BMW 228i xDrive M Sport Package
August 23 2021,
For the BMW product lineup, performance comes in all shapes and sizes. Whether it’s the core lineup of BMW’s vehicles, the M Performance models, or the fully focused M cars, the blue-and-white roundel carries that clear goal of performance in every BMW. That goal is building fun-to-drive cars with engaging performance, elegant user interfaces and excellent build quality. For the last BMW model, the 2 Series Gran Coupe, it may be the smallest four door sedan BMW currently builds but successfully features the essence of the BMW brand.
The new 2 Series Gran Coupe is built on the same platform as the BMW X1 and X2 with the latest screen layout and iDrive interface from the latest X5 or X7. The 2 Series Gran Coupe is offered in two specifications, the 228i and M235i models. The 228i is available with xDrive all-wheel-drive whereas the M235i has xDrive as standard. Both of these models features a 2.0L twin-scroll turbocharged engine, tuned to produce different power figures. For the 228i, those figures are 228 horsepower and 258 lb/ft of torque. For the M Performance M235i, it produces 301 horsepower and 332lb/ft of torque. For all versions of the 2 Series Gran Coupe, the engine sends its power through ubiquitous 8-speed ZF transmission. The M235i features silver paddles behind the steering wheel to provide more involvement if the driver so chooses. For the 228i models, the optional M Sport Package will not only bring this feature to the cabin, but will additionally provide the heated leather-wrapped M steering wheel, the upgraded brake calipers and an exclusive 19’’ wheel design. Other premium features available in the 2 Series Gran Coupe include a panoramic sunroof, parking sensors, a harmon/kardon sound system and much more.
The 2 Series Gran Coupe also features the current interior design language of the latest BMW products. This includes the iDrive interface and the gear selector housed within a smartly organized cluster in the centre console, customizable ambient lighting and a very accommodable cockpit despite the Gran Coupe occupying the subcompact sedan class. The graphics are impressive with high-resolution animations and snappy responses from touch or from the iDrive rotary wheel.
The 2 Series Gran Coupe may represent the starting point for some BMW customers as the size and cost will be most attractive to younger buyers with a desire to own stylish and high-quality products. The 2 Series Gran Coupe will impress those entering the segment and serve a good jumping-off point to enter the BMW world and then aspire to own the larger vehicles when the time comes. To find out more about the latest addition to the BMW family, check out the 2 Series Gran Coupe today at BMW Gallery in Calgary’s Northwest Auto Mall.
