Talking Cars 352: Driving the 2022 BMW 230i
Plus, we discuss driver monitoring and highway hypnosis
Main theme: We share our first driving impressions of the 2022 BMW 230i coupe. To address some potential confusion among the two 2 Series platforms, we discuss how this model, with its rear-drive architecture and coupe body style, differs from the front-drive-based four-door BMW 228i Gran Coupe that we recently tested. Does this BMW 230i perform more as a “driver’s car”? And does the coupe styling compromise other aspects of the car?
Audience question: Will the rise of direct driver monitoring systems prevent drivers from being able to scan their surroundings as a means to stay alert and safe and to fight highway hypnosis?
Photo: Consumer Reports Photo: Consumer Reports
As with other “Talking Cars” episodes, this one is available free through Apple Podcasts. (Subscribe to the audio or video.) You’ll also find the audio on Spotify (log-in required) and video on YouTube.
- Driving the BMW iX EV, episode 351
- Driving the Toyota Tundra, episode 350
- Driving the Kia EV6, episode 349
- Driving the Toyota Mirai Fuel-Cell Car, episode 348
- Driving the 2022 Subaru WRX, episode 347
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