A BMW sedan smaller than the 3-Series will soon land at
dealers and we've got all the all-important pricing details. We're talking about
the 2-Series
Gran Coupe that was unveiled at last month's Los Angeles Auto Show and
due to reach dealers next March, initially in 228i and M235i grades. In both
cases all-wheel drive is standard.
Pricing starts at $38,495 for the 228i and $46,495 for the
M235i, including destination, and it's the M235i that you really want.
The M235i is an M Performance model and not a fully fledged
M car, though it still offers plenty of punch thanks to a 2.0-liter
turbocharged inline-4 delivering 301 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque,
or enough for 0-60 mph acceleration in 4.6 seconds.
The 228i isn't too far off the pace thanks to its 228 hp and
258 lb-ft, also generated by a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4. This model will
hit 60 mph in 6.0 seconds.
The 228i comes standard with 17-inch wheels, while the M235i
gets 18-inch wheels as standard. The wheel sizes range up to 19 inches on both.
The M235i also comes standard with an M Performance brake package, which is an
option on the 228i.
An 8-speed automatic is standard on both. Also standard are
sport seats (with leather trim for the M235i), a sport steering wheel, ambient
lighting, an 8.8-inch touchscreen for the infotainment, a 10-speaker audio system,
navigation, voice activation, and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration. A fully
digital instrument cluster is an option, whereas you'll find it as standard in
some rival models.
The standard electronic driver assist features include
forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning,
blind spot warning, park assist, and a rearview camera.
Rivals for the BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe include the Acura
ILX, Audi A3, Cadillac CT4, and Mercedes-Benz A-Class and CLA.
by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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