The 2 Series Gran Coupe sports a bold and different design from what we have gotten used to. While it can be enticing to make a 'four-door coupe' that's sleek and sensual, the typically stocky proportions of compact sedans means you can only go so far before practicality, or rather headroom gets sacrificed.

Instead, BMW went with a strong and bold look for the 2er Gran Coupe. Although the roofline has been visibly shaved to offer a sleeker silhouette, the element that stands out is its bold persona instead. The 2er Gran Coupe starts off with a bold front and ends with a squared-off rear, exuding a ton of personality.

With the same driver-centric design that you see in other BMW cars, the interior of the 2er Gran Coupe is a great space to be in. While modest looking, it is actually stacked with features - you'll get wireless charging, wireless Apple CarPlay, and BMW's own suite of connected services that offer real-time traffic updates and even concierge services. As expected of BMW, switches are all intuitively placed and well within reach.

While the sloping roofline does intrude on rear headroom, there is enough legroom for adults to sit comfortably within. To top it off, there are plenty of cubby holes for loose items, and a reasonable boot space of 430 litres.

True to BMW's lineage, the 2er Gran Coupe is a real joy to drive, chuck it hard into a corner and you are rarely at the limits of grip, all thanks to the car's excellent traction control system that keeps everything in check. Back off the throttle, and you'll notice it remains settled and composed in normal driving situations.