07-24-2019, 03:44 AM | #1 |
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2 Gran Coupe
Looks like being another step backwards
Front wheel drive pretty unexciting to drive what's the point ? https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/n...oupe-prototype |
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07-24-2019, 10:13 AM | #4 |
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The M235/M240's were some of the best values in the sporty-semi-luxury segment and nobody bought them - the 2 series was outsold 5-1 by the 3 series. It sounds like they're making a reasonable tradeoff for people who want a budget BMW. The people that care about RWD clearly aren't numerous enough or didn't put their money where their mouths are.
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07-24-2019, 10:16 AM | #5 |
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Further confusion for potential BMW customers trying to decipher 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series....Coupe, Gran Coupe, Sedan, etc., etc. Of course MB and Audi are just as confusing. While I am sure the 2 Series Gran Coupe will be a fine automobile and compete well with the A3 or MB CLA, I have zero interest in it.
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07-24-2019, 07:51 PM | #8 |
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New road test reveals it won't be available FWD in the U.S.. 100% XDrive.
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07-24-2019, 08:28 PM | #9 |
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What’s confusing is the name “M235” for the high performance version, I already have an M235.
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I had a 4-door 4series for a week long loaner, and it fully solidified my hatred for this 4-door-coupe thing. To get that 2nd door, they move the b=pillar forward to about mid-thigh for me, so getting in and out felt about as graceful as I would in the i8. And I thought a 3 series really WAS a 4 door version of this (4door 2 or 4 series, really) at least close enough that I don't see the point of the hairsplitting to get a cheaper alternative to the 3. If they even halfway promoted the 2 I think they'd sell more of them, and prop up the brand image of BMW as a sporty car company at the same time.
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What do you guys think of the new GC? https://www.motorist.sg/article/467/...upe-car-review
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Just like the X1 and X2, this is yet another BMW body on a Mini platform. Not buying any of them, AWD or not. Don't like crosswise-engine powertrains.
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