BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe review - Your new entry point to the BMW range | First Drive | Autocar India

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is a unique new addition to the German carmaker's India line-up. It's not a conventional BMW sedan in look or layout. Sergius Barretto gives you the details in his review.
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[@dipakonair]

I bought 2 series MSport and it's most refined desiel engine BMW offered. The driveability is excellent. In Indian road encounters this compact sedan maneuverability is really effective rather 3 series larger car shapes sometimes difficult to manage. Those who are really enjoying driving pleasure this is one of the best in the segment with BMW legacy

[@somyaderpmandal5159]

41.4 ex showroom is very steep, at this price, I can almost get myself a Jaguar XE or Audi A4 35 variant! The US cost of this 2 series is around $34,000 which translates to approx.25lacs, a maximum of 40lacs on-road for the M-sport variant would have made sense, otherwise its a total fail in a price sensitive market like India. Over that, the overall styling does not help justify its price either.

[@Adithya13303]

The 330i sport is the same price (41 lakh ex showroom). BMW were on crack deciding the price on this car lamo.

[@spkleo]

Completely agree. This has been the case with all products. US cost literal coversion is still affordable. But as soon as it reaches India, with the taxes and duties it doesn't make sense. Iphone is another example.

[@Taffy-ew2le]

Price is criminally high even if u consider many other aspects!

[@vishalkripalani5061]

There was a time when BMW use to cost on road 30 lakh I don’t know when I will start earning how much it will cost could ne X1 and 2 series could cost in crore after few years

[@kishanprajapati5521]

Vishal Kripalani yup we had the old X1 first gen but we sold it later

[@krishnabhatt5001]

Reason is inflation☠

[@pravesh736]

3 series is much better option just becuz of rwd

[@Adithya13303]

@@nmohan3418 330i Sport is the same price as this M sport varient. Both are around ex showroom 41 lakh.

[@1989soumitra]

Irony: the chauffer drivens won't b watching dis...🤣

[@rishimandava1259]

Well the 2 series is a small car so it obviously wouldn’t really please the chauffeur driven

[@anantbansal4614]

Expensive...maximum it should cost around 30-32 lacs on road

[@kishanprajapati5521]

ANANT BANSAL even fortuner base varient costs 35lacks on road and top varient onroad around 44lacks

[@AnishSomawar]

What Xcent is to Verna in terms of design is what 2 Series is to 3 series and not in a good way.

[@karthik__dk]

Ok it's basically an expensive Elantra

[@AbhiKohli]

Wasn't this expected to be priced from about ₹35 lakhs or so? At ₹40-41 lakhs, it would not find the buyers! The Audi A3 was brilliantly priced at around ₹23 lakhs, when it was launched back in 2014.

[@subrotochoudhary4369]

Get the petrol first BMW. Skoda Superb offers better cabin space, and off course the DSG gearbox is also fun to drive.

[@shb9096]

very good review, you picked out all the points. expecting you in more reviews.

[@sankhdeepmitra5332]

Great review, Sergius! You called it like it is. This is a very desirable car though and is arguably the most exciting sedan on the market right now. BUT the price!! Not convinced that it's worth that much money.

[@prathameshrivonkar7215]

Waiting for the Merc A Class Limousine!

[@jainamtijoriwala5961]

Waiting for video or to book?

[@TheSocialSoul2.0]

Same lmao👉👈🥺

[@MrVaibhav2625]

2 series is better

[@prafful_sahu]

@@jainamtijoriwala5961 good question 😂

[@dipakonair]

I bought 2 Series MSport Gran Coupe BMW about a couple of months. It's the most compact and the Sport feeling is the best in class. Most refined diesel engines having excellent maneuvering on the road surface. In Indian road surface, this is the ideal sedan for a small family car rather than 3 series the larger size something difficult to manage in narrow road encounters. It's giving stunning pickup and no felling of front wheels driven car. BMW technology has superbly managed the drivability. The only point I could find the doors shutting sound somewhat not adequately adjusted. Second point is that in Indian road conditions 18" low profile tire is not recommended due to uneven road surfaces and potholes. So I'll recommend to go for Sport variant rather M Sport because in Sport verient they offer normal tire which is more effective on Indian road surfaces. One more point the rear door side ingress is quite narrow which may difficult for tall passengers.

[@palabinash]

The blue color & the chrome grill look nice.

[@dineshLife]

Wish to own it someday... Working on it Nice video 📹

[@vivekbikkannavar]

Awesome car...loved the design I felt the steering wheel is too simple, it would be amazing if BMW would have given the sportier flat-bottom steering wheel for the M sport version.

[@tushargupta1764]

Why was the Number plate sticker placed near the headlights when there was a column dedicated for the number plate?

[@dvkmrishab4850]

When are you reviewing the Skoda Octavia 2020?

[@tanmaygarg6059]

You make the best videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@satyambhola3527]

Last time it was this early, bmw was introducing x3 for the first time

[@anwar_shaik]

It looks like a previous gen ford focus with bmw cladding and a squashed x4 rear

[@sharadbagadi6382]

Awesome thanks for video

[@dr.kpsautoworld2648]

I really had a wish that you guys should compare this M sport version of the car with The Octavia Vrs..the comparison will be So hot..and Heart throbbing ❤️❤️

[@rishimandava1259]

I feel I like the rear lights

[@yogeshror4476]

whyyy rear boot gate dont open with glass ?? whyy like in octavia

[@sj17_]

39.3 and 41.4 EX Showroom. Thank od i bouht the X1 at the right time couple of years back

[@pushpabhau1283]

Waiting for amg a35 limousine review

[@Kushal-xs3qo]

BMW has launched the long wheel base of 3 series, so I wish they launch in 2 series too, bcz rear leg room is not sufficient

[@nitish08]

sir the videos are nice but increase the video quality to 4k

[@hardlyhumble2040]

First comment.... Super video

[@tortureh2371]

what place is that?

[@zaiiin439]

Please review new cla and audi a4 facelift please please

[@digvijaymahamuni7722]

Tbh I loved the rear end

[@ashishdevan5649]

Made in india still its costly..loved the front but not the rear.. Loved the dashboard but would have felt more sportier if it had a all black theme interior

[@mallikarjunafuels1128]

Wow inside and out is super I gone to a BMW showroom

[@natarajkattimani4377]

It would make a record breaking sale in India... 🥰

[@HindustanSujan]

Amazing car bro

[@techrkgamerz9245]

Plz make a video on Kawasaki zx10r 2020 Plz take my request 🙏🙏

[@nounez6748]

Front wheel drive spoils the fun.

[@rajitsehgal1263]

Hopefully x1 will be more logical/sensible.

[@shreshthgulati9628]

Blue colour looks sporty and stunning. All will now go for the 2 series💙💙💙

[@aadityapathak6751]

How is this the same price as the base 3 series??

[@21cabbage53]

A3 and a class anyday

[@riddhimaanchaturvedi3288]

Good sedan👍🏻

[@kostinarain7373]

Waiting for the petrol review

[@Gamergodxxxx]

40 lacks ex showroom ? This has such bad value. If you're looking for badge, you wouldn't be looking for the cheapest car of the brand. If you're looking for luxury and being driven, buy a skoda superb or kia carnival limousine. It should've been priced below 35 lacks. Even A3 entered with 29 lacks price point

[@munna1878]

Yea looks like everyone "lacks" something

[@varun1036]

@7:12 was cool. FWD isn't cool though at 41 lakhs

[@spkleo]

Too expensive. BMW and Merc don't realise that other brands are offering equal or better cars at a reasonable price. These cannot keep milking its goodwill for long now.

[@kresimirmilisa5560]

Its good car for young family and a diesel nice.

[@abhishetty2637]

VRS is where it's at

[@Rutuj19]

The colour is just fabulous anyone know just give the colour name 👍👍👍😍

[@shubham9057]

BMW designed a Hyundai 😂😂 #ThatFrontProfile

[@PranjalYadav900]

Loved itttttt going to buy it when it launches because I was confused to what to buy in the Bmw series..... 😀😀😀 Thank You Autocad

[@junaidpanikkarthodi2114]

Nice one

[@OD11_VLOGS]

My dream car brand are bmw

[@saveworld9846]

Price

[@sashreekrao9735]

Super

[@anandpr6486]

I thought 190 horses would be around 25-30 lakhs(Still no level 1 Autonomus mode).Its moderately-expensive 😔😔😔

[@gokulkumar4032]

Baby 8 series 😁

[@anonyymoss]

At that price its better to go for C220. Much better in terms of space and luxury.

[@VinayYadav-cb6hp]

wow

[@tlgparados8801]

3 series will be much more better option in term of design, look, build quality , controls,and much more

[@80vishwajeetnashte9]

Truely luxurious at entry level.

[@priyanshsuratwala2877]

I think Audi Q2 is a better option against it . Similar or more features and cheap price.

[@rakmanbaba]

It only comes with a thirsty petrol with 320NM peak torque. Not a patch on the 400NM torque of 20d matched to the 8 speed ZF gearbox

[@AshwinT24]

BMW prices skyrocketed in the past couple of years.

[@maliferocks4eva]

New Honda City vibes

[@AbhayVakil01]

They don't have android play, naaaa not happening

[@prateekvinayak3135]

Whats the point of this car at this price?

[@vishweshpandit4556]

If I've to go then no doubt for sure MG GLOSTER makes perfect sense

[@elonramsay2406]

Chinese

[@TechnoTweet]

I will get Skoda Superb instead of this.

[@tonysunny8927]

The price is where it destroys the fun 41 lakh for a 2 series? No thanks

[@reputedwheat]

i hate the trend of fully digital speedometer and rev meter. Guarenteed to feel and look outdated in just 2-3 years. Something like digital displays will get better extremely fast. Plus, its hard to view. Honestly how many more screens do we really need in our lives. Phones in our hand, tv's in our rooms, laptops on our tables. We really dont need another screen in our cars. i hate it.

[@rajsekharvavilla5467]

Better go for 3 series,

[@zubs610]

Looks like a Toyota Corolla wearing an expensive BMW suit!!! Courtesy of Toyota-BMW partnership.

[@ChandraSQLVideos]

This will definitely not do good sales in india. It's far better than Mercedes CLA. People would go for X1 rather than 2 series. Some people who likes the exterior styling and looking for a sedan less cheaper than 3 series might go with the 2 series. It's better to buy X1 in India because both the 2 series GC and X1 are front wheel drive.

[@111thedoctor]

Price @8:00

[@technicalamanullah7019]

Am I the only one who liked the back of the car ?

[@sreemithunsa2827]

How to get a job in autocar?

[@daarshanik1114]

The rear isn’t a bmw

[@GeorgeJeffin]

stupid pricing

[@pranavsankar9535]

1st like and comment

[@rohithbharadwaj8643]

the front and rear has no connect in the design rear looks good but the front is terrible 🤮🤮

[@akshit]

Why not spend another lac and buy the 3 series instead?

[@rakshatsrivastav873]

If it's not rwd or awd, it's not BMW. This one isn't.

[@sj17_]

Lol... Do you own any bmw? In city conditions(which is where 70-80% owner use their cars) you wont even be able to tell the difference. Specially with the same 2 ltr 190 hp 400nm engine. P.S. Telling this from my personal ownership experience

[@boopathi8350]

Not worth... Skoda superb is the best compare with this.

[@sj17_]

39.3 and 41.4 EX SHOWROOM. Way too expensive

[@arshkumar5347]

It says 52 lakhs OTR here in karnataka 😂

[@ARC-FRAGOHOLIC]

It just needs a spoiler !

[@devashishkhairnar5915]

What would be the price of this car....??? if anyone like this car to be in price of ford endeavour....hit the like button....👍👍

[@frederickfreddy9857]

Thats a hyundai with a bmw logo😴😴

[@Sachin_Chapade]

👍

[@arunabhvarma9518]

Super compact sedan! Ideal for BMW fans who don't give their cars to chauffeurs.

[@sujathanair6007]

Am I first?

[@RaviKumar-te6ce]

Overpriced , 3 series starts at 41.4 Lac

[@Adithya13303]

The sort of car one buys to tell "ha BMW chala ke aaya" lol this car is a joke. Also what a car the previous gen 2 series was, they just ruined it.

[@taranshupattnaiktp3335]

2 series, a pure bmw experience

[@suyashyadav6369]

100th like

[@vijeshvyas3006]

Low-key Looks like Ciaz

[@rakmanbaba]

A pointless complication into an overcrowded market segment. X1 is all the entry level BMW badge buyer will ever want. A true BMW sedan needs to be rear wheel drive. The 220d gran coupe won't satisfy the badge seeker for its limited use case ( space!?) and is no substitute for the rear wheel drive 320d in performance, handling, sound insulation etc.