You in all probability forgot the BMW 2 Sequence Gran Coupe exists. Even if you happen to did, that hasn’t stopped BMW from introducing a brand new era of its smallest sedan for the brand new mannequin yr. If the two Sequence Gran Coupe wasn’t compelling earlier than, higher styling, extra energy and efficiency and new tech assist make a case for it.
The two Sequence GC has grown a bit with this second era. BMW says its size has elevated by 0.7 inches, whereas its top has elevated by one inch to to 56.9 inches. The wheelbase and its five-passenger capability stay the identical because the outgoing era. Its coupe-like profile is sleeker, and total the two GC seems to be much less frumpy than earlier than.
BMW’s M Sport exterior design theme comes customary within the U.S., which sees bigger air intakes, completely different bumpers and different sporty trim bits. The headlights movement again into the entrance fenders and virtually come throughout as Z4-like, and the kidney grilles are merged collectively like on the brand new 1 Sequence. Round again there’s angular LED taillights and built-in exhaust shops. Consumers can now possibility issues that improve its design like an illuminated kidney grille, 19-inch wheels and contrasting roof colours.
Inside there’s BMW’s Curved Show that’s been making its approach into each mannequin within the lineup, and there’s no extra iDrive controller, with the infotainment system being managed by contact or voice. New heated sport seats are customary, whereas an non-obligatory M Sport package deal provides issues like Alcantara trim and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Different cool particulars embody illuminated trim items.
The massive information is on the efficiency entrance, because the 2025 2 Sequence Gran Coupe comes with two newly up to date engines. The bottom 228 xDrive has a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 making 241 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, which isn’t too unhealthy. The M235 xDrive has the identical engine however with higher air cooling, twin injection and a extra highly effective turbo, upping output to 312 hp whereas torque stays the identical. Each engines get mated to a brand new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with an M Sport Increase function that provides “sporty response when the left-hand shift paddle is pulled for a couple of second.”
Different updates included a brand new braking system with upgraded stoppers for the M235, revised suspension for higher dealing with and straight line acceleration, and many newly customary and non-obligatory tech options together with park help, BMW Digital Key, extra driver-assistance techniques and the controversial BMW ConnectedDrive Retailer.
Should you’re , you’ll have to attend a number of months for the two Sequence Gran Coupe to launch. BMW says manufacturing begins at its Leipzig manufacturing unit in This autumn of this yr. Together with vacation spot fees, pricing will begin at $42,775 for the 228 xDrive and $50,675 for the M235 xDrive once they go on sale within the U.S. in March 2025.
