The upcoming 2025 BMW 2 Sequence Gran Coupe (codename F74) was simply noticed in Los Angeles, in fact, beneath camouflage. In comparison with earlier spy photographs, these new ones present a little bit of the inside design. We will now spot the big curved show, just like present BMW merchandise, and the brand new M Sport steering wheel with the 12 o’clock pink stripe. The middle console, veiled in black material, is believed to hide a toggle shifter and suggests the omission of the normal iDrive controller. One main change is the iDrive 9 to reflect different front-wheel-drive-based vehicles equivalent to the newest X1, X2, and a pair of Sequence Lively Tourer.

No Main Design Adjustments

Design smart, the brand new BMW 2 Sequence Gran Coupe gained’t change a lot in comparison with the outgoing mannequin. The proportions are fairly comparable, the kidney grille stays small and the headlights are following the recipe of current BMWs. The largest design change comes from the M235 Gran Coupe mannequin which, for a primary time, will sport quad pipes. Till now, the quad-pipes have been reserved solely to full-M vehicles, however M-lite fashions at the moment are getting a variation of these exhaust pipes. The rear-end is a mix of a hatchback and a four-door coupe.

The 2025 BMW 2 Sequence Gran Coupe (codenamed F74) can be constructed on a complicated iteration of the UKL2/FAAR platform, preserving its front-wheel-drive format and the orientation of its transverse engines. Anticipated for its debut within the US market, the 2025 BMW 2 Sequence Gran Coupe is about to introduce two introductory fashions: the 228 xDrive and the M235 xDrive. The M235 variant can be geared up with an up to date model of the B48 engine, boasting a powerful 312 horsepower, akin to the X1 M35i. The compact sedan can be supplied solely with a dual-clutch automated transmission. For lovers searching for extra management, the range-topping M235 will function paddle shifters (as seen in these photos additionally), permitting for guide gear adjustments.

Why the M235 as an alternative of the M235i?

Gasoline fashions are prone to drop the “i” from their names, so search for 218, 220, 228, 223 xDrive, and M235 xDrive flavors. This may be additionally seen within the upcoming F70 1 Sequence and G45 X3. The thought is to distinguish between these fashions and the “i” electrical automobiles. The diesel variants will retain the “d” within the badge identify, and there aren’t any plans for a plug-in hybrid 2 Sequence. Similar goes for an electrical variant which can also be not deliberate on this F74 technology.

Our sources near Munich have now instructed us the world premiere is locked in for this fall, however deliveries to prospects gained’t begin till spring 2025. The F74 2 Sequence Gran Coupe is reportedly going into manufacturing in November 2024 on the German plant in Leipzig whereas the extra-long F78 mannequin inbuilt China for the native market may observe in January 2025. [Photos: @kbedrosian]