Here’s What’s Different About The 2025 BMW M2

Although the second-generation G87 BMW M2 launched for the 2023 model year, the 2025 BMW M2 hit the ground running just two years later with a selection of important updates and changes. Chief among these changes are a few tweaks under the hood to yield more power and, for certain models, more torque as well, blessing the M2 with even-quicker straight-line acceleration. In addition, the new M2 serves up a revised interior design, upgraded infotainment and controls, and new styling options to boot.

Paired with all this goodness is a slight increase in prices. However, under the skin, the 2025 BMW M2 provides the same sporty fun stuff expected from the nameplate, from the potent turbocharged six-cylinder, to the sharp, yet compliant handling, to the optional six-speed manual. And that may very well be worth the slightly higher entry price. Read on to learn exactly what’s different about the 2025 BMW M2.

More Ponies, More Twist

Under the hood, the 2025 BMW M2 once again cradles the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six S58 gasoline engine we all know and love. Yes, this is (more or less) the same powerplant cradled by the 2024-model-year M2. Now, however, the S58 doles out an extra 20 more ponies, up from 453 horsepower to a maximum of 473 horsepower at 6,250 rpm. Maximum engine speed is set at 7,200 rpm.

More power is definitely a good thing, and in models equipped with an automatic transmission, the power boost is paired with an extra bit of twist, as well. Go for the eight-speed M Steptronic, and you’ll get an extra 37 pound-feet of torque compared to the 2024 model, good for a maximum of 443 pound-feet between 2,700 rpm and 5,620 rpm.

Meanwhile, units of the 2025 BMW M2 equipped with the optional manual six-speed still produce a maximum of 402 pound-feet of torque between 2,650 rpm and 6,130 rpm. As was the case previously, the 2025 BMW M2 is available with both a six-speed manual and an eight-speed automatic without any price difference, with the eight-speed included as standard, and the manual offered as a no-cost option. Rear-wheel drive is still the exclusive drive type on offer.

Further upgrades for the 2025 model year include an upgraded throttle map for sharper response on the right pedal, complementing the boost in power and torque. All in all, the newfound engine output clips a bit of time off the M2’s 0-to-60-mph acceleration test, trimming the benchmark down to a claimed 4.1 seconds for those units equipped with the six-speed manual transmission, and 3.9 seconds for those units equipped with the eight-speed automatic. However, knowing BMW, odds are that both estimates are on the conservative side, so expect real-world results to be a bit quicker than Bimmer’s claims.

Finally, the top speed is electronically limited to a maximum 155 mph. That said, for those customers that opt for the M Driver’s Package, the top speed figure rises to an estimated 177 mph, so definitely add that in if you plan to take your new coupe to the track. The standard suspension setup includes Adaptive M components front and back, with a double-joint spring strut axle in front and a five-link setup in the rear.

Throwing the anchor are M Compound brakes, with a set of six-piston calipers in the front and single-piston calipers in the rear. Tire sizing is staggered, set at 275/35R19 in front and 285/30R20 in back, mounted on 9.5-inch by 19-inch rims and 10.5-inch by 20-inch rims, respectively.

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Revised Interior Design

While most readers will undoubtedly focus on the revised engine numbers and quicker acceleration, the 2025 BMW M2 pairs the performance boost with revisions to the styling and design, starting with the interior and a revised dash. The new layout now incorporates fewer hard buttons, with more of the vehicle controls moved over to the infotainment system, cleaning up the overall look of the cabin. More on that shortly.

Paired with the revisions to the dash is a new steering wheel design, which includes a flat-bottom shape, as well as a red marker at the 12 o’clock center position, once again giving a nod to the M2’s overarching focus on performance and driver engagement. As usual, the performance is paired with luxury and style, with customers offered a chance to replace the standard leather steering wheel wrapper with Alcántara, if desired.

What’s more, the steering wheel can be upgraded with a heating function for frostier climates and cold mornings. Interior details include standard M Fine Brushed Aluminum trim for the instrument panel and center console, while Aluminum Rhombicle Anthracite and M Carbon Fiber are also offered.

Further interior design changes now include new red accenting bits for the standard black seats, which should add a nice bit of flair for those customers eager to customize their ride without going overboard on the sitters. For those customers who are eager to go overboard (metaphorically), the M Carbon bucket seats are now available as a standalone option, rather than offered exclusively as part of the pricey Carbon package, as was the case previously.

Discussion

How Much Better Can The BMW M2 Really Get?

The BMW M2 was just updated for the 2025 model year, with the 3.0-liter inline-six engine now pumping out 473 horsepower, enough for a sprint to 60 mph in as fast as 3.9 seconds when equipped with an automatic transmission and a top speed of 177 mph. There has to be a glass ceiling to how much better it can get, though, right?

Upgraded Infotainment And Controls

As covered above, the 2025 BMW M2 migrates some of the interior controls from hard buttons to the infotainment system, a move that helps clean up the dash and falls in line with broader industry trends towards the digitalization of, well, everything. More specifically, the 2025 M2 now incorporates climate settings and seat heating/ventilation settings with the infotainment setup. In addition, some of these features now gain the ability to integrate with voice command, which is great for those Bimmer drivers who can’t be bothered to use their hands to adjust the climate settings while completely failing to properly use the turn signals.

Running the whole shebang is the latest version of BMW’s infotainment software, namely version 8.5. Per usual for a BMW interior, the 2025 BMW M2 crams all the important information into one giant curved display, which combines a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and 14.9-inch touchscreen into a single expansive digital readout.

Further infotainment goodies include an optional BMW Head-Up Display and BMW Live Cockpit Professional, the latter of which incorporates Augmented View for the control display, supplementing the navigation to provide a live stream video of the driver’s view on the information display, augmented with real-time information like animated directional arrows for easier turn-by-turn directions.

New Styling Options

Moving to the outside of the vehicle, the 2025 BMW M2 introduces a list of new exterior styling options. Highlights include several new paint choices, including Portimao Blue, Vegas Red, São Paulo Yellow, and Skyscraper Grey. For those customers who opt into the BMW Individuation program, BMW will grant access to even tastier paint choices, such as Grigio Telesto Pearl Effect, Twilight Purple Pearl Effect, Java Green, and Voodoo Blue.

New paint is all well and good, but the devil is in the details, as they say. To that end, the 2025 M2 features a standard black finish for the quartet of round exhaust pipes peaking out the other end, which integrate nicely with the coupe’s sculpted tail and rear bumper. Further changes include a new silver border for the black badges, while a new bright silver finish is offered for the wheels.

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Slightly More Expensive

Alas, it seems as though all things are a bit (or a lot) more expensive these days, and unfortunately, the BMW M2 is one of those things. Pricing for the 2025 BMW M2 now starts at $64,900, which, compared to an MSRP of $63,200 for the preceding 2024 model year, represents an increase of $1,700. Note that these pricing figures do not include $1,175 for delivery.

While it’s unfortunate that the 2025 M2 is slightly more expensive, we’d wager that the power boost and other tweaks more than justify the extra outlay. After all, who wouldn’t hesitate to drop less than $2,000 on mods to gain a few tenths in their 0-to-60 mph time? On balance, we think it seems like a fairly even trade.

As was the case previously, the new 2025 BMW M2 coupe will be assembled at BMW’s production facility in San Luis Potosi, located in Mexico, where it will be built alongside the standard BMW 2 Series two-door. Look for the 2025 BMW M2 to get its formal worldwide launch in August of the 2024 calendar year.