The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is now in its second incarnation, with pricing and specifications confirmed for Australia ahead of its arrival in 2025.
The new model features sharper and more crisp styling than its outgoing predecessor. Two variants will be available in Australia, including the 218 and the M235 xDrive (note BMW has since dropped the ‘i’ from the badge names).
Powering the 218 is a 1.5-litre turbo three-cylinder engine developing 115kW and 230Nm, matched to a seven-speed dual-clutch auto transmission with front-wheel drive. BMW claims 0-100km/h is possible in a respectable (for a base mode) 8.6 seconds.
Stepping up to the M235 xDrive gets you a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder that produces 233kW and 400Nm. With all-wheel-drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch auto as well, the sporting flagship is capable of 0-100km/h in just 4.9 seconds.
Dimensions have grown, with 20mm of additional length, for a total of 4546mm. It’s also 1800mm wide (same as before), 1445mm tall (25mm taller), and riding on a 2670mm wheelbase (same). Open the hatch and 430L of boot capacity (same as outgoing model) is at your disposal, with 40:20:40 split/fold rear seats.
The exterior now features adaptive LED headlights, with a wide interpretation of BMW’s kidney grilles, with ‘Iconic Glow’ grille illumination becoming available in the middle of 2025. Both variants feature Adaptive M Suspension, with significant chassis revisions to improve handling and dynamics, including new pressure peaks in the shock absorbers and sports steering, as well as 8mm lower ride height.
BMW Australia confirms the new model is scheduled to arrive locally in the first quarter of 2025. Prices start from $58,800 for the 218, while the M235 xDrive starts from $85,500 (both excluding on-road costs).
Option packages include the ‘M Sport Package Pro’ that adds a black roof, red brake calipers, bespoke seat belts, revised headlights, sports seats and a black rear spoiler. A $6700 Enhancement Package for the 218 is also available and includes 19-inch alloys, a panoramic sunroof, superior audio system, and seat massaging.
See below for the key specs and highlights for each (new stuff is in bold):
218
- BMW TwinPower Turbo 1.5L 3-cylinder petrol engine
- M Sport Package
- 18-inch M light alloy wheels
- 7-speed Steptronic transmission with gearshift paddles
- Adaptive LED headlights with High-beam assistant
- Adaptive M suspension
- High beam assistant
- BMW Head-Up Display
- BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25in instrument display, 10.7in Control Display with BMW Operating System 9
- Comfort Access system with Digital Key Plus
- DAB+ digital radio
- Driving Assistant and Driving Assistant Plus
- Front collision warning with brake intervention
- Lane Change Warning
- Lane Departure Warning
- Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go
- Rear cross traffic warning
- Exit warning
- Speed limit information
- Electric seat adjustment for driver and front passenger, incl. memory function for driver
- Interior and exterior mirror package
- M Headliner Anthracite
- M high-gloss Shadowline with extended contents
- Parking Assistant Plus
- Active PDC
- BMW Drive Recorder
- Surround view camera system
- Park Assist
- Reverse Assistant
- Personal eSIM, onboard 5G connectivity
- Seat heating for driver and front passenger
- Speed Limit Info
- Sport seats for driver and front passenger
- Through-loading system with 40:20:40 split
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Tyre repair kit
- Veganza upholstery
- Wireless charging tray
M235 xDrive
In addition to the equipment on the BMW 218:
- 19-inch M light alloy wheels
- Active seat for driver and front passenger
- Lumbar support
- Massage function
- Driving Assistant Professional
- Steering and Lane Control Assistant
- Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go
- Lane keeping Assistant with active side collision prevention
- Cross traffic warning front and rear
- Front Collision Warning with brake intervention
- Evasion Assistant
- Crossroads warning
- HiFi loudspeaker system harman/kardon
- M rear spoiler
- M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
- Panorama glass roof
- Roof in Black
- Steering wheel heating
