BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé
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Manufacturer | BMW |
Model code | F44 |
Production | March 2020 – present |
Model years | 2020–present |
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Designer | Nicolas Guille[1] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact executive car (C) |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
Layout | |
Platform | BMW UKL2 platform |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105.1 in) |
Length | 4,526 mm (178.2 in) |
Width | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
Height | 1,420 mm (55.9 in) |
Kerb weight | 1,350–1,570 kg (2,976–3,461 lb) |
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé (model code F44) is a subcompact executive sedan produced by BMW.[2][3] It was revealed on 16 October 2019, and officially premiered at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show in November.[4] It was launched in worldwide markets in March 2020.[5] For most markets, the 2 Series Gran Coupé is the smallest four-door sedan offered by BMW, except in China and Mexico where the F52 1 Series sedan was offered.
Overview
[edit]The 2 Series uses the front-wheel drive-based UKL2 architecture and uses a multi-link rear suspension system.[6] As the result, despite its similar name, it is mechanically unrelated to the F22 2 Series coupé and convertible. Compared to the F22 2 Series, the F44 has 33 mm (1.3 in) more knee room, 14 mm (0.6 in) more headroom, and a 40 litres (1.4 cu ft) larger boot capacity at 430 litres (15 cu ft).[7] It shares the same front hood, fender panel, dashboard and suspension as the F40 1 Series.[8][9]
All petrol and diesel engines are installed with particulate filters and meet the Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standard.[10] Diesel engines also have AdBlue selective catalytic reduction.[11]
218i models are available with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.[12] 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive, and 220d models are only available with an 8-speed automatic transmission.[13] 220i models are only available with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
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2020 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupé
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Standard model
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Standard model
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M Sport package
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M Sport package
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Interior
Equipment
[edit]Standard equipment includes full LED lights and 40:20:40 split folding rear seats.[14] Collision detection with braking intervention is also standard in European models.[15] In addition to the basic model, the 2 Series is available in the Luxury and Sport line which adds 17-inch wheels and a sports steering wheel, and the M Sport line which adds 18-inch wheels, an M Sport steering wheel, and M Sport exterior styling.[16]
Optional equipment includes ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, a 9.2-inch windshield reflected head up display, and Apple CarPlay.[17] The F44 2 Series can be unlocked via near-field communication by holding a smartphone near the door handle, and can start the engine by placing the smartphone in the wireless charging tray.[18] The digital key can also be shared with up to 5 other smartphones.[19]
The 2 Series is also available with iDrive 7 which features over-the-air software updates and a digital assistant that can be activated by saying "Hello BMW".[20] The digital assistant learns the habits of the user over time and can control in-car functions, check the maintenance status, or answer questions about the vehicle's functions.[21]
The 2 Series uses the navigation system and camera data to prevent unnecessary gear changes when travelling through corners and to determine appropriate shutdowns for the engine start-stop system.[22]
218-228 models with the M Sport Trim and M235 models can be fitted with M Performance Parts. These include sport brakes, carbon fibre mirrors and M rims.
Models
[edit]Petrol engines
[edit]Model | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) |
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216i | 2022– | B38A15 1.5 L I3 turbo | 81 kW (109 hp) at 4,600–6,500 rpm | 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 1,380–3,800 rpm | 10.8 s |
218i | 2019– | 103 kW (138 hp) at 4,500–6,500 rpm | 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–4,100 rpm | 9.1 s | |
220i | 2020– | B48A20 2.0 L I4 turbo | 131 kW (176 hp) at 5,000–5,500 rpm | 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 1,350–4,200 rpm | 7.1 s |
220i xDrive | 2021– | ||||
228i* | 2019– | 170 kW (228 hp) at 5,000–6,500 rpm | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 1,250–4,800 rpm | 6.3 s | |
228i xDrive* | 6.0 s | ||||
M235i xDrive | 225 kW (302 hp) at 5,000–6,250 rpm | 450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) at 1,800–4,500 rpm | 4.9 s |
*Canada and US Market only.
Diesel engines
[edit]Model | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) |
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216d | 2020– | B37C15 1.5 L I3 turbo | 85 kW (114 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,250 rpm | 10.3 s |
218d | B47D20 2.0 L I4 turbo | 110 kW (148 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500 rpm | 8.5 s | |
220d | 140 kW (188 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500 rpm | 7.5 s | ||
220d xDrive | 7.3 s |
See also
[edit]References
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