The BMW 220i Gran Coupe Sport showcases its thrilling and exciting looks in a dynamically stretched silhouette with frameless side windows for the four doors. The slim, horizontally extending rear lights gives the car a broad stance on the road, especially in tandem with the High-gloss Black element in the front grille, as well as the front and rear bumper trim. The sporty rear design with two large exhaust pipes reinforces the agile and dynamic feeling. Full-LED headlights and rear lights come equipped as standard, lending the car an extremely modern expression. The BMW 220i Gran Coupe Sport is also fitted with 17-inch light alloy wheels in Double-Spoke style.

The driver-focused cockpit of the BMW 220i Gran Coupe Sport delivers vital information to the driver without requiring them to take their eyes off the road – from the fully digital 5.1-inch Info Display instrument cluster to the high-resolution 8.8-inch, touch-sensitive Control Display that is centrally mounted and angled towards the driver in customary BMW fashion. The automatic air conditioning with microfilter also makes the journey even more comfortable for both the driver and the passengers, while in-car device charging is now upgraded and more compatible with USB Type C sockets.

Equipped with BMW Live Cockpit Plus, the BMW 220i Gran Coupe Sport is now based on BMW Operating System 7 with variable, configurable widgets that display information in real time. On the other hand, Remote Software Upgrades now imports improved functions and new digital services into the car over the air. The latest human-machine interface technology is now enhanced with the BMW iDrive Controller, touch operation on the control display, and voice control via BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant by simply saying “Hey BMW”. Meanwhile, the My BMW App enables driver to control, check vehicle status, and send destinations directly to the vehicle from a smartphone. Other digital services BMW ConnectedDrive Store such as Apple CarPlay, Real Time Traffic Information, USB Map Update can also be accessed via the My BMW App.

To ensure driving excitement and comfort in equal measure, the BMW 220i Gran Coupe Sport features Cruise Control with braking function and speed limiter, while the Driving Experience Control allows driver to shift between ECO PRO, Comfort, and Sport driving modes that best suit the situation and preferences. The Electronic Parking Brake comes with Auto Hold function which helps automatically apply and release the brake, easing driving stress in traffic congestion. At the same time, Parking Assistant with rear view camera facilitates parking into parallel and lateral parking spaces as well as leaving parking spaces parallel to the road. Reversing Assistant is also available in the BMW 220i Gran Coupe Sport, enabling the vehicle to reverse on the same path for distances of up to 50 meters.

Powering the BMW 220i Gran Coupe Sport is a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. Paired with a highly sophisticated 7-speed Steptronic transmission with double clutch, the engine produces up to 141 kW/192 hp of power and a peak torque of 280 Nm from 1,350 to 4,600 rpm. This gives the car a 0-100 km/h sprint speed of 7.1 seconds and a top speed of 238 km/h.

On top of virtually experiencing BMW vehicles in the BMW Virtual Xpo 2021 at www.bmw.co.th , customers can also enjoy the special “Care & Protect Deals” when purchasing BMW vehicles at any authorised BMW dealership under a financial contract with BMW Financial Services Thailand with vehicle handover within 30^th August 2021. Purchases under these conditions will include:

• Upgrade BSI offer to 10 Years / 100,000 km for BMW X1
• Free BMW Protect first-class insurance for up to 3 years
• A chance to win great prizes – with a total value of 7 million baht – from BMW Financial Services

*Terms and conditions apply

Customers interested in the special offers can call BMW Contact Centre at 1397, reach out to BMW’s official LINE account @bmwthailand, or visit here for more information.

The BMW Group  

With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services.
The BMW Group production network comprises 31 production and assembly facilities in 15 countries; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.   

In 2020, the BMW Group sold over 2.3 million passenger vehicles and more than 169,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2019 was € 7.118 billion on revenues amounting to € 104.210 billion. As of 31 December 2019, the BMW Group had a workforce of 126,016 employees.  

The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain, comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.   

BMW Group Thailand  

BMW Group Thailand, a subsidiary of BMW AG, Germany, was established on the 3^rd October 1998. The three entities of BMW Group Thailand are BMW (Thailand) Co., Ltd. with responsibility for wholesales & marketing of BMW Group products, BMW Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. with responsibility for BMW and BMW Motorrad local production, and BMW Leasing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. with responsibility for financial services offerings to both wholesale and retail customers.   

In 2020, BMW Group Thailand recorded a stable performance with 12,426 BMW and MINI deliveries. A total of 11,242 BMW vehicles were delivered to Thai customers, a slight 4.3% decrease from 2019, while a total 1,184 MINI vehicles were delivered in Thailand, reflecting a small dip of only 1.7% drop year-on-year. BMW Motorrad Thailand maintained its performance despite difficult conditions in 2020 with 1,224 motorcycles delivered.

On the production side, the BMW Group Manufacturing Thailand plant was founded on BMW Group’s strong belief in the growth potential of Asian markets and Thailand in particular with its unique location, strong manufacturing base, and ready supply of skilled automotive labor, being an automotive hub for ASEAN. On-going investment has been put into the expansion of plant Rayong in terms of assembling processes, aiming to meet growing customer demand. In addition, with approximately 4 billion Thai Baht representing the amount of annual purchasing in Thailand, the BMW Global Purchasing office has been established in Thailand. This is to source various components from local suppliers in Thailand and the broader ASEAN region, in order to supply the entire BMW production network of 31 production and assembly facilities, located in 15 countries worldwide.   

BMW Group Manufacturing Thailand produces the following 17 models: BMW 2 Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW 7 Series, BMW X1, BMW X3, BMW X5, and BMW X7. For BMW Motorrad, the BMW F 900 R, BMW F 900 XR, BMW F 750 GS, BMW F 850 GS, BMW F 850 GS Adventure, BMW R 1250 GS, BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, BMW S 1000 R and BMW S 1000 RR are also locally assembled at the plant. In addition, BMW Group Manufacturing Thailand now assembles five BMW plug-in hybrid models; BMW 330e, BMW 530e, BMW X3 xDrive30e, BMW X5 xDrive45e and BMW 745Le xDrive. 

For further information, please contact:

BMW Group Thailand

1-800-269-269

www.bmw.co.th     
www.mini.co.th     
www.bmw-motorrad.co.th      

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