2020 BMW 2-Sequence Gran Coupe spy pictures and video
The Mercedes-Benz CLA will quickly have competitors from a coupe-like sedan from BMW.
A prototype has been noticed for the upcoming 2-Sequence Gran Coupe, which is confirmed for a debut in November on the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Present. We’ll possible see it on sale subsequent spring as a 2020 mannequin.
Its growth might clarify why BMW has been reluctant to promote its 1-Sequence sedan outdoors of China: for international markets, a sharper-looking 2-Sequence Gran Coupe makes extra sense.
In comparison with the 1-Sequence sedan, we will see that the 2-Sequence Gran Coupe’s roofline incorporates a sleeker, fastback design. The hood additionally tapers extra towards the nostril whereas the rear overhang seems to be barely longer.
The two-Sequence Gran Coupe additionally sits on BMW’s newest front-wheel-drive platform, on this case the FAAR design that debuted in Could in a redesigned 1-Sequence hatchback offered abroad. Whereas the automobile will provide front-wheel drive in most markets, the USA is prone to obtain all-wheel-drive as commonplace.
The most important engine BMW suits to its front-wheel-drive automobiles is an inline-Four and probably the most potent certain for the 2-Sequence Gran Coupe will probably be a 2.Zero-liter turbocharged inline-Four delivering 306 horsepower. It can function in an all-wheel-drive M235i xDrive, which may also include a normal Eight-speed automated and limited-slip differential.
2019 BMW 1-Sequence hatchback
From the 1-Sequence hatchback, we all know the inside will function a digital instrument cluster (presumably accessible) and enormous infotainment display. Controlling the car will be dealt with by way of buttons on the steering wheel and middle console, or by means of the touchscreen functionality of the infotainment display or natural-speak voice activation or numerous hand gestures.
As talked about above, the 2-Sequence Gran Coupe’s principal rival is the Mercedes CLA. Different rivals within the premium compact sedan phase embrace the Acura ILX and Audi A3.
The excellent news for followers of rear-wheel drive is that BMW is dedicated to providing it within the subsequent 2-Sequence coupe. And sure, the automobile will as soon as once more spawn an M2 variant.
