BMW never had a like-for-like rival to the Audi A3 and the Mercedes-Benz CLA. Things change with the arrival of the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe. The Gran Coupe in the name is there to tell you it’s a four door sedan with the soul (and roofline) of a coupe.
The 2 Series Gran Coupe gets BMW’s signature new kidney grille, and raked-back headlight units with double-barrel LED detailing. What adds distinction to the look is, of course, the flowing roofline that ends in a fastback-like rear. A chunky tail section with a variation of BMW’s familiar ‘L’-shaped LED tail-lights brings up the rear. True to the four-door coupé template, the 2 Series Gran Coupe comes with attractive pillarless windows.
Access to the front sport seats is good, and finding a comfortable driving position is also easy. The BMW sedan also doesn’t feel very low-slung, and visibility from the driver’s seat is excellent. Other impressive bits are the quality and equipment levels, especially on the higher-spec versions. The 2 Series Gran Coupe, however, is clearly down on space to the larger 3 Series. Still, get past the small rear door, put your feet under the front seats, and you’ll find comfort levels and space to be pretty decent. BMW has scooped out just enough headroom, even for six-footers, and the nice and supportive backrest makes this space suitable for the chauffeur-driven as well. In addition, the rear seat is placed slightly higher than the front seat; this ‘theatre-style seating’ makes things more comfortable.
The 2 Series Gran Coupe is expected to come to India with two engine options. The 220d will get a 190hp, 2.0-litre diesel engine, while the 220i is expected to get the 192hp, 2.0-litre petrol engine that is offered on the updated X1 as well.
The prices for the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe in India are likely to start at around Rs 35 lakh, with top-of-the-line variants going all the way up to Rs 40 lakh.
BMW never had a like-for-like rival to the Audi A3 and the Mercedes-Benz CLA. Things change with the arrival of the B...
BMW never had a like-for-like rival to the Audi A3 and the Mercedes-Benz CLA. Things change with the arrival of the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe. The Gran Coupe in the name is there to tell you it’s a four door sedan with the soul (and roofline) of a coupe.
The 2 Series Gran Coupe gets BMW’s signature new kidney grille, and raked-back headlight units with double-barrel LED detailing. What adds distinction to the look is, of course, the flowing roofline that ends in a fastback-like rear. A chunky tail section with a variation of BMW’s familiar ‘L’-shaped LED tail-lights brings up the rear. True to the four-door coupé template, the 2 Series Gran Coupe comes with attractive pillarless windows.
Access to the front sport seats is good, and finding a comfortable driving position is also easy. The BMW sedan also doesn’t feel very low-slung, and visibility from the driver’s seat is excellent. Other impressive bits are the quality and equipment levels, especially on the higher-spec versions. The 2 Series Gran Coupe, however, is clearly down on space to the larger 3 Series. Still, get past the small rear door, put your feet under the front seats, and you’ll find comfort levels and space to be pretty decent. BMW has scooped out just enough headroom, even for six-footers, and the nice and supportive backrest makes this space suitable for the chauffeur-driven as well. In addition, the rear seat is placed slightly higher than the front seat; this ‘theatre-style seating’ makes things more comfortable.
The 2 Series Gran Coupe is expected to come to India with two engine options. The 220d will get a 190hp, 2.0-litre diesel engine, while the 220i is expected to get the 192hp, 2.0-litre petrol engine that is offered on the updated X1 as well.
The prices for the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe in India are likely to start at around Rs 35 lakh, with top-of-the-line variants going all the way up to Rs 40 lakh.