[W///]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

The Modular architecture is adaptable but this would be far too expensive to adapt for volume considering that the 2er Active and Gran Tourers based upon UKL are responsible for 70% globally of total 2er units and that includes the RWD Coupe and Cabrio.
A more flexible solution has been considered and when you first hear the upcoming announcement you will know it makes sense.

I'm assuming you mean it'll be offered with Xdrive. However, lack of an I6 and RWD would be a deal breaker for me, thus why I see the upcoming M2 as my last chance

[misterbeemer]

Why bother asking? I'm sure BMW will release it all types of variants to fill in the needs - coupe, sedan, GC, GT, convertible, hatchback, AT, X2...am I missing anything else?

[BMW335iOn18s]

Originally Posted by W///

I'm assuming you mean it'll be offered with Xdrive. However, lack of an I6 and RWD would be a deal breaker for me, thus why I see the upcoming M2 as my last chance

I think he's hinting at the same thing. Purists strongly dislike Xdrive variants of rwd bmws. Scott, you really want us to appreciate an Xdrive version of a FWD BMW? I guess all 2 series buyers will have to upgrade to a 3/4 next time around to get a real BMW if that's the case.

[W///]

Originally Posted by BMW335iOn18s

I think he's hinting at the same thing. Purists strongly dislike Xdrive variants of rwd bmws. Scott, you really want us to appreciate an Xdrive version of a FWD BMW? I guess all 2 series buyers will have to upgrade to a 3/4 next time around to get a real BMW if that's the case.

If done right, it can be good/decent like the RS3 and CLA45AMG. Either way, that's the one thing the M2 will have going against those cars. Real RWD, I6 and a 6MT available. That's why I'm so excited about this car, and it's a shame that it'll kind of going to be the last of its kind that uses the typical BMW recipe

[silvs]

2series 4dr GC will sell me. My sister still drives around a e46 and I love that size/shape. Still looks great and classic.

New 3/4 series is far too bloated.

[FilipMPower]

Originally Posted by BMW335iOn18s

I think he's hinting at the same thing. Purists strongly dislike Xdrive variants of rwd bmws. Scott, you really want us to appreciate an Xdrive version of a FWD BMW? I guess all 2 series buyers will have to upgrade to a 3/4 next time around to get a real BMW if that's the case.

In my book, Haldex is no AWD. But hey, if BMW thinks its the right decision, which I think its not, let them do what they want to. Not my market anyway.

[SakhirM4]

What is the difference between a 4-door "coupe" and a 4-door sedan?

[oolas3]

Originally Posted by SakhirM4

What is the difference between a 4-door "coupe" and a 4-door sedan?

A few degrees of slope in the rear.

The words "4 door coupe" should be banned. By definition a coupe should have only 2 doors.

[M3 n X5M]

A fifth door adds unnecessary weight.

[stren]

Originally Posted by LDSM

With every gran coupe. 4 gc and 6 gc. Most people think they look amazing!

In contrast with every gran turismo, 3gt and 5gt, most people think they look disgusting.

+1000, would love a 2. The 3 is huge now. But the lack of 4 doors on the 2 is a hard sell to the wife - but no way in hell I'd drive a GT looking car. 4 door in general I think looks better than 5 door, even though 4GC is 5 door and looks better than the 4 door 3 series M2 GC ftw!

While some are saying it should be called a sedan, i'm completely ok with the marketing terminology if it means the sleeker GC look. I want a 4 door car that looks like a coupe. If it ends up looking like another boring sedan then I'm not interested. It always makes me chuckle that you take the 3, pay more to remove the rear doors and make it a coupe, then pay more to add them back as a gran coupe But the 4GC looks way better than the 3.

[SakhirM4]

Originally Posted by m3m3mr

A few degrees of slope in the rear.

The words "4 door coupe" should be banned. By definition a coupe should have only 2 doors.

I agree with this!!!

[Romo]

Today I was at the Nurburgring, mostly Bimmers an Porkers..........just shocking to see how big the current generation M3/4 is, how fat it has grown...


So for me there is one thing important, one thing only; BMW needs a smaller, lighter and more sportier version in their brand ASAP.

I do not care how its called, BMW has to go more "old school" IMHO

Bigger ain`t better
Bigger ain`t more beautiful
Bigger does not steer or drive better
Bigger does`t feel better (maybe your wife thinks different about this one) but I mean driving the car

[marcva]

[QUOTE=Ramos;18686409]People barely fit in 3 series? Really? Lol!!
In most countries outside the U.S., the 3 series is a huge car, I wasn't able to get into any underground parkings in Paris when I euro delivered my E90

I spent several weeks in Spain last year. A 1 series was mid sized. Parking a Polo sized car was about right, though the White towns in southern Spain, particularly Arcos de la Frontera was awkward in even that car...

"Excuse me... Is this a road? Or a sidewalk?"

Ha! Tourist...

Marc

[gvega702]

Originally Posted by silvs

2series 4dr GC will sell me. My sister still drives around a e46 and I love that size/shape. Still looks great and classic.

New 3/4 series is far too bloated.

+1000 and make sure it's RWD

[oolas3]

Originally Posted by SakhirM4

I agree with this!!!

In other news, BMW just announced a new fixed roof convertible.

[m981addicts]

Originally Posted by SakhirM4

What is the difference between a 4-door "coupe" and a 4-door sedan?

A 'four door' coupe is the bastard offspring of an unwed coupe and sedan.

[X3paul]

Originally Posted by Romo

Today I was at the Nurburgring, mostly Bimmers an Porkers..........just shocking to see how big the current generation M3/4 is, how fat it has grown...


So for me there is one thing important, one thing only; BMW needs a smaller, lighter and more sportier version in their brand ASAP.

I do not care how its called, BMW has to go more "old school" IMHO

Bigger ain`t better
Bigger ain`t more beautiful
Bigger does not steer or drive better
Bigger does`t feel better (maybe your wife thinks different about this one) but I mean driving the car

Why wait? I got myself a z4M coup last year - Na I6 mt rwd gorgeous and waiting for the right E46 Csl - best sport bmw ever - . Both these cars will only appreciate in the future so they are good investments too. You say bmw has to go old school?? They wont my friend. But you can.

[Taunto]

as long as it looks nothing like a 3 and 5 series GT I'm all for the 5 door

[SW19]

Originally Posted by Ramos

Grand coupe for sure.
And the design is already done lol
Just copy this render

I prefer this old render.

[CalCarNut]

Coupé-not Couoe. Terms been around for awhile not not referring to a 2dr.


4-dr sedan has a trunk. A 4dr couoé seems to have a hatch (see Panamera, the A7, the 4GC. Etc although the Mercedes breaks that definition. Lol. They can call them whatever they want it seems.

[abp689]

i vote 'wagon'.

[Alpine F31]

Originally Posted by 4corners

Can't they just leave one of the series a coupe only? Jeez!

Seriously! Just leave it alone please.