The all-new 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, BMW 220d, Model M Sport, Storm bay metallic, Rim 18” Styling 819 M 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé.
Everything you need to know about the new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé – a sleek, four-door coupé with up to 302bhp...
Anyone who argues that modern cars are getting bigger all the time can take the new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé as a case in point. This four-door coupé fits into the company's range below the 3 Series saloon. Yet it’s not only substantially longer and wider than the two-door 2 Series models, but also larger than the E90-generation 3 Series that was still on sale as recently as 2013.
It’s perhaps all the more surprising, then, to find that the 2 Series Gran Coupé is actually most closely related to BMW’s entry-level model, the 1 Series hatchback, just as its main rival, the Mercedes CLA, is based on the A-Class.
BMW fits LED headlights and 16in alloy wheels to the 2 Series Gran Coupé as standard, with 19in rims an option. And buyers can customise the look of their cars further with Sport Line, Luxury Line and M Sport design packages.
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé interior.
The switch from rear to front-wheel drive was important in liberating an extra 33mm of knee room for rear passengers compared with the 2 Series Coupé. And a couple of holiday suitcases should pose no difficulties for the 430-litre boot.
As standard, you get analogue dials, but digital instruments can be added by opting for the Live Cockpit Professional upgrade.
Of course, the 2 Series GC personifies the term “four-door coupe” with styling elements like flared haunches in the rear, a sloping roofline, frameless windows, and LED halo running lights. Inside, it's all upscale. The optional BMW Live Cockpit carries over, and includes a 10.3-inch touchscreen, a matching 10.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and active safety features like lane-keep assist and adaptive cruise control. There's also an optional 9.2-inch head-up display.
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé engines.
At launch, the engine range will consist of two petrol units and one diesel, with the petrol contingent lead by a 1.5-litre (badged 218i) producing 138bhp. This is the engine we recommend in other versions of the 2 Series, and its willingness to rev and excellent fuel economy are likely to make it a top choice here, too.
For those seeking more power, though, there’s 302bhp on offer in the 2.0-litre turbo M235i, which also gets four-wheel drive. As with the 1 Series, other versions are front-wheel drive, whereas the two-door 2 Series Coupé and Convertible are rear-wheel drive.
If you want a diesel-powered 2 Series Gran Coupé, the 2.0-litre 220d offers 188bhp. All models come with an automatic gearbox, apart from the 218i, in which a six-speed manual is standard. However, those hoping for a fully fledged M2 Gran Coupé will be disappointed, because there’s not one planned.
Production of the #BMW 2 Series GC will kick off next month before the car goes on sale, likely early in 2020. BMW has yet to release pricing details.
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