BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Review. Here is why you want one!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2021
- Is the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe a good car? Howard Ritchie takes the Leasing.com one over to another reasonably priced bed and breakfast "Frimley Hall" (at our expense!) for a test drive and review. We find out which BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe you should go for... either the 218i the M235i or one of the diesel versions. We discover what the Gran Coupe is like to drive compared to the BMW 1 Series and cover some of the best bits.
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We also explain how some of the BMW specification packs work and what things to look out for when getting on. Also, is the 2 series RWD - er, well, no, nor is it available in Drive - unless you opt for the 235i version.
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The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe we sent down to him was the F44 220d M Sport, presented in Mineral Grey with Magma Red interior. It included the following specification...
M Sport Plus Pack:
✅ 19in 552M Double-spoke style alloy wheels.
✅ Bicolour.
✅ M Sport braking system.
✅ Sun protection glass.
✅ M seat belts.
✅ Loudspeaker system - harman/kardon.
✅ Surround sound.
✅ M rear spoiler.
✅ BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line with extended contents.
Technology Pack:
✅ BMW Icon Adaptive LED Headlights.
✅ High-beam Assistant.
✅ Parking Assistant.
✅ Head-up Display.
✅ Enhanced Bluetooth with wireless charging 6WD WiFi hotspot preparation.
Howard's Likes:
👍 Sound system, harmon/kardon.
👍 Binnacle and ID7.
👍 Steering response.
👍 Dynamics.
👍 Economy.
👍 Brand.
👍 Looks.
👍 Icon LED adaptive lights. (he says they do a light show at night).
👍 Price.
👍 M235i.
👍 218i.
Howard likes less:
👎 Road noise on 19s / Bridgestone Run flats.
👎 Suspension - very sporty!
👎 Small cabin for large people.
👎 Desiel engine sound.
👎 Magma Red interior - go for Oyster or the cloth.
👎 All cars that make you say the word "Hey" anything.
👎 No sunroof fitted to this car.
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I enjoyed this review, everyone was bashing it but this review came at the car with a different perspective. I ended up buying an m235i gran coupe 2 days ago and the same day I bought it I received multiple messages of people asking me what it is lol. Definitely a different looking car than the others in its class.
I bought 220d, & it drives like a BMW & looks like a BMW(Beautiful Mean Wife)
M235i vs 218i. Whats the difference
What a great and refreshing approach to a car review. Cheers
Love how Howard pointed that BMW's actually come with _indicators._ 8-))... Who'd have thought it?? 8-))...
I used to have _run flat tyres_ on my BMW 330d coupé. When I changed them, I put _normal_ tyres on. They made the car run and handle so much better.
And nice to see Howard having a _"bit of a domestic with the BMW infotainment"._ 8-))...
If you push this down you get a light which, tells people which direction you're going in 😂😂😂😂😂
As a Lexus driver I found that so true 👍🏻
Another great review Howard look forward every month to these, thanks
Your reviews are brilliant. Bravo 👏🏼
Loving the format
Pauses video to comment. I absolutely love the red seats ( are they red?, They look red) reminds me of the the interior of the Integra Type R I used to own during my younger days. Anyway back to the video.
great review
Fantastic interior.
Question, what brand are your spectacles? you handsome devil. 😂 great video. 👍
Great review as always Howard
I get mine next wednesday :)
Can you please review the new M440i Gran Coupe?
Great review random question what make are your glasses in this review and where did you get them from I’ve been trying to find some just like it?
Morel France. Happy Googling.
Legend
Does the gas/petrol engine also make sound like this diesel one?
I think you can look at this car in 218i guise as (say) a relatively eco-friendly alternative to a full hybrid (I'm getting 60+ mpg). Compared to most full hybrids, it has reasonable handling and balance, a premium feel and (mostly) good looks. Think of the benefit of this small front mounted engine as emitting low CO2 levels rather than one lacking in performance. I am a petrol head and I've owned many (40+) cars including 6 M Sport BMWs. In my view, this car offers me (and perhaps others) a stepping stone towards a greener future and at reasonable cost without sacrificing driving appeal, quality or comfort. Reaching nearly 70 years old, I am at an age where I want a more relaxed drive rather than one on the ragged edge and to me this is still the ‘ultimate driving machine', just in a more modern and eco-friendly form!
Stark difference in European reviews of this car vs North American. There seems to be much more appreciation for this model on your side of the pond. I quite enjoy to Grand Coupe and in my opinion it is very much a "real" BMW. The run-flats are terrible. If I own mine long enough to replace the tires I will not choose them again and instead invest in roadside assistance. I drove the 228i and the CLA back to back and MUCH preferred the BMW. Thanks for your video.
No we hate it with a passion. You never see them on the roads because we don’t buy them. If it was branded as a 1sr dis GC it might sell more but all 2 series owners cringe at it.
Important question! Does it have launch control like the normal audi a3
Does this particular car (220d) has Launch Control? I am dying to know this. Keep up the good work!
Im asking this question too, my brother has a 35 tdi a3 and it has launch control it would be a shame if this one doesnt have it
Can't wait for my m sport version to arrive in Dec in snapper rocks blue!:)
Are you enjoying the car? Thinking of getting one
@@joshsweeney4577 I've had to reorder so I'm still waiting for it. Which spec are you going for?
@@Omar31587 think I’m going to go for the 218i msport but can’t decide whether to go for misano blue or storm bay
@@joshsweeney4577 I'd personally go for storm Bay as it looks more unique.
@@Omar31587 I agree, hope you get yours soon
Any idea what the name of the colour is on that model.....cheers
Mint grey!
Amazing car !!!!!! Ithink I' ll buy it soon . . . . .sorry, what is the exact color of the car being tested? Tks !
It’s called Storm Bay ..I know cos I have one (220d) and love it
225 pound//month???!!! - holy crap, we get so ripped off in Aus with car prices and finance. That would be at least the equivalent of about 650-750 pound/month even a year ago, probably more now the way things are currently
I personally think we should debate whether runflats should be used or not 🤣
Nope! Not to the debate. But to run flats. Normal tyres and a can of tyre weld in the boot 8-))...
@@thezanzibarbarian5729 i agree hehe never have runflsts
19s with run-flats on an M-Sport suspension? Never again. Never ever ever again. Teeth rattling.
1 series is never been a front wheel drive only on the recent generation!
yeah, definitely not a long time 😅
What are you on about? The 1 series hasn’t been FWD for a very long time.
the m version of this car is fully loaded and so affordable.
How much is it right now in 2024
822 miles to the gallon?? 🙆🏽♂️🙆🏽♂️😂
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after watching this review..... Ive realised i made the right choice buying a 2016 MANUAL RWD 228i used.....................
Leasing vs carwow ... who wins
Shall we try getting Howard to do a drag race?
Can we stop driving diesels? It's 2021...
The mileage diesels return is just too good to ignore. Especially if u do a lot of motorway miles
Need a full electric version.
0-60 4.7 not 4.2 😂
you’re better off with an A3
front wheel drive is a joke
This is not the dynamic BMW 2 Series Grand Coupe. It's a transvestite MINI Gran Crappé.
its an ugly machine isn’t it