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In the latest declaration catalogue of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Automotive Industry concern obtained the declaration chart of BMW 2-Series, a new compact sedan of brilliance. It is understood that the new BMW 2-Series four-door coupe, internal code-named F78, is the first time that BMW has adopted frameless doors since it was made in China, and continues the domestic tradition of BMW by lengthening its wheelbase. The new car is expected to be listed in 2025 and replace the market position of the BMW 1-Series after listing. The official price of the current BMW 2-Series four-door coupe is 27.29-298900 yuan, according to BMW's official website, and the price of the domestic BMW 2-Series is expected to be reduced to around 250000 yuan.

In terms of appearance, the appearance of the new BMW 2-Series has been greatly revolutionized, and the classic double-kidney grille has been retained, but the interior has been decorated with vertical + diagonal lines for the first time, a design technique that has been applied to many BMW models, such as the new BMW 1-Series and the new BMW X3. The headlamp groups on both sides are also decorated with a smaller size but sharper style. The lower enclosure adopts a through grille design, with a large trapezoidal air inlet, which can enhance heat dissipation and reduce the visual center of gravity, and both sides are equipped with ventilation design to further increase the sense of movement.

As the M version of the BMW 2-Series, the new BMW M235 adopts a more sporty design style than the standard version, the front grille of the double kidney shape is blackened, and the internal horizontal spoke and outline strips are all painted in bright black. The front grille is also equipped with the exclusive "M" logo of the BMW M series. The trapezoidal air intake that surrounds the center and the vents that surround both sides are also bright black designs, creating a strong sense of movement.

The side of the car body has not changed much with the cash model as a whole. In the rear part, the new BMW 2 series long wheelbase version of the taillight also adopts a new design, with many broken line elements inside, echoing the internal design style of the headlight group. The rear enclosure also provides two styles: the standard version has a bright black decorative panel at the bottom of the rear enclosure, which uses hidden exhaust; the rear enclosure of the M sports suite version is integrated into the shape of a wide diffuser, and the rear fog lamp is assembled on both sides in the form of longitudinal layout, using bilateral double exhaust, which looks more athletic. It is worth noting that the naming of the BMW model has changed-the letter "I" representing the gasoline direct injection model has been deleted. BMW said the letter "I" would only be used in the names of all-electric BMW models, starting with a new generation of 1-Series and a new generation of X3.

In terms of size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4663/1801/1457mm, wheelbase is 2780mm, positioning compact car.

In terms of power, the new BMW 2 Series is equipped with a 2.0T engine, of which the standard version is equipped with a 2.0T engine codenamed B48A20R provided by BMW brilliance, with a maximum power of 167kwterM235 equipped with a 2.0T engine codenamed B48A20H provided by BMW of Germany, and the maximum power is 246kw. In terms of transmission system, it is expected to match the 7-speed double clutch transmission.

The BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe model was officially unveiled at the 2019 Los Angeles Motor Show and is based on BMW's front-wheel drive UK12 platform. This is the first time BMW has launched a compact sedan with a four-door coupe. The new car is made at a plant in Leipzig, Germany, and half of its production will be supplied to the US market, while the Chinese market will absorb about 15% of its production.

At the 2020 Macau Motor Show, the BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe model was officially launched in China and officially listed in China in January 2021, with only 225i (2.0T engine) version for consumers to choose from, and the transmission system matches the 7-speed wet double-clutch gearbox with a maximum power of 192hp and a peak torque of 280Nm.

It is understood that the cash 2-series four-door coupe will officially stop production in September, and BMW Group is expected to officially unveil the new generation 2-series four-door coupe (chassis code F74) in October, and will officially start production in November. At the same time, brilliance BMW's Shenyang plant will start production of the extended wheelbase 2-series four-door sports car codenamed F78 early next year, and its production line is expected to be built on the previous BMW 1-Series hatchback production line. The former will replace its position in the Chinese market.

In the eyes of consumers, the BMW 2-Series is a relatively niche model, some people resist its horizontal front-drive layout, which is not "BMW", while others think that it is imported and "moral". Therefore, after the domestic BMW 2-Series, the performance in the domestic market is still highly anticipated. At present, with the birth of new energy models one after another, there are fewer and fewer interesting fuel vehicles for consumers to choose from, which highlights the significance of the BMW 2-Series four-door sedan.

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