BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

Though BMW may have been absent from the last generation of entry level luxury sedans - represented by the Merc...

Though BMW may have been absent from the last generation of entry level luxury sedans - represented by the Mercedes-Benz CLA and Audi A3 sedan in India - it is now the first to market in this latest generation, with this car, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe. The term 'Gran Coupe' is what BMW uses to describe its four-door coupé models, and this means a sleek, sloping roof, frameless windows and a sporty stance. In a departure from BMW tradition, it's the first sedan to move to a front-wheel-drive layout, but true to the brand, it promises to offer up great driving dynamics all the same.

With great driving dynamics and a strong engine, but a back seat that's not very spacious, the BMW 2 Series...

With great driving dynamics and a strong engine, but a back seat that's not very spacious, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is not one for the chauffeur driven, but instead one for the keen driver. At its current price, it's also quite expensive, and perilously close to starting models of the X1 and even the 3 Series. However, BMW has ensured that the interior quality is of the highest order, and packed it full of much-sought-after equipment, and from the driver's seat at least, it doesn't feel like an entry level car.

While the top-spec M Sport variant does have a sporty aesthetic appeal, for a few lakhs less, the Sport Line ge...

While the top-spec M Sport variant does have a sporty aesthetic appeal, for a few lakhs less, the Sport Line gets you almost all the same equipment, with only a few non-essential items missing. Moreover, its smaller 17-inch wheels and tyres will undoubtedly aid ride quality on our broken roads.