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New BMW M2 CS: SA Price & Specs

Scheduled to arrive in South Africa from the second quarter of 2026, we’ve unearthed pricing for the new BMW M2 CS. The new BMW M2 […]

Posted by Marius Boonzaier - 18 November 2025

BMW Unveils 2002 Turbo-Inspired M2

BMW has revealed the M2 Turbo Design Edition, a new limited-edition model that pays homage to the iconic 2002 turbo.  Recently, BMW South Africa whipped […]

By Cale Nuttall - 14 October 2025

BMW M2 333i Homage Edition Unveiled for SA

Paying tribute to the iconic 333i, BMW South Africa has announced the introduction of the M2 333i Homage edition. Only 33 examples will be available. […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 9 October 2025

10 Manual Performance Cars You Can Still Buy in SA in 2025

We’ve rounded up all the manual performance cars you can still buy in South Africa in 2025…and for good measure, added a little hot hatch […]

By Cale Nuttall - 30 July 2025

BMW M Committed to Keep its High-Performance Engines Alive

BMW M has reassured enthusiasts that its high-performance combustion engines aren’t going anywhere, even with the strengthening of Euro 7 emissions regulations. In a world […]

By Cale Nuttall - 23 July 2025

BMW Teases New Track-Focused Package for 2026 M2

A brand-new track-focused package will be available with the BWM M2 from 2026. Here’s what we know so far… Although BMW offers a raft of […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 15 July 2025

New BMW M2 CS Unleashed and Confirmed for SA

The newly introduced BMW M2 CS has been confirmed for South Africa! Power and torque are both up to match the even beefier exterior. Here are more details.

By Marius Boonzaier - 28 May 2025

Track-Ready BMW M2 Ditches S58 Straight Six for Highly Strung Four-Cylinder Engine

BMW has a new M2 that has two fewer cylinders than the road-going S58-powered model and costs R500 000 more, but it’s built for the track! Down on power (now 230 kW and 420 N.m), it is also down on weight – here is more info.

By Marius Boonzaier - 30 April 2025

Mini Set for Simola Debut Alongside BMW M4 and BMW M2

A John Cooper Works will debut the Mini brand at the 15th edition of the Simola Hillclimb, alongside a BMW M4 and M2.

By Alex Shahini - 26 April 2025

Top 12 Best Used Buys 2025: Performance Car – BMW M2

Encompassing the M philosophy, the BMW M2 is CAR Magazine’s winner for the performance car category in the 2025 Top 12 Best Used Buys!

On shelves now, find the full Top 12 Best Buys feature in the April issue of CAR Magazine.

By CAR magazine - 14 April 2025

BMW’s April Fool’s Jokes Make the World Want an M2 Dakar and M3 GT3 Evo More Than Ever

April Fool’s day done, BMW took the motoring world for quite a ride with realistic renders of an off-road-ready M2 Dakar and track-ready M3 Touring GT3.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 2 April 2025

Updated BMW M2 Unleashed in SA: Pricing and Specs

Boasting more power and torque, BMW’s barnstorming updated M2 has touched down on South African shores. See pricing below… Looking for a new or used […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 19 November 2024

The M2 Racing May Be the Ultimate BMW Competition-Ready Model

Set to arrive on track by 2026, BMW has publically debuted the M2 Racing which will serve as its entry-level race car. Would this be your ultimate BMW track toy?

By Alex Shahini - 21 October 2024

Road Test: BMW X2 sDrive18i M Sport

The role of the X2 has changed significantly, yet so has its local price premium over its X1 sibling. Is there enough substance to justify this? We put the BMW through a road test to find a verdict.

By CAR magazine - 11 August 2024

New BMW M2 Crashes into Cape Town Dealership Parking Bay

What seems to be a brand-new BMW M2, has narrowly avoided colliding with several other cars outside a Cape Town dealership and almost landed perfectly in a parking bay. Watch here.

By CAR magazine - 12 July 2024

BMW M2 Gets More Power for 2025 Model Year

A healthy 15 kW boost of power is one of a few visual and mechanical updates BMW has implemented on the new M2. The coupe is expected to hit South African shores in Q4, as a reminder the outgoing model starts at R1 505 988, how much do you think these changes will make it?

By Alex Shahini - 13 June 2024

Review: BMW M2 Auto – CPS 2024

Despite 338 kW and 550 N.m, the BMW M2 remains a poised and controllable coupe which made it a favourite from the onset. Read our thoughts on the rear-wheel drive model here from CPS 2024.

By CAR magazine - 11 February 2024

DRAG RACE: BMW M2 Auto vs Mercedes-AMG A45 S

All-wheel drive vs rear-wheel drive, four-cylinders vs six. What wins in a drag race between the Mercedes-AMG A45 S hyperhatch and the rowdy BMW M2. Watch here!

By CAR magazine - 7 February 2024

TRACK TEST: BMW M2 Auto – CPS 2024

Time to get RWD rowdy, BMW’s highly anticipated M2 takes to the Aldo Scribante Race Circuit with Setshaba Mashigo behind the wheel. Watch its hotlap for the 2024 CAR Performance Shootout. 

By CAR magazine - 20 January 2024

BMW G87 M2 Shatters Previous Gen’s Nürburgring Record

7:38.706! That is the gauntlet BMW’s G87 M2 has set around the famed Nürburgring. Go into the weekend with a bang and watch the gripping onboard footage here.

By Ryan De Villiers - 1 September 2023

Review: BMW M2

Entering the new week with a bang, Kyle Kock recounts his visceral experience behind the all-new BMW M2 during its local launch in Franschhoek. Find out if he thinks the R1 512 000 price tag is justified here!

By Kyle Kock - 14 August 2023

BMW M2 most likely the last pure ICE M car – BMW SA boss

Edging closer to its local launch, the BMW M2 is eagerly anticipated, blending every aspect of what makes an M car special. This, however, may be the last pure ICE M car to grace the ranks of the Bavarian lineup according to the BMW SA boss.

By Alex Shahini - 18 April 2023

WATCH: Get a closer look at the all-new BMW M2 with Frank van Meel

One of the most anticipated cars to come out this year did so yesterday, and in doing so took the automotive world by storm. The verdict on aesthetics remains mixed, but join Frank van Meel to get an in-depth look at the all-new BMW M2. 

By Alex Shahini - 13 October 2022

The G87 M2 is here and ready to steal the spotlight from its G8X siblings

The BMW G87 M2 quickly cultivated a cult following shortly after its release, and it’s time to have a look at the next iteration. The baby M, known for its playfulness and responsive experience returns in its new generational guise and with a few hand-me-downs from its larger siblings.

By Ryan De Villiers - 12 October 2022

New BMW M2 leaked again ahead of M Fest display 

The new BMW M2 will officially be revealed on the 12th of October but another flurry of images of the hot Bavarian coupe has been leaked. 

By Alex Shahini - 27 September 2022