Hot on the heels of the updated 1 Series, BMW’s latest 2 Series has been showcased with a sharper exterior design and more features than before. As with the 1 Series, diesel engines have been eliminated from the range of available powertrains for the 2 Series, with only 220i, 230i and range-topping M240i xDrive petrol options remaining. Both the 220i and 230i are four-cylinder units while the M240i upgrades this to a six-cylinder setup. All models get an eight-speed automatic gearbox as standard, too. The new 2 Series is available to order now and receives a new pearlescent chrome finish to th…