BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé Launched In India Starting at Rs. 39.3 lakh

The first ever BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé has been launched in India as the entry model in the BMW lineup. While the BMW X1 compact SUV will start lower on price, the 2 Series becomes the least expensive sedan in the sporty car maker's portfolio in India. The BMW 2 Series will be available in petrol and diesel in India. While the 2 Series is being introduced with its 220d variants, the petrol 220i will also be launched soon. The model will be assembled at the company's Chennai plant. The 220d is launched in two trims – the Sport-line (at Rs 39.3 lakh) and the fully loaded M Sport (at Rs. 41.4 lakh).

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There are 7 colours but the Storm Boy (grey), Snapper Rocks (teal/aqua), and the Misano Blue are exclusive to the M Sport only. The 2 Series is built on the brand's UKL front wheel drive modular platform. So like the X1 and the MINI Countryman, it does get an xDrive or all wheel drive version in Europe. India will only get the two wheel drive version.

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The model will be assembled at the company's Chennai plant.

The 2 Series Gran Coupe comes with BMW's signature new kidney grille. The raked-back headlight units with double-barrel LED detailing give it a unique look and also add on to the aggressive look. The flowing roofline that flows into the fastback-like rear and that's what gives it its unique look . The L shaped LED taillights also give it a nice look. Adding to the attraction are the pillarless windows.

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The new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe uses the urea/AdBlue based 'BMW BluePerformance' emission reduction system.

On safety the car packs in a lot. 6 airbags, isofix child seat mounts, 3-point seatbelts for all 5 occupants, ABS or anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control that I already mentioned, runflat tyres and tyre pressure monitoring, and a lot more - and these are all standard across both variants.

The cabin is typically BMW but comes with a host of features

The 220d comes with a 2-litre diesel engine producing 187 bhp and 400 Nm. 0-100 kmph is done in just 7.5 seconds. The M Sport