yet, so it could be better in that regard.

• The back seat is cramped.

Adults can sit back there, but there isn't much head, knee, or foot room.

• The Value.

The cash register rang up at $48,495 for our 228i. This includes a $4,000 M Sport options package that the majority of consumers will happily forego. In truth, a lot of 228i's sell for between $40 and $45,000. A real rear-wheel-drive (or RWD-based AWD) 3 Series, on the other hand, costs roughly $5,000 more and is a significantly superior car. It's bigger, more comfortable, refined, and powerful than before. If I knew someone shopping at a 2-Series Gran Coupe who could afford a few thousand dollars more, or a few dollars more per month on a lease, I'd highly advise them to go with a 330i.