BMW 218i Gran Coupe M Sport: A ride filled with highs and lows

The new 218i Gran Coupe falls short of BMW's reputation for driving fun, but still has traits that set it apart from the pack

The BMW 218i Gran Coupe has premium switchgear in the cockpit, responsive climate control as well as 430 litres of stowage in the boot.
The BMW 218i Gran Coupe has premium switchgear in the cockpit, responsive climate control as well as 430 litres of stowage in the boot. ST PHOTOS: ONG WEE JIN
The BMW 218i Gran Coupe has premium switchgear in the cockpit (above), responsive climate control as well as 430 litres of stowage in the boot.
The BMW 218i Gran Coupe has premium switchgear in the cockpit (above), responsive climate control as well as 430 litres of stowage in the boot. ST PHOTOS: ONG WEE JIN
The BMW 218i Gran Coupe has premium switchgear in the cockpit, responsive climate control as well as 430 litres of stowage in the boot (above).
The BMW 218i Gran Coupe has premium switchgear in the cockpit, responsive climate control as well as 430 litres of stowage in the boot (above). ST PHOTOS: ONG WEE JIN
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BMW has shown itself to be rather adept at making cars which look and feel sporty.

Hence, it gets away with hyperbolic taglines such as Ultimate Driving Machine and Sheer Driving Pleasure. Because deep down, people tend to agree - BMWs are fun to drive. Mostly.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 21, 2020, with the headline BMW 218i Gran Coupe M Sport: A ride filled with highs and lows. Subscribe