Name: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé (2020 – ) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert
Item: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé
Rating: 69.0

Summary

First appearing at the 2019 Los Angeles motor show, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé is essentially a saloon version of the BMW 1 Series hatchback.

Arriving on UK roads in Summer 2020, the 2 Series Gran Coupé range consists of three models – the entry-level Sport, the mid-range M Sport, and the range-topping M235i xDrive performance model, which Parkers describes as a “rocketship”. Customers are able to choose between petrol and diesel variants.

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé has had a generally positive reception from the UK media, reviewers often commenting that the saloon has retained the impressive build quality and ride comfort of the 1 Series but with an extra 50 litres of boot space.

The Gran Coupé is also more generous with legroom in the rear than its key rival, the Mercedes-Benz CLA, though both models struggle with rear headroom due to their low roof lines. “Those 6ft and over will struggle to sit up straight in the back”, explains Auto Trader.

Where reviewers do find broad consensus is with the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé’s most prominent drawback – it will only appeal to a small audience, “positioned as a niche-filler appealing to those wanting a practical four-seater, but don’t want the more expensive BMW 3 Series“, Car Keys explains.

A facelifted version of the 2 Series Gran Coupé was revealed in Autumn 2024, with cars expected to arrive in the UK in Spring 2025.

As of January 2026, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé holds a New Car Expert Rating of B, with a score of 69%. It scores top marks for its five-star safety rating, but the rest of its scores are average to poor.

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2 Series Gran Coupé highlights

Refined and comfortable cabin
Spacious boot
Smooth range of petrol and diesel engines

2 Series Gran Coupé lowlights

BMW’s polarising grille design
Expensive optional extras
Rivals have more rear headroom

Key specifications

Body style: Compact saloon
Engines: petrol, diesel
Price: From £36,555 on-road

Launched: Summer 2020
Last updated: Autumn 2024
Replacement due: TBA

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Media reviews

Reviews, road tests and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Featured reviews

“The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is a good car, but will only appeal to a small audience. It’s just about big enough to be considered family transport, but its coupe design brings compromises on rear space and practical load-lugging ability.”

Model reviewed: Range overview

Score: 7 / 10

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Auto Express

“The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe has a lovely cabin and it’s good to drive, but alternatives are more practical.”

Model reviewed: Range overview

Score: 7 / 10

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Carwow

Darren Cassey

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The Car Expert

Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic 220d M Sport
“The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe might be another exercise in niche-filling, but you can’t say that it hasn’t been a well-executed one. Those drivers who find the 1 Series too, well, ordinary and the standard 2 Series Coupé too cramped could well find themselves swayed by the in-the-middle Gran Coupé.”
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Auto Express

Model reviewed: 2.0-litre petrol automatic M235 (2025 facelift)
Score: 7 / 10
“The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe has been handed a hefty overhaul, but many of its shortcomings remain.”
Author: Alex Ingram
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Auto Trader

Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“Its gorgeous slinky roofline means there’s less head room for tall rear passengers – those 6ft and over will struggle to sit up straight in the back.”
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Business Car

Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic 220d M Sport
Score: 8 / 10
“Something in the back of your mind may be telling you it’s not a thoroughbred BMW in the traditional sense of the word, but driving it confirms that is exactly what it is.”
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Car

Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“The regular 2-series Gran Coupe variant has most of the strengths of the 1-series, minus a bit of its rear headroom, and with some extra swagger in its style.”
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Car Keys

Model reviewed: 2.0-litre petrol automatic M235i
Score: 8 / 10
“The BMW M235i Gran Coupe is a really rather attractive package. It’s both easy to live with and offers great performance and an enjoyable driving experience as well. While the styling won’t please all tastes, this is a great affordable performance model.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic 220d
Score: 8 / 10
“While many might say this is a new car that BMW didn’t really need to add to its range, the 2 Series Gran Coupe offers plenty of appeal. Its looks might be controversial, but what can’t be queried are the levels of technology and the great driving experience.”
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Carbuyer

Score: 7.8 / 10
“The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is good to drive and represents a stylish and upmarket alternative to a hatchback.”
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Company Car Today

Model reviewed: 220d M Sport
“Good-looking with strong styling and fine handling, the 2GC is in some ways the pick of BMW’s small car range.”
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Evo

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Composed, comfortable and quick, but the 2-series Gran Coupe is short on dynamic flair.”
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Fleetworld

Model reviewed: Range overview
“Perhaps one of the most encouraging things about the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé is that it doesn’t cost the earth and should be a coupé that finally makes it onto fleet lists – with the added benefit of being a suitable antidote to the needless SUV stampede.”
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Heycar

Model reviewed: 2024 facelift range
Score: 8 / 10
“With no plug-in model the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe won’t be a fleet favourite, but in most other respects it’s another talented addition to the BMW range. It looks better than the car it replaces both inside and out, still drives well, and is priced to give its competitors a hard time.”
Author: Antony Ingram
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Model reviewed: 2020-24 pre-facelift range
Score: 8 / 10
“The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is an intriguing four-door alternative to the 1 Series hatchback, focused on style over outright practicality. It manages to be something of a bargain, and is engaging to drive.”
Author: Richard Aucock
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Honest John

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is a little bit of a guilty pleasure. It might look a bit odd and it’s not as fun to drive as a regular 2 Series Coupe, but the interior is excellent and we don’t think it’s particularly expensive, either.”
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Parkers

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé is a good effort and in the, admittedly small, pool of small four-door coupes, it’s the best to drive of the bunch – if you can live with the looks.”
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The Telegraph

Model reviewed: 2.0-litre petrol automatic 220i M Sport
Score: 6 / 10
“The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comes across as a bit underwhelming. I’d choose a 1 Series if I wanted a BMW hatchback, or a Honda Civic if I wanted something a little left-field and high-quality. Actually, I’d probably have a Skoda Octavia vRS and end up with a better all-rounder for less money. And the best part is that choosing any of these cars wouldn’t make me feel I’d paid over the odds for a bit of marketing spiel.”
Author: Alex Robbins
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Properly premium but oddly unlovable.”
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Top Gear

Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“As good as front-driven BMWs get, but arguably not as stylish as its sub-niche requires.”
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 4 stars
Date tested: November 2025
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Adult protection: 78%
Child protection: 86%
Vulnerable road users: 85%
Safety assist: 80%

Notes on safety

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé was assessed by Euro NCAP back in 2019 and awarded a five-star rating. It was reassessed in November 2025 after the major 2025 updates, and was downgraded to a (still very good) four-star rating. There hasn’t been any significant change in safety to the car itself, but simply that the standards for Euro NCAP ratings are raised every three years or so.

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé Euro NCAP scores are based on the 1 Series hatchback’s results from 2019. Euro NCAP conducted additional tests and reviewed relevant data to verify that the 2 Series would perform in a similar fashion to the 1 Series in all tests.

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of January 2026, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé has not been tested by Green NCAP.

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumption	Average	Score
Petrol models	45 mpg	C
Diesel models	58 mpg	B

CO₂ output	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Petrol models	143 g/km	C
Diesel models	126 g/km	B

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	22	B

Service and maintenance	Cost	Score
Year 1	£183	B
Year 2	£472	B
Year 3	£787	B
Year 4	£1,074	B
Year 5	£1,415	B
Overall	£3,931	B

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé has rather average fuel consumption numbers but excellent service and maintenance costs, according to running cost data exclusively provided to The Car Expert by our technical partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

BMW’s servicing schedules are generally mileage-based rather than date-based, so the cost and frequency of servicing can vary significantly depending on your driving.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

Total claims: 279
Average repair cost: £601.49
Last updated: April 2025

Reliability score

All data based on MotorEasy average workshop costs for extended car warranty claims

The BMW 2 Series has a middling reliability rating of 64%, according to workshop data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our partner, MotorEasy. This score covers all versions of the 2 Series (Coupé, Convertible, Gran Coupé, Active Tourer and Grand Tourer) for both the current generation and previous models.

The most expensive repair bills tend to be gearbox-related, and those are expensive with an average bill of more than £1,400. Fortunately, they’re not too common. Fuel system faults have an average repair cost of about £1,100, so look out for those as well. The most frequently seen issues to date relate to the electrical system, with an average repair bill of about £500.

If you own a BMW 2 Series, or are interested in buying a used 2 Series model of any sort, make sure that any used car warranty you buy covers these problem areas.