It is really very difficult to find a complete package in one vehicle but fortunately, BMW solves all your problems by providing the best features in its 2 series Gran Tourer cars. All the models included in this series are efficiently designed and adorned with latest technology.
BMW holds a special place in the world of vehicles because of its useful productions. Although all the vehicles under the name of BMW are worth appreciating but right now all we have to cover is BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
The engines of 218d are typical BMW and are the real highlights of the car. The tester was the 218d model, which is fitted with a powerful 2-litre B47 4-cylinder diesel engine making almost 150 HP and 330 Nm (243 lb-ft) of torque hooked up comfortably to an Aisin 8-speed gearbox.
In the beginning, for the size of the thing, test takers thought it wasn’t going to be enough but truly this jewel of an engine proved them wrong. Not only that but over the weekend they spent driving it, it also proved to be somehow frugal, a full tank of diesel allowing them to travel for up to probably 500 miles (800 km).
Nevertheless, with altitudes varying drastically and driving along with seven people on board, the grand 218d Gran Tourer managed to post a quite average fuel consumption of 6.2 l/100 km (38 mpg) which completely blew one’s mind. However, without including all the extra cargo, the car also displayed as low as 5.4 l/100 km (43.5 mpg) on the highway, at a very constant speed of 68 mph (110 km/h). While around town that figure went up straight to 7.4 l/100 km (31.8 mpg).
On the highway, the 218d Gran Tourer hugs the road exceptionally well. The high seating position of the driver and the wide windscreen propose a commanding view of the road, and one does feel as if driving a van, which is somewhat peculiar every time you look simply down at the badge on the steering wheel.
Well I believe this is one of the most comfortable cars one ever took for long trips. What made things even better were actually the standard seats that offered considerable lateral support as well as just the precise and right amount of padding, neither being not too soft nor too harsh but just right.
According to test takers, one will be able to cover up to 500 km (300 miles) in only one sitting without feeling tired. Furthermore, the atmosphere inside this vehicle is serene with noise of wind being blocked impeccably while the adaptive dampers made sure you were feeling as if you were riding on a magic carpet, on 17” wheels.
In a nutshell, we can say that BMW 218d Gran Tourer is really an exciting vehicle to ride. Its engine is really very powerful and efficient. So, if you are willing to purchase a car capable of covering long distance with ease then you must consider this option.
