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BMW enters new segment with 2 Series Gran Tourer

12 Feb 2015|13,765 views

BMW has carved out yet another new vehicle segment with the new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer - a compact seven-seater that meets the needs of young families.

With the rear seats folded down, the cargo area rises to an impressive 1,905 litres of load space

Despite its compact dimensions - measuring just 4,556mm long, 1,800mm wide and 1,608mm high - the new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer offers ample space and a generous luggage compartment that can be extended in capacity from 645 to 805 litres.

Ensuring maximum variability is the standard-fitted fore-aft sliding rear seat bench - with a 40:20:40-split backrest that folds down at the press of a button - allowing three child seats to be fitted.

Maximising the vehicle's everyday practicality is a range of storage options for all three rows of seats, as well as rails on the front-seat backrests with fold-out tables attached.

Five newly developed turbo engines with three and four cylinders (116bhp to 192bhp, fuel consumption combined: 6.4 - 3.9L/100km; CO₂ emissions combined: 149 - 104g/km) team up with the unique BMW EfficientDynamics package of measures to guarantee a unique driving experience that couples sporty dynamics with maximum efficiency and the lowest CO₂ emissions in the segment.

The 'myKIDIO' app enables the control and release of age-appropriate content on the hooked-up tablets, turning long-distance drives into an enjoyable experience even for children

The only vehicle in the premium compact class to offer up to seven seats, the BMW 220d xDrive Gran Tourer will be available with all-wheel drive right from market launch.

Thanks to the new 'myKIDIO' app (initially available in Germany only), long journeys can be fun even for younger passengers. The app makes its debut in the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer and provides appropriate content for children and families - e.g. feature films, series, audio books and audio plays - on tablets such as the Apple iPad to keep rear passengers entertained.

The Control Display shows what the children are watching on their tablet at any time, while the kids in the rear can also use the BMW Kids Cockpit to check out information relevant to the journey (e.g. time of arrival, speed and outside temperature) in a simple and fun way.

In addition to the standard version, the new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer is available in a further four model variants - Advantage, Sport Line and Luxury Line. Beyond these, the M Sport model comes with a choice of the M Aerodynamics package, BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line, M leather steering wheel and M Sport seats, among other features.

With its generous space, versatility and groundbreaking flexibility, the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer is the world's first premium compact model to offer up to seven seats and fully meet the mobility requirements of young families.

Despite its compact dimensions - measuring just 4,556mm long, 1,800mm wide and 1,608mm high - the new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer offers ample space and a generous luggage compartment that can be extended in capacity from 645 to 805 litres.

Ensuring maximum variability is the standard-fitted fore-aft sliding rear seat bench - with a 40:20:40-split backrest that folds down at the press of a button - allowing three child seats to be fitted.

Maximising the vehicle's everyday practicality is a range of storage options for all three rows of seats, as well as rails on the front-seat backrests with fold-out tables attached.

Five newly developed turbo engines with three and four cylinders (116bhp to 192bhp, fuel consumption combined: 6.4 - 3.9L/100km; CO₂ emissions combined: 149 - 104g/km) team up with the unique BMW EfficientDynamics package of measures to guarantee a unique driving experience that couples sporty dynamics with maximum efficiency and the lowest CO₂ emissions in the segment.

The only vehicle in the premium compact class to offer up to seven seats, the BMW 220d xDrive Gran Tourer will be available with all-wheel drive right from market launch.

Thanks to the new 'myKIDIO' app (initially available in Germany only), long journeys can be fun even for younger passengers. The app makes its debut in the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer and provides appropriate content for children and families - e.g. feature films, series, audio books and audio plays - on tablets such as the Apple iPad to keep rear passengers entertained.

The Control Display shows what the children are watching on their tablet at any time, while the kids in the rear can also use the BMW Kids Cockpit to check out information relevant to the journey (e.g. time of arrival, speed and outside temperature) in a simple and fun way.

In addition to the standard version, the new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer is available in a further four model variants - Advantage, Sport Line and Luxury Line. Beyond these, the M Sport model comes with a choice of the M Aerodynamics package, BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line, M leather steering wheel and M Sport seats, among other features.