Skip to main content
Sister Publication Links
  • Automotive News
  • Automotive News Europe
  • Automotive News China
  • Automobilwoche
Subscribe
  • Subscribe
  • login
  • HOME
  • News
    • News by Brand
    • Auto Shows
    • Canadians Abroad
    • Photo Galleries
    • Automakers
    • Suppliers
    • Retail
    • Dealer Best Practices
    • Government Relations
    • Trade and Tariffs
    • Technology
    • Labour
    • Aston Martin
    • BMW
      • Mini
      • Rolls Royce
    • Daimler
      • Mercedes Benz
      • Smart
    • Ferrari
    • Ford
      • Lincoln
    • General Motors
      • Buick
      • Cadillac
      • Chevrolet
      • GMC
    • Honda
      • Acura
    • Hyundai
      • Kia
    • Mazda
    • Mitsubishi
    • Nissan
      • Infiniti
    • Stellantis
      • Alfa Romeo
      • Chrysler
      • Dodge
      • Fiat Chrysler
      • Jeep
      • Fiat
      • Lancia
      • Maserati
      • Ram
    • Subaru
    • Tata
      • Jaguar
      • Land Rover
    • Tesla
    • Toyota
      • Lexus
    • Volkswagen
      • Audi
      • Bentley
      • Bugatti
      • Lamborghini
      • Porsche
    • Volvo
    • VinFast
    • Toronto Auto Show
  • Opinion
    • Blogs
  • Video
  • Podcasts
  • EVENTS & AWARDS
    • 2022 Auto News Canada All-Stars
    • 2022 Canadians To Watch
    • Notable Champions of Diversity
    • Best Dealerships To Work For
    • Canada Congress
    • Retail Forum: Toronto
    • Leading Women Roundtables
    • Embracing Diversity Roundtable
    • Embracing Diversity Roundtable Volume 2
    • EVs Decoded
    • 2023 Best Dealerships To Work For nominations
  • Jobs & Classifieds
  • +MORE
    • IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT
    • NEWSLETTERS
    • SUBSCRIBE
    • CLASSIFIEDS
    • PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
    • COMPANIES ON THE MOVE
    • WEBINARS
    • ADVERTISE WITH US
    • CONTACT US
    • DIGITAL EDITION
    • PUBLISHING PARTNERS
MENU
Breadcrumb
  1. Home
  2. Cars & Concepts
October 22, 2019 10:13 AM

BMW expands 2-series range with fwd coupe-styled sedan

Andrea Malan
  • Tweet
  • Share
  • Share
  • Email
  • More
    Print

    bmw_gc_2.jpg

    Share
    bmw_gc_2.jpg

    The BMW 2 series Gran Coupe is the first time the automaker has used its four-door coupe design in the smaller 2 series range.

    bmw_gc_13.jpg

    Share
    bmw_gc_13.jpg

    The BMW 2 series Gran Coupe is the first time the automaker has used its four-door coupe design in the smaller 2 series range.

    bmw_gc_12.jpg

    Share
    bmw_gc_12.jpg

    The BMW 2 series Gran Coupe is the first time the automaker has used its four-door coupe design in the smaller 2 series range.

    bmw_gc_10.jpg

    Share
    bmw_gc_10.jpg

    The BMW 2 series Gran Coupe is the first time the automaker has used its four-door coupe design in the smaller 2 series range.

    bmw_gc_11.jpg

    Share
    bmw_gc_11.jpg

    The BMW 2 series Gran Coupe is the first time the automaker has used its four-door coupe design in the smaller 2 series range.

    bmw_gc_9.jpg

    Share
    bmw_gc_9.jpg

    The BMW 2 series Gran Coupe is the first time the automaker has used its four-door coupe design in the smaller 2 series range.

    bmw_gc_8.jpg

    Share
    bmw_gc_8.jpg

    The BMW 2 series Gran Coupe is the first time the automaker has used its four-door coupe design in the smaller 2 series range.

    bmw_gc_7.jpg

    Share
    bmw_gc_7.jpg

    The BMW 2 series Gran Coupe is the first time the automaker has used its four-door coupe design in the smaller 2 series range.

    bmw_gc_4.jpg

    Share
    bmw_gc_4.jpg

    The BMW 2 series Gran Coupe is the first time the automaker has used its four-door coupe design in the smaller 2 series range.

    bmw_gc_3.jpg

    Share
    bmw_gc_3.jpg

    The BMW 2 series Gran Coupe is the first time the automaker has used its four-door coupe design in the smaller 2 series range.

    bmw_gc_1.jpg

    Share
    bmw_gc_1.jpg

    The BMW 2 series Gran Coupe is the first time the automaker has used its four-door coupe design in the smaller 2 series range.

    bmw_gc_5.jpg

    Share
    bmw_gc_5.jpg

    The BMW 2 series Gran Coupe is the first time the automaker has used its four-door coupe design in the smaller 2 series range.

    bmw_gc_6.jpg

    Share
    bmw_gc_6.jpg

    The BMW 2 series Gran Coupe is the first time the automaker has used its four-door coupe design in the smaller 2 series range.

    bmw_gc_2.jpg
    bmw_gc_13.jpg
    bmw_gc_12.jpg
    bmw_gc_10.jpg
    bmw_gc_11.jpg
    bmw_gc_9.jpg
    bmw_gc_8.jpg
    bmw_gc_7.jpg
    bmw_gc_4.jpg
    bmw_gc_3.jpg
    bmw_gc_1.jpg
    bmw_gc_5.jpg
    bmw_gc_6.jpg

    BMW has expanded its 2 series range with the Gran Coupe, a four-door fastback.

    The 2-series Gran Coupe shares its front-wheel-drive platform with the 1-series hatchback and 2-series Tourer minivan. BMW's other compact cars, the 2-series coupe and convertible, are underpinned by rear-wheel-drive architecture.

    The 2-series Gran Coupe is aimed at younger, design-focused buyers. It will rival the Mercedes CLA.

    BMW will debut the car at the Los Angeles auto show next month. The model will be sold globally and in Canada and the United States, it will the cheapest BMW.

    U.S. sales of the current 2 series line fell 21 per cent to 5,755 deliveries for the first nine months, BMW reported. In Canada, sales are down 33 per cent to just 1,015 units.

    According to BMW, the market launch will start in March in Europe, the United States and Canada, while sales in China will begin at the end of 2020.

    The 2-series Gran Coupe will be built in Leipzig, Germany.

    One diesel and two gasoline engines will be available at launch in Europe: a three-cylinder gasoline engine with 138hp, a four-cylinder diesel unit with 187 hp and BMW's most powerful four-cylinder engine, which develops 302 hp.

    A four-cylinder gasoline engine producing 228 hp will be available in the U.S.

    The 2-series Gran Coupe will start at 31,950 euros (about C$46,600)  in Germany, 3,750 euros more than the 1 series. BMW did not give Canadian or U.S. pricing, saying only that it would be available closer to launch.

    BMW forecasts one third of the 2-series Gran Coupe will be sold in Europe, 20 per cent in the U.S. and 15 per cent in China.

    The 2-series Gran Coupe "has its sights set on establishing the dynamic yardstick in its class," BMW said.

    The automaker says its front-wheel-drive architecture features cutting-edge chassis technology and innovative systems that include control-system technology.

    Design-wise, the model has a "dynamically stretched silhouette which, like the frameless side windows for the four doors, is lifted from the classical coupe blueprint," BMW said.

    While the front is similar to the 1 series, the back of the car has newly designed rear lights that extend well into the center of the rear end.

    The 2-series Gran Coupe has the same 105 inch wheelbase as its 1-series sibling and it is 71 inches wide (a fraction of an inch more than the 1 series), but it is eight inches longer (178 inches versus 170 inches); its height is 56 inches, a half inch less than the 1 series.

    RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
    2024 Honda Prologue EV heats up midsize crossover segment
    Recommended for You
    2024 Honda Prologue EV heats up midsize crossover segment
    2024 Honda Prologue EV heats up midsize crossover segment
    Porsche Cayenne
    Cars & Concepts: New or refreshed offerings from Porsche, BMW, VW, Cadillac and M-B
    HORNET-MAIN_i.jpg
    Dodge EVs will be designed with performance in mind
    cctv_vehicle-theft_1800x1200
    Sponsored Content: Many vehicle drivers in Ontario will be faced with a hefty insurance premium surcharge - on more vehicle models than you think – unless dealers do this
    Digital Edition
    Sept 2023 Issue
    View latest issue
    See our archive
    Sign up for free newsletters
    EMAIL ADDRESS

    Please enter a valid email address.

    Please enter your email address.

    Please verify captcha.

    Please select at least one newsletter to subscribe.

    You can unsubscribe at any time through links in these emails. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

    Get Free Newsletters

    Sign up today for our Weekly Newsletter, Daily Newsletter and Breaking News Alerts. We'll deliver the news you need to know straight to your inbox.

    You can unsubscribe at any time through links in these emails. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

    Subscribe Now

    An Automotive News Canada subscription includes print issues delivered to your doorstep and digitally to your inbox – plus unlimited, 24/7 access to our website.

    Subscribe Now
    Connect With Us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram

    Our Mission

    The Automotive News Canada mission is to be the primary source of industry news, data and understanding for the industry's decision-makers interested in Canada.

    Contact Us

    1155 Gratiot Ave
    Detroit MI 48207

    1-877-812-1257

    Email Us

    ISSN 2475-5001 (print)
    ISSN 2475-501X (online)

    Resources
    • About us
    • Contact Us
    • Digital Edition Archive
    • Advertise with Us
    • Reprints
    • Ad Choices
    • Sitemap
    Legal
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Privacy Request
    Automotive News Canada
    Copyright © 1996-2023. Crain Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    • HOME
    • News
      • News by Brand
        • Aston Martin
        • BMW
          • Mini
          • Rolls Royce
        • Daimler
          • Mercedes Benz
          • Smart
        • Ferrari
        • Ford
          • Lincoln
        • General Motors
          • Buick
          • Cadillac
          • Chevrolet
          • GMC
        • Honda
          • Acura
        • Hyundai
          • Kia
        • Mazda
        • Mitsubishi
        • Nissan
          • Infiniti
        • Stellantis
          • Alfa Romeo
          • Chrysler
          • Dodge
          • Fiat Chrysler
          • Jeep
          • Fiat
          • Lancia
          • Maserati
          • Ram
        • Subaru
        • Tata
          • Jaguar
          • Land Rover
        • Tesla
        • Toyota
          • Lexus
        • Volkswagen
          • Audi
          • Bentley
          • Bugatti
          • Lamborghini
          • Porsche
        • Volvo
        • VinFast
      • Auto Shows
        • Toronto Auto Show
      • Canadians Abroad
      • Photo Galleries
      • Automakers
      • Suppliers
      • Retail
      • Dealer Best Practices
      • Government Relations
      • Trade and Tariffs
      • Technology
      • Labour
    • Opinion
      • Blogs
    • Video
    • Podcasts
    • EVENTS & AWARDS
      • 2022 Auto News Canada All-Stars
      • 2022 Canadians To Watch
      • Notable Champions of Diversity
      • Best Dealerships To Work For
        • 2023 Best Dealerships To Work For nominations
      • Canada Congress
      • Retail Forum: Toronto
      • Leading Women Roundtables
      • Embracing Diversity Roundtable
      • Embracing Diversity Roundtable Volume 2
      • EVs Decoded
    • Jobs & Classifieds
    • +MORE
      • IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT
      • NEWSLETTERS
      • SUBSCRIBE
      • CLASSIFIEDS
      • PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
      • COMPANIES ON THE MOVE
      • WEBINARS
      • ADVERTISE WITH US
      • CONTACT US
      • DIGITAL EDITION
      • PUBLISHING PARTNERS