BMW says it has kept price rises contained but now fits more equipment inside the 2025 2 Series Gran Coupe.

You’ll find a host of advanced driver-assist safety (ADAS) systems like adaptive cruise control and AEB automatic braking support.

Even the base 2 Series Gran Coupe comes with the M Sport styling package inside and out, and also offers adaptive LED headlights, adaptive dampers, keyless entry/start, a curved 10.25-inch instrument display with a 10.7-inch centre display, BMW’s latest OS9 system offering cloud-based navigation, heated sports front seats, an M Sport steering wheel, a head-up display, surround-view camera, wireless smartphone charger, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, BMW Connected Drive with auto emergency call and other services, artificial leather upholstery, an electric tailgate and 19-inch M-Sport alloy wheels.

The 220 gains a bigger engine, while the M235 xDrive scores more performance, all-wheel drive, more safety tech, uprated brakes, a panoramic sunroof, massaging front seats, a Harmon/Kardon audio upgrade, a heated steering wheel, rear spoiler and higher-gloss trim.

BMW says the latest 2025 2 Series Gran Coupe is as large as a 1990s E46 3 Series. Plus, being a front-drive-biased/transverse engine proposition instead of rear-wheel drive should make it roomier inside overall.

Entry and egress is easy, with plenty of space for adults, even with the optional sunroof fitted.

The 2 Series Gran Coupe’s dash has been redesigned, and is now a visual and operational treat, with clear instruments, intuitive centre display screen operation offering fast responses, fine ventilation and lots of storage.

Plus, finding the perfect driving position is possible for most people, on brilliantly seats.

But some of the lower-lying plastic trim feels cheap; why does the steering wheel have to be so fat? Side and rear vision is restricted by wide pillars; and road noise intrusion is noticeable.

Meanwhile, the back seat is sufficiently spacious for most users, though taller folk need to watch the sloping rear roofline. Most amenities are present, minus overhead grab handles. Otherwise, it’s a comfy five-seat, smaller family car.

The 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is a compact five-seater, four-door sedan.

The front bucket seats are padded and sculptured to provide lots of support, and are heated across the range.

The rear seats can accommodate three people, with the backrest split 40:20:40 for longer objects to be inserted in the middle portion, such as skis.

The 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers three powertrain choices in Australia in 2025.

The 218 uses BMW’s 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine, producing 115kW of power at 6500rpm and 230Nm of torque between 1500rpm and 4600rpm, drive is channelled to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The 220 employs a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine/seven-speed dual-clutch transmission combo, pumping out 150kW at 6500rpm and 300Nm from 1450-4500rpm.

Stretching to the M235 xDrive, it features a modified version of the aforementioned 2.0-litre engine/seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, delivering 233kW at 6500rpm and 400Nm from 2000-4500rpm to all four wheels.

The 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comes in three grades for Australia. The 218 can accelerate from zero to 100km/h (0-100km/h) in 8.6 seconds, on the way to a top speed of 230km/h. The 220 can accelerate from zero to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds, on the way to a top speed of 250km/h, while the 250km/h M235 needs just 4.9 seconds to accelerate from 0-100km/h.

BMW says the 2025 2 Series Gran Coupe in 218 and 220 guises will average 6.3 and 6.7 litres per 100km, respectively. With a 49L fuel tank, that translates to around 775km in the 218 and 730km in the 220 between refills.

Predictably, the M235 xDrive version uses more, at 7.7L/100km for a distance of about 635km.