Upcoming 2025 BMW 2 Series in India
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, and the update brings the four-year-old 2 Series Gran Coupe more in line with BMW’s fresh design theme.
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.
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, respectively. According to BMW, these changes were made in part to maximise interior space.
The M Sport models will get more blacked-out treatment, while the standard iterations incorporate ample chrome bits. There aren’t many changes on the sides and the doors also look the same as those on the pre-facelift car. At the back, it 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.
The interior has also been updated with design changes from the 1 Series, including a curved touchscreen that runs the latest BMW OS9 software, resulting in a reduction in the number of physical buttons.
The entry-level BMW 220 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 and does a 0-100kph sprint in 4.9 seconds. Both the 220 and the M235 xDrive come with a seven-speed automatic gearbox. Some markets, such as India, will likely continue with the existing petrol and diesel engine options.
As with most other new BMW models, the 2-series Gran Coupe adopts a giant dash-hogging screen that combines a 10.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 10.7-inch touchscreen under the same piece of glass. The infotainment system uses BMW’s latest iDrive 9 software, which includes extensive voice-assist features as well as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Every 2 GC now comes standard with desirable features such as a 12-speaker Harman Kardon stereo, cloud-based navigation, keyless entry, and wireless charging.
The 2-series Gran Coupe offers a variety of paint options, including two “Frozen” matte colors. Those who want a racier look can opt for the Premium package that unlocks a glossy black-painted roof with certain exterior colors. A selection of 18- and 19-inch wheels can also be fitted with all-season or high-performance summer tires.
As with most other new BMW models, the 2-series Gran Coupe adopts a giant dash-hogging screen that combines a 10.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 10.7-inch touchscreen under the same piece of glass. The infotainment system uses BMW’s latest iDrive 9 software, which includes extensive voice-assist features as well as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Every 2 GC now comes standard with desirable features such as a 12-speaker Harman Kardon stereo, cloud-based navigation, keyless entry, and wireless charging.
Not only does BMW’s smallest sedan come standard with amenities such as cool backlit interior trim and heated front seats, but it also offers a head-up display and massaging front seats. The previous generation’s shift lever has been replaced with a stubby toggle switch, similar to what’s proliferating across the rest of the brand’s portfolio.
The roster of standard driver-assist tech includes blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, and a litany of parking sensors. For extra coin, adaptive cruise control, remote 3-D camera views, and more are available.
The current petrol and diesel engines are expected to continue. The launch is expected in the first quarter, and prices are expected to start at around Rs 45 lakh (ex-showroom).
Source : www.autocarindia.com
