The 2026 BMW M2 is an athletic entrant in the luxury small car class. This rear-wheel-drive car offers agile handling and a robust engine: a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six that makes an adrenaline-rushing 405 horsepower, mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission with an optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. There's plenty of high-end technology, too, like an 8.8-inch iDrive infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, though Android Auto is notably absent. Available in just one fully-loaded trim, the M2 features a litany of safety features such as forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking. The 2026 model year doesn't see significant changes, maintaining the thrilling performance and luxury that the M2 is known for.