BMW has released new pictures of the 2-Series Gran Coupe, ahead of its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show.



Set to battle the Mercedes CLA, the 2-Series Gran Coupe will slot beneath the 3-Series when it is launched next spring. However, unlike the 1-Series Sedan, the model will be offered in a variety of markets including the United States.

Full details will be announced shortly, but the 2-Series Gran Coupe will ride on the company’s front-wheel drive UKL platform. Critics might scoff at this decision, but the automaker has previously said the car will deliver “hallmark BMW driving pleasure.”

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Getting back to the teaser images, they show the car will have a prominent grille which is flanked by slender headlights. We can also see an aggressive front bumper with large air intakes.

The sporty styling continues further back as the 2-Series Gran Coupe has a dynamic greenhouse, a sloping roofline and a stylish rear end with an integrated spoiler. We can also see prominent character lines, slim taillights and a ventilated rear fascia on what’s presumably the M235i.

An assortment of engines will be available and US customers can look forward to 228i and M235i variants. The former will have a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces around 228 hp (170 kW / 231 PS) and 258 lb-ft (349 Nm) of torque. It will be connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to a standard all-wheel drive system.

The M235i also has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, but it should have 302 hp (225 kW / 306 PS) and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque. Like its mainstream counterpart, the model will also have all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic gearbox.