BMW have tried to persuade more drivers of main stream, cars to take a turn upmarket when it launches a new bigger multi-purpose 2 Series Gran Tourer this summer.
NEED TO KNOW:
- First seven seater premium compact car for families
- Offers up to 1920 litre load volume with rear seats down
- CO2 emissions of 129 grams per kilometre
Ford’s C-Max and Volkswagen’s Touran are being targeted as conquest models for the 2 Series Gran Tourer, which is a bigger version of the Active Tourer, the brand’s first MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) was launched last year.
BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer is capable of carrying seven occupants and with versatile packaging; representing a radical departure for the German firm and a significant fresh business opportunity in the corporate sector.
BMW’s team seems very confident and about 4500 units are expected to be to registered in the next 12 months, 40% are likely to go to corporate customers. BMW says, the 2 Series Gran Tourer will offer a very attractive proposition for premium buyers who wanted seven-seat practicality in a premium package.
Comparing to 2 Series Active Tourer, the Gran Tourer is slightly longer and marginally taller; it looks and feels much bigger inside and out. Second row seats slide a full 13 centimetres to provide limousine standard legroom and extended luggage space from 645 to 805 litres. Folding all the rear seats down, it opens up a huge, van like 1905 litres of cargo space in the most capacious BMW yet.
Retaining excellent practicality, the 2 Series Gran Tourer offers a luxurious interior as a 7 Series and has an impressive list of standard equipment list that includes an automatic tailgate, satellite navigation, twin-zone automatic climate control and novel three-way split fold backrest arrangement that allows easy access to the rearmost seat row.
The 2 Series Gran Tourer is packed with aerodynamic technology for optimum operating economy and quieter running handling even on twisty roads. It will be available with a choice of petrol and diesel options to its buyers. The 216d seems the most efficient model in the range, offering fuel economy of 68.9 miles per gallon and CO2 emissions of 108 grams per kilometre.
Take a look below for an engine options:
Engine
Power
Accelerates from 0 to 62 miles per hour
Top speed
Combined fuel consumption
CO2 emission s
BMW 218i
136 horse power
9.8 seconds
126-127 miles per hour
52.3-53.3 miles per gallon
123-126 grams per kilometre
BMW 220i
192 horse power
7.8 -7.9 seconds
138-139 miles per hour
44.9-47.9 miles per gallon
138-145 grams per kilometre
BMW 216d
116 horse power
11.5 seconds
119 miles per hour
68.9 miles per gallon
108 grams per kilometre
BMW 218d
150 horse power
9.5 seconds
127-128 miles per hour
64.2 miles per gallon
115 grams per kilometre
BMW 220d X-Drive
190 horse power
7.8 seconds
135 miles per hour
57.6 miles per gallon
129 grams per kilometre
Below are some key features:
Vehicle Dimensions
Height
1612 millimetres
Width
1800 millimetres
Wheelbase
2780 millimetres
Length
4556 millimetres
Weight and capacities
Number of seats
7 seats
Fuel tank capacity
51 litres
Gross vehicle weight
2160 kilograms
Luggage capacity – seats down
1820 litres
Luggage capacity – seats up
560 litres
BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer promises a premium family friendly package to bigger family and company car drivers.
If you are looking to get the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer on business or personal contract hire, then please take a look the prices on our website or simply call our friendly sales team on 0800 458 0113!
