BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Forum (F44) BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) General Discussion

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      07-23-2019, 05:30 PM   #1
Jason
Administrator
Jason's Avatar
United_States
40311
Rep
21,232
Posts

Drives: F80 M3
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

First Tech Info and Driving Impressions of BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

BIMMERPOST NEWS
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Official Camo Images and First Tech Info
43
COMMENTS



The first ever BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe dons an unusual outfit for its final testing phase

July 24, 2019


Munich. The finishing touches are currently being applied to the first ever
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe as part of its final testing phase. And the new four-door coupe for the premium compact segment has engaged in a spot of self-promotion on its calibration drives around the Munich area. Adding an extra level of intrigue to the eye-catching multi-coloured camouflage of the test cars is a large QR code on the front doors directing curious eyes to www.bmw.com/2-series-gran-coupe. Ahead of the 2 Series Gran Coupe’s world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2019, this homepage will keep visitors supplied with bulletins of new information on this extravagant and innovative vehicle concept. The worldwide market launch of the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe will get underway in spring 2020.

An elegant and engaging gateway into the premium compact segment.

BMW is bringing the four-door coupe concept that has already enjoyed great success in higher vehicle classes into the premium compact segment. The first ever BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe celebrates its arrival with a fresh dose of individuality, aesthetic appeal and emotional engagement, backed up by innovative control/operation and connectivity tech, excellent everyday usability and exceptional dynamic capability. This show-stealing spin-off from the classical sedan format is underpinned by BMW’s cutting-edge front-wheel-drive architecture and shares an array of technological developments with the recently unveiled new BMW 1 Series. Like its premium-compact stablemate, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe employs groudbreaking chassis technology and innovative control systems to raise the bar in terms of dynamics and agility.

Innovative traction control with ARB technology.

One feature of the new car’s technical armoury is the ARB (near-actuator wheel slip limitation) technology featured in the BMW i3s (electric power consumption combined: 14.6 – 14 kWh/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km*). ARB uses a slip controller positioned directly in the engine control unit rather than in the control unit for the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system. Eliminating long signal paths means that information is relayed three times quicker, while the driver perceives wheel slip being brought under control up to ten times faster. This innovative traction control technology teams up with the likewise standard BMW Performance Control (yaw moment distribution) to deliver a direct and intense driving experience with both front-wheel drive and the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive of the BMW M235i xDrive (fuel consumption combined: 7.1 – 6.7 l/100 km [39.8 – 41.8 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 162 – 153 g/km**). The sporty range-topping model is fitted with the most powerful four-cylinder engine in the BMW Group line-up, producing 225 kW (306 hp). It also comes as standard with the newly developed mechanical Torsen limited-slip differential, which gives the car an even sportier edge by creating a locking effect between the front wheels.

Flamboyant lines and state-of-the-art connectivity.

The first ever BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe complements its elegantly sporty and extrovert lines with cutting-edge connectivity and generous levels of spaciousness. It therefore has all the ingredients to fuel the enthusiasm of new, design-led customers in urban areas for BMW’s hallmark driving pleasure. The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe has been conceived as a global offering and represents an appealing addition to the model line-up, in particular in markets where the sedan body style enjoys strong popularity.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Official Camo





__________________
Check on the Latest BMW News
Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook
Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter
Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel
Appreciate 1
GuyOh1064.00
      07-23-2019, 10:14 PM   #2
Soul_Glo
Major General
Soul_Glo's Avatar
United_States
13289
Rep
7,483
Posts

Drives: G20
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Manhattan, NYC

iTrader: (1)

2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe prototype first drive review: A compelling compact sedan

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2...-drive-review/
Appreciate 0
      07-23-2019, 10:24 PM   #3
stein_325i
Ring Leader of G8X Haters
stein_325i's Avatar
No_Country
25051
Rep
8,761
Posts

Drives: A Car
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: All-Around

iTrader: (0)

Some first drive reviews - Overall positive, despite the lack of the RWD platform. As predicted, the M235i model seems to be the more engaging compared to the 228i.

Motor1 - https://www.motor1.com/reviews/36137...e-first-drive/

MotorTrend - https://www.motortrend.com/cars/bmw/...totype-review/

Roadshow/CNET - https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2...-drive-review/

Driving Canada - https://driving.ca/bmw/2-series/revi...ies-gran-coupe

Digital Trends - https://www.digitaltrends.com/car-re...totype-review/
__________________
Current Garage: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 / 2023 Genesis GV70 2.5T / 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 350 / 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Retired: '95 E36 325i 5MT / '04 E46 330i 6MT / '05 E83 X3 3.0i / '11 E90 335xi / '17 G30 540i / '19 F87 M2C 6MT / '19 MB CLS 53 / '20 MB GLC 300
Appreciate 0
      07-24-2019, 02:35 PM   #4
Big boi m5
Lieutenant
No_Country
322
Rep
489
Posts

Drives: 135i
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Cali

iTrader: (0)

I can say I was impressed with the X1 AWD. But a 2 series has a different driver in mind, idk if it would pass the test for me
Appreciate 0
      07-24-2019, 02:39 PM   #5
wdeerfield
A family of bimmers
United_States
2744
Rep
7,741
Posts

Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Clifton Park, NY

iTrader: (0)

all i need to see is a picture of the rear being a liftback and im sold. great replacement to what the e46 was
__________________
2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i | 699M | ZDA | ZPP | ZPX | Maxton front lip | X3M vents | 15mm Spacers | Diamond G20 style grills
Appreciate 2
DanG10444.00
sikotic482.00
      07-24-2019, 02:47 PM   #6
DanG
Major General
DanG's Avatar
United_States
10444
Rep
6,878
Posts

Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Seattle, WA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2018 BMW M2  [7.68]
Quote:
Originally Posted by wdeerfield View Post
all i need to see is a picture of the rear being a liftback and im sold. great replacement to what the e46 was
I agree. Looks like an e46 for door replacement.
Appreciate 0
      07-24-2019, 02:49 PM   #7
AlpineBoost
Captain
AlpineBoost's Avatar
3921
Rep
835
Posts

Drives: '23 Civic Type R
Join Date: May 2015
Location: GA

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
M240i GC w/B58, M2 GC w/S55 or something similar with a 6MT and I'm sold
Appreciate 2
Dackelone10511.00
      07-24-2019, 02:52 PM   #8
wdeerfield
A family of bimmers
United_States
2744
Rep
7,741
Posts

Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Clifton Park, NY

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by the storm breaks View Post
M240i GC w/B58, M2 GC w/S55 or something similar with a 6MT and I'm sold
you'll be waiting a long time. it's already been discussed that is not happening....ever.. this car is based on the fwd architecture.
__________________
2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i | 699M | ZDA | ZPP | ZPX | Maxton front lip | X3M vents | 15mm Spacers | Diamond G20 style grills
Appreciate 2
Blubaron791430.50
EthanEJC196.50
      07-24-2019, 03:05 PM   #9
AlpineBoost
Captain
AlpineBoost's Avatar
3921
Rep
835
Posts

Drives: '23 Civic Type R
Join Date: May 2015
Location: GA

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
I know, I'm hoping to speak it into existence. I hate so much about the things that they choose to be.
Appreciate 1
      07-24-2019, 04:01 PM   #10
Darkfleet
New Member
21
Rep
19
Posts

Drives: 3 series
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Los Angeles

iTrader: (0)

Looks like they are implementing a similar taillight design as the new x6. At least the LEDs
Appreciate 0
      07-24-2019, 04:42 PM   #11
10"
Colonel
10"'s Avatar
No_Country
4946
Rep
2,263
Posts

Drives: orange BMW 1M.
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: world

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by wdeerfield View Post
all i need to see is a picture of the rear being a liftback and im sold. great replacement to what the e46 was
This is about as good of an E46 replacement as a can of Lima beans is a replacement for a Pizza.
__________________
don't read this. too late...
Appreciate 14
Dackelone10511.00
Gangplank1538.50
SoCalS2k447.50
DeeKay553.00
Red Bread4462.00
hoyasaxa686.50
pz6193275.50
Tuscan221.50
      07-24-2019, 04:44 PM   #12
JayPichardo
BMW Client Advisor
JayPichardo's Avatar
3449
Rep
2,504
Posts

Drives: 2020 M340i
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Tulley BMW Nashua, NH

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2020 BMW M340i  [0.00]
I am really hoping for it to be a lift back
__________________
Contact me for all your BMW needs in the New England area.
jpichardo@tulley.com


Top M Client Advisor in New England.
Appreciate 1
sikotic482.00
      07-24-2019, 05:26 PM   #13
PARTS@STBMW
PARTS@STBMW's Avatar
2680
Rep
7,300
Posts

Drives: BMW
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Camarillo, CA

iTrader: (4)

Hmmm
Appreciate 0
      07-24-2019, 06:20 PM   #14
sikotic
Lieutenant
482
Rep
569
Posts

Drives: 2020 M340I
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Ca

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by JayPichardo View Post
I am really hoping for it to be a lift back
I agree... If they don't do the lift back, then the 4GC is our only hope left since they didn't use the lift back for the 8GC. It would be a total and complete miss if they went without the lift back.
Appreciate 0
      07-24-2019, 07:03 PM   #15
Rupes
Major
Rupes's Avatar
United_States
1054
Rep
1,459
Posts

Drives: F87 M2 (current), E90 330xi (w
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Oregon

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by wdeerfield View Post
all i need to see is a picture of the rear being a liftback and im sold. great replacement to what the e46 was
Doesn't sound like you're going to get your wish. From the Motortrend review:

If you're trying to figure out what's under that camo in back, imagine incredibly long X6-like taillights stretching underneath that pronounced trunklid lip (this is a sedan, not a hatch), with the license plate area pushed down.
Appreciate 0
      07-24-2019, 07:49 PM   #16
M3 Adjuster
Banned
Albania
7905
Rep
11,785
Posts

Drives: 1M, X1 M Sport, E46 325ic
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Dallas, Tx

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by the storm breaks View Post
I know, I'm hoping to speak it into existence. I hate so much about the things that they choose to be.
+1
Appreciate 0
      07-24-2019, 08:23 PM   #17
otay
Major
otay's Avatar
United_States
826
Rep
1,342
Posts

Drives: 2015 335i
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Raleigh, NC

iTrader: (0)

https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2...ototype-drive/

Not something I'm interested in, because I really enjoy RWD.

But with 302 hp and 332 lb ft...I don't hate it. Probably scoots along pretty quick.
Appreciate 1
      07-24-2019, 10:58 PM   #18
rallybull
Major
rallybull's Avatar
United_States
179
Rep
1,044
Posts

Drives: F30 335i w/PPK
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

Wonder how much these will cost in the US. Sub $35K?
Appreciate 0
      07-25-2019, 02:22 AM   #19
TodmordenLad
Brigadier General
United Kingdom
2748
Rep
3,908
Posts

Drives: Audi A4 Avant
Join Date: May 2015
Location: UK

iTrader: (0)

Real pity that it's not a hatchback like the 4GC, it's bigger brother
I'm in a 4GC now but may well downsize when I change. The M235i xDrive would have been a great little four door hatchback.
__________________
Owned: 440i GC LCI with MPPSK, F31 330D M Sport with MPPK, F11 530D SE, F11 520D SE, E61 530D M Sport, E36 325i plus many MB's, Audi's & Volvo's
Appreciate 1
DeeKay553.00
      07-25-2019, 02:34 AM   #20
DeeKay
Captain
DeeKay's Avatar
Denmark
553
Rep
646
Posts

Drives: 2021 Tesla Model 3
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Denmark

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by TodmordenLad View Post
Real pity that it's not a hatchback like the 4GC, it's bigger brother
I'm in a 4GC now but may well downsize when I change. The M235i xDrive would have been a great little four door hatchback.
The hatch part is so underrated - massive plus compared to my previous F30 saloon
__________________
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 |
Appreciate 1
      07-25-2019, 03:20 AM   #21
TodmordenLad
Brigadier General
United Kingdom
2748
Rep
3,908
Posts

Drives: Audi A4 Avant
Join Date: May 2015
Location: UK

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by DeeKay View Post
The hatch part is so underrated - massive plus compared to my previous F30 saloon
Yeh, the hatch practicality in the 4GC is great
__________________
Owned: 440i GC LCI with MPPSK, F31 330D M Sport with MPPK, F11 530D SE, F11 520D SE, E61 530D M Sport, E36 325i plus many MB's, Audi's & Volvo's
Appreciate 1
      07-25-2019, 10:23 AM   #22
bobalis
Private First Class
52
Rep
100
Posts

Drives: 2014 F33 N55
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Los Angeles

iTrader: (0)

Since no 6 cylinder is in the works for the regular model, here's to hoping they'll make a 4-door M variant...
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:19 PM.




bmw
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST