BMW 220d Convertible - pictures
The BMW 2-Series Convertible is a premium soft-top rival to Audi's A3 Cabriolet.
The previous 1-Series Convertible was awkwardly styled but this 2-Series model looks much better.
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The interior is carried mostly over from the 1-Series which is no bad thing.
The 2-Series Cabriolet is 20% stiffer than the model it replaces, improving ride, handling and refinement.
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BMW have eschewed the trend for a folding hard-top and given the 2-Series Convertible a classic cloth roof, triple-insulated to improve refinement.
The 2-Series Convertible is available with a wide choice of engines, but it's the 220d tested here that we'd recommend.
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The iDrive controller and integrated satnav are slick and easy to use.
Compared with the Audi A3 Cabriolet the BMW is beginning to show its age.
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The back seats are useless for all but the smallest children, but they provide useful extra storage.
The BMW 2-Series convertible's fabric roof is an advantage as it does not take up too much boot space.
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The 2-Series Convertible retains the front-engine/rear-drive balance common to most BMW's.
The 2-Series Convertible should be safe due to it's 1-Series underpinnings.
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