At 5.3 seconds to 60 mph and 13.9 seconds through the quarter mile, the 2025 330i is slightly swifter than a similar 2019 ...

is the BMW M235, an altogether different 2-series, again for more money than the price of the unrelated rear-driven coupe. A screaming 296bhp Honda VTEC engine and a full chassis upgrade package ...

The M235i and M240i Coupes were high points in the BMW ... with the coupe there were also convertible versions of the M235i and M240i and while they were still rapid, they lacked the chassis ...

If you’ve considered the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe a niche prospect ... larger 19-inch alloys with upgraded brakes and a sportier chassis if you want to make the 2 Series feel more engaging ...

So, technically it's a fastback body style, which BMW has decided to call Gran Coupe the way it calls station wagons Tourings. Pedantic pigeonholing of body style will probably take a back seat to ...