2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 218i M Sport Review: All Style, No Substance? | autoX

The 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is back — sharper, techier, and with a downsized engine. But is this stylish four-door coupé still a real BMW at heart?

In this first drive review, Karan Mathur takes a closer look at the 218i M Sport Pro to find out whether BMW’s entry-level Gran Coupé has finally found its identity. With a fresh shark-nose front end, frameless doors, and a feature-packed cabin, there’s no denying the appeal. But under the bonnet lies a tiny 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder engine. Has BMW sacrificed performance for styling?