2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Unveiled - To Be Launched at the Los Angeles Motor Show in November 2019

BMW has now revealed photos and specifications of the all-new, first ever BWM 2 Series Gran Coupe. This is the 2 Series sedan with a lower roofline, much like its bigger brother Gran Coupes. The four-door coupe concept is now quite popular with German makes as it pushes sportiness over practicality. The world premiere of the new BMW will take place Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2019 and market launch is scheduled for March 2020 with initial prices in Germany starting €31,950 for the base variant, the BMW 218i. 

BMW says that one diesel and two petrol engines will be available initially. This will be a three-cylinder petrol engine with 103 kW (140 hp) in the BMW 218i, a 140 kW (190 hp) four-cylinder diesel unit in a variant called the BMW 220d and the range topper for the moment, the BMW M235i xDrive with  225 kW (306 hp).  All engines comply with Euro 6d‑TEMP emissions standard which are a standard which is tighter than ever (as always).

Notably, the range topping 2020 BMW M235i xDrive features BMW's  xDrive all-wheel drive system, a mechanical Torsen limited-slip differential, M Sport steering and M Sport brakes. The eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission will also come with Launch Control mode. The three-dimensional mesh replacing the bars in the kidney grille is inspired by racing cars and adds an alluring visual feature.

As well as the BMW M235i xDrive model, customers can choose from five equipment lines: Basic, Advantage, Sport Line, Luxury Line and M Sport in terms of trim. Aside from the variants mentioned above, there will be a BMW 228i xDrive with two-litre four-cylinder engine which makes 170 kW (231 hp) but this is only available in the USA.  

This is a nice looking car. It is a compact sedan which at the very most is the size of the E36 3 series from the 1990s. This time it is the lower roofline which is the focus aside from its size. The car is still practical with four-doors though. But since its a 2 Series, you shouldn't be asking more space you know. This was why the newest 3 Series sedans are sized as they are right now. And we have the 2 Series sitting below it. Buy the 3 Series if you want more space and let us enjoy the compactness of this styling compact 2 Series Gran Coupe.

I have to say that this is what I've always wanted again...smallness. I may not be a small dude myself but I like compact sedans. It is the right size to navigate the treacherous waters which is called the traffic in most Southeast Asian major cities. It makes so much sense to have all the luxury and premium-ness in a small package. You get that badge that others covet and you you get that luxury for you to sit comfortably in while getting stuck in grid-locked traffic BUT, you are still super nimble and can squeeze through tight back lanes, triple parked streets and shoot into small spaces that your larger 7 Series cannot do so. So what's not to like about the new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe? 

Expect it to be launched in Malaysia (in fully imported form) in about six to seven months after the official launch. BMW Malaysia has a knack for bringing things in quickly. Fingers crossed!

Summary of the 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (details like engine has been left out as it has been stated above). More photos down below.

• The first-ever BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (fuel consumption combined: 7.1 – 4.2 l/100 km [62.8 – 67.3 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions combined: 162 – 110 g/km*) brings the four-door coupe concept that has already enjoyed success in higher vehicle classes into the premium compact segment for the first time. It injects a fresh dose of individuality, aesthetic appeal and emotional engagement, backed up by innovative control/operation and connectivity tech, excellent everyday usability and the dynamic capability for which BMW is renowned.
• (fuel consumption combined: 5.7 – 5.0 l/100 km [62.8 – 67.3 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions combined: 131 – 114 g/km), €39,900 for the BMW 220d (fuel consumption combined: 4.5 – 4.2 l/100 km [62.8 – 67.3 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions combined: 119 – 110 g/km) and €51,900 for the range-topping BMW M235i xDrive (fuel consumption combined: 7.1 – 6.7 l/100 km [39.8 – 42.2 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions combined: 162 – 153 g/km).
• Standout features include the dynamically stretched silhouette, the four frameless side windows and the rear lights extending well into the centre of the rear end, merging into a High-gloss Black band that runs up to and encircles the centrally located BMW badge.
• The 2 Series Gran Coupe measures 4,526 millimetres in length and 1,800 millimetres in width, and stands 1,420 millimetres tall. Despite its low-slung, sporty appearance, passengers are well catered for space-wise, thanks to the 2,670‑millimetre wheelbase. Plus, the 430‑litre load compartment can be expanded in various ways.
• Dynamic front end with fresh interpretation of BMW icons: the slightly angled headlights (full-LED as standard) forming the prominent BMW four-eyed face draw attention to the familiar BMW kidney grille, which takes the form of a large and connected element.
• As its sporting looks imply, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe sets out to establish the dynamic yardstick in its class. The underpinnings for this are provided by the advanced BMW front-wheel-drive architecture, which the Gran Coupe shares with the new BMW 1 Series along with an array of other technological developments.

• The near-actuator wheel slip limitation (ARB) tech familiar from the BMW i3s (electric power consumption combined:
  14.6 – 14 kWh/100 km, CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km) allows wheel slip to be controlled much more sensitively and swiftly than before.
• ARB is assisted in its task by the standard yaw moment distribution system BMW Performance Control, which increases handling agility by intelligently applying the brakes at the wheels on the inside of the bend before the slip threshold has been reached and ensures neutral steering behaviour.
• The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe benefits from innovative driver assistance systems filtering down from higher models. The Lane Departure Warning system with active lane return and collision and pedestrian warning with city braking function are fitted as standard in Europe, while Active Cruise Control, the Driving Assistant including Lane Change Warning, rear collision warning and crossing traffic warning, plus the innovative reversing assistant are all available as options. 
• The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe can be locked and unlocked from a smartphone if the optional BMW Digital Key is specified. The engine can be started as soon as the smartphone is placed in its tray.
• The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is part of the control/operating concept. As a fully-fledged BMW expert, this digital character can learn routines and habits and subsequently apply them in the appropriate context. He can also provide casual conversation, throwing in the occasional joke or relating interesting stories.
• Connected Navigation services allow internal and external information to be factored into route planning. BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe drivers will be able to send destinations from various apps straight to their car’s navigation system, store and sync them.