First Drive: 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Makes Luxury More Affordable
This all-wheel-drive luxury sedan makes BMW prestige and sporty driving more accessible to younger buyers
The 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe isn't simply a four-door version of the 2 Series BMW has been selling for years. The Gran Coupe rides on a completely different, less performance-oriented front-wheel-drive-based platform, and one of the benefits it offers is more rear-seat room. The 2 Series Gran Coupe complements the X1 and X2 SUVs as a third model that BMW has put within reach for less affluent buyers.
Consumer Reports members will find our detailed first drive impressions below, including what we like and what we don’t like so far.
Update: Since this first drive was originally published in June 2020, we finished testing the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe.
See the complete BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe road test.
What we bought: 2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe
Powertrain: 228 hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine; eight-speed automatic transmission; all-wheel drive
MSRP: $37,500
Options: $2,850, including Convenience package (Comfort Access keyless entry, panoramic sunroof, SiriusXM satellite radio with 1-year subscription), 18-inch multi-spoke wheels, and heated front seats and steering wheel.
Destination fee: $995
Total cost: $41,345
