One other ‘characteristic’ shared with the 1 Sequence is the brand new 2 sedan’s idea of what constitutes a generational leap. Though it’s successfully a complete mid-life facelift, BMW is putting off its traditional LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) language and transferring instantly from the F44 mannequin code to a brand new F74 designation.
The brand new 2 Sequence Gran Coupe will attain Australia within the first quarter of 2025, launching with the bottom 218 and the flagship M235 xDrive. Just like the hatch, Gran Coupe fashions have misplaced the enduring ‘i’ from their badges, which are actually reserved for BMW i electrical fashions.
Pricing is up for the brand new mannequin yr, rising to $58,800 earlier than on-road prices (up $1900) for the entry 218 and $85,500 + ORC (up $5600) for the M235i.
The entry-level 218 is powered by a 115kW/230Nm 1.5-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, driving the entrance wheels by way of a seven-speed dual-clutch ransmission.
On the different finish of a large energy divide is the M235 xDrive, its 233kW/400Nm 2.0L turbo-petrol 4 working along with all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch auto (changing the outgoing mannequin’s eight-speed) to ship a 0-100km/h time of simply 4.9 seconds.
Together with its new seems, BMW says the F74 2 Sequence Gran Coupe advantages from elevated chassis rigidity, recalibrated kinematics, and a refined steering response. Commonplace Adaptive M Suspension can also be commonplace, for variable, frequency-selective dampening and a decrease experience peak.
For 2025, the 218 features a laundry checklist of latest options as commonplace tools, together with a bigger 10.7-inch fundamental show (up from 10.25”) working the up to date Working System 9, and a built-in eSIM with 5G assist.
Additionally new is adaptive suspension, BMW’s Digital Key Plus, adaptive cruise management, matrix LED headlights, and computerized excessive beams. Inside upgrades embody heated entrance seats (in synthetic leather-based), a dashcam, and a 360-degree digital camera system with reverse assistant.
Carrying over from the F44 are the M Sport styling package deal, 18-inch alloy wheels, 10.25-inch digital driver’s show, power-adjustable entrance seats with driver reminiscence, a wi-fi charging pad, DAB+ digital radio, and smartphone integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Security and driver help embody lane change and departure warnings, rear cross-traffic alert, and pace signal recognition, supported by autonomous emergency braking and a tyre restore equipment.
The M235 xDrive builds on this with new options that embody lumbar assist and a therapeutic massage operate for the entrance seats, a black-painted roof, and a heated steering wheel.
As with the outgoing mannequin, the 2025 M235 is provided as commonplace with 19-inch M alloy wheels, Harman/Kardon audio, darkish blue M Sport brake callipers, a panoramic sunroof, a rear spoiler, and superior driver aids like lane-keep help, lane centring, entrance cross-traffic alert, and collision evasion help.
2025 BMW 2 Sequence Gran Coupe pricing*
*Excludes on-road prices
