Evening the odds

It’s been a long wait for an entry-level sedan in the BMW range in India and when it finally comes in a couple of months it will be in the form of the 2 series Gran Coupe. We drove the 220d in Portugal sometime back and here are our first-drive impressions

- Yogendra Pratap

Over the years, legacy entry-level cars have become larger and more expensive leading to the entry-level slot being serviced by hatchbacks in most premium car line-ups. Most developing markets have shown a liking for sedans and not having an entry-level sedan has limited the appeal of these premium brands in the developing markets, where they have the least exposure. BMW’s rivals have remedied this shortcoming over the years and when BMW showcased a 1-series sedan and launched it in China, one expected that there would be a product for other developing markets soon. However, it is only now that BMW has showcased a global 4-door car that will also be sold in India and it turns out to be the 2 Series Gran Coupe.