[Dhaka, August 07, 2020] German car manufacturer BMW have introduced its first-ever BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé in Bangladesh. Executive Motors Limited who are the official dealer for BMW in Bangladesh have unveiled the first ever 2 series Gran coupe this evening by a phenomenal virtual launch.
Mr. Christopher Wehner, Managing Director, BMW Group Asia was the honorable chief guest and given the welcome speech, M Shamsul Arefeen, Director Operations, Executive Motors limited was present in this virtual launch.
The first-ever BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe sees BMW bringing the four-door coupe that has already enjoyed great success in higher vehicle classes into the premium compact segment for the first time.
With its sporty look, the first-ever BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé establishes a new bar in its class. It boasts advanced BMW front-wheel-drive architecture. Furnished with cutting-edge chassis technology and innovative system, especially in its control system technology, the four-door coupé raises the bar in terms of driving dynamics and agility.
A confident and sporty exterior
The standout characteristic of the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé is its dynamically stretched silhouette and the four doors with frameless windows, is lifted from the classical coupé blueprint.
The new Gran Coupé model also features slightly angled headlights, which feature full-LED technology as standard, and form a prominent BMW four-eyed face and draw attention to the familiar BMW kidney grille.
Exclusive details also include the contoured kidney grille bars with an eye-catching indentation and an all-new design of the rear lights, which extend well into the center of the rear end. This combination of the rear lights and connecting element makes a horizontal statement and accentuates the width of the rear.
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé values its range of applications for daily use, as it measures 4,526 millimeters in length and 1,800 millimeters in width, but stands just 1,420 millimeters tall.
Despite its low-slung, sporty appearance, passengers are well catered for space-wise, thanks to the 2,670-millimetre wheelbase. Plus, the 430-liter load compartment can be expanded in various ways.
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé comes fitted with 17-inch Light Alloy Wheels in Double-spoke Style 549 wrapped in run-flat tires and also brings applications of High-gloss Black for exterior trim pieces and BMW Individual High-gloss Shadow Line for the window graphic surrounds.
An interior with sporting flair and impressive space
The interior of the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé offers a combination of sport elements with high-quality materials and modern conveniences designed with both family life and long-distance journeys in mind.
Its Sensatec upholstery ensures comfort and durability, with the Sport front seats for ensuring maximum driving pleasure. Interior trim strips are finished in the “Illuminated Berlin” design, and a Sport steering wheel allows access to the many functions the new coupé model offers.
Air conditioning and lighting controls are grouped and laid out intuitively in the first-ever BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé. Access to the infotainment system is via the familiar BMW iDrive interface, or a touchscreen 8.8-inch Central Information Display, all part of the seamless BMW Live Cockpit.
The Central Information Display also offers guidance when using BMW’s innovative Parking Assistant. Park Distance Control also comes as standard, offering front and rear parking sensors, paired with a rear-view camera.
The generous levels of cabin space of the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé welcome its rear passengers with significantly easier entry and 33 millimeters of extra knee room over the previously available BMW 2 Series Coupé. The seating position inside the car is measured at 12 millimeters higher.
The boot capacity is 430 liters and this can be expanded further by folding down the rear seats completely. The car’s rear bench can be released fully from the load compartment. Its tailgate opens automatically at the press of a button.
A dynamic yet efficient power train combination
BMW 218i Gran Coupé comes with a 1.5-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo 3-cylinder gasoline engine paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch Steptronic automatic transmission. This offers 140 hp and 220 Nm of torque.
The BMW 218i Gran Coupé is starting at BDT 68,00,000 and also comes with a 5-years of Free Service, Free Parts, Free Repair and Free maintenance or upto 60,000 km in Bangladesh.
For more information, please feel free to contact with Mr. Sidur Rahman, Manager, Marketing, Executive Motors Limited at 017 0967 4446 or mail at sidur@bmw.com.bd