BMW vehicles give you the lap of luxury on every drive in the Somerset County, New Jersey area and beyond. One luxury that you want to have is safety and the BMW 2 Series provides just that.
In fact, the BMW 2 Series has received recognition by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) every year since the model’s introduction in 2014. This year, the 2017 BMW 230i Convertible was named a Top Safety Pick and the 2017 BMW 230i Coupe was named a Top Safety Pick+.
That’s because the vehicle got the highest rating of Good in the following collision tests:
- Small overlap front
- Moderate overlap front
- Side
- Roof strength
- Head restraints & seats
The 2017 BMW 230i Coupe is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ because of the improvements made to its headlights and Advanced crash avoidance rating of Advanced thanks to the optional front crash prevention system.
The crash prevention system includes a forward collision warning component that meets National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) criteria, lowers the impact by an average of 10 mph when driving at 12 mph and reduces impact speed by 7 mph while traveling at 25 mph.
With that being said, let’s take a look at all of the tech you can find in the BMW 2 Series.
What Comes Standard in the BMW 2 Series
There are several safety features used to help minimize the chances of an injury during an accident. Among those features are:
- Driver & front passenger frontal impact, side impact & knee airbags
- Front & rear Head Protection System (Coupe only)
- Rollover Protection System (Convertible only)
- LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation
If a crash does occur, impact sensors automatically turn off the car, disable the fuel pump, unlock the doors & turn on the hazard lights. In addition, BMW Assist eCall™ with emergency request and enhanced automatic collision notification can get you the help you need with the push of a button.
Helping to stop collisions from happening are:
- Dynamic Stability Control & Traction Control to keep your 2 Series on course
- Brake Dry Assist to enhance the stopping ability of the anti-lock braking system
- Cornering Brake Control to make turning much smoother
Preventing Accidents in the BMW 2 Series
We know that even a fender bender on I-287, I-80, the Garden State Parkway or the NJ Turnpike can be a real hassle. That’s why the BMW 2 Series offers a number of technologies to stop crashes from even occurring such as:
- Frontal Collision Warning with Pedestrian Warning & City Collision Mitigation to alert yourself and those walking on the street you’re getting too close
- Lane Departure Warning to indicate when your car leaves your lane without a blinker
- Park Distance Control & Rear View Camera to help you parallel park your car and back out of a parking space
The headlights also have a lot to do with preventing accidents since they can help you see what you might not be able to. Xenon adaptive headlights are available with adaptive light control to shine where you need them to with minimal-to-zero glare while driving straight or taking a turn, day or night. Automatic high beams also turn on depending on driving conditions and where the cars in front of you are.
Whether you choose the open-air experience of the BMW 2 Series Convertible or the sleek roofline of the BMW 2 Series Coupe, BMW of Bridgewater has a model that fits your driving needs with the safety features and upgraded amenities you desire at our dealership serving Middlesex County NJ.