The 2025 F74 BMW 218 Gran Coupe, which was launched in Malaysia final month, has now gotten official pricing – RM218,800, OTR earlier than insurance coverage with a two-year, unlimited-mileage guarantee, or RM240,500 with the optionally available five-year guarantee and repair bundle included. Barely cheaper than the closing version of the F44, which requested for RM244,400 with BSRI.
The F74 2GC first surfaced in October final yr and the worldwide media drive was held in February, so BMW wasted no time in bringing this one in, and in CKD domestically assembled type no much less. The unique F44 2GC was launched right here in 2020 and BMW Malaysia tells us that they’ve offered over 4,500 items in 4 years, exceeding their expectations.
Like earlier than, we’re getting the 2GC in 218 type – now with out the ‘i’ in accordance to Munich’s new naming conference. What do you consider its seems?
The 2GC is only a contact bigger than earlier than. Whereas the two,670 mm wheelbase and 1,800 mm width are unchanged, total size is up by 20 mm to 4,546 mm, and peak is up 25 mm to 1,445 mm. Boot quantity is unchanged at 430 litres. The delicate hybrid 220 we drove in Spain needed to share cargo area with an additional battery that decreased quantity to 360L, however there’s no sacrifice for the pure ICE.
This face is all-new to us in Malaysia as we don’t get the most recent F70 1 Collection hatchback, which debut in mid-2024. Like its hatch sister, there’s a ‘two-tier’ association for the headlamps and grille – the slim ‘eyes’ (Adaptive LEDs with vertical DRLs) sit a good bit larger than the kidney grille, which comprises vertical and diagonal bars.
The F74’s profile is characterised by rising strains that meet a easy sloping roof that places the ‘Coupe’ within the identify. A pleasant contact is the ‘2’ embossed within the Hofmeister kink, as per the most recent 5 Collection.
The again of the brand new 2GC additionally differs tremendously from the one we all know. They’ve gone for a extra typical look this time, with a nicely outlined ‘brow’ with the BMW emblem, and the quantity plate and rear lights housed one ground under.
We had been informed on the media drive that the rear emblem has been enlarged for this utility (there’s quite a lot of peak to cowl right here), and it turned a type of issues that you simply gained’t discover, however as soon as conscious of, can’t unsee. Additional down, there are not any seen pipes, that are reserved for the 300 hp quad-tipped M235 xDrive.
By the best way, we’re getting the F74 in Sport trim, together with ‘satin aluminium’ trim, 18-inch Y-spoke two-tone alloys (Goodyear Eagle F1 Uneven UHP tyres) and gloss black mirror caps. We anticipated M Sport (the F44 was M Sport-only), however maybe BMW is retaining the sportiest trim stage for a later date.
Open the coupe-style frameless doorways and also you’ll be greeted by a cabin that’s extra trendy and minimalist than earlier than. Taking centrestage is the gorgeous BMW Curved Show, which integrates a ten.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a ten.7-inch central display screen. The brains behind the display screen is the most recent BMW Working System 9 with QuickSelect, which presents smartphone-style navigation, personalised widgets and voice command.
To ship this clear, minimalist look, BMW deleted the 2 rows of bodily buttons – HVAC and audio – beneath the aircon vents, which itself is now only a hole (the controls are tucked away beneath). The job cuts lengthen to the centre console, which sees the axing of two primary parts.
No extra iDrive controller (all touchscreen now) and conventional gear lever (changed by a notch) – the area vacated by the iDrive dial now homes audio controls. It may appear a bit odd that the gear selector and push begin in right-hand-drive vehicles are nearer to the passenger than driver, nevertheless it’s ergonomic in apply.
The 218 Sport is supplied with Sports activities entrance seats (electrical with reminiscence), perforated Veganza vegan leather-based upholstery, a three-spoke Sport steering wheel, Aluminium Graphite trim with backlit illumination, a wi-fi charging tray, computerized aircon with rear vents and anti-dazzle mirrors, amongst different goodies.
Underneath the hood (which begins additional again than standard) is a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine with 156 hp and 230 Nm of torque. Like earlier than, this can be a transversely-mounted B38, however on a Miller cycle and designed with thermodynamic effectivity in thoughts. Paired to a seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission sending drive to the entrance wheels, acceleration from 0–100 km/h is achieved in 8.6 seconds, on to a high velocity of 230 km/h.
The previous-generation 218i had 140 PS, 220 Nm, a 0-100 km/h time of 8.7 seconds and high velocity of 213 km/h, so we’re taking a look at good points in all columns.
BMW says that the chassis options nearly completely new elements for enhanced agility and management. The suspension (entrance MacPherson struts, three-link rear axle) now comes with ‘extremely pre-stressed stabilisers’ and optimised axle kinematics. The ARB (actuator-related wheel slip limitation) system enhances traction by responding inside milliseconds, whereas the usual suspension tune (not the M Sport’s ‘adaptive’ frequency selective dampers) “delivers a balanced, composed journey throughout diversified street surfaces,” BMW says.
“Each component of the chassis has been fine-tuned to protect the unmistakable driving really feel that defines the BMW expertise, whereas retaining the spirited and interesting character that has lengthy set the BMW 2 Collection Gran Coupe aside within the premium compact class,” the corporate added in its native launch. Learn our drive impressions right here.
The 2GC comes with BMW’s Driving Assistant pack that features Lane Change Warning, Velocity Restrict Data, Rear Crossing Site visitors Alert with brake intervention and Exit Warning. There’s additionally Reverse Emergency Braking and Predictive Ahead Collision Warning. Parking Assistant contains Reversing Assistant as much as 50 metres and a Reversing Help Digital camera. No point out of AEB or adaptive cruise management (ACC) although.
Lastly, digital. BMW Dwell Cockpit Plus with BMW OS 9 presents a smartphone-inspired interface that works along with BMW Clever Private Assistant. BMW Digital Premium turns your automotive right into a cell leisure hub with video streaming and music providers. There’s additionally BMW Digital Key Plus that utilises your telephone as a key.
Exterior color choices are Alpine White, Black Sapphire and the distinctive Cape York Inexperienced you see right here. All include black Veganza upholstery.
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