Updated BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: first images

The German company is preparing a restyling for its compact fashion model, as evidenced by fresh spy photos published online the other day. What will the new product look like?

The first and only generation 2 Series Gran Coupe sedan was first introduced in October 2019. It became the smallest sedan in the BMW range in all markets except Mexico and China, where the four-door 1 Series (F52 body) is also sold. Now the car is preparing for restyling, which, judging by the available spy photos, will be quite significant.

Render of the updated 2 Series Gran Coupe

New headlights will appear at the front: they will become narrower and have a simpler shape compared to the current ones, as well as original graphics of LED running lights in the form of a pair of vertical segments in each. The updated 1 Series hatchback, which is also currently undergoing testing, will be equipped with similar front optics. There will probably be a new front bumper design; we presented one of the possible options in the current style of the company. The grille will likely retain its shape, but may receive a new finish. The most interesting changes are expected at the rear: there will be a new trunk lid with a higher-mounted license plate niche, making the rear visually a little less heavy. The headlights will change slightly in shape and will receive new graphics for the dimensions — vertical elements can be seen in the spy photos, echoing the new front optics. In addition, the test samples have four round exhaust pipes.

Render of the updated 2 Series Gran Coupe

The second series Gran Coupe is built on the front-wheel drive UKL2 platform, which is also used by the 1 Series, 2 Series Active Tourer, X1/X2 crossovers and Mini models. The car is equipped with three- and four-cylinder engines with a volume of 1.5 and 2.0 liters, respectively, and they can be either gasoline or diesel. Basic versions are equipped with front-wheel drive, and the sedan can also be equipped with xDrive all-wheel drive transmission. The top version of the M235i with a petrol turbocharged 2.0 develops 306 hp, like other engines, it may receive a slight increase in power after restyling. In addition, there is a possibility of a plug-in hybrid.

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The premiere of the new product is expected next year.

Recall that last month we found out whether it is worth buying a used third-generation BMW X3.