Review of the 2018 BMW 2-Series Convertible: model appearance, interior, technical specifications, security systems, prices and equipment. At the end of the article - test drive the 2018 BMW 2-Series Convertible!
Contents of the review:
- Appearance
- Salon
- 2018 BMW 2-Series Convertible Specifications
- Security systems
- 2018 BMW 2-Series Convertible cost and configuration
In 2014, at the Paris Motor Show, BMW presented the new BMW 2-Series Convertible, replacing the already discontinued BMW 1-Series Convertible. The car is a harmonious addition to the two-door coupe BMW 2-Series Coupe, the first announcement of which was presented back in 2013.
Despite its "impracticality", the car is in consistently high demand not only in its home market, but also in a number of European and post-Soviet countries, including Russia.
In the summer of 2017, the company's management presented a restyled version of the BMW 2-Series Convertible, which received a corrected exterior and interior, as well as an expanded list of engines and equipment. Unlike most competitors, the new product looks equally good both with the soft roof down and up, which is still a rarity among convertibles.
Exterior BMW 2-Series Convertible 2018
Whichever way you look at it, the BMW 2-Series convertible looks amazing. "Muzzle" new items made in the corporate style of the Bavarian brand, but in comparison with the pre-styling version, it acquired full LED optics, a slightly modified front bumper and air intake.
As before, the car is pleasing to the eye with spectacular stampings on the hood, giving the car a more aggressive and dynamic look.
Machine profile possesses well-defined proportions and stands out with a long hood, lean stern, as well as elegant "splashes" on the sidewalls and, of course, a soft roof that folds down (the lifting / folding process takes about 20 seconds).
Although with a raised roof the car looks almost as stylish and dynamic as without it, the convertible roof dome is somewhat inferior to the ideal-shaped roof dome in the Coupe version.
Convertible feed received a neat rear bumper, LED position lights and a twin exhaust pipe, once again reminding that the car has good dynamic capabilities.
External dimensions of the updated BMW 2-Series convertible are:
- Length - 4.432 m;
- Width - 1,774 m (1,984 m including side mirrors);
- Height - 1.413 m;
- Wheelbase length - 2,690 m.
The minimum ride height is 140 mm, and the declared drag coefficient, despite the presence of a soft roof, is 0.29 Cx. The length of the front and rear overhangs is 780 and 962 mm, respectively.
Fans of maximum personalization will love the arrival of three new body colors (Sunset Orange, Seaside Blue and Mediterranean Blue), as well as a wide range of alloy wheel designs.
Interior of BMW 2-Series Convertible 2018
Following the external appearance, the interior design of the car was also somewhat updated, where the automaker slightly updated the architecture of the front dashboard, and also installed an advanced multimedia system and a new instrument cluster.
Driver's seat, traditionally for BMW cars, is distinguished by excellent ergonomics and high attention to detail, which once again confirms that this car is primarily aimed at maximum driver comfort and pleasure.
In front of the driver is a plump three-spoke multifunction steering wheel that allows you to control music, switch information from the on-board computer and answer incoming calls. In the upper part of the central dashboard, the manufacturer installed a large display of the multimedia and information complex, right below which are located: a row of air vents, an audio system and a microclimate control unit in the cabin.
Front passengers are offered stylish and comfortable front seatsboasting a wide range of adjustments (optionally with an electric drive), well-felt lateral support and optimal packing stiffness.
Between the seats of the first row is a massive central tunnel, which hides a platform for wireless charging of a smartphone, a gearshift selector lever and a free-standing iDrive control washer.
The car interior is made according to the 2 + 2 scheme, which means that two passengers can be accommodated on the back sofa, if necessary, but only people of average build or children will feel more or less comfortable here.
Behind the backs of the rear sofa is a small luggage compartment, about the characteristics of which the manufacturer decided to tactfully keep silent. However, we can safely assume that the volume of the luggage compartment of the convertible is only slightly inferior to the volume of the luggage compartment of the 2-series in the coupe, where it is equal to 390 liters.
As befits a premium car, the interior of the restyled BMW 2-Series Convertible 2018 is distinguished by high-quality assembly and the use of exclusively high-quality materials (genuine leather and wood, soft plastics and aluminum). Potential owners can choose from several interior color options - from discreet black to spectacular beige.
Specifications BMW 2-Series Convertible 2018
The line of power units is represented by several gasoline and three diesel engines, which are distinguished by excellent dynamic characteristics and high efficiency. Gasoline engines include:
- Basic - 3-cylinder gasoline engine TwinPower Turbo index 218i, with a volume of 1.5 liters and generating 136 "horses" (220 Nm of thrust). With such an engine, the convertible is capable of changing the first hundred in 9.4 seconds. and accelerate to a maximum of 207 km / h. Fuel consumption in the combined driving mode ranges between 5.5-6 liters for every 100 kilometers.
- 4-cylinder 2-liter gasoline engine 220 i, delivering a maximum of 270 Nm of torque and 184 "horses". Acceleration from 0 to 100 with such a motor requires 7.5 seconds, and the maximum speed is 231 km / h. Despite the significant increase in power, the car consumes an average of about 6.8 l / 100 km.
- 2-liter TwinPower Turbo 230i petrol engine, developing 245 hp and maximum 350 Nm of thrust, allowing the convertible to change the first hundred in 6.1 seconds, and also accelerate to a maximum of 250 km / h. Fuel consumption in combined mode is 6.8-7 liters.
- Top engines are represented by 3-liter versions of the M240 i and M240 i xDrive, generating 326 hp. and 450 Nm of peak thrust. With them, the driver can count on acceleration to the first hundred in 4.9 (5.2), as well as a maximum speed of 250 km / h (limited by an electronic noose). With such engines, the car consumes on average about 8.3-8.5 l / 100 km.
Diesel engines are presented:
- The younger 2-liter diesel engine 218d, which develops 150 "horses" and 320 Nm of torque, with which the car fires up to a hundred in 8.7 seconds, and also develops a maximum speed of 208 km / h. Average fuel consumption varies between 4.3-4.7 liters of diesel fuel for every 100 km of the distance traveled.
- Intermediate diesel engine 220d, with the same 2-liter volume, but generating 184 hp (270 Nm of rotational thrust). Such a unit has the following characteristics: acceleration to 100 km / h in 7.5 seconds, a maximum speed of 231 km / h and an average fuel consumption of 6.5 liters.
- The top-end 2-liter 225d engine, which develops 224 hp. and an impressive 450 Nm of peak thrust. With it, the car exchanges a hundred square meters in 6.4 seconds, consuming an average of about 4.8 liters. The maximum declared speed is 235 km / h.
Customers are offered a wide choice of gearboxes to choose from, including a 6-band "mechanics" and an 8-band "automatic" Steptronic.
Special attention should be paid to the presence of several options for the engine and suspension - Comfort, Sport, Eco Pro and Sport +, where the latter is available exclusively for versions with the M-package. The manufacturer emphasizes that if the Eco Pro mode is selected, fuel consumption can be reduced to an impressive 20%.
In addition to rear-wheel drive modifications, the all-wheel drive version of xDrive is also available to buyers, providing even more precise control and better traction.
The novelty is based on a slightly modified predecessor platform, which was borrowed from the BMW 1-Series. An independent suspension with classic MacPherson struts is installed in the front, and an independent suspension with a multi-link is installed at the rear. The braking system is represented by "pancakes" of all wheels, while the front wheels are additionally equipped with a ventilation system. Already in the base, the car is equipped with an electric power steering wheel.
Safety of the new 2-Series Convertible 2018
As befits a premium car, the BMW 2-Series Convertible is equipped with an impressive set of equipment and security systems:
- Adaptive LED head light optics;
- LED DRL;
- Roll-over protection;
- Driving Assistant system;
- Navigation system Professional;
- Traffic sign recognition system including overtaking prohibition indicator;
- Parking assistant;
- Rear view camera with dynamic markings;
- DTC, CBC, DBC and ABS systems;
- Fading Compensation, Brake Drying and many others.
The body of the convertible is supplemented with programmed crumple zones at the front and sides, and is also made for the most part of modern high-strength steel.
Options and price of the 2018 BMW 2-Series Cabriolet
In the European market, the price of the new BMW 2-Series Convertible 2018 starts at 34.2 thousand euros (2.3 million rubles), while already in the base the machine is completed with:
- Alloy wheels 16 ";
- Front and rear LED optics;
- Multifunctional steering wheel;
- Climate control;
- Multimedia center with 6.5 "monitor;
- Cruise control;
- System "Start / Stop";
- Rear view camera;
- Cloth salon;
- Electric power steering;
- Full power accessories;
- Seat belts with 3-point fixation and pretensioners;
- Front / side airbags;
- Eco Pro mode, etc.
To become the owner of the top M version, a potential buyer will have to say goodbye to at least 53.5 thousand euros (about 3.7 million rubles).
In the maximum version, the list of equipment is supplemented by:
- Light alloy wheels 18 ";
- Interior trim with genuine leather;
- Fading Compensation and Brake Drying systems;
- Chrome exterior trim;
- Navigation system Professional;
- Tracking systems for the driver's state and "dead zones";
- Traffic Sign Recognition Technology;
- Additional airbags;
- Advanced multimedia and information complex with 8.8 ”monitor;
- Hi-Fi audio system and other "chips".
Also, traditionally, the manufacturer offers a wide range of optional equipment.
Conclusion
The BMW 2-Series Convertible is a dynamic, stylish and high-tech vehicle with no doubt the convertible soft top and the widest range of innovative assistants and systems designed to ensure maximum driving pleasure and maximum safety.
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