BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe M Sport Pro goes official
What's the story
German carmaker BMW has revealed the 2023 iteration of the 2 Series Gran Coupe M Sport Pro in India with a price tag of Rs. 45.5 lakh (ex-showroom). It sits between the 220i M Sport and 220d M Sport variants on our shores. As for highlights, the sedan retains the overall aggressive design philosophy seen on the M Sport version.
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Why does this story matter?
Revealed as a four-door sedan variant under the BMW 2 Series range in 2019, the Gran Coupe version bridges the gap between the Active Tourer and the high-performance M2 models in the company's line-up. The car is built on the front-wheel-drive UKL2 platform like the Active Tourer and is currently the smallest four-door sedan offered by the brand across the globe.
Design
The sedan features a sloping roofline and chromed kidney grille
On the design front, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe M Sport Pro remains largely identical to the standard model. The sedan features an aggressive look with a sloping roofline, a long and muscular hood, a chromed kidney-shaped grille, sweptback LED headlamps with integrated C-shaped DRLs. ORVMs, and 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. Wrap-around LED taillamps are available at the rear end.
Interiors
It has M-specific Anthracite roof lining
On the inside, the all-new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe M Sport Pro retains the sporty yet luxurious five-seater cabin of the standard version. However, to differentiate it from the regular 2 Series, the M Sport Pro gets a minimalist dashboard, premium leather upholstery with contrasting stitching, M-specific Anthracite roof lining, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with black stitching and paddle shifters.
Features
It gets a 205W, 10-speaker premium audio system
To keep its passengers entertained, the 2023 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe M Sport Pro packs a 205W, 10-speaker premium audio system. The sedan also comes equipped with a head-up display, electrically powered front seats, rain-sensing wipers, multi-zone climate control, a digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch infotainment console with gesture control, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Passengers' safety is ensured by multiple airbags.
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It is backed by a 2.0-liter, turbo-petrol engine
Powering the 2023 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe M Sport Pro is a 2.0-liter, inline-four, turbo-petrol engine that comes mated to a 7-speed Steptronic DCT gearbox. The mill puts out a maximum power of 190hp and a peak torque of 280Nm.