2016 BMW 228i Coupe

2016 BMW 228i Coupe Luxury Car Review

There’s something about driving a luxury car that makes you feel like nothing else can. Is it knowing how much power you have underneath the hood – and knowing that you are the one controlling it all? Is it the luxury that surrounds you, or the fact that everyone who sees your car remarks on how gorgeous it is? There are a number of reasons why someone would head to a BMW dealer in Florida in search for the perfect BMW, but which BMW is the perfect one to fit your needs? If you’re looking for small, sleek, powerful and luxurious, the BMW 228i Coupe is a top contender.

What’s Under the Back?
The appearance of any car is important, but even more critical – especially to thrill-seeking drivers – is the power underneath the hood. Powering  this sexy little coupe is the gutsy 2.0 liter I-4 engine. Allowing for 240 horsepower and 225 pounds of torque, this rear-wheel drive vehicle has more than enough power to handle anything the owner can throw at it.

The 17” silver aluminum wheels complement the body style while giving serious traction and enabling this streamlined coupe to slice through any road or mountain pass you happen to take it on.

It may be surprising to know that a four-cylinder engine can handle serious speed. Believe it: the 228i Coupe can handle going from 0-60 in under 5 seconds. Best yet, not only is the engine powerful enough to accommodate any serious driver, it’s also fairly energy efficient. The BMW 228i Coupe hits 23 MPG in the city and an impressive 35 MPG on the highway. The fuel efficiency makes it easy to take this coupe on a road trip of any distance and also makes it an affordable daily driving car.

Another little gem that this coupe has, and one reason why many anxious car owners start looking for BMW coupe specials, is the automatic stop-start function. This function was created to help the vehicle’s owner lower the amount of gas they use every day while also helping to conserve resources and lower emissions.

The engine senses when your vehicle is stopped, when you’re at a stop light or dealing with serious traffic, for instance, and automatically shuts off. The minute you hit the gas again, however, it starts right up without the driver having to push any buttons or insert any keys. This allows you to save a great deal of money on fuel and to rest easy knowing that you’re doing your little part to help protect the environment. as well.

How Safe Is It?
Vehicle safety is always paramount, and the 228i Coupe doesn’t disappoint those who are strict in their safety guidelines. This sporty coupe has a number of standard safety features that are designed to help keep the driver, and any passengers, as safe as they can possibly be, starting with the antilock disc brakes and brake-drying feature. The brake system is sent a message when the driver is using the windshield wipers. This tells the brakes that the road is wet and so the vehicle uses sophisticated technology to keep the brakes as dry as possible, significantly lowering the risk of hydroplaning during severe weather.

Also included standard in the coupe is a full length side curtain airbag, front knee airbags, front seat side airbags, and hill start assist for those who choose the manual vehicle option. When tested by Edmunds, a company filled with vehicle experts, the 228i coupe was able to come to a stop in 111 feet when it was at 60 MPH. This is much better than the average coupe can handle and should make those who are looking for BMW coupe specials rest easy knowing that this coupe is filled with as many safety features as you could possibly want.

What Is the Inside Like?
Of course you know when you talk BMW, you’re talking about luxury from one end of the car to the other, and from the outside to the inside. This sassy coupe has the classic driver-centric layout that makes BMW so enjoyable to drive. Even though the 228i is classified by BMW as an “entry-level” luxury vehicle, no expense was spared when it comes to the power, the design or the interior of the vehicle.

The iDrive system is, of course, included and is clearly displayed on a 6.5” screen. The sports seats are standard and not only look fantastic inside of the vehicle, their supportive design is extremely comfortable as well. Keep in mind, however, that this vehicle was designed to be a compact car so putting more than two people in it is often testing the limits of the space allotted.

The BMW 228i Coupe is definitely something to explore if you’re looking for a sporty luxury vehicle that handles like a dream, looks fantastic, and is so comfortable that long trips are a piece of cake. As an entry-level luxury vehicle the price is much more affordable than many other luxury coupes – but it is abundantly clear that the quality hasn’t been sacrificed. Visit your local BMW dealer in Florida to see if this sweet little coupe is the vehicle that will fit perfectly into your lifestyle.