[Venkatesh]

BMW India has launched the 2 Series Gran Coupe(220i M Sport) in a petrol variant today at an introductory price of Rs 40.90 lakh. BMW 220i now comes in a ‘M Sport’ package.

The 2-litre petrol engine produces 190 hp and a maximum torque of 280 Nm at 1350-4600 rpm, is mated to an eight speed steptronic sport automatic transmission.

Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “Designed with a focus on performance and sportiness, the new BMW 220i M Sport demonstrates powerful uniqueness that suits the requirements of motorsport fans. With the dynamics of a petrol engine, first-class driving characteristics and highest comfort, ‘Sheer Driving Pleasure’ is guaranteed every time.”

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[TusharK]

BMW has launched a new variant of the 2 Series Gran Coupe called the 220i M Sport. It is priced at Rs. 40.90 lakh (ex-showroom).



The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe was launched in October last year. At launch, the car was only available with a diesel engine. Now, BMW has introduced a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. This unit puts out 189 BHP @ 5,000 rpm and 280 Nm @ 1,350-4,600 rpm. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that comes with paddle shifts and has a launch control function. It has three driving modes - ECO PRO, Comfort and Sport. The car accelerates from 0-100 km/hr in 7.1 seconds.



The 220i is only available in M Sport trim. It includes a sporty exterior package with a chrome twin-kidney grille frame and aluminium vertical slats, twin-exhausts, M door sills, M specific floor mats, and contrasting seams on the dashboard.



The car comes equipped with LED headlamps and tail lights, LED fog lamps and puddle lights, rain sensing wipers, 2-zone automatic air-conditioning, panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment head-unit with Apple CarPlay, gesture control and voice commands. The car is equipped with sports seats, M leather steering wheel among others.



Some of the standard safety features offered on the 220i M Sport include 6 airbags, ABS with Brake Assist, rear view camera, Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), traction control and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC).

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[CEF_Beasts]

Still very expensive for it’s size. BMW could have corrected the prices with the launch of the 220i.

So 220i M Sport vs 330i Sport has a 2L difference in the on-road price in Mumbai, after discounts the 330i Sport will turn out cheaper.

20i for 30i money, no thank you BMW I will pick the 330i anyday!

[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by CEF_Beasts

20i for 30i money, no thank you BMW I will pick the 330i anyday!

Also factor in FWD + Aisin vs RWD + ZF8.

[coolboy007]

This could attract the young folks who would prefer the coupe styling and the frameless doors over things like rwd or a more potent engine. Every other new launch these days is astronomically priced so i would not get into that department.

I personally would still pick a 330i sport over this compromising on the features and the m sport kit. Did the same 5 years back when i switched from a top end Octavia which had more features to a prestige 320d which was way more fun to drive and still plasters a grin on my face.
Not everyone is an enthusiast and am sure this would also find some homes, better to wait for Mercedes rival to the 2 if it's coming here.The A class sedan looks way better and the interiors are definitely 2-3 notches better.

[Nikhildrao]

Buy the left over Octavia vrs with some discounts (saw one in a blore showroom with no takers) if you want a fun FWD car. No point in buying a BMW which isn't RWD.

[M00M]

Ridiculous over pricing of this car continues. Overpriced by 10 lacs in my opinion. God bless BMW India.

[ghostrider]

I took the 220d for a long-ish test drive (observations posted on the TBHP 220d review here (Review: BMW (F44) 2-Series GranCoupe 220d)).

The main problem with the 2 Series 'gran coupe', thing is that you're basically getting a cramped, comparatively low-on-power, FWD sedan that's based the Mini / X1 chassis.
I drove the 220d and the combination of the FWD + Aisin gearbox make it seem a LOT slower than the 3 series.

I could understand is this was a good 7-8L cheaper than the 3 - that would make it a compelling value proposition and help BMW expand their client base, but they got the pricing for this thing so wrong, it's not even funny.

[M00M]

This car is overpriced by 10 lacs. Its a disappointment. Even the dealers have conveyed this to the top brass but somehow they seem to be oblivious to ground realities.

God Save them.

[carthick1000]

As much as I love to follow the news about launches on team-bhp, it would be a bit more informative if news mentions if the car is FWD or RWD . Given the way BMW has embraced FWD powertrains, I would not be surprised if this is yet another FWD.

[troika]

I agree, this car is overpriced for sure. In addition, I personally don't like the looks of this either, I prefer the 3 series any day, even a preowned 3 over a brand new 2 series.

[turbowhistle]

Originally Posted by carthick1000

As much as I love to follow the news about launches on team-bhp, it would be a bit more informative if news mentions if the car is FWD or RWD . Given the way BMW has embraced FWD powertrains, I would not be surprised if this is yet another FWD.

This is indeed a FWD , I agree with the whole sentiment of this thread. Why would anyone buy this over 330i? I don't see any plausible reasons apart from small parking space.

This will depreciate faster than BMW will ever realise and have the same fate as the 1-series.

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[kiku007]

One of the most pointless cars in BMW's lineup anywhere and it's a joke at this price.

Some cars can getaway because they look smashing and they are bought for being fashionable but this one looks ugly from every direction.