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2 Series Gran Tourer is first premium compact model to offer seven seats

23 Jun 2015|12,022 views

The new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer is the first premium compact model to offer up to seven seats and fully meet the mobility requirements of young families.

Electroplated elements and large trim surfaces with accent strips exude a quality ambience

There are lots of useful features in the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer. There are lashing points in the load bay and 'monorails' on the backrests of the front seats as standard, allowing a folding table to be attached. Much thought has gone into providing numerous storage compartments and space, including room for 1.5-litre bottles in each door panel.

Within the vehicle's silhouette - characterised by a long wheelbase and short overhangs - distinctive lines rising towards the rear give the profile a clear wedge shape. The expansive side glazing accentuates the spacious interior, while a high roofline and large doors promise comfortable access to all seats.

The interior of the new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer generates an airy feeling of space, combining a horizontal layering of surfaces and volumes with the hallmark BMW driver-centric design. A high seating position enhances all-round visibility; the visual demarcation between the centre console and the instrument panel actually gives the latter the appearance of floating in midair.

Five lightweight, powerful and fuel-efficient petrol and diesel engines will be available at launch in the new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer, all featuring the latest BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with either three or four cylinders. All engines in the range comply with the Euro 6 emission standard.

The rear suspension features a compact multi-link design with particularly stiff control arms and a hollow anti-roll bar. Finally, an electromechanical power steering system provides precise steering and excellent feedback, with both hardware and software tuned for this particular application.

With the latest EfficientDynamics and ConnectedDrive technologies, the new 2 Series Gran Tourer takes advantage of BMW's lead in driver safety, energy-saving and connectivity features. The 2 Series Gran Tourer shares its advanced front-wheel drive architecture - including the transversely mounted engines - with the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

There are lots of useful features in the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer. There are lashing points in the load bay and 'monorails' on the backrests of the front seats as standard, allowing a folding table to be attached. Much thought has gone into providing numerous storage compartments and space, including room for 1.5-litre bottles in each door panel.

Within the vehicle's silhouette - characterised by a long wheelbase and short overhangs - distinctive lines rising towards the rear give the profile a clear wedge shape. The expansive side glazing accentuates the spacious interior, while a high roofline and large doors promise comfortable access to all seats.

The interior of the new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer generates an airy feeling of space, combining a horizontal layering of surfaces and volumes with the hallmark BMW driver-centric design. A high seating position enhances all-round visibility; the visual demarcation between the centre console and the instrument panel actually gives the latter the appearance of floating in midair.

Five lightweight, powerful and fuel-efficient petrol and diesel engines will be available at launch in the new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer, all featuring the latest BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with either three or four cylinders. All engines in the range comply with the Euro 6 emission standard.

The rear suspension features a compact multi-link design with particularly stiff control arms and a hollow anti-roll bar. Finally, an electromechanical power steering system provides precise steering and excellent feedback, with both hardware and software tuned for this particular application.