2022 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

2022 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Review

　　Mark Takahashi has worked in the automotive industry since 2001. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Mark has also contributed to Motor Trend, Auto Aficionado, Chevy High Performance and several motorcycle magazines in various roles. Mark is also a juror on the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards and can be seen regularly on the zzdcar YouTube channel and sometimes representing the company in media interviews.

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　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.

　　BMW is notorious for filling in the gaps between its primary vehicles, and such is the case with the 2022 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe. It occupies the space between the new 2 Series Coupe and the more expensive 3 Series sedan. Although it carries the Gran Coupe name, it's actually a sedan with a coupe-like roofline. It's also a bit of an oddity in the lineup since it's based on a Mini Cooper platform, though there's nothing to identify it as such and it displays the look and feel of a legitimate BMW.

　　That means the 2 Series Gran Coupe is fun to drive, has plenty of tech features and also costs a bit more than the competition, which includes the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Audi A3. The BMW is a solid choice among small luxury sedans, but the Mercedes and Audi manage to outclass it in a number of areas, as detailed in the Expert Rating below.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

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　　Good

　　7.9

　　out of 10

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Performance

　　How does the 2 Series Gran Coupe drive? The four-door 2 Series Gran Coupe isn't as responsive or athletic as the regular 2 Series coupe. But compared to other entry-level luxury sedans, it's relatively agile. The firm suspension keeps body roll in check, and the light, precise steering is quick enough to make hitting an apex or maneuvering through a tight parking lot a breeze.

　　The gas pedal can be slow to respond from a dead stop, but once you get moving, acceleration is brisk and responsive. Our 228i test car needed 6.2 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph, which is a tick quicker than an entry-level Mercedes A-Class. The eight-speed automatic transmission is well tuned and smoother than the dual-clutch automatics found in some competitors.

Comfort

　　How comfortable is the 2 Series Gran Coupe? The ride is a little stiff with the M Sport suspension and 18-inch wheels. Even so, you should be able to put in a full day's drive behind the wheel without much of an issue. The standard sport seats are soft and supportive, and the side bolsters hold you in place without being overly tight. The headrest is angled a bit too far forward for taller drivers.

　　The climate control works well. The controls are easy to see and use thanks to dedicated buttons just beneath the infotainment screen. The dual-zone system kept the car even and cool on a bright sunny day, and the fans were quiet enough. There is a mild amount of wind and road noise at highway speeds, but you likely won't have to raise your voice to speak with passengers.

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