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BMW drops top on 2 Series, coming February 2015

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Author: | Updated: 10 Sep 2014 16:28

A convertible variant of BMW’s 2 Series will go on sale from late February 2015.

The 2 Series Convertible will replace the 1 Series drop-top when it becomes the third member of the 2 Series family after the standard Coupé and Active Tourer MPV.

BMW 2 Series Convertible blue 2015

Read our full review of the 2 Series Convertible

Engines

Prices start from £29,180 for the 220i Sport, which is a £3,135 premium on the equivalent fixed roof 2 Series.

Engine range consists of a pair of 2 litre petrols – 220i and 228i – and a 3 litre, six-pot M235i with 326hp, marking the first time a BMW drop top has been offered as an M Performance variant.

Also available will be a 220d diesel (£29,965), offering the strongest fuel economy - 60.1mpg – at 124g/km CO2 with a 7.5 second 0-62mph sprint. Opting for the automatic transmission boosts those figures to 64.2mpg, 116g/km and 7.4 seconds.

Naturally, the M235i will be the quickest model with a 5.2 second 0-62mph dash (5.0 in the auto) and an electronically limited top speed of 155mph.

BMW 2 Series Convertible blue 2015 rear

Equipment

Equipment will be spread over three grades: Sport, Luxury and M Sport, with the Coupé’s entry level SE trim being held off until a later date.

All 2 Series Convertibles get 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic air conditioning, keyless go, a Sport instrument cluster, dual dark chrome exhaust tailpipes for 220i and 220d Sport models, Sports seats and a Sport multi-function leather steering wheel.

Mid trim 220i and 220d Luxury models come on 17-inch alloys, with chrome finishers on the vertical slats of the front air inlet, front grille, dual chrome exhaust tailpipes and rear bumper. Inside, there’s Fineline Wood with Oxide Silver accents and Dakota leather upholstery.

Top spec M Sport versions ride on 18-inch Ferric Grey alloy wheels with M Sport suspension, an M Sport multi-function leather steering wheel, M aerodynamic body styling and M door sill finishers.

The 2 Series Convertible will make its world premiere at October’s Paris Motor Show with the first UK deliveries commencing from February 28, 2015.

BMW 2 Series Convertible 2015 red interior M Sport

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