- The BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe has been given an overhaul
- U.S. receives 228 and M235 models
- Pricing starts at $40,775, including destination
BMW late on Tuesday unveiled a heavily updated version of the 2-Series Gran Coupe, the compact sedan that first arrived in 2019 as a 2020 model.
The updated version is due on sale in the U.S. next spring and will arrive as a 2025 model. The changes are similar to those on the updated version of the related 1-Series hatchback that debuted in June and is off-limits for this market.
There's a new look for the 2-Series Gran Coupe at the front characterized by slimmer headlights, new grille patterns (as well as the option of an illuminated grille), and a new lower fascia design. The rear is also new, with the taillights, lower fascia, and exhaust tips also featuring new designs. In the U.S., the 2-Series Gran Coupe will feature an M Sport exterior design package as standard.
2025 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe
Inside, the updated 2-Series Gran Coupe adopts the more modern cabin design of BMW's other compacts, including the new 2024 X2 crossover that started sales last year. A large display panel integrating a 10.3-inch digital gauge cluster and 10.7-inch infotainment screen now sits atop the dash. There's also a new center console with additional controls, including a small nub for changing gears, as opposed to the traditional upright lever.
The infotainment system is powered by Google's Android operating system, and is easier to use thanks to a QuickSelect feature that provides quick access to frequently used functions. It's also possible to display individually configurable graphics on the infotainment screen as an alternative to the standard navigation map view.
2025 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe
When it comes to mechanical changes, the focus was on sharpening the handling via increased body rigidity and revisions to the suspension. Those revisions include new adjustable dampers featuring an additional sleeve, recalibrated anti-roll bars, and a 20% increase in the caster offset of the front wheels.
The U.S. market will receive 228 and M235 models. The 228 will be offered with the choice of front- or all-wheel drive, and come powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-4 rated at 241 hp. The M235 will come with all-wheel drive only, as well as a 2.0-liter turbo-4 bumped up to 312 hp. In both cases the transmission is a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.
BMW estimates the 228 with all-wheel drive will hustle to 60 mph from rest in about 5.8 seconds. The M235 needs just 4.7 seconds to achieve the same feat.
Production of the 2-Series Gran Coupe is handled at BMW’s plant in Leipzig, Germany.
The 228 with all-wheel drive and M235 go on sale next March with prices starting at $42,775 and $50,675, respectively. The 228 with front-wheel drive starts sales in mid-2025 and will carry a starting price of $40,775. All figures include a $1,175 destination charge.
