New Delhi, July 18 -- BMW India has launched the new 2 Series Gran Coupe in India, with prices starting at Rs.46.90 lakh (ex-showroom). For a sportier version, however, the 218 M Sport Pro variant buyers will have to shell out Rs.48.90 lakh (ex-showroom). Both variants will be locally assembled at BMW Group's Chennai plant and are now available for booking, with deliveries starting immediately.

Positioned in the premium compact sedan segment, the new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe competes with the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine, Audi A3 Sedan, and Toyota Camry. BMW is offering the car exclusively with a petrol powertrain in India this time. The 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine produces 156 hp and 230 Nm, with a claimed 0 to 100 kmph time ...