New BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe launch on July 17, pre-bookings open now

BMW India will launch the second-generation BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe in the country on July 17. Bookings for the entry-level BMW sedan have opened at the carmaker's dealerships and online. It is being locally produced at the BMW Group plant in Chennai.

BMW is offering the new 2 Series Gran Coupe in two variants -- 2 Series Gran Coupe 218 M Sport and 2 Series Gran Coupe 218 M Sport Pro. The booking amount is Rs 1,50,000.

To start with, the new 2 Series Gran Coupe only gets a gasoline powertrain. There is a 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine, generating 156 hp of maximum power and 230 Nm of peak torque. The engine is clubbed with a 7-speed automatic transmission.

The front fascia of the new 2 Series Gran Coupe is characterised by a slim grille, flanked by LED headlights. The rear has LED taillights. The sloping roofline adds sportiness to the vehicle. The new 18-inch wheels look sporty. The front and rear bumpers have been redesigned.