What defines the 2 Series is its one of a kind design and style it is priced marginally reduced than the larger 3 Series, and even the X1 diesel fees nearly the identical.
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé—especially the M Sport model—could possibly be the most gorgeous 4-door little sedan you’d see on Indian roads suitable now. From any angle, the 2 Series is a actual looker, uncomplicated on the eye—even that a lot-talked-about, and criticised by some, new significant kidney grille does not appear out of spot on this auto. Termed an entry-level BMW, there is not a lot entry-level about it—in terms of luxury, in terms of gadgetry, or even in terms of value. We drive it in and about Delhi.
What’s Gran Coupé?
A coupé is a auto with a sloping rear roofline and two doors BMW’s Gran Coupés are 4-door versions of that. The very first such auto was the 6 Series Gran Coupé launched in 2012, then the 4, then the 8 and now the 2 Series Gran Coupé (in India, only 2 and 8 are readily available).
Design & shape
The name (2 Series) could lead some to think it is a little auto. Far from it. The 2 Series appears nearly as significant as the 3 Series on the outdoors. The rear section of the auto, with its twin tail pipes, and that classical coupé silhouette with frameless doors, tends to make it stand out.
Cabin & space
The 2 Series has got cabin space nearly equal to that in the 3 Series, but then all space (in terms of cubic cm) is not seriously usable. While front row seats are spacious, the rear is cramped as far as headspace is concerned. The rear seating region also has a significant central tunnel that eats into legroom (it indicates 3 passengers could be uncomfortable sitting at the rear—the central tunnel does not seriously make sense due to the fact the 2 Series is a front-wheel drive auto).
The cabin, nonetheless, is loaded with luxury and has got clever functions. The illuminated interior trims and ambient lighting improve the in-auto encounter, the infotainment program has got gesture handle (in the M Sport, you can move your fingers in the air to alter radio channels or handle sound levels), and there is a micro-activated carbon particulate filter that cleans cabin air. The boot space is enormous. A big panoramic glass roof is readily available as typical.
Engine & drive
The 2 Series is readily available only in a diesel engine selection in India: the 1995cc turbocharged diesel, mated to 8-speed automatic gearbox, which produces peak energy of 140kW (190 horsepower) and torque of 400Nm. It’s rather powerful—can propel the auto from -one hundred km/h in a claimed 7.5 seconds to a prime speed of 233 km/h. The claimed fuel efficiency is 18.64 km/l. And it is also got the launch-handle feature—helps realize maximum acceleration with optimised traction from a standstill. Driver help systems incorporate parking assistant with reversing assistant, and cruise handle with braking function. While the auto is agile and the drive positive-footed, some drivers could miss that now-renowned BMW rear-wheel driving entertaining.
Price & verdict
Priced from Rs 39.3 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Sport Line and Rs 41.4 lakh for the M Sport, the 2 Series Gran Coupé is high-priced, fairly or otherwise. The larger 3 Series diesel is a small more than Rs 3 lakh a lot more high-priced, and the X1 diesel nearly the identical value. What defines the 2 Series Gran Coupé, on the other hand, is its design—place it anyplace, or subsequent to any auto, and the 2 Series will possibly win most beauty contests.
Front-wheel drive
Engine: 1995cc turbo diesel
Power: 140kW (190 horsepower)
Torque: 400Nm
-one hundred km/h: 7.5 seconds
Top speed: 233 km/h
Fuel efficiency: 18.64 km/l
CO2 emissions: 142 g/km
Gearbox: 8-speed automatic
Price: Rs 39.3 lakh (220d Sport Line) and Rs 41.4 lakh (220d M Sport)
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Easy on the eyes
Last week, BMW India also launched the ‘Black Shadow’ edition of the 2 Series M Sport, priced Rs 42.3 lakh (ex-showroom). Only 24 units will be readily available for sale in India, and design and style components incorporate higher-gloss black mesh-style M front grille, black exterior mirror caps, black rear spoiler, black chrome tail pipe finish, and so on.
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