BMW is out testing an up to date model of its 2-Collection Gran Coupe, the compact sedan that first arrived in 2019 as a 2020 mannequin.

The up to date model is due subsequent 12 months as a 2025 mannequin. It should arrive alongside an up to date model of the associated 1-Collection hatchback to be offered abroad. Each fashions will undertake the most recent model of BMW Group’s FAAR platform designed for front-wheel-drive vehicles.

The two-Collection Gran Coupe prototype is closely camouflaged, suggesting important adjustments are deliberate. There are rumors BMW could market the automotive as a next-generation mannequin.

The headlights on the up to date mannequin have a brand new design, and the grille additionally seems to be new. The entrance fascia can also be a brand new design with a extra horizontal theme. On the rear, it seems that the taillight signature will probably be new and the fascia will tackle a cleaner design.

2025 BMW 2-Collection Gran Coupe facelift spy photographs – Photograph credit score: Baldauf

Inside, the 2-Collection Gran Coupe is prone to lastly undertake the extra fashionable sprint design discovered within the associated 2-Collection Energetic Tourer offered abroad. This implies a bigger infotainment display screen and a brand new middle console with extra controls, together with a small nub for altering gears, versus the normal upright lever.

It is not clear what’s deliberate for the powertrain lineup. Extra energy is feasible, particularly for the range-topping M235i whose present 2.0-liter turbo-4 is nice for 301 hp. It is potential we’ll see a bump to 312 hp, which matches the output the identical engine makes within the associated X1 M35i crossover that is coming for 2024. The newest prototype is for the M235i variant, as indicated by the massive brakes and quad-exhaust ideas. Additionally obtainable within the U.S. is a 228i whose 2.0-liter turbo-4 makes 228 hp.

A plug-in hybrid powertrain can also be added to the lineup, since there are not any plans for an electrical 2-Collection Gran Coupe simply but. Any plug-in hybrid powertrain would additionally probably be borrowed from the 2-Collection Energetic Tourer whose personal plug-in hybrid variant encompasses a 1.5-liter turbo-3 and an electrical motor for as much as 321 hp mixed.

BMW is cooking up one other compact mannequin that may probably attain the U.S. Additionally out testing is a redesigned X2 crossover, the present model of which is offered within the U.S. With the redesigned X2, BMW will supply an iX2 electrical choice for the primary time.