Business Lease:
£242.49 (exc. VAT)
Initial payment: £2182.41 (exc. VAT)
Personal Lease:
£290.99 (inc. VAT)
Initial payment: £2618.91 (inc. VAT)
Deal Ends: 30/06/2021
Excess mileage charges apply. Full Maintenance & Tyre quotes available on request
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Disclaimer: The Standard Equipment, Colour and Trim, Options and Technical Data shown below is provided by a 3rd party. We therefore encourage you to check this information at the manufacturer's website before you place an order. E&OE.
| 2x USB Type C ports (for charging and data transfer) | Driver Convenience |
| Active guard plus | Driver Convenience |
| Attentiveness assist | Driver Convenience |
| Auto start-stop | Driver Convenience |
| BMW emergency call | Driver Convenience |
| BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Driver Convenience |
| BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" high resolution instrument and control display | Driver Convenience |
| BMW Online services | Driver Convenience |
| BMW operating system with 7.0 mid interface | Driver Convenience |
| BMW Teleservices | Driver Convenience |
| Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning | Driver Convenience |
| Connected eDrive Services | Driver Convenience |
| Cruise control with braking function | Driver Convenience |
| Eco pro mode | Driver Convenience |
| Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Servotronic | Driver Convenience |
| iDrive controller on centre console | Driver Convenience |
| Integrated navigation data with map data via USB +features such as 3D landmarks and micro city models | Driver Convenience |
| Integrated owners handbook | Driver Convenience |
| Intelligent voice assistant | Driver Convenience |
| Lane departure warning system | Driver Convenience |
| On board computer - average speed+fuel consumption, service interval, clock/date, odometer/trip meter, outside temperature display and ice warning | Driver Convenience |
| Optimum shift indicator | Driver Convenience |
| Personal Profile | Driver Convenience |
| Pull away assistant | Driver Convenience |
| Smartphone integration | Driver Convenience |
| Speed limiting function | Driver Convenience |
| 6 speed manual transmission | Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension |
| Anti roll bar front and rear | Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension |
| Balancer shaft | Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension |
| Double VANOS | Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension |
| Drive performance control with ECO PRO comfort + sport mode | Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension |
| Electronic differential lock | Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension |
| High precision injection | Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension |
| M sport suspension | Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension |
| Performance Control | Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension |
| Petrol Particulate Filter | Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension |
| Twin tube gas filled shock absorbers with degressive characteristic curve | Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension |
| VALVETRONIC engine management | Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension |
| 4G LTE Connectivity with hard wied 4G network sim card | Entertainment |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | Entertainment |
| BMW Music | Entertainment |
| Connected music | Entertainment |
| DAB digital radio, MP3 players and RDS double tuner | Entertainment |
| Automatic headlight beam throw control | Exterior Features |
| Automatically dimming rear view mirror | Exterior Features |
| Body colour door handles | Exterior Features |
| Body colour mirror caps | Exterior Features |
| Chrome 'M' logo side designation | Exterior Features |
| Chrome exhaust single tailpipe, round | Exterior Features |
| Direction indicator side lights integrated exterior mirrors | Exterior Features |
| Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control and trap release | Exterior Features |
| Exterior mirrors - electrically folding with anti-dazzle | Exterior Features |
| Fading support | Exterior Features |
| Follow me home headlights | Exterior Features |
| Front and rear bumper system with replaceable deformation elements | Exterior Features |
| Front door sill finishers in black plastic with M designation in metallic look | Exterior Features |
| Heated, electrically adjustable exterior mirror aspheric on driver side, convex on passenger side | Exterior Features |
| High gloss black B pillar finish | Exterior Features |
| High gloss shadow line exterior trim | Exterior Features |
| High level third brake light | Exterior Features |
| LED daytime running lights | Exterior Features |
| LED front fog lights | Exterior Features |
| Lightweight engineering | Exterior Features |
| Model designation on right side of tailgate | Exterior Features |
| Preparation for high beam assistant | Exterior Features |
| Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation | Exterior Features |
| Rear fog lights | Exterior Features |
| Reversing light in rear light cluster | Exterior Features |
| Trailer stability control | Exterior Features |
| Welcome lighting | Exterior Features |
| 12V power socket in centre console | Interior Features |
| 2 cupholders in front centre console | Interior Features |
| 3 rear seat head restraints | Interior Features |
| 3 spoke M sports design leather steering wheel finished in nappa leather with specific M badge | Interior Features |
| Anthracite floor mats | Interior Features |
| Anthracite headlining | Interior Features |
| Automatic two zone climate control air conditioning | Interior Features |
| Child seat ISOFIX attachment for two outer rear seats and front passenger seat with anchorage points | Interior Features |
| Conditioned based service | Interior Features |
| Dakota leather upholstery with perforation and contrast stitching | Interior Features |
| Driver and front passenger seat heating | Interior Features |
| Front and rear door pockets | Interior Features |
| Front and rear side armrests integrated into door trim | Interior Features |
| Front Armrest foldable with integrated storage compartment | Interior Features |
| Front centre interior light over interior mirror and rear centre automatic interior light when door is opened/ignition switched off or via remote key | Interior Features |
| Front head restraints | Interior Features |
| Front sports seats with electric side bolster adjustment | Interior Features |
| Gearshift lever with M designation | Interior Features |
| Glove compartment | Interior Features |
| Glovebox with light | Interior Features |
| Luggage compartment lighting | Interior Features |
| Manually adjustment steering wheel column | Interior Features |
| Multi-function controls for steering wheel | Interior Features |
| Sun visors with vanity mirrors and insert tab | Interior Features |
| Through loading system with 40/20/40 split folding rear seat | Interior Features |
| Two lashing eyes | Interior Features |
| Connected pack professional - 2 Series Gran Coupe | Packs |
| Extended Lighting pack - 2 Series Gran Coupe | Packs |
| Extended storage pack - 2 Series Gran Coupe | Packs |
| M Sport aerodynamics pack - 2 Series Gran Coupe | Packs |
| 2 tone horn | Passive Safety |
| Airbag - Front driver and passenger, front and rear head, front side, curtain head protection, manual deactivation of front passenger airbag possible | Passive Safety |
| Anti lock braking system (ABS) with cornering brake control | Passive Safety |
| Brake drying | Passive Safety |
| Braking readiness | Passive Safety |
| City braking function | Passive Safety |
| Crash sensor activating of airbags,Unlocking doors,hazard warning lights,fuel cut off,interior lighting+activation of safety battery terminal clamp | Passive Safety |
| Dynamic stability control + (DSC+) | Passive Safety |
| Dynamic Traction Control - DTC | Passive Safety |
| Electrically operated hand brake | Passive Safety |
| Rear brake discs | Passive Safety |
| Rear child proof door locks | Passive Safety |
| Seat belt security check for driver and front passenger | Passive Safety |
| Seatbelt warning | Passive Safety |
| Side impact protection | Passive Safety |
| Three point seat belts on all seats including front belt stopper, pyrotechnic belt tensioners and belt force limiters | Passive Safety |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system | Passive Safety |
| Ventilated front disc brakes | Passive Safety |
| Warning triangle and first aid kit | Passive Safety |
| Central locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment | Security |
| Deadlocking function system to all doors | Security |
| Drive away locking system on all doors and luggage compartment | Security |
| Locking wheel bolts | Security |
| Remote control with integrated key with High-gloss Black inlay and M designation and 1 button for open/ close lock, window, open luggage compartment | Security |
| Start/stop button with Comfort Go keyless engine start and auto Start/stop deactivation button | Security |
| Thatcham Cat.1 alarm and immobiliser | Security |
| Two remote control key with integrated key - one button for open and close doors/fuel flap/tailgate and separate button for unlock luggage compartment | Security |
| Contrast stitching on instrument panel | Trim |
| 18" Burnished M double spoke alloy wheels finished in orbit grey - style 819M | Wheels |
| Reduced rolling resistance tyres | Wheels |
| Individual metallic paint - Storm Bay |
| Metallic - Black sapphire |
| Metallic - Melbourne red |
| Metallic - Mineral grey |
| Metallic - Misano blue |
| Metallic - Snapper rocks blue |
| Solid - Alpine white |
| Comfort access system | |||
| Electric front seat adjustment with driver memory | |||
| Heating steering wheel | |||
| Registration Fee | On The Road | 55 | 0 |
| Delivery | On The Road | 708.33333333333337 | 141.66666666666663 |
| Twelve Months Road Tax | On The Road | 220 | 0 |
| Bluetooth hands free telephone connection with USB audio interface + audio streaming | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
| BMW gesture control | Driver Convenience | 250 | 50 |
| Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging | Driver Convenience | 291.6667 | 58.3333 |
| Front/rear Parking distance control | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
| Head up Display | Driver Convenience | 625 | 125 |
| Park assist including reversing assistant, lateral parking aid and reversing assist camera | Driver Convenience | 291.6667 | 58.3333 |
| Wifi hotspot preparation | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
| 42 Litre fuel tank | Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension | 0 | 0 |
| Larger fuel tank capacity (50 litres) | Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension | 41.6667 | 8.3333 |
| Harman/Kardon loudspeaker system | Entertainment | 625 | 125 |
| Stereo 6 speaker system with 2 mid range speakers in the front and rear door trims + 2 central bass speakers underneath the front seats | Entertainment | 0 | 0 |
| BMW icon adaptive LED headlights | Exterior Features | 416.6667 | 83.3333 |
| Detachable towbar | Exterior Features | 625 | 125 |
| Electric panoramic glass sunroof | Exterior Features | 833.3333 | 166.6667 |
| High beam assistant | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
| Individual metallic paint | Exterior Features | 466.6667 | 93.3333 |
| LED Headlights | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
| Metallic paint | Exterior Features | 466.6667 | 93.3333 |
| Solid paint | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
| Sun protection glass | Exterior Features | 250 | 50 |
| Driver and front passenger lumbar support | Interior Features | 125 | 25 |
| Electric front seat adjustment with driver memory | Interior Features | 625 | 125 |
| Heated steering wheel | Interior Features | 125 | 25 |
| Comfort pack II - 2 Series Gran Coupe | Packs | 916.6667 | 183.3333 |
| Individual metallic paint - Storm Bay | Paintwork | 466.6667 | 93.3333 |
| Metallic - Black sapphire | Paintwork | 466.6667 | 93.3333 |
| Metallic - Melbourne red | Paintwork | 466.6667 | 93.3333 |
| Metallic - Mineral grey | Paintwork | 466.6667 | 93.3333 |
| Metallic - Misano blue | Paintwork | 466.6667 | 93.3333 |
| Metallic - Snapper rocks blue | Paintwork | 466.6667 | 93.3333 |
| Solid - Alpine white | Paintwork | 0 | 0 |
| Comfort access system | Security | 416.6667 | 83.3333 |
| Dakota leather - Black with blue highlight | Trim | 0 | 0 |
| Dakota leather - Black with grey highlight | Trim | 0 | 0 |
| Dakota leather - Magma red with grey highlight | Trim | 0 | 0 |
| Dakota leather - Mocha | Trim | 0 | 0 |
| Dakota leather - Oyster with grey highlight | Trim | 0 | 0 |
| Illuminated Berlin interior trim | Trim | 0 | 0 |
| Illuminated Boston interior trim | Trim | 0 | 0 |
| BMW mobility system | Wheels | 0 | 0 |
| Space saver spare wheel | Wheels | 125 | 25 |
| CO2 (g/km) | Emissions - ICE | 123 |
| HC+NOx | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
| Particles | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
| Standard Euro Emissions | Emissions - ICE | EURO 6 |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb | Emissions - ICE | 138 |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Max | Emissions - ICE | 146 |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Min | Emissions - ICE | 138 |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High | Emissions - ICE | 135 |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - Max | Emissions - ICE | 145 |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - Min | Emissions - ICE | 135 |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High | Emissions - ICE | 119 |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - Max | Emissions - ICE | 126 |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - Min | Emissions - ICE | 119 |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low | Emissions - ICE | 192 |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - Max | Emissions - ICE | 195 |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - Min | Emissions - ICE | 192 |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium | Emissions - ICE | 138 |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - Max | Emissions - ICE | 146 |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - Min | Emissions - ICE | 138 |
| Camshaft | Engine and Drive Train | DOHC |
| Catalytic Convertor | Engine and Drive Train | Yes |
| CC | Engine and Drive Train | 1499 |
| Compression Ratio | Engine and Drive Train | 11.0:1 |
| Cylinder Layout | Engine and Drive Train | IN-LINE |
| Cylinders | Engine and Drive Train | 3 |
| Cylinders - Bore (mm) | Engine and Drive Train | 82 |
| Cylinders - Stroke (mm) | Engine and Drive Train | 94.6 |
| Engine Code | Engine and Drive Train | B38A15M1 |
| Engine Layout | Engine and Drive Train | FRONT TRANSVERSE |
| Fuel Delivery | Engine and Drive Train | TWIN TURBO |
| Gears | Engine and Drive Train | 6 SPEED |
| Number of Valves | Engine and Drive Train | 12 |
| Transmission | Engine and Drive Train | MANUAL |
| EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies | Fuel Consumption - ICE | No |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 6.1 |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - Max | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 6.5 |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - Min | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 6.1 |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 6 |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - Max | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 6.4 |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - Min | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 6 |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 5.2 |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - Max | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 5.6 |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - Min | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 5.2 |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 8.4 |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - Max | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 8.6 |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - Min | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 8.4 |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 6.1 |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - Max | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 6.4 |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - Min | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 6.1 |
| WLTP - MPG - Comb | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 46.3 |
| WLTP - MPG - Comb - Max | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 43.5 |
| WLTP - MPG - Comb - Min | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 46.3 |
| WLTP - MPG - Extra High | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 47.1 |
| WLTP - MPG - Extra High - Max | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 44.1 |
| WLTP - MPG - Extra High - Min | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 47.1 |
| WLTP - MPG - High | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 54.3 |
| WLTP - MPG - High - Max | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 50.4 |
| WLTP - MPG - High - Min | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 54.3 |
| WLTP - MPG - Low | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 33.6 |
| WLTP - MPG - Low - Max | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 32.8 |
| WLTP - MPG - Low - Min | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 33.6 |
| WLTP - MPG - Medium | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 46.3 |
| WLTP - MPG - Medium - Max | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 44.1 |
| WLTP - MPG - Medium - Min | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 46.3 |
| Alternative Fuel Qualifying | General | No |
| Badge Engine CC | General | 1.5 |
| Badge Power | General | 140 |
| Based On ID | General | Not Available |
| Coin Description | General | i |
| Coin Series | General | M Sport |
| Generation Mark | General | 1 |
| Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07 | General | 22E |
| NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % | General | Not Available |
| NCAP Child Occupant Protection % | General | Not Available |
| NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 | General | Not Available |
| NCAP Pedestrian Protection % | General | Not Available |
| NCAP Safety Assist % | General | Not Available |
| Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern? | General | No |
| Special Edition | General | No |
| Special Order | General | No |
| Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage | General | Unlimited |
| Standard manufacturers warranty - Years | General | 3 |
| Vehicle Homologation Class | General | M1 |
| 0 to 62 mph (secs) | Performance | 8.7 |
| Engine Power - BHP | Performance | 140 |
| Engine Power - KW | Performance | 103 |
| Engine Power - RPM | Performance | 4600 |
| Engine Torque - LBS.FT | Performance | 162 |
| Engine Torque - MKG | Performance | 22.4 |
| Engine Torque - NM | Performance | 220 |
| Engine Torque - RPM | Performance | 1480 |
| Top Speed | Performance | 134 |
| Emissions Test Cycle | Test Cycles | WLTP |
| Alloys? | Tyres | Yes |
| Space Saver? | Tyres | No |
| Tyre Size Front | Tyres | 225/40 R18 |
| Tyre Size Rear | Tyres | 225/40 R18 |
| Tyre Size Spare | Tyres | TYRE REPAIR KIT |
| Wheel Style | Tyres | M DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 819M |
| Wheel Type | Tyres | 18" ALLOY |
| Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 1420 |
| Height (including roof rails) | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
| Length | Vehicle Dimensions | 4526 |
| Wheelbase | Vehicle Dimensions | 2670 |
| Width | Vehicle Dimensions | 1800 |
| Width (including mirrors) | Vehicle Dimensions | 2081 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | Weight and Capacities | 42 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | Weight and Capacities | 1885 |
| Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
| Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | Weight and Capacities | 430 |
| Max. Loading Weight | Weight and Capacities | 535 |
| Max. Roof Load | Weight and Capacities | 75 |
| Max. Towing Weight - Braked | Weight and Capacities | 1300 |
| Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked | Weight and Capacities | 710 |
| Minimum Kerbweight | Weight and Capacities | 1350 |
| No. of Seats | Weight and Capacities | 5 |
| Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | Weight and Capacities | 11.4 |
With this 2 Series Gran Coupe model, BMW belatedly joins the market for compact four-door coupes that previously Mercedes had almost to itself with their CLA. It shares nearly all its engineering with the 1 Series hatch, which means it's front-driven. But it's very much more aspirational.
You might well be a little unfamiliar with BMW's 'Gran Coupe' formula, even though it's been around since 2012. That was when the Munich maker launched its 6 Series Gran Coupe, basically a four-door coupe based on a 3-box saloon shape for executives wanting something a little more fashionable. Since then, we've also had 4 Series and 8 Series Gran Coupe models. But strangely, never a smaller take on the four-door coupe concept that would take on the car that most tend to think of when it comes to a more compact interpretation of this kind of design, the very profitable Mercedes CLA. This 2 Series Gran Coupe model though, is that car.
2 Series in BMW-speak can mean two very different things. Either something practical and resolutely unsporting in the form of the front-driven 2 Series Active Tourer compact MPV. Or rewarding and quite dynamic in the form of the rear wheel drive 2 Series Coupe or, to a lesser extent, the 2 Series Convertible. This 2 Series Gran Coupe is front-driven like the Active Tourer but uses the more advanced FAAR platform we've recently seen introduced with the third generation 1 Series hatch for at least some of the BMW 'Ultimate Driving Machine' vibe that you'd ideally want this car to be able to deliver. For our market, the entry-level version in the range is the 218i petrol variant, which uses a 1.5-litre three cylinder 140hp unit and can be had with the option of dual-clutch automatic transmission. There's also a 150hp 218d diesel model. The other two derivatives can be had only with the brand's 8-speed Sport auto transmission. If you've your sensible shoes on, you'll want the 220d, which is offered in front driven or xDrive forms and has a 2.0-litre 190hp four cylinder diesel. If you haven't, you'll be more drawn to the current range flagship, the M235i xDrive, which has a 2.0-litre four cylinder petrol turbo developing 306hp and AWD to better transmit torque to the tarmac. It makes 62mph from rest in just 4.9s and has to be artificially restrained at 155mph.
You'll buy this car because of the way it looks - no question. Like most four-door coupes, this one is distinguished by frameless side windows and a swept-back silhouette which makes the car look a fraction more compact than it actually is. This 2 Series Gran Coupe is 4,526mm long and 1,800mm wide, but stands just 1,420mm tall. And it offers plenty of overtaking presence. The slightly angled full-LED headlights draw attention to the familiar BMW kidney grille, which features bars contoured with an eyecatching vertical indentation. Take a seat up-front and the dash layout is pretty much lifted straight from the 1 Series hatch, which means you get an 8.8-inch 'Live Cockpit Plus' infotainment screen with base 'Sport' trim or a larger 10.25-inch monitor with the 'Digital Cockpit Professional' package that comes with the 'M Sport' or 'M235i models. Where this car aims to steal a bit of ground over its Mercedes CLA rival is when it comes to back seat space. A 2,670mm wheelbase means that there's reasonable space of knees and legs in the rear. Passengers in this part of the car get 33mm more knee room than they would in a two-door 2 Series Coupe, while the seating position is 12mm higher with 14mm more headroom when the optional panoramic roof is specified. Out back, there's a decently sized 430-litre boot, which can be extended by folding down the 40:20:40-split backrest.
Prices start at around £26,000 for the base 218i petrol 'Sport' variant; you'll need £1,350 more to add dual-clutch automatic transmission to it. The 220d diesel costs from around £31,500 in 'Sport' form. In either case, you'll need £2,500 more to add ritzier 'M Sport' trim. You'll need a budget of well over £37,000 for the M235i xDrive variant. As you'd expect for that kind of cash, all variants get an extremely high standard of spec, including full-LED headlights, sports seats and BMW's 'Live Cockpit Plus' package, which gives you an 8-8-inch control display with touch function. 'Sport'-spec models get 17-inch wheels, LED front foglights, front and rear parking sensors, and auto-dipping rear view mirror and two-zone climate control, plus BMW's 'Drive Performance Control' driving modes system. 'M Sport' variants meanwhile, are upgraded to 18-inch M light alloy Double-spoke rims. 'M Sport' and M235i variants also get the upgraded 'Live Cockpit Professional' infotainment package with its larger centre-dash 10.25-inch touchscreen and its "Hey BMW' 'Intelligent Personal Assistant' which will allow you to operate many of the car's major functions by merely speaking a command. Plus with this top trim level there's M Sport-tuned steering and suspension. And an aerodynamic body styling kit that re-styles both the front and rear bumpers.
As you'd expect, the engineering here is prioritised towards improving efficiency. As a result, the base three cylinder 218i manages up to 47.1mpg (WLTP) and up to 114g/km (NEDC) in manual form. And the 220d delivers up to 57.6mpg (WLTP) and 110g/km (NEDC). The top M235i xDrive variant returns up to 37.2mpg (WLTP) and up to 153g/km (NEDC). On models with auto transmission, this car can be particularly efficient thanks to intelligent connectivity that enables the two auto gearboxes to adapt their shift strategy according to the planned route and driving situation. If this model is equipped with Active Cruise Control, both transmissions will factor in the data from this system and the standard Navigation, to avoid unnecessary gear changes in a quick succession of bends. Across the range, efficiency is also aided by coasting and Auto Start Stop functions that take their cue from the data supplied by the navigation system, the front-mounted camera and the sensors for the optional driving assistance systems. The coasting function de-couples the powertrain from the transmission at cruising speeds when the car is running in either its 'Comfort' or 'ECO PRO' driving modes.
It's surprising that it took BMW so long to bring us this car. It's arch-rival, the Mercedes CLA, has after all been around since 2013 demonstrating the very real global demand for a compact saloon with a trendy coupe-like vibe. Whether you prefer BMW's take on this concept will be purely down to personal preference. It doesn't bring anything particularly new to this profitable sub-segment, but it has the required technology, style and sheer swagger to make the necessary impact. If you were already thinking of buying the 1 Series hatch, we'd encourage you to also consider this Gran Coupe because it's essentially the same car without much of a practicality downside and a considerably more stylish feel. That in a nutshell sums up what this kind of car is all about. Late to this party BMW may be, but the brand has come ready to make an impact.
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