2026 BMW M2 CS Seats Trigger Severe Groin Pain on 350-Mile Test
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Updated · Jalopnik · Aug 21
2026 BMW M2 CS Seats Trigger Severe Groin Pain on 350-Mile Test
1 articles · Updated · Jalopnik · Aug 21
Summary
A 350-mile weeklong drive left a reviewer with severe groin discomfort in the 2026 BMW M2 CS, despite praising the car’s 523-horsepower engine and sharp steering.
BMW’s optional M Carbon Bucket seats were blamed: stiff side bolsters squeezed the driver’s legs and groin, while a hard front seat-bottom section caused the worst pain.
The reviewer, 6-foot-1 and about 217 pounds, said the right bolster also misaligned his leg with the gas pedal, creating added discomfort after about an hour behind the wheel.
The issue was compounded by the M2 CS’s firm setup — including a 0.3-inch lower ride height and harsh ride — highlighting a trade-off between track-focused seating and long-distance comfort.