BMW 218i Gran Tourer | SUV/Geländewagen/Pickup | Benzin | 2015-2022 (2024)

FAQs

Is the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer discontinued? ›

The closely related BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46 model code) is a longer three-row version which began production in 2015 and discontinued in 2021, now sold exclusively as a hatchback.

Yes, it is the least powerful BMW car in the range with only three cylinders, 140 hp and 220 Nm, but believe me when I say that it is anything but slow. In fact, this car is quicker and handles much better than a lot of cars out there on our roads.

So far, reported issues with the 2 Series Gran Tourer are remarkably few. Check for any trouble with a blocked diesel particulate filter (DPF), especially on cars that might have been used for short, city journeys.

Performance & drive

The line-up opens with a 138bhp 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine that brings a 218i badge and can get you from 0-62mph in a respectable 8.7 seconds.

Timing chain set BMW 2 Gran Tourer (F46) Diesel, Petrol car models.

3 child seats possible in middle row. 145 litres of luggage space, even with both rear seats up.

For instance, the M2 has a carbon fiber roof and tons of aluminum in its suspension. So it's not like BMW is building it out of lead. To offset that weight penalty, BMW gave it a big stonking engine.

The 220i, 220d and M235i all come as standard with automatic gearboxes. The latter two options feature eight-speed units, while the 220i has a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. The 218i and 218d are fitted with six-speed manual gearboxes as standard, although you can have an automatic as an optional extra.

The Active Tourer's biggest foe is the Mercedes-Benz B-Class, while other MPVs such as the Volkswagen Multivan will also crop up on shopping lists. Small and premium SUVs, such as the Audi Q2 and Mercedes-Benz GLA are also vying for drivers' monthly payments.

What is the best BMW touring? ›

For us the 320d is the pick of the range, but regardless of which engine you choose, you can be assured that you're driving one of the finest-handling family cars on sale. If you ski, or regularly drive in inclement weather, the xDrive four-wheel drive system is worth looking at.

Bear in mind the official BMW rating for the 218i is 55 imperial mpg (46 US mpg) and real world tests average around 37 imperial mpg, so 28 imperial mpg is considerably outside the norm.

Mirroring the 118i, the 218i uses BMW's three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, with power and torque outputs of 103kW and 220Nm, respectively.

The seven-seat BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer represented a step change for the brand when it was launched in 2015, something that's blatantly obvious when you first clap eyes on its rather van-like form.

It's as if it's not quite sure what it wants to be. That indecision is off-putting for a lot of customers, which has led it to poor sales figures. So with the new generation of 3 Series finally debuting, BMW is set to kill off the Gran Turismo variant from the lineup.

However, in 2022, the Convertible option will be discontinued. What should you look out for when buying a used BMW 2 Series Convertible? While there's often the age-old dilemma in the UK on whether buying a convertible is worth it – the Series 2 Convertible could change your mind.