
Australia: BMW Introduces All-New 2-Series LCI, Full Prices Revealed
BMW is once more trying to cope with the heavy demands on the Australian market by providing the best solutions for its customers. Besides the newly announced 1-Series LCI, the German based carmaker has also launched the 2017 2-Series LCI in the Land Down Under.
The 2017 BMW 2-Series LCI comprises three variants, both coupes and convertibles, with prices to start from $52,900 for the 220i Coupe and going all the way up to $85,800 for the M240i Convertible. Full prices are revealed below.
2017 BMW 2-Series LCI – Prices:
BMW 220i Coupe – $52,900
BMW 230i Coupe – $63,000
BMW M240i Coupe – $76,800
BMW 220i Convertible – $59,900
BMW 230i Convertible – $73,000
BMW M240i Convertible – $85,800
Visually, all variants come with LED fog lights, updated grilles and front bumper with fresh intakes, L-shape LED taillights and plenty of high-tech gizmos inside the cabin. The most important one refer to BMW`s iDrive 6 interface with many dedicated apps. The interior is also looking extremely luxurious with the Dakota leather and Alcantara upholstery.
Performance wise, the updated 2017 2-Series LCI is equipped with a 2.0-liter flat-four engine, with 125 kW and 185 kW, respectively, for the 220i and 230i. The top of the line M240i packs a 3.0-liter inline sixer with 250 kW and 500 Nm of torque. This means just 4.6 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h.
The full details of all three variants were provided below by Aussie auto magazine PerformanceDrive! Enjoy and don`t be a stranger!
“BMW 220i
Luxury Line
17-inch light-alloy wheels
LED Headlights
LED Fog Lights
Driving Assistant
DAB+ Digital radio capability
Interior and exterior mirrors with anti-dazzle function
Eight-speed sport automatic transmission
Navigation System Business with iDrive6 functionality
Automatic climate control
DAB+ radio capability
Rear view camera
Speed Limit Info
Sport leather steering wheel
Sports seats for driver and front passenger, finished in Dakota leather upholstery
Front and rear park distance control
Extended smartphone connectivity
Extended instrument cluster contents
BMW ConnectedDrive suite with ConnectedDrive services, remote services, Teleservices, emergency e-call and Real-Time Traffic Information.
BMW 230i (in addition to 220i)
M Sport Package with M Sport suspension
18-inch light-alloy wheels in Ferric Grey
M Aerodynamics Package
M Sport brakes
High-gloss Shadow line exterior trim
BMW Individual anthracite roofliner
M leather steering wheel
Cloth/Alcantara upholstery (Coupe)
Dakota Leather Upholstery (Convertible)
Navigation System Professional with iDrive6 functionality and 8.8-inch touchscreen
Electric seat adjustment
Comfort Access
Variable Sport Steering
Seat Heating (Convertible).
BMW M240i (in addition to 230i)
18-inch light-alloy wheels in Bicolour Jet Black
12-speaker harman/kardon surround sound system
Adaptive M Suspension
Adaptive LED Headlights
Dakota leather upholstery
Seat Heating.”