BMW 2 Series Coupe new model, released on March 1 … Price starts from 5.08 million yen

BMW (BMW Japan) will release the new "2 Series Coupe" from March 1st. The price is 5.08 million yen for "220i" and 5.5 million yen for "220i M Sports". Delivery is scheduled after March.

The 2 Series Coupe is a compact coupe that inherits the lineage of the "BMW 02 Series" that appeared in 1966. It has become a benchmark in the compact segment with its sporty and beautiful design and overwhelming maneuverability.

The new 2-series coupe features a wide, muscular body and dynamic character lines that evoke the image of a muscular athlete. The segment's only rear-wheel drive concept and an ideal front-to-rear weight distribution of approximately 50:50 achieve sporty and agile handling performance.

The powertrain is a direct-injection 2.0-liter in-line 4-cylinder gasoline turbo engine that produces a maximum output of 184ps and a maximum torque of 300Nm combined with an 8-speed AT. In order to realize the dynamic driving characteristic of a coupe model, the weight has been reduced, while the suspension mounting points and underframe have been strengthened, and by adopting a highly rigid body, roll rigidity has been strengthened and sharp, sporty handling has been achieved. and improved safety performance in the event of a collision. In addition, aluminum is used not only for the bonnet, but also for the engine carrier and engine carrier connection parts, achieving the contradictory performance of strengthening body rigidity and reducing weight.

Advanced safety function Driving Assist improves accuracy and accuracy with high-performance camera & radar, high-performance processor and high analysis capability. Standard equipment includes active cruise control (with stop & go function), collision avoidance/damage mitigation brake (with accident avoidance steering), and sudden start prevention function for pedal misapplication.

With connectivity, you can operate the vehicle, set the destination, etc. by saying "OK, BMW". With support for Apple CarPlay and BMW Connected Drive standard equipment, convenience is enhanced by sending destinations searched in advance with a smartphone to the vehicle. You can also unlock/lock the vehicle and even start the engine by holding your smartphone over the door handle.