Baby BMW doesn't fail to impress

Some cars take their time to charm the driver, slowly getting under their skin with well-polished manners and hidden depths to their make-up. Others instantly mark themselves out as a little bit special, and more time behind the wheel only cements the relationship. BMW’s 2 Series Coupé falls firmly into the latter category. So much so that it even makes sense with a diesel engine under the bonnet.

Purists may still baulk at ...