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The 2023 2 Series Gran Coupe is decently quick and sporty enough to feel competent on a winding road. But around town, the ride is a bit too stiff, especially on rough pavement. It's also on the pricey side for this class, starting several thousand dollars more than the competition. But if cargo room and interior storage for personal items are important to you, the 2 Series Gran Coupe does that better than most of its competition.
Part of the first 2 Series Gran Coupe generation introduced for 2020
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.86 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.
2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
Sporty. Handles like a dream. Base engine is enough power for us, spec say top speed is 130+. Don’t doubt it. Point an shoot. Interior is beautiful and upscale. Well made. Voice recognition is unusually good and spot on.
Bit “sporty” over bumps. Good ride, but not cushy. Safety tech is wonderful and straight forward. As advertised. Other technology is good, but esoteric. Big learning … curve. Need to read all the manuals and videos to feel comfortable with the infotainment, even for nerd types. Definitely not intuitive to the non-german mind. GPS map is crazy complicated graphic, too much detail. Hard to read at a glance. Not usable. Rather use Apple Car Play instead.
Opt for the self parking feature for $200. It’s a bargain, especially parking in tight garages.
Lively and lovely pocket-rocket. Would definitely recommend as a fun little runabout.
German Pocket Rocket
5 out of 5 stars
Freddie H, 07/15/2021
2021 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe M235i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
I leased my 2021 BMW M235i x drive gran coupe about 1 month ago and I love it. and this is coming from a Mercedes owner and sales person. My 1999 C43 AMG is my garage queen and I was looking for something fun to drive to replace it for daily driving. After being unable to secure a 2021 A35 or CLA 35 AMG ( due to chip shortage and Covid ) I was forced to look elsewhere. I was not … familiar with the BMW M235i X drive Gran Coupe and my 15 year old son insisted that I take a look at this vehicle. The closest M235i X drive Gran Coupe was about 45 miles from me so I took to looking at reviews on YouTube and was hooked. I secured my lease online and had it delivered to me the same day and I have been happy ever sense. This vehicle is beautiful to look at and drive. It handles like a proper sports sedan and corners likes it's on rails. The variable exhaust is perfect, just enough growl to sound mean but not loud enough to bother the neighbors. It comes with all the tech toys and safety tech you could ever ask for. If you are looking for a fun to drive sports sedan this one needs to be on your short list.
Love it!!!
5 out of 5 stars
Carolyn Schwartz, 03/03/2021
2021 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
The drive is smooth, the acceleration is quick and it has every luxury item I can think of! Love it!
Best BMW I’ve owned
5 out of 5 stars
Michael Superczynski, 08/26/2020
2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
If you want a fun car to drive, the 2020 2 Series Gran Coupe is the one to get. You’ll find yourself looking for excuses to drive it!
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, so we've included reviews for other years of the 2 Series Gran Coupe since its last redesign.
Keeps a configurable distance between your vehicle and the traffic ahead and is able to operate in heavy traffic.
Lane Change Warning
Warns you to guide the car back into the correct lane at speeds above 12 mph with steering input if necessary.
Park Distance Control
Alerts you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking. Some systems may automatically apply the brakes to avoid a collision.
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
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