The second-gen BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is set to go on sale in India on July 17. Initially only available in petrol form – as the 218 Gran Coupe – BMW has begun accepting bookings from today at the brand’s dealerships and online.
- New 2 Series GC gets 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine
- Will go on sale in 218 Gran Coupe M Sport form
- 2 Series Gran Coupe rivals Mercedes A-Class sedan
New BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe India engine
Gets a new 156hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine.
As mentioned above, the second-gen 2 Series Gran Coupe will be available only in petrol form, at least initially. The 218 Gran Coupe is powered by a 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 156hp and 230Nm. An 8-speed automatic sends power to the front wheels. It should be noted that the outgoing model came with a 190hp, 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo-petrol engine.
New BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe India exterior design
It is larger overall than its predecessor.
While the second-gen model is based on the same UKL2 platform as its predecessor – the 2,670mm wheelbase length and 1,800mm width is the same – the new 2 Series GC is larger overall. The length has increased by 20mm to 4,546mm, and the height is up by 25mm to 1,445mm. The new 2 Series GC’s boot space is rated at 430 litres. Compared to the outgoing model, the new sedan gets a sharper design, slimmer adaptive LED headlights and a backlight grille. As the 218 GC is only available in M Sport form in India, the bumpers sport sharp cuts and blacked-out elements. Multi-spoke, dual-tone 18-inch alloy wheels are standard.
New BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe India interior and features
Dark mocha interiors are standard; lighter upholstery is available as an option.
The BMW 218 Gran Coupe M Sport’s interior retains the brand’s typical minimalist theme – it is largely devoid of buttons – and the curved glass panel that merges the 10.7-inch infotainment touchscreen and the 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster is angled towards the driver. These screens run on BMW’s latest OS9 software. The upholstery on the seats and doors are dark mocha brown, though lighter upholstery options are available.
A panoramic sunroof, a wireless charger, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 360-degree camera, automatic parking, an ADAS suite, and a digital key, which allows for remote control of basic functions such as lock/unlock, cabin pre-cooling, and boot access are standard.
New BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe India price estimate and rivals
Direct rival is the Rs 46.05 lakh Mercedes A-Class.
As the outgoing 2 Series Gran Coupe is priced from Rs 44.4 lakh, expect prices for the new gen model to start around Rs 50 lakh. The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe rivals the Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan, which is currently priced from Rs 46.05 lakh.
All prices, ex-showroom, India
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