BMW’s Smallest Sedan, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Gets A Facelift
BMW has given update to the current-generation of 2 Series Gran Coupe which is the brand’s smallest sedan and a direct rival to the Mercedes A-Class sedan, which is also sold in India. While BMW has released official details and pictures of the 2-series Grand Coupe facelift in standard wheelbase form, its long wheel base version was seen a few months back.
With the design revamp, the 2 Series Gran Coupe has been stretched by 20mm to 4,546mm, while its width and height have increased by 15mm each, now measuring 1,800mm and 1,435mm. According to BMW, these changes were made in part to maximise interior space and increase comfort.
The updated 2 Series Gran Coupe has a completely different front compared to the outgoing model. The new face now resembles the recently updated 1 Series line-up. The update has been done to bring the four-year-old 2 Series Gran Coupe more in line with BMW’s fresh design theme language. The refreshed look includes a lowered front with angular cuts, upward-swept headlamps, and a wider, more prominent dual kidney grille. The front bumper has a broad chin with a large air dam split into three parts, with two placed at the extreme corners.
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The interiors have also been updated with design changes from the 1 Series, including a curved touchscreen that runs the latest BMW OS9 software which is more user friendly. The M Sport models will get more blacked-out treatment, while the standard iterations will have ample chrome elements. There aren’t many changes on the sides and the doors also look the same as those on the pre-facelift car. The rear gets a more angular boot design with new BMW X1-like tail-lamps. The license plate location has been moved from the rear bumper to between the tail-lamps.’
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The BMW 2 series uses BMW’s 167hp, 1.5-litre, three-cylinder turbo petrol engine, paired with a 48V mild-hybrid setup. The sport-oriented M235 xDrive uses a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo petrol engine that delivers 296hp. The sedan reaches 0-100kph in 4.9 seconds. Both the 220 and the M235 xDrive come with a seven-speed automatic gearbox. Some markets, such as India, are likely to continue with the existing petrol and diesel engine options.
