BMW has launched the updated 2 Series at a price of INR 43.50 lakh in India. For the 2023 model year, the German carmaker has made a few design changes and minor interior cosmetic updates. Compared to the previous version, the price has increased by INR 2 lakh.
Variant shuffling of the BMW 2 Series
BMW is now offering a new top-end M Sport Pro package on the petrol 2 Series. But on the downside, the 220i Sport variant is now discontinued. This means the 2 Series now comes in 220i M Sport, 220d M Sport and 220i M Sport Pro.
Changes on the 2023 BMW 2 Series
The 220i M Sport is the new base model in the 2 Series line-up. Hence it now comes with a sportier body kit, door sills with M inscription, M lettering on keyfob and more. It also gets new LED fogs and 17-inch M-Spec alloy wheels. The new top-end M Sport Pro comes with a satin aluminium finish on the grille as the only visual differentiator on the outside.
The 220d M Sport diesel remains unchanged on the outside.
Coming to interior features, the car now gets a new head-up display. The 220i M Sport comes with a new audio system and all-black interiors. The 220d M Sport and the 220i M Sport Pro come with a new dual tone interior theme using black and beige colours. They also get an M-Spec steering wheel.
Powertrain of the 2023 BMW 2 Series
There are no changes made to the engines on offer. The 2 Series continues to be offered with a chance of 2-litre petrol or diesel engines. The diesel unit makes 190 HP and 400 Nm while the petrol motor churns out 192 HP and 280 Nm of peak torque.
The diesel gets an 8-speed automatic while the petrol comes with a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox. Power is sent to the front wheels in both cases.
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