It seems that the upcoming 2018 G30 5-Series is not the only fresh prototype to play at the Ring before its official unveiling next year, the German carmaker also sending the future BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe for some heavy testing as well.

A spy video with what seems to be the all-new 2-Series Gran Coupe has popped-up on the web, with the model undergoing tests at the Ring, before being released on the market at the end of next year as a 2018 YM.

As we can depict from the spy video, the 2018 2-Series Gran Coupe is all-wrapped in camouflage, meaning serious modifications in terms of design.

Also, the model will be longer, wider, coming as well with short overhangs at the front and rear-end, lower elongated roofline and so on. Overall, the design takes its inspiration from the 2-Series Coupe, both models standing on the same platform.

As far as the engine lineup goes, chances are that we might see a wide range of three- and four-cylinder petrol burners and diesels, all coming with a rear-wheel drive configuration. As expected, the carmaker will also release a PHEV variant.

The detailing list is rather scarce at the moment, but we should expect fresh news in the upcoming period, meanwhile, press the push button and take a look at the future generation of the 2-Series Gran Cooupe!

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About a week ago, BMW launched the Compact Sedan Concept at the 2015 Guangzhou Motor Show, the model presuming to lead the way for the upcoming 1- and 2-Series models, both being already previewed in renderings as well.

Now, it was the Gran Coupe`s turn to be showcased in a rendering signed by auto motor und sport magazine, which might give us a clue on how the future model will look like.

As we can depict from the sketch, the upcoming 2-Series Gran Coupe, which is reported to be launched somewhere in 2019 as the direct competitor of the Mercedes-Benz CLA, is taking its inspiration from the 2-Series Coupe and Convertible as well, the model sporting however a longer platform.

The rendering is also showcasing the top of the line Gran Coupe wearing a lower and more rounded elongated roofline, along with sporty overhangs at the front and rear. Apart these features, the 2-Series will also add some common features with other BMW models.

We are not sure what kind of powertrains the Gran Coupe will use under the hood, but rumors have it that it will generally carry over the lineup found on the present 2-Series, along with a rear-wheel layout. More details will be revealed at a later date.

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BMW released the Compact Sedan Concept at the 2015 Guangzhou Auto Show, the concept leading the way to the future 1-Series and 2-Series models.

A recent report released by some unknown sources has indicated that the German based carmaker is planning the introduction of a long-wheelbase 2-Series Gran Coupe, which would emerge on the market somewhere in 2019. The model is also rumored to come with a rear-wheel drive layout.

The problem is that BMW has already announced its intention of introducing the all-new 2-Series Gran Coupe somewhere in 2021, the model thus joining the rest of the lineup and sitting next to the 2-Series Coupe and Convertible.

In case it would come up in 2019, the new BMW 1-Series Gran Coupe might feature rather the same characteristics found on the newly unveiled BMW Compact Sedan Concept.

This means that we might see an evolutionary body style, with aggressive front fascia with twin kidney grille, new LED headlights, flared wheel arches, aluminum window surrounds, soft-touch handles and so on.

Apart the new BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe, the German based carmaker is also working on a future X2 crossover as well as a top of the line SUV which will sit above the X5 and X6. We might be looking here at a future X7 flagship.

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Amongst other models ready to be unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the BMW German based carmaker has also launched the BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer, which is now completing the 2-Series lineup.

The model is based on the same UKL Platform also used on the BMW vehicles and will underpin a front-wheel drive layout, leaving room inside for the third seat row. The model is actually an extended version of the previous one, coming with a lot of features just like the 2-Series Active Tourer.

Now, the most interesting part about the BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer is that it will come with a wide array of three- and four-cylinder units, closely followed by an xDrive version as well. The first to start with is the 219i, which will underpin a 1.5-liter TwinPower three-cylinder unit, developing 136 horsepower and 220 Nm of torque.

Next, the 220i version is coming with the 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder, outputting 192 horsepower and 280 Nm of torque, jumping from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.6 seconds. Other engines follow, like the three diesels, set up for the 216d, which will receive the 1.5-liter TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder, with 116 horsepower and 270 Nm of torque, the 218d with the 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder, as well as the 220d xDrive, with the same 2.0-liter unit, which develops 190 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque.

The pricing details on the BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer will be set in a couple of weeks, until then enjoy the photo gallery with the family car, being showcased at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show!

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By now, most car enthusiasts know about the BMW 2-Series, with some spy shots circulating on the internet. It is basically a 4 door 1-Series.

Right now we know about the BMW 2-Series that it will be available in coupe and cabriolet version. But what if there are more models available down the road?

Well, the busy artists from AutoBild decided that a BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe is a must, as to combat the vehicle range of their German competitors, Mercedes-Benz and Audi. And so they released a rendering with what they think this 2-Series Gran Coupe would look like.

If BMW were to follow the tradition of previous Gran Coupes, the 2-Series model will deliver the same level of quality, with premium options, mixing the BMW performance with the practicality of a family car. And who knows, maybe even the M division will pitch in and give a little special attention to this (for now) rumored vehicle.

With the announced coupe and cabrio versions of the 2-Series due 2014, it will be a while before we will hear anything about a Gran Coupe, but we will keep an eye out for it.

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