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BMW 218i Gran Coupe 2020 review: snapshot
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The two-model 2 Series Gran Coupe line-up kicks off with the 218i at $47,490, before on-road costs
What we like
- Dynamics
- Comfort
- Value
What we don't
- Squeezy
- Short warranty
- No AEB
What we like
- Dynamics
- Comfort
- Value
What we don't
- Squeezy
- Short warranty
- No AEB
The two-model 2 Series Gran Coupe line-up kicks off with the 218i at $47,490, before on-road costs, and BMW’s aiming up at Merc’s CLA 200 ($60,700) with this car, at a more than $13K differential.
Aside from the standard active and passive safety tech that cost-of-entry includes: 18-inch alloy rims, a leather-trimmed sports steering wheel, sports front seats, head-up display, the ‘Live Cockpit Professional’ pack (10.25-inch instrument cluster, 10.25-inch operating system 7.0 media display and ‘Intelligent Personal Assistant’), Apple CarPlay (Android Auto is coming later in 2020), cruise control, keyless entry and start, ambient interior lighting, LED headlights, tail-lights, and fog lights, ‘Parking Assistant’ (front and rear sensors, reversing camera, ‘Auto Parking Assistant’ and ‘Reversing Assistant’) and a six-speaker (100-watt) audio system
BMW’s packaging boffins will have sweated bullets to eke out every extra millimetre, but the hard fact is this 2 Series Gran Coupe is diminutive, and cozy is the best way to describe the interior.
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The 218i Gran Coupe is powered by a version of BMW’s B38 in-line three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, used in various BMW and Mini models. The all-alloy unit features direct-injection, ‘Valvetronic’ variable valve timing and ‘Double-VANOS variable cam timing to produce 103kW from 4600-6500rpm, and 220Nm from 1480-4200rpm. It sends drive to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Claimed fuel economy for the combined (ADR 81/02 - urban, extra-urban) cycle is 5.9L/100km, the 218i, emitting 135g/km of CO2 in the process.
Pricing guides
$39,927
Based on 40 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
Lowest Price
$29,800
Highest Price
$48,959
Range and Specs
| Vehicle | Specs | Price* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220i M-Sport | 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO | $51,040 – 58,630 | 2020 BMW 2 Series 2020 220i M-Sport Pricing and Specs |
| 220i Luxury Line | 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO | $41,470 – 48,730 | 2020 BMW 2 Series 2020 220i Luxury Line Pricing and Specs |
| 220i M-Sport | 2.0L, PULP, 6 SP MAN | $50,820 – 58,410 | 2020 BMW 2 Series 2020 220i M-Sport Pricing and Specs |
| M240I M240I | 3.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO | $61,050 – 70,180 | 2020 BMW 2 Series 2020 M240I M240I Pricing and Specs |
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Pricing Guide
$29,800
Lowest price, based on 36 car listings in the last 6 months
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