BMW 3-Series Gran Limousine India Review: Generous Legroom For Those Who Can t Buy a 5-Series
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BMW 3-Series has been the brand s marque that has garnered a lot of praise not only in India but globally. However, it faces serious challenge from segment best seller Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the onslaught for multiple luxury SUVs in the similar price bracket. To counter such competition, the Bavaria based carmaker introduced 3-Series Gran Coupe as a more lifestyle version of the 3-Series.
However, that model has been discontinued globally and BMW is looking to replace it with another lifestyle oriented sedan. In comes the BMW 3-Series Gran Limousine. The extended wheelbase version promises better legroom and additional comfort and taps a big segment which is catered mostly by 5-Series and E-Class EWB. We got a chance to drive the model recently to understand what all BMW is offering in the Limo spec and how different it is from the regular 3-Series.
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe petrol launched at Rs 40.9 lakh
Simran Rastogi Published: January 12, 2021, 01:20 PM IST
BMW India has added a petrol to the 2 Series Gran Coupe lineup in India, after launching the diesel range in October last year. The 220i M Sport variant is priced at Rs 40.9 lakh, ex-showroom, putting it just above the 220d Sportline base variant, which is priced at Rs 40.4 lakh. The diesel M Sport variant, for reference, is priced at Rs 42.3 lakh.
Notable additions with the M Sport variants include the M Aerodynamics package (tweaked bumper design, front splitter, side sills, rear diffuser), chrome grille slate, and 17-inch M light alloy wheels. For the cabin, you get an M leather steering wheel, apart from M-branded key fob, contrast stitching, illuminated trim and other M-specific touches, with sport seats standard in the 2 Series Gran Coupe range. Yo
We already know the finalists of the 2021 North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year, but the shortlist for the 2021 European Car of the Year has just been released.
Seven vehicles will go to war trying to nab the most votes from the approximately 60 jurors, and these are, in alphabetical order, the Citroen C4, Cupra Formentor, Fiat 500, Land Rover Defender, Skoda Octavia, Toyota Yaris and Volkswagen ID.3.
The finalists were selected from a list of 29 cars, and in order to be eligible for the award, all of them had to be up for grabs in at least five European countries before the end of 2020. The cars that were left out after the latest round of voting are the Audi A3, BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe, 4-Series, Dacia Sandero, Ford Explorer and Kuga, Honda e and Jazz, Hyundai i10, i20, Tucson, Kia Sorento, Mazda MX-30, Mercedes-Benz GLA, GLB, GLS and S-Class, Peugeot 2008, Polestar 2, Seat Leon, Toyota Mirai and Volkswagen Golf.
Likes;
- Interiors are very well put together and driver focussed.
- Features & Tech Offered feels up to date & sufficiently future ready.
- I personally like the Exteriors (Especially in the M Sport trim) & the overall GranCoupe-ness of this package.
Dislikes;
- Ride Quality is below average courtesy the 18 Rims & Runflats.
- Value proposition thanks to it being closely priced to the 3 er is low.
- Handling & Steering is good for a FWD car surely & a good attempt BUT it Needed an AWD system at this price (& torque level), would have changed a lot of psyche around this car & could have attracted the enthusiasts as well.
BMW has expanded the 2-Series Gran Coupe range in the United States by adding a front-wheel drive version. This is the first FWD BMW sedan to be offered on this side of the Atlantic (the Bavarians also offer the FWD X1 sDrive SUV).
The new 228i sDrive Gran Coupe serves as the new entry-level model. It is positioned under the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe and, with a starting price of $35,700, it undercuts it by $2,000.
Like its all-wheel drive sibling, it’s powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 228 HP and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) of torque. This engine is connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission, yet since it now directs the power to the front, instead of all four, wheels, the 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) sprint takes 6.3 seconds instead of 6.0.