BMW has outed its new-generation 2 Sequence Coupe, displaying its roomier physique, tech-sharing with the larger 4 Sequence, all-wheel-drive availability and pricing from $59,900 earlier than on-road prices.
The brand new coupe, right here on the finish of the 12 months, additionally strikes nearer to the 4 Sequence by sharing its rear-drive platform – with elective xDrive for the primary time – and in its premium M240i guise, the M440 3.0-litre turbo six-cylinder engine.
Even higher, the two Sequence Coupe eschews the beaver-tooth face of the 4 Sequence Coupe and adopts a flatter set of kidney grilles alongside a slimmer headlight cluster.
It additionally splits from its sibling, the two Sequence Gran Coupe, that has a primarily front-drive 1 Sequence platform additionally shared with the Mini mannequin vary.
The 2 fashions supplied this 12 months would be the 220i and 240i xDrive, priced at $59,900 and $89,900 respectively, plus on-road prices.
Extra emphasis has been positioned by BMW on efficiency with the 4 Sequence-derived CLAR underpinnings giving the brand new coupe as much as 12 per cent extra torsional rigidity in contrast with its predecessor, and a stance that’s wider and decrease.
In contrast with the outgoing 2 Sequence Coupe, the new-generation mannequin is 64mm wider, 105mm longer and 28mm decrease. The boot has a 390-litre capability, up 20 litres on the outgoing mannequin.
It additionally has a 51mm longer wheelbase (at 2741mm) and for the 220i, the monitor is expanded by 54mm on the entrance and 31mm on the rear. The size are larger nonetheless for the M240i.
Apart from its new stance, the entry 220i additionally displays a sportier bias with commonplace gear together with M Sport dealing with bundle and 18-inch wheels, M Sport inside and eight-speed automated transmission with gearshift paddles.
Cabin particulars embrace carrying over an virtually an identical look from the 4 Sequence, and higher tech.
Customary package contains head-up show, entrance and rear parking sensors, reversing digital camera, auto park help and reversing help, BMW’s Stay Cockpit Skilled with 12.3-inch driver’s display screen and a ten.25-inch infotainment contact display screen, DAB+ digital radio with six audio system; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wi-fi charging for smartphones and a storage compartment pack to spice up private merchandise house.
The coupe additionally boasts a 50:50 weight distribution that has been secured utilizing aluminium for the bonnet and entrance fenders.
The 220i retains the two.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine rated at 135kW/300Nm mated to an eight-speed automated – the one transmission now supplied since BMW halted the handbook possibility.
BMW says the bottom coupe is sweet for a 0-100km/h dash of seven.5 seconds.
Transfer as much as the 240i xDrive and cabin options broaden to incorporate further energetic cruise management with site visitors jam operate, glass sunroof, leather-based upholstery, digital key, electrical seat adjustment with lumbar help for the heated seats on the entrance and a Harmon/Kardon 14-speaker audio system.
The 240i sits on the identical platform however will get a wider monitor that’s up 63mm on the entrance and 35mm on the rear.
It comes commonplace with all-wheel drive – a primary for the coupe in Australia – and the M440 engine rated at 285kW/500Nm for a dash time of 4.3 seconds.
It would even have the M Sport adaptive suspension and 19-inch alloy wheels.
A simplified possibility bundle will accompany the new-gen coupe, providing packs similar to M Sport Plus – including high-performance brakes, spoiler and physique package – for $2500 for the 220i and $1200 for the M240i.
There’s additionally a metallic paint, sunroof and 19-inch alloy pack for $3900 ($1500 for M240i), a consolation pack with heated seats and steering wheel, electrical seat adjustment ($3400 and commonplace within the M240i), and an govt pack for $3000 ($2800 for the M240i).
The costs are designed to bundle well-liked equipment and save the customer cash – definitely a hit given metallic paint alone is a $1700 possibility.
BMW will add a 3rd coupe in 2022 with the 230i with a 190kW/400Nm model of the two.0-litre engine.
