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Alsvin
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
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2 Series Gran Coupé
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Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Alsvin
Model Introduced Year
2025
2025
Generation
Second-generation F74 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé with four doors, frameless side windows and a coupé-influenced roofline.
Current South African Alsvin generation launched with two locally named derivatives in 2025.
Facelift History
F74 is the current second-generation South African launch version; no local facelift has been announced.
No South African facelift has been announced since the current range entered local retail sale.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Sedan
Sedan
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Sedan
Compact sedan
Vehicle Type
Car
Passenger car
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Alsvin
Length
4546 mm
4390 mm
Width
1800 mm
1725 mm
Height
1445 mm
1490 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
2535 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
49 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
430 l
390 l
Kerb Weight
1650 kg
1069 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2130 kg
1470 kg
Payload Capacity
555 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
750 kg
705 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.5 m
Front Headroom
998 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
950 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1030 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
899 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Alsvin
Engine
BMW turbocharged engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
B48
JL473QF
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
233 kW
78 kW
Maximum Torque
400 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm
145 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
5-Speed DCT
Top Speed
250 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Alsvin
Gearbox
7-Speed Automatic
5-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
DCT
Clutch Type
Yes
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
7
5
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Alsvin
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
14.49 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
49 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
14.49 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
49
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Alsvin
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front seats
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front seats
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Alsvin
Cruise Control
Yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear (3 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Alsvin
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Leather and cloth
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Foam with leather trim
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
4-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
4-way manual
Seat Trim
M Sport Seats
Leather and cloth
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Alsvin
Climate Control
Standard
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Panoramic
Electric sunroof
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Standard
Manual air conditioning
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Alsvin
Infotainment System
Yes
7-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
2
1 front USB port
Infotainment Screen
14.9
7-inch LCD touchscreen
Touchscreen
14.9
7-inch LCD touchscreen
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Alsvin
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Alsvin
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Alsvin
Tyre Size
Runflat tyres
185/55 R15
Front Brake Type
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
18"M light alloy wheels Y spoke style 975 M Bicolour with runflat tyres
15-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Mechanical parking brake
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Alsvin
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Torsion beam
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Alsvin
CO2 Emissions
1 g/km
163 g/km
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Alsvin
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 years / 75,000 km (standard on CE; optional on CS)
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Alsvin
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
1035500 ZAR
289900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
1035500
289900
Starting Price Zar
1035500
289900
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Alsvin
Warranty
Yes
5 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This 2 Series Gran Coupé and Alsvin comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: 2 Series Gran Coupé 91 vs Alsvin 35.
Efficiency index: 2 Series Gran Coupé 57 vs Alsvin 56.
Safety-equipment index: 2 Series Gran Coupé 92 vs Alsvin 32.
Practicality index: 2 Series Gran Coupé 55 vs Alsvin 54.
Ownership-cover index: 2 Series Gran Coupé not separately scored vs Alsvin not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
2 Series Gran Coupé leads by 32 points
2 Series Gran Coupé has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Alsvin.
Performance
2 Series Gran Coupé +56
Efficiency
2 Series Gran Coupé +1
Safety
2 Series Gran Coupé +60
Practicality
2 Series Gran Coupé +1
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
2 Series Gran Coupé
Performance
91/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
55/100
Alsvin
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW 2 Series Gran Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 43 pts for Alsvin
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 2 Series Gran Coupé leads. However, Alsvin may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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