What is it?

Over the years, BMW has made some of the greatest executive saloons on the market with its 3, 5 and 7 Series.
However, with the rise in SUVs, compact saloons have become often overlooked. The 1 Series hatchback is one of the firm’s most popular models, so when BMW introduces a booted variant, it addresses a need for a compact saloon within the firm’s range – meet the latest addition to the BMW family with the new 2 Series Gran Coupe.
What’s new?

Lots of the exterior design is borrowed from the hatchback, but its side profile, sloping roofline and aggressive back end make it look even sleeker.
The interior is minimalist with lots of the controls now…