M2

Make
BMW
Segment
Coupe

Set to be revealed before the end of 2022, the all-new BMW M2 is shaping up to be a hugely exciting sports car. We've seen what the G87 is capable of on the track, but, judging by how talented the run-of-the-mill 2 Series Coupe is, it should be a winner. The German automaker has announced the halo model will be built alongside its sibling, at BMW's San Luis Potosi in Mexico.

The upcoming M2 is the third vehicle to be produced at the plant, joining the 2 Series Coupe and the 3 Series sedan. The facility has grown from strength to strength, registering a production increase of nearly 25% in 2021. Further growth is expected before the year-end; an additional 800 plant workers and a second production shift will be added to meet demand.

This is quite a big deal for the plant, as San Luis Potosi will exclusively produce the second generation M2 for the entire global market.

"The high capacity of human talent in San Luis Potosi is once again demonstrated and our commitment to the growth and development of the state is renewed," said Harald Gottsche, President and CEO of the facility.

The bustling productivity at the Mexican plant is remarkable seeing as it's the newest addition to BMW's production network. Entrusting the new plant to build something as important as the new M2 speaks volumes; after all, any M car is the epitome of German precision engineering. The finished product should be of the highest quality, as evidenced by our stints behind the wheel of the G20 3 Series.

So far, we haven't been able to catch a glimpse of the M2 without the camouflage, but what we can see looks promising so far - barring the divisive M Performance parts, of course. The rear facia appears unchanged aside from the more muscular body kit and sportier exhaust tips. It's at the front where we can see a slightly different styling direction. The headlights appear slimmer than the items seen on the regular 2 Series, most likely to lend the M2 a more distinctive look.

BMW is remaining tightlipped on the subject, but rumors suggest the upcoming M car will produce more than 450 horsepower, courtesy of the straight-six 3.0-liter engine found in the larger M3 and M4 models. We're expecting the M2 to arrive before the end of the year to coincide with the performance division's 50th anniversary. Let's just hope the company celebrates in typical BMW M fashion and introduces a manual variant.