BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer long-term test review

MPVs and family life should be a perfect match, shouldn’t they? To find out, Auto Trader’s Andy Pringle, his wife and two-year old daughter put BMW’s first ever seven-seat MPV through the toughest of tests: everyday life in suburban south west London. This video tells you our top five likes and dislikes, and how to spec yours if you plan on buying one…

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[siezard]

You're supposed to slow down at speed bumps:)

[njs]

Another great 'real life' video from Andy. Not keen on the car but like Andy's presenting style, very relaxed and assured.

[mattsbeamer]

You do realize that you are supposed to slow down for speed bumps, not do the 'Dukes of hazard'

[tobym]

I drive an M6 Gran Coupe and my wife a 218i Gran Tourer, I obviously love mine but the 218i is a fantastic car, it's all you need in a family MPV, it's not fast but you don't buy one for that, it's comfortable, practical, efficient, suits my wife's childminding business and comes very well spec'd as standard. The options she added were the blue paint and the panoramic sunroof and it still came out a country mile cheaper than the Vauxhall Zafira.

[benseymour]

Had an extra child and was forced to give up my beloved Jaguar XFR V8 500bhp to get 7 seats. Got one of these and have not looked back. Tried many 7 seaters before buying (New discovery sport, New Volvo DC90, S-max, Q7 etc.) but with this got an MPV that is not a tank and drives great, 4 kids love it and it gets us all over the place. Interior classy, Xdrive makes the car stick to the road in all driving conditions, iDrive system is the best on the market and the car has enough pace to surprise most boy racers. Not the best looking BMW I agree but with a top spec M-sport model I still have had many people stop me to admire the car and ask about it.

[rimmerblues]

Loud road noise and harsh suspension - could that be mostly down to 45 profile run-flat tyres on 18 inch rims?

[borismihaylov]

You can have the M-pack with 18's and normal suspension, or better yet, pay the tiny difference to upgrade to the adaptive dampers option. And I can't agree that the car is loud in high speed, the lack of wind noise is definitely something which amazed me.

[mikescorner]

You drive the M Option and wonder about ride comfort? I drive the 220d Active Tourer M Sport and would never switch to the standard suspension.

[nikb]

And, well, of course you woke her up if you drive over speed bumps like a maniac lol

[robertbidochon]

they've put a "motorsport" (m) package on a diesel mpv... nothing is sacred anymore 😂 🤣

[Segundo_Grande]

Thank you for the video and the infos, much appreciated! Any feedback on the Active Tourer 220i Petrol version? I'm a bit afraid of turbo charged engines and issues they might bring in....

[elyahyaoui]

Is it economecal for fuel? How much feul you need for 100km?

[minityper]

Dad just bought a 220d. I love it too, where the space inside comes from, i dont know.

[therighthonsirdoug]

One serious flaw a seven seater being tested by a family of 3!

[Rapscallion]

That's the MSport version. Hence the ridiculous suspension and tyres (yes, totally unusual for the segment, but someone may like it). I think if you try the SE version, sport or Luxury Version it would be a little less uncomfortable. It may be possible to delete the MSport suspension on the MSport model when ordering new. It sometimes is.

[dinuungureanu]

Brilliant car, I've got 220d xdrive Perfect for my needs. 👏

[andersbjrnskov]

How is the space in the middle rear seat, if you have two isofix child seats installed?

[stevenham]

Would be nice to know actual MPG in these videos especially as the listed ones are usually bordering on a fairy tale

[MordFustang]

The BMW iDrive system is the best on the market.

[davidellis]

Just checked you cannot buy an S-Max Auto with 4WD, the S-Max Vignale 2-0 TD 180 manual is £35345-00 which is about £180-00 cheaper than the BMW Xdrive 2-0td Sport Auto 4x4 which I have just ordered so someone is talking out of their arse by saying there is a £10000-00 difference in price there is no comparison in the spec of the two cars price for price.