Is the 2020 BMW M235i Gran Coupe Worthy Of The M Badge?

BMW’s latest attempt to reel in some young buyers is this — the 2020 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe. The BMW M235i, with its more powerful engine and sporty looks, isn’t designed to harken back to a bygone era of BMW’s Motorsport success. Instead, it’s designed to lure young, extroverted types that want something unique looking and fun to drive. It’s also designed to offer a lower lease payment to current BMW customers, specifically 3 Series clients. Customers that were used to that low lease payment for their F30-gen BMW 320i will want to get into another four-door Bimmer quite soon and the new G20-gen BMW 330i is quite a bit more expensive. So that’s where the 2 Series Gran Coupe fits in, as the less expensive alternative. Sure, the M235i isn’t exactly cheap but it’s the most expensive model in the 2er GC lineup. In this review, let’s find out if it is worthy of the M badge.