2 Series Gran Coupe Teased by BMW

stein_325i · 03-20-2019, 06:25 AM

https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1595587

RoundelM3 · 03-20-2019, 08:38 AM

They've been hinting this for the Chinese market for the past year or so. Doubtful that a FWD 2-series would sell very well against its competition here in the US.

stein_325i · 03-20-2019, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by RoundelM3

They've been hinting this for the Chinese market for the past year or so. Doubtful that a FWD 2-series would sell very well against its competition here in the US.

I don't know a low "starting" price around $30k and a prestige badge does have an audience in the US

CP911 · 03-20-2019, 08:41 AM

Ugh. Inverted "L" shaped tail lights. About as silly, unorthodox, and undesired as the inverted kidney grilles on the X2. At least it will be FWD!

RoundelM3 · 03-20-2019, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by joshuastein55

I don't know a low "starting" price around $30k and a prestige badge does have an audience in the US

Not saying it won't sell at all - it will have a limited audience. I suspect they'll put a 2-series GC body on the same Mini platform as the X2. There are some people who wouldn't know the difference, but a lot of current BMW owners would. Competitors would likely be the Audi A3 and Mercedes A-class, and possibly some of the higher-end Asian brands. I haven't seen very many A3s and A-Class cars in my neck of the woods.

Sportstick · 03-20-2019, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by RoundelM3

Not saying it won't sell at all - it will have a limited audience. I suspect they'll put a 2-series GC body on the same Mini platform as the X2. There are some people who wouldn't know the difference, but a lot of current BMW owners would. Competitors would likely be the Audi A3 and Mercedes A-class, and possibly some of the higher-end Asian brands. I haven't seen very many A3s and A-Class cars in my neck of the woods.

With A Class, A3, etc. the segment is relatively low volume but BMW could have a healthy share. The investment burden of dropping a new "top hat" on the existing/shared UKL platform will likely be profitably rewarded with even minimal incremental units in this business case.

bmtespar · 03-20-2019, 09:27 PM

No more convertible. That’s all I needed to hear to get one while I still could. The thing I’ve been thinking most about is that they won’t be able to use the inline 6 engine in a fwd chassis so I’m thinking they’ll be using a hopped up 4cyl turbo like they have in the x2 35i.

Not that it can’t be a great car but they will have an uphill battle. No more rwd. No more inline 6. No more convertible.

p912guy · 03-20-2019, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bmtespar

No more rwd. No more inline 6. No more convertible.

The next generation G42 2 Series Coupe and G87 M2 will remain rear wheel drive with both 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder options while the F44 2 Series Gran Coupe will be front wheel drive.

The 2 Series convertible will indeed be discontinued after the current generation F23 ends production, leaving the Z4, 4 Series, 8 Series, or i8 as the choices for a BMW convertible.

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=901686

bimmerfile · 03-24-2019, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by p912guy

The next generation G42 2 Series Coupe and G87 M2 will remain rear wheel drive with both 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder options while the F44 2 Series Gran Coupe will be front wheel drive.

The 2 Series convertible will indeed be discontinued after the current generation F23 ends production, leaving the Z4, 4 Series, 8 Series, or i8 as the choices for a BMW convertible.

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=901686

With the good news being that the new 4-series convertible will be a ragtop.

Jashue · 03-26-2019, 06:25 PM

A coupe with four doors.... That's kind of like a sedan, right?

marcva · 03-26-2019, 08:37 PM

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a2...n-photos-info/

The bar seems to be moving a bit...

marcva · 03-26-2019, 08:42 PM

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a2...n-photos-info/

The bar seems to be moving a bit...

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