India, Oct. 15 -- BMW finally enters the entry-level luxury sedan segment in India with the new 2 Series Gran Coupe.

BMW has launched the all-new 2 Series Gran Coupe in India, with prices starting from Rs.39.30 lakh for the 220d Sportline and going up to Rs.41.40 lakh for the top-spec 220d M Sport (all prices are ex-showroom). Compared to the predicted price figures, which were in the Rs.33 - Rs.35 lakh range, the 2 Series has been priced quite steeply. At Rs.39.30 lakh, the entry-spec 220d Sportline is priced just Rs.2.80 lakh lower than the entry-level diesel 3 Series (320d Sport).

For now, the 2 Series is available only with a diesel powertrain. As per Mr Vikram Pawah, President (BMW Group India), the petrol derivative is confirmed and...