Even with only a four banger under the hood, it's a remarkable driving experience - and with hardly any turbo lag to worry about, and the handling and overall driving experience is sublime.
BMW's 2 series is yet another example of how the German automaker can get away with calling itself "the ultimate driving machine." That's because, like most of BMW's vehicles I've been fortunate enough to spend time with, it's wonderful to drive, offering handling and performance that are the stuff of dreams (if you've never driven a Porsche, anyway!) and I can see easily why people love being behind their steering wheels.