The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé enters its second generation with a new extrovert design, enhanced suspension technology and a renewed drive portfolio. Prices in Ireland kick off from €46,505, with the first customer deliveries from next March.
The 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine uses the Miller combustion process with shorter inlet valve opening times, redesigned intake pipes and combustion chambers, an ignition system with an active coil and integrated electronics, and dual injection to optimise carburation.
The powertrain generates 170 hp (156 hp from the combustion engine, 20 hp from the electric motor) and 280 Nm (240 Nm plus 55 Nm). As a result, the BMW 220 Gran Coupé accelerates from 0-100km/h in 7.9 seconds with a top speed of 230 km/h. It has a quoted fuel economy of 5.5-5.3 l/100km and 120-129 g/km of CO2(WLTP). This engine also features 48-volt mild hybrid technology, with an electric motor developing 20 hp and 55 Nm.
For the BMW M235 xDrive Gran Coupé, which is priced from €68,655, M TwinPower Turbo technology gives this model a maximum output of 300 hp, enabling it to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 4.9 seconds. It features numerous innovations in the combustion process, the design of the intake pipes, combustion chambers, camshaft control, injection, ignition system and exhaust gas routing.
M specific features include a particularly robust crank drive, optimised oil supply for the piston cooling channel and new main bearing shells and covers. The M TwinPower Turbo technology includes a power increase for the turbocharging system and charge air cooling as well as dual injection. The 2.0-litre engine achieves its maximum output between 5,750 and 6,500 rpm, with torque of 400 Nm available between 2,000 and 4,500 rpm.
The new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé is fitted as standard with a seven-speed double clutch Steptronic transmission. The M Leather steering wheel (220 M Sport) and M Steering wheel (M235) both include shift paddles for manual gear selection. The left-hand paddle can also be used to activate the M Sport Boost function for dynamic acceleration.
The new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé has increased in length by 20mm to 4,546mm, while the wheelbase measures 2,670mm. The width is 1,800mm and the height has increased by 25mm to 1,445mm. The rear seat backrest can be folded (40:20:40) to accommodate lengthy objects loaded through from the 430-litre luggage compartment (360-litres for the BMW 220 Gran Coupé).
The interior comprises a 10.25-inch Information Display and a 10.7-inch Control Display, and a standard six-speaker audio system which includes a 100W amplifier. M Sports seats upholstered in Veganza/Alcantara with integrated head restraints and illuminated M logo are optionally available.
There is a choice of one solid paint finish and six metallic finishes for the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé body, with a wide variety of BMW Individual finishes also on offer. The new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé is fitted with 18-inch M light alloy wheels as standard. Other 18- and 19-inch light alloy wheels are also available.
