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BMW 2 Series Active/Gran Tourer review

Badge cachet, fit and finish, sharpish to drive

Rides firmly for a family car, expensive, a BMW people carrier?

What is it?

A potential controversy. BMW has built its reputation on rear-drive sports saloons that flatter and satisfy those who relish driving. This, though, is a people carrier with five or seven seats (called Active Tourer or Gran Tourer, respectively) that’s natively front- and optionally all-wheel drive. We doubt those spitting feathers would ever consider one, though, and those who couldn’t care less will be smitten by the badge and quality. Bingo, goes BMW: an entirely new sector of customers for us to tap into.

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BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer Review and Prices

9.09M 1.41M 1.1M 1.46M 81.6K

If you need seven seats but also value a premium interior then the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer offers both. However, its sixth and seventh seats are best reserved for children.

What's good

Good interior quality
Great infotainment system
Quiet on the move

What's not so good

Rearmost seat space is tight
Firm ride on M Sport models
Relatively expensive

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Is the bmw 2 series gran tourer a good car.

The seven-seat BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer represented a step change for the brand when it was launched in 2015, something that’s blatantly obvious when you first clap eyes on its rather van-like form. It was updated in 2018, getting a new front-end design with LED fog lights, new interior design and upholstery options and more exterior colours.

It’s what’s underneath the skin that represented the biggest about turn for the company, because the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer is actually front-wheel drive. BMW’s ‘ultimate driving machine’ tagline? comes, in some part, thanks to its preference for producing rear-wheel-drive models. But, in a car like the Gran Tourer, powering the front wheels allows for a more spacious interior, which will be of greater relevance to most potential buyers. All-wheel drive models are available, too, if you need more grip in tricky conditions.

Proof of the packaging advantages come in the form of a spare pair of smaller seats that fold into the boot. They mark the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer out from the smaller Active Tourer – which is spacious itself, but only has room for five onboard. However, the space around the rearmost seats in the Gran Tourer isn’t what you’d call generous – they’re best off for children on a long journey as both access and knee room is tight.

Just like in the smaller Active Tourer, though there’s space for two adults in the outer seats of the rear three-person bench, another in the middle pew and loads of room up front for two tall adults, too.

Handily, the middle bench splits 40:20:40 as standard, and will slide back and forth in a 60:40 configuration allowing brilliant flexibility. Unfortunately, though, all-wheel drive models can’t have it.

The driver sits quite high even in the seats lowest position, but this at least affords a brilliant view of the road ahead, while visibility in every other direction is good too.

As you would expect, the 2 Series Gran Tourer leads the way when it comes to interior quality in a car of this type and size. Everything inside has BMW’s trademark solid build and most of the plastics look and feel expensive. However, remember you’ll pay a premium to drive the Gran Tourer (over rivals such as the Citroen C4 SpaceTourer and the VW Touran) with price starting at around £27,000 and rising beyond £36,000. And, despite a long list of standard equipment, you can expect some expensive options too.

Of course, paying extra for the BMW also gets you one of the best infotainment systems on sale today: its iDrive system. OK, so you only get a relatively small 6.5-inch screen on all cars, but it is at least easy to move through its on screen menus via the rotary controller and menu shortcut buttons between the front seats. BMW’s Tech Pack is quite pricey, but brings a bigger screen, as well as a head-up display and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

If space is a priority, there are better MPVs, but nobody can deny that the 2 Series Gran Tourer makes carting a large family about more glamorous Mat Watson Carwow expert

Thankfully, BMW hasn’t thrown everything it stands for to the wolves, the Gran Tourer is still good to drive for an MPV, thanks mostly to being based on the playful Mini hatchback. It shares that car’s grippy front end and direct steering, although there’s significantly more body roll to contend with when pushing it hard around tight bends.

It rides comfortably, too, as long as you steer clear of the range’s large wheels and stiffer suspension settings. M Sport models, for instance, look great, but with their 18-inch alloy wheels and stiffer suspension set-up they tend to thud into potholes a little firmly for an MPV. You’re better off sticking the smallest wheels and standard more comfortable suspension set-up for the plushest ride quality.

As you would expect from any BMW, the 2 Series Gran Tourer gets an excellent range of engines – the majority of which offer spritely performance along with affordable running costs. There are both three and four-cylinder options in both petrol and diesel forms, with power outputs ranging from 140-190hp.

The 220d 2.0-litre diesel is bound to be a popular choice thanks to being able to shove itself from 0-62mph in 8.2 seconds and real-world fuel economy of more than 50mpg. Its substantial mid-range performance will also prove useful when the BMW’s packed to the rafters with people and stuff, and it remains quiet and smooth even when rushed.

Don’t be put off the smaller 116d diesel or three-cylinder 118i petrol if you spend the majority of time in town, though. They’re cheaper to buy and run and will feel easily up to the job of town work when full to the brim with a family’s gubbins.

So, MPV buyers who put quality and technology before outright space should certainly have the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer on their shortlist. However, we suspect the majority of buyers put space first, and quite simply, there are better alternatives for carrying seven people in comfort, even if that means doing so in slightly less luxurious surroundings.

How much is the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer?

The BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer has a RRP range of £25,630 to £39,190. The price of a used BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer on Carwow starts at £12,750.

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Bmw 2 series gran tourer (2015 – 2021) review.

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (2015 – 2021) At A Glance

Part of BMW’s strategy to offer a car in every conceivable segment, the 2 Series Gran Tourer is a seven-seat people carrier, the firm’s first. Although this class of car isn’t as popular as it once was, the BMW still has a notable edge over its most obvious direct rival, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class – because that car only seats five.

Based on the company’s latest front-wheel-drive platform, the 2 Series Gran Tourer doesn’t look very exciting, but it’s roomy inside and surprisingly enjoyable to drive. Handling is sharp and the range of engines is comprehensive. Other stock BMW draws, such as class-leading infotainment, add to the appeal. However, like most buyers, we can’t help but be drawn to the better-looking (but less practical) X1 SUV.

The 2 Series Gran Tourer is the seven-seat, three-row alternative to the five-seat BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. That was the company’s first MPV: this stretched, elongated version was its second. And we actually think it makes the most sense – because of that seven-person capacity.

It’s no classic to look at. People carriers tend not to be, as they’re designed to maximise space inside, not the number of heads turned outside. At least the BMW kidney grille is present and correct, and it can be finished off with some surprisingly sporty-looking trim grades, as we’ll see.

It feels good to sit in, with a comfortable driving position and firm seats giving a surprisingly sporty sense (we particularly like the more bolstered seats you get in Sport and M Sport versions). The steering wheel is chunky and all the controls are well-placed.

In the middle row, passengers again have ample legroom and headroom, helped by the sliding rear bench seat. The backrests can be independently angled too, for a comfier and more laid-back ride for passengers – or maximum boot space if they’re less fussy.

Typical of the breed, it’s a bit tricky to get into the third row of seats. If you have children, you might prefer to lift them in and out yourself. The seats aren’t particularly adult-friendly in terms of space either, but they’re fine for kids and fold flat into the floor when not needed.

BMW offers a familiar array of petrol and diesel engines; diesels are most popular, thanks to their combination of economy and fully-laden pulling power. The 218d is a good all-rounder, the 216d is very economical and the 220d xDrive offers all-wheel-drive grip. The 218i and 220i petrols are fine, but much rarer.

We’re pleased to say the 2 Series Gran Tourer still drives like a proper BMW, too. Despite its family pretensions, it’s still clearly set up to please eager drivers, with good steering feel and stable, roll-free handling. It’s a great choice for enthusiasts who have become reluctant MPV buyers – and the ride quality isn’t bad, either.

Add further draws such as good build quality, excellent fuel economy and some of the best infotainment systems around, and you can see why the 2 Series Gran Tourer might win a few fans – even if its styling ultimately dooms it to playing second fiddle to the BMW X1.

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Euro NCAP rating of five stars

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (2015 – 2021): Practicality

There are few gripes here, as you’d hope for one of BMW’s most practical new cars. The driving position isn’t quite as commanding as an SUV, but it’s not far off, and the controls are arranged well. Unlike the 1 Series hatchback, the pedals aren’t offset, and the firm seats have a sporty feel. Some even have adjustable thigh bolsters, like in a BMW M performance car.

Sliding seats in the rear allow you to make the most of the space on offer, which is ample even for adults. The windows are big, and the two outer chairs are shaped for each passenger, rather than being a flat bench. The seats are a bit higher off the ground than a regular hatch, so they’re easier to climb in and out of.

The third-row chairs aren’t particularly easy to use, though. Squeezing past the middle row is tricky, despite a clever one-touch fold system for the middle seats. Space back there isn’t adult-friendly either, making them best used as emergency transport for your kids' friends.

The boot also disappears when all seven seats are in use – although fold them flat into the floor and 560 litres of luggage space opens up. Drop the middle row as well and an almost van-like 1,820 litres is created. It’s easy to load large objects courtesy of the flat floor, too.

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (2015 – 2021): Quality and finish

Quality is generally high, as you’d hope from a premium-badged car. Plastics feel robust – perhaps not quite as high-grade as you get in a BMW 3 Series, but still a cut above, say, a Ford Grand C-Max. We like the high-gloss black trim detailing, which adds to the premium air.

The 2 Series Gran Tourer is a car that shouldn’t show undue signs of wear even after several years of being subjected to the rigours of family life.

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (2015 – 2021): Infotainment

BMW’s superb infotainment systems are present and correct in the 2 Series Gran Tourer. Even the standard system includes sat-nav as standard, which is easy to set via the rotary iDrive controller in the centre console, down by the gear lever. An upgraded system offers more functionality and a wider screen.

An even better system arrived in 2016. BMW redesigned the menu structure in recognition of the many extra features that were added, to maintain the ease of use. It was snappier to operate, and kids will love the WiFi internet streaming – along with the extra USB sockets to keep their devices powered.

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BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (2015 – 2021) Value

Bmw 2 series gran tourer (2015 – 2021): prices.

New BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer prices start from around £28,000, moving into the £30,000s once you start moving into the engines, trims and gearboxes you actually want. Sport grade is a good all-rounder for around £1,300 more than entry-level SE, and it’s a better-value way of getting a sporty look than going for the full-fat M Sport.

Second-hand, you can buy an early 2 Series Gran Tourer for less than £10,000, particularly if you’re prepared to accept higher miles (ex-company cars can be real bargains, provided they have a good service history).

However, to get the best choice, you need to spend from around £12,000, which gives a good selection of either 218i petrol or 216d diesel versions. If you’re desperate for a good-looking M-Sport, you’ll need to spend a fair bit more – from around £15,000, although you will probably get a more powerful engine to go with it.

Models fitted with the xDrive all-wheel-drive system are rare, and subsequently carry quite a premium on the second-hand market. They’re often largely reserved for the BMW Approved used car network, with prices starting from the high teens – although again, these are generally well-equipped, higher-grade Luxury or M Sport variants.

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (2015 – 2021): Running Costs

Despite this being a big, tall people carrier, the 216d still averages 68.9mpg according to official figures.

If you want a bit more power, you don’t pay much of a penalty for it, with the 218d averaging 64.2mpg. Those who prefer petrol can still enjoy well over 50mpg, with the 218i officially averaging 53.3mpg.

The car’s family-friendly focus and less aggressive nature benefits insurance groups as well. They start from group 10 (out of 50), and both the 218i and 218i are also respectable. It’s only the more powerful 2.0-litre versions that edge up insurance costs. Our advice is to keep it simple.

Doing so also helps annual VED (road tax). Early, pre-change rates for the 216d are just £20 a year, rising to £30 for the 218d. More powerful diesels and petrols edge into three figures, but are still affordable – and on certain variants, automatic gearboxes actually emit less CO2 than the manuals, sometimes saving £10 a year in car tax.

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BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (2015 – 2021): Handling and ride quality

It doesn’t take long behind the wheel to discover tidy, agile handling, a surprising lack of roll and meaty-feeling steering. MPVs have traditionally been quite wallowy things, hardly inspiring to drive. The BMW is a refreshing exception to that rule.

Passengers will also like the fact it doesn’t lean over uncomfortably in corners. This actually makes for a more relaxing feeling for them, and could even keep car sickness at bay for those who are susceptible.

The ride quality is firmer than the people carrier norm, but not uncomfortable – only the large wheels (and 10mm lower suspension) of M Sport versions can at times get crashy. And because it’s tautly set up, the 2 Series Gran Tourer remains settled and stable at speed. It’s a good long-distance cruiser to take on holiday.

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (2015 – 2021): Engines

The 216d diesel engine is economical and cheap to run, but with just 116PS, it doesn’t quite have enough power to back up the 2 Series Gran Tourer’s people-carrying capacity. Load more than a few passengers, or take it beyond the city limits, and you’ll find you have to work it a bit harder than is comfortable. This spoils the otherwise decent overall refinement.

This is why we prefer the 150PS 218d – it doesn’t come with much of a fuel economy penalty, yet has far more pulling power for a more settled and relaxing drive.

It’s better still with the slick-shifting seven-speed double-clutch automatic gearbox which, remember, comes with hardly any penalty in terms of fuel consumption. The 218i petrol is a nice engine as well, with turbo pulling power giving a bit of fizz.

The bigger engines have surprisingly sprightly performance, feeling almost hot hatch-like, which is a strange sensation in a people carrier. Almost 200PS leaves plenty of power in reserve and the xDrive 4WD versions will cleanly deliver it even in winter weather conditions

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (2015 – 2021): Safety

Euro NCAP hasn’t tested the longer seven-seat BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer, but it did put the five-seat Active Tourer through its crash tests. That car gained an overall five-star rating in 2014, with 84 percent for driver protection and 85 percent for the all-important child protection.

Automatic emergency braking with collision warning is standard on all versions, admirably. Rear parking sensors help with backing up, which themselves can be backed up with a reversing camera. BMW also offers active radar cruise control and a head-up display, although you don’t get a spare wheel. Instead, there’s a tyre repair kit.

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (2015 – 2021): Towing

Even the 216d has a decent 1500kg towing capacity, although you might find the engine struggles a bit at times. The 218d has the same capacity, but will make lighter work of load-hauling. Pick an xDrive version and not only do you get extra traction, you also get a 100kg boost for the maximum towing weight, to 1600kg.

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (2015 – 2021) Models and Specs

Even SE models are well equipped, with dual-zone climate control, a handy electronic parking brake and 6.5-inch BMW iDrive infotainment that includes sat-nav and Bluetooth.

The SE’s 16-inch alloy wheels are, however, a bit weedy. That’s why we prefer Sport spec, which has nicer 17-inch wheels, gloss black body detailing, plus lovely sports seats.

Luxury grade brings in leather and wood-effect trim, while the M Sport has 18-inch wheels, a good-looking M Aerodynamics bodykit and an M-branded steering wheel.

On sale until November 2022

On sale until april 2021, on sale until july 2018.

Practical cabin with some nice luxury touches.
Impressive refinement and good comfort levels.
Navigation as standard.
Smooth 8-speed automatic transmission.
Options ramp up the price.
Back seats are too small for adults or even teenagers. Very small people only.

What to watch out for

DMF and clutch of 2015 BMW Active Tourer failed at 5,500 miles whern car was 9 months old. Cost of parts refunded but owner asked to pay for labour.

Report of front nearside suspension strut top bearing on 9000 mile 2015 BMW noisy when turning and has been replaced under warranty.

Report of console around gearshift cracking up on a 2016 BMW 220i Grand Tourer. Dealer said not covered under BMW warranty.

Complaint of BMW service regarding a 2015 2 Series Gran Tourer. When it went in to BMW dealer in 2018 for a faulty wheel sensor, under warranty, they stated it was subject to the EGR Cooler recall, but then only applied a software fix as they stated the valve was OK. In April 2019, the EGR failed and owner was told he would be liable for a £600 bill. As a token of goodwill, they offered to pay 100% of the parts and 20% of the labour (for a part they had recalled). Owner complained to BMW customer service, and about two faulty strut top mounts that had failed after 43k miles (£610) only to be told car is out of warranty and they won’t help any further.

Report of 33,500 mile 2015 BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer xDrive, last serviced by BMW in May/June 2019 suddenly slowing down with no acceleration, followed by smell of smoke in the cabin and heavy smoke coming from under the bonnet and increasing very rapidly.

Model History

February 2015: BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer launched
May 2016: BMW 2 Series gets new iDrive interface

February 2015

Bmw 2 series gran tourer launched.

Offering compact exterior dimensions, yet with excellent flexibility inside to suit the needs of families: a sliding second row of seats with adjustable backrest, a third row of seats that fold into the floor, and provision for up to five universal child seats.

4,556mm long x 1,800mm wide x 1,612mm high. load compartment extends and from 560- to 1,820-litres.

Choice of five turbocharged petrol and diesel engines, all sourced from BMW’s latest engine family with either three or four-cylinders. The 220d xDrive is also the only car in its class to team four-wheel drive with seven-seat capability.

By sliding the rear seat fore or aft by 130mm, either load capacity or second row knee-room can be prioritised. The backrest can also be adjusted to enhance comfort in the three rear seats or to create extra luggage space. If maximum stowage space is required, the 40:20:40-split rear seat backrest can be remotely unlocked by pressing a button in the boot, then folded down to create an almost level cargo floor. The front passenger backrest can also be lowered to allow long objects such as sports equipment up to 2.60m in length to be transported. Access to the load compartment couldn’t be easier thanks to the large, broad and wide-opening tailgate, which can be opened and closed automatically by push button operation or, optionally, touch-free via a sensor below the rear bumper.

Useful features include lashing points in the load bay and “monorails” on the backrests of the front seats, allowing a folding table to be attached. Much thought has gone into providing numerous storage compartments and space, including room for 1.5-litre bottles in each door panel. Further travel items, such as children’s toys, can be stowed away in the hinged compartments under the front or second row seats.

Seven seats standard in the UK with third row seats offering generous space for two additonal passengers. A non-slip step in the rear door opening aids access in conjunction with the folding and sliding second row of seats (Easy Entry). If the extra passenger seats are not required, the third row can be completely lowered into the load area floor to save space. The loading surface remains almost level and the storage space – barring the multifunction tray – remains unchanged. Third row passengers also benefit from a special centre console with two cupholders, a storage compartment and a 12-volt socket.

With a new, 1.5-litre, three-cylinder diesel engine, the new BMW 216d Gran Tourer is the most efficient model in the range. Featuring a balancer shaft, dual-mass flywheel and centrifugal pendulum absorber, it develops 116hp at 4,000 rpm and 270Nm of torque from as low as 1,750 rpm, taking it to a top speed of 119mph and from rest to 62mph in 11.4 seconds. With a combined fuel consumption of 68.9mpg and commensurately low CO2 emissions of 108g/km, the BMW 216d Gran Tourer is the most economical, environmentally friendly and efficient vehicle in its class.

The BMW 218d Gran Tourer is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine. It develops a maximum output of 150hp at 4,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 330Nm between 1,750 and 2,750rpm, taking this Gran Tourer from standstill to 62mph in 9.5 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 127 (128)mph. Meanwhile, fuel consumption is an excellent 64.2mpg and CO2 emissions are just 115g/km.

The new BMW 220d xDrive Gran Tourer is arguably the most potent engine offering in the range at launch. Its 2.0‑litre four-cylinder diesel engine has a peak output of 190hp at 4,000rpm and a maximum torque of 400Nm at 1,750rpm. It completes the 0-62mph dash in just 7.8 seconds and effortlessly accelerates to a maximum speed of 135mph. Fuel consumption is an admirable 57.6mpg, while CO2 emissions are 129g/km.

The BMW 218i Gran Tourer is powered by an extremely compact and lightweight 1.5‑litre three-cylinder petrol engine. It develops 136hp at 4,400 rpm, with peak torque of 220 Nm already available from 1,250rpm, rising to 230Nm for short periods by using the overboost function. The BMW 218i Gran Tourer when fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox accelerates from 0-62mph in 9.8 seconds with a top speed of 127mph, while fuel consumption is 53.3 (52.3)mpg and CO2 emissions are 123 (126)g/km.

The BMW 220i Gran Tourer features a high-performance, 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 192hp with peak torque of 280Nm available between 1,250 and 4,600 rpm. As such it sprints from 0-62mph in as little as 7.9 (7.8) seconds and goes on to a top speed of 138mph. The combined fuel consumption is rated as 44.8 (47.9) mpg and CO2 emissions are 145 (138)g/km.

The 10-millimetre-lower M Sport suspension that is a feature of the M Sport model is also available as a separate option. It is based on a tauter spring/damper calibration as well as stiffer anti-roll bars. As an alternative, drivers can choose a chassis with Dynamic Damper Control: using the Driving Experience Control switch, two different damping settings are available. In fact, ECO PRO, SPORT and COMFORT modes are available via this switch in front of the centre console. A press of a button calls up a predefined set-up that configures the powertrain and chassis components accordingly.The additional option of variable sport steering allows the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer to be steered with even greater agility and precision.

In addition to the standard SE version outlined above, the new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer is available in three other model variants, each with their own particular emphasis: Sport, Luxury and M Sport. Moreover, a host of options are available for enhancing the specification yet further, both inside and out.

The new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer is available in a wide selection of exterior colours, with a multitude of interior trim strips and light-alloy wheels offered. Some 13 different paint finishes are available in all, while the choice of wheels includes nine different designs ranging in size from 16 to 18 inches as an alternative to the 16-inch light-alloy wheels fitted as standard.

The extensive standard equipment list includes a high-quality AM/FM radio, with Bluetooth hands-free system and audio streaming in conjunction with compatible smartphones; the iDrive operating system with Controller on the centre console; Intelligent Emergency Call; a 6.5-inch colour display and the Driving Experience Control switch with ECO PRO mode. In addition, every BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer also comes with an electronic parking brake, a front armrest, a rain sensor with automatic headlight activation as well as Collision Warning with City Braking function. Two-zone automatic air conditioning, rear Park Distance Control, front fog lamps and a multi-function steering wheel complete the package.

The Sport model brings 17-inch light-alloy wheels, sports seats and bodywork detailing in high-gloss black. The elegance of the Luxury model includes understated chrome trim, interior trim strips in fine wood, exclusive leather upholstery, as well as 17-inch light-alloy wheels. Finally, there is the M Sport model, which maximises the car’s on-road presence via the M Aerodynamics package, BMW Individual High-gloss Shadow Line trim, sports seats in exclusive leather upholstery, M leather multifunction steering wheel and exclusive 18-inch M light-alloy wheels.

BMW 2 Series gets new iDrive interface

Incorporated into the BMW Professional media system, the latest iDrive interface and enhanced connectivity provides a simpler menu navigation requiring fewer clicks to move between key sections such as map view, messages, entertainment and media and an increase in RAM to improve performance. This new system also allows the wireless integration of selected third party applications from a compatible mobile device.

In addition to the already standard Bluetooth connectivity this can be further enhanced by opting for the new Enhanced Bluetooth which alongside the upgraded BMW Professional Navigation system now includes Wireless Charging, WiFi Hotspot preparation and an additional USB socket.

Accessing a library of over 30 million tracks available to stream at any time as part of BMW Online Entertainment is now even easier thanks to the new Connected Music feature. This introduces the additional option, when listening to the radio, of recognising the track, artist or album. The listener can then search for and stream other music by that artist or music of the same genre.

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BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer boot space, practicality and safety

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019 Updated: 6 June 2019

While it’s not yet been crash-tested by the experts at Euro NCAP, we fully expect BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer safety to be ranked highly, scoring a five-star rating.

Complementing the strong safety cell is a raft of all-round airbags, emergency city braking to help reduce the impact of an accident in the first place, automatic lights and wipers and two ISOFIX child seat mounting points on the middle row bench.

A further welcome addition is the Emergency Call function which will automatically pinpoint the car’s location and contact the emergency services outlining the severity of the impact.

Many of the remaining safety features such as camera-supported adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and automatic main beam are optional, though. However, because many of these features are pre-installed in the car and effectively need switching on through BMW’s Connected Drive system, even if the first owner chooses not to have them activated, subsequent owners can.

Ranked against the company’s other cars BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer practicality is second to none, but compared to others in this sector it’s lacking a few convenient touches.

Chief among these is the middle row bench seat, where many rivals offer three individual chairs for increased flexibility.

While the 2 Series Gran Tourer’s seat back is split 40:20:40, the narrowness of the centre position limits the BMW’s effectiveness as a seven-seater.

It’s not all bad news though as it slides back and forth to vary the legroom to boot space ratio and there’re storage areas under the seat, as well as sizeable door bins, plus picnic tables on the front seat backs, too.

Although the rearmost row of seats are designed primarily for children in this size of MPV, the restricted head and legroom more or less guarantees adults and taller teens won’t fit in the back of the 2 Series Gran Tourer.

Those who do fit will benefit from elasticated straps on the sides to hold various child-related detritus, while the seats themselves are raised and lowered easily with a small, plastic lever.

BMW doesn’t quote a luggage space figure for the 2 Series Gran Tourer in seven-seater mode, but it doesn’t look too dissimilar to other cars in this class. For convenience the luggage cover stows neatly away under the boot floor.

In five-seater mode the BMW offers up to 560 litres of space, which compares well for the Ford Grand C-Max’s 475 litres, but lags behind the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso’s 793-litre capacity.

It’s a similar story when all the rear seats are tumbled to create a near-flat floor, with the 2 Series Gran Tourer offering 1,820 litres beating the Ford (1,742 litres) but not the colossal Citroen (2,181 litres).

Euro NCAP rating

Ratings for this model not available

Equipment and options

3x3 point rear seat belts
Audio remote
Body coloured bumpers
Driver`s airbag
Electric mirrors
Front electric windows
Heated mirrors
Isofix child seat anchor points
Parking sensors
Passenger`s airbag
Rear electric windows
Service indicator
Side airbags
Traction control
Height adjustable drivers seat
Leather seat trim
Remote locking
Steering wheel rake adjustment
Steering wheel reach adjustment
Alloy wheels
Central locking
Cruise control
Electric driver`s seat
Electric passenger`s seat
Folding rear seats
Front fog lights
Heated seats
Sports seats
Air conditioning
Climate control
Partial leather seat trim
Cloth seat trim

Review contents

Practicality & safety currently reading, interior, tech & comfort, engines & handling, ownership cost.

2 Series Gran Tourer

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer review - Practicality, comfort and boot space

It's not quite as flexible as some cheaper rivals, but the bmw 2 series gran tourer is still a spacious family car.

2 Engines, performance and drive
3 MPG, CO2 and Running Costs
4 Interior, design and technology
5 Practicality, comfort and boot space - currently reading
6 Reliability and Safety

4.0 out of 5

Large rear doors and a middle row of seats with a quick tilt and slide function aid access to the very back of the 2 Series GT; once inside, there is easily enough room for smaller children. In fact, by sliding the middle row forward and reclining the seat backs slightly, we found it possible to configure the car so that you can carry seven average sized adults in relative comfort – for shorter journeys at least.

Being available with all-wheel drive means the Gran Tourer has to make room for a propshaft to send power to the rear wheels and so there’s a transmission tunnel which eats into foot space for the central middle seat – a problem you don’t get on the Citroen. Thankfully it’s not too intrusive and overall this is a very well thought out car.

Plenty of thought has gone into packaging too. There are cup holders between the rearmost chairs while the back door pockets can hold a 1.5-litre bottle as can the fronts. The glove box is a reasonable size and there’s under-seat storage in the front and middle row. But as ever with BMW you can pay more if you want more.

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Other practical extras include height adjustable and removable picnic tables, which use a bracket that can be replaced by iPad holders if you do a lot of long-distance driving with the family in tow.

The Gran Tourer has an extra 12cm between the wheels and a further 9cm in the boot over the 2 Series Active Tourer. The extra length has freed up room for a third row of two small chairs which can be folded out of the boot floor at the pull of a slightly fiddly lever.

Leg room, head room and passenger space

It helps that BMW has raised the middle row of seats up slightly over the Active Tourer so those in the very back can just about slide their feet under the chairs in front. Because of this, the Gran Tourer’s roof is raised by 5cm to ensure that even with the optional panoramic sunroof fitted there’s still enough headroom.

Room in the middle row is adequate too so three can sit abreast. However, unlike with a Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer , the chairs aren’t all the same size. Instead there’s a 40:20:40 split with a narrower centre seat, so it’s best to sit the smallest person in here for longer journeys. That said, three ISOFIX child seats mounts are standard on all models.

With the rear seats in place there’s a little room for a couple of soft bags (145 litres), but with them stowed the boot space increases to 560 litres – less than a Volkswagen Touran (927-litres) but a little more than Citroen Grand C4 SpaceTourer (537-litres). This extends to 720 litres with the middle row in its most forward position.

At the flick of a switch, the middle row electrically flops down and its carrying capacity grows to 1,820 litres – a figure which trumps every other BMW apart from the marginally larger X5 . A load bay that’s almost completely flat and has no load lip boosts practicality further as does the easy-to-remove parcel shelf, which can be stored under a hidden compartment in the boot floor.

If you regularly need to carry really long items, you can option the folding front passenger seat, which folds flat to give 2.6 meters through-load capacity. Go for the electric front seats though and you lose this feature.

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TEST DRIVE: 2016 BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Home » TEST DRIVE: 2016 BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Gabriel Nica

July 17, 2016 / 8 minutes read

BMW’s adventure in the land of front-wheel drive vehicles has brought forward only two cars so far: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer . While the engineers are forced to do the will of the bean counters we’re still hoping that these two will remain the only Munich-made models that send the power to the wrong wheels.

Unfortunately, we’re fighting a losing battle as the Germans have offered hints that more FWD vehicles might be in store, with the first one to show up being the 1 Series Sedan for the Chinese market. Whether that will happen or not, we don’t know but we decided to take a closer look at what the 2 Series Gran Tourer has to offer after having driven its smaller brother, the Active Tourer.

The reason why we decided to approach this BMW 218d Gran Tourer was the sales figures it and its Active Tourer sibling have posted since their launch in Germany. At the moment, these two are the best-selling models in their homeland, closely following the Mercedes-Benz B-Class which was previously unchallenged in its segment.

Yes, I know it sounds peculiar but, as it turns out, Germans are not the adrenaline-thirsty, driving enthusiasts we thought them to be, unrestricted Autobahns and all. As a matter of fact, knowing some German folks personally, I’ve come to understand that they are actually extremely pragmatic and practical people that value comfort more than anything. Since that’s the case, we may very well have an explanation why the Gran Tourer is doing so well in the land of Porsches, AMGs and M cars.

Compared to its Active Tourer brother, the GT is considerably bigger. You can notice the difference in size as soon as you lay your eyes on one: the tall greenhouse and elongated roof letting you know that there’s plenty of room inside. Other than sheer size, the two look extremely similar on the outside. The front end has the same kidney grilles between the sleek headlights while the rear end replicates the tail lamps of the Active Tourer on a bigger scale. Having them side by side, you’ll easily set them apart. Look at them separately and you might be in a bit of trouble getting them right.

And while the two are not identical on the outside, they are on the inside. The dashboard of the 2 Series Gran Tourer is the same as on every other UKL-built model with the BMW badge. You’ll find the same design on the Active Tourer and the BMW X1 , these being the only ones using the new modular FWD platform so far.

The steering wheel, instrument cluster, HVAC controls and gearshift lever are all the same. And all of them are sitting extremely low, giving you the impression of space and letting a lot of light into the cabin. A special mention has to go to the steering wheel as it does look great, a big improvement over even some more expensive models currently found in the range.

Since this is supposed to be one of BMW’s first MPVs and its main purpose is to offer space and modularity for its passengers, the 2 Series Grand Tourer takes advantage of every extra millimeter compared to the Active Tourer. The wheelbase has been extended by 11 cm (4.3 inches) while overall, the GT is 22 centimeters longer (8.6 inches). Chip in the extra headroom thanks to an increase in height of 5 centimeters (2 inches) and you get the picture.

If I said that the Active Tourer offers plenty of space, even for those more pretentious of your friends, the Gran Tourer takes things to another level. Even with the optional panoramic roof we on our tester, there’s plenty of headroom inside. One interesting trick the engineers employed was to mount the seats higher and higher as you go towards the back of the car.

The second row was mounted higher than the seats up front while the ones in the third row are even higher, to allow everyone to get a glimpse of the huge windshield up front and avoid getting car sick on the way to soccer practice. Speaking of which, the two extra seats in the back are the ones that make the biggest difference between the two 2 Series MPVs.

And yes, you can actually use those rear seats, even if you’re an adult. Of course, you’d have be 5’5’’ at most and you’ll have to be pretty slim to fit in there, but it is possible to use them. Heck, BMW even made sure to install cup holders back there, for some added convenience. Gaining access to them is tricky but the second row of seats slides forward and can have its back rests reclined so that you can get easier access, at the pull of a lever.

The 40:20:40 folding seats will also come in handy if you want to carry large volumes of luggage or whatever else you may want to transport. As a matter of fact, if you plan on carrying long items, the passenger seat can be folded, allowing you to fit things up to 2.4-meters (226 inches) in length inside the car. However, if you want to test out the practical side of this car with passengers on board, you’ll have to decide how many people you want to take along. With all seven seats up, the boot leaves you with 145 liters, maybe allowing you to fit two small cases back there. Maybe.

Fold the last two seats and the boot can hold up to 560 liters of stuff, more than inside the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, for example. Furthermore, if you slide the second row of seats forward, you get 720 liters of space, leaving even the Volkswagen Touran, with its 695 liters, behind in terms of room. Folding the seats altogether opens up a cavernous 1,820 liters which can be used for a variety of items.

There are also plenty of storage spaces throughout the cabin too. Up front, the door panels have huge pockets that can hold even 2-liter bottles of water, for example, while under the center armrest there’s a big storage bin as well, for various items. The same applies in the back regarding the door panels and there are clever storage spaces everywhere in there as well.

So far we established that this car is practical. But how about the promise BMW made that it will also be a fun model to drive, even with front-wheel drive? Well, this is the one area where the 2 Series Gran Tourer can’t hold up to its promise. The UKL platform is a great starting point but not even BMW could bend the laws of physics so much as to turn this tall MPV into a star on the road. The biggest issue comes from the strengths this car has.

Those extra 22 centimeters in length and 5 centimeters in height have their say. The tall greenhouse means the center of gravity has shifted upwards and that’s never good for the handling of a car. Sure, you won’t tip over and we even have video proof of that but you won’t be having the time of your life inside the Gran Tourer either. Furthermore, the six-speed Aisin-sourced automatic gearboxes the cars come with are not on par with the ZF ones we’ve been getting used to. They are far from terrible but lack the refinement and the precision the ZF units have, even in 8-speed guise.

The engines, on the other hand, are typical BMW and are the highlights of the car. Our tester was the 218d model, fitted with a 2-liter B47 4-cylinder diesel engine making 150 HP and 330 Nm (243 lb-ft) of torque hooked up to an Aisin 8-speed gearbox. Initially, for the size of the thing, I thought it wasn’t going to be enough but this jewel of an engine proved me wrong. Not only that but over the weekend I spent driving it, it also proved to be quite frugal, a full tank of diesel allowing me to travel for up to about 500 miles (800 km).

So, say you want to go on the best driving road in the world. Say, the same road, has some breathtaking views and can fill your lungs with some of the cleanest air in the world. What car do you choose for such an endeavor? In my view, you have two choices. The obvious one is an M car, probably a GT the likes of the M6 Convertible or M6 Gran Coupe . With it, you can carve serpentines like no other and enjoy life at 180 BPM. But what if you also want to share these moments with more than 3 people? What if you want to take as many of your friends with you or you have a big family? The 2 Series Gran Tourer might actually be the solution.

That’s what I did as I called up six friends and invited them to spend a weekend in the Carpathian Mountains on the Transfagarasan highway . Of course, my group included two short people that were able to fit in those two seats in the back. As I said, in order to travel comfortably in there, you’d have to be around 5’5” at most. Luckily, nobody complained about lack of room during the whole 500 mile trip and that was a surprise to me as I did expect some of them to start asking for breaks more often than not.

Even so, with altitudes varying drastically and driving with seven people on board, the 218d Gran Tourer managed to post an average fuel consumption of 6.2 l/100 km (38 mpg) which absolutely blew my mind. However, without all the extra cargo, the car also showed as low as 5.4 l/100 km (43.5 mpg) on the highway, at a constant speed of 68 mph (110 km/h). Around town that figure went up to 7.4 l/100 km (31.8 mpg).

Speaking of which, you really need to acknowledge the size of the 2 Series Gran Tourer while navigating through narrow European roads. Luckily, the car is easy to drive and doesn’t give you the impression that it’s this big but you do notice occasionally. What also works in your favor are the big windows on all sides, offering great visibility all around.

On the highway, the Gran Tourer hugs the road extremely well. The high seating position of the driver and the wide windscreen offer a commanding view of the road, and you do feel as if you’re driving a van, which is rather peculiar every time you look down at the badge on the steering wheel. However, this is one of the most comfortable cars I ever took for long trips. What made things even better were the standard seats that offered great lateral support as well as just the right amount of padding, being not too soft or too harsh but just right. I was able to cover up to 500 km (300 miles) in one sitting without feeling tired. Furthermore, the atmosphere inside is serene with wind noise being blocked impeccably while the adaptive dampers made sure we were feeling as if we were riding on a magic carpet, on 17” wheels.

On twisty mountain roads, in terms of driving dynamics, you’d stop short from calling the Grand Tourer a BMW. Sure, it may be the best in its class in this particular area but it leaves a lot to be desired. The front wheels make the most out of the situation every time and the engine/gearbox duo are quite capable. But the sheer size of the thing and the tall center of gravity will make you drop any desire of dial things up over 7 or 8/10ths.

So, the Gran Tourer is not a driver’s car, but that’s ok, especially if you adjust your expectations before you get it. Sure, this won’t appeal to those hardcore BMW fans of old, that probably have shrines in their bedrooms of the E30 M3 but it’s not even aimed at those people. This is, by excellence, the first MPV offering from BMW and it was bound to be less than what people expected.

It’s an exercise that will allow the Germans to learn and perfect the recipe along the way. However, for a premium MPV it does its job wonderfully and it shows why it is the best-selling model the Bavarians have in store right now as soon as you try to understand it. It’s comfortable, reliable, frugal and spacious, all the attributes customers wanting a people carrier are looking for.

The 2 Series Gran Tourer doesn’t appeal to those in love with RWD but instead, it’s trying to get new customers to the BMW brand and it’s extremely successful in doing so. As far as a choice between it and its smaller brother, the Active Tourer goes, if you plan on going practical, spend some extra bucks and do it right, getting the bigger one of the two.

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Exterior appeal - 6, interior quality - 7, steering feedback - 5, performance - 7, handling - 5, bmwness/ultimate driving machine - 5, price point - 7.

The 2 Series Gran Tourer doesn’t appeal to those in love with RWD but instead, it’s trying to get new customers to the BMW brand and it’s extremely successful in doing so.

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2022 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe

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Lows Slightly awkward exterior design, stingy rear-seat space, stiff ride on the M235i model.
Verdict While spry and peppy, the 2-series Gran Coupe doesn't quite live up to the BMW badge.

What's New for 2022?

The 2-series Gran Coupe sees few changes for 2022. A new Dynamic Handling package is available on the base 228i models, and buyers can now order integrated navigation for the digital gauge display as a standalone option. Meanwhile, the universal garage-door opener, lumbar support, wireless smartphone charging pad, and the premium Harman Kardon stereo system have been removed from the options sheet. Two new colors are now available—Phytonic Blue Metallic and Skyscraper Grey Metallic—but buyers can no longer order the black leather upholstery with blue accents.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

The price of the 2022 BMW 2-series Gran Coupe starts at $36,695 and goes up to $46,495 depending on the trim and options.

Driving enthusiasts will likely yearn for the hotter M235i model, but for the majority of drivers the base 228i Gran Coupe will surely satisfy. We'd skip most options, but adding the Convenience package—keyless entry, driver's-side lumbar support, and a panoramic sunroof—seems like a no-brainer.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

Both 2-series Gran Coupe models come with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. The one in the 228i makes 228 horsepower, whereas the M235i's produces 301 horses. All-wheel drive is standard on the M235i and optional on the 228i; an eight-speed automatic transmission is standard across the line. Around town, the 228i feels sprightly and eager, and at the test track, it delivered a brisk 5.1-second run to 60 mph. A short test drive in the M235i, however, will push that car from your mind. The M235i makes the entry-level model feel tame, and in our hands, it blasted to 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds. That's quicker than the X2 M35i SUV, which has the same powertrain. It hit 60 in 4.6 seconds during a comparison test .

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The EPA rates the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe for 23 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined, and on our 200-mile highway fuel-economy loop, it posted an impressive 37 mpg. The more powerful M235i model earns nearly the same ratings as the 228i: 23 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined. What's more, in our testing, it delivered 37 mpg too. For more information about the 2-series Gran Coupe's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website .

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Cabin styling matches that of modern BMWs such as the 3-series sedan and the X3 SUV . It's a simple driver-focused design featuring ambient interior lighting that illuminates the dashboard and door panels. BMW claims that rear-seat legroom is nearly the same as the larger 3-series sedan's, but overall the cabin feels snug for both front- and rear-seat passengers. The 2-series Gran Coupe's small cargo area is good enough for grocery runs and weekend road trips, and the back row folds down to accommodate bulkier cargo. We fit five carry-on suitcases back there with the seats up and 14 with them down.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The driver faces a 10.3-inch reconfigurable digital gauge display and a dashboard-mounted 10.3-inch touchscreen. The latter is angled slightly toward the driver for ease of use. Navigation and SiriusXM satellite radio come standard, but a wireless smartphone-charging pad and Harman Kardon stereo system will cost extra. And BMW provides Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility at no charge.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

BMW's Active Driving Assistant, which includes a suite of driver-assistance features to help reduce the likelihood of an accident, comes standard. For more information about the 2-series Gran Coupe's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ( IIHS ) websites. Key safety features include:

Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
Standard blind-spot monitoring with rear-cross-traffic alert
Standard lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

BMW offers a warranty package that matches what its European rivals provide, and then it sweetens the deal with three full years of complimentary scheduled maintenance. Audi offers just one year of included service visits, and Mercedes-Benz doesn't offer any.

Limited warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
Powertrain warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
Complimentary scheduled maintenance is covered for three years or 36,000 miles

Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS

2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe

VEHICLE TYPE front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

BASE PRICE $38,495

ENGINE TYPE turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection Displacement 122 cu in, 1998 cc Power 228 hp @ 6000 rpm Torque 258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm

TRANSMISSION 8-speed manual automatic

CHASSIS Suspension (F/R): struts/multilink Brakes (F/R): 13.0-in vented disc/11.8-in vented disc Tires: Bridgestone Turanza LS100 RFT, 225/40R-18 92H M+S ★

DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 105.1 in Length: 178.5 in Width: 70.9 in Height: 55.9 in Passenger volume: 89 cu ft Trunk volume: 15 cu ft Curb weight: 3517 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS Rollout, 1 ft: 0.3 sec 60 mph: 5.1 sec 100 mph: 14.1 sec Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 6.3 sec Top gear, 30–50 mph: 3.4 sec Top gear, 50–70 mph: 4.2 sec 1/4 mile: 13.8 sec @ 99 mph Top speed (governor limited): 129 mph Braking, 70–0 mph: 176 ft Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.85 g

C/D FUEL ECONOMY 75-mph highway driving: 37 mpg Highway range: 480 miles

EPA FUEL ECONOMY Combined/city/highway: 27/23/33 mpg

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World / Europe / Russia / Grand tour of Moscow, Russia

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Grand tour of Moscow, Russia

We present to you the virtual tour, which have been shooting over the most famous sights of Moscow. Also we created a brief summary "Moscow, the best" , which contains 22 panoramas of the most interesting places of the city. For today "Grand tour of Moscow, Russia" is our largest project, it includes 107 panoramas.

As surprising as it may be, but Moscow, one of the most famous cities in the world, attracts only 5 million tourists a year.

Here are some numbers for comparison: Paris sees 29 million tourists a year, Berlin — 10 million tourists a year.

However, the reasons for such low interest in Moscow lies only in technical complexities of organizing the trip to Russia: there are numerous difficulties in getting visa and mysterious Russian weather often frightens sun-loving and demanding travelers. But those who do make it to the capital of Russia don't get disappointed. Moscow is Europe's largest metropolis with unforgettable atmosphere and unique historical monuments that reflect the history of Russia.

According to the legend Moscow is situated on seven hills. The Kremlin, a settlement around which the modern capital of Russia grew, is situated on one of those hills — the Borovitsky Hill. The first mention of Moscow dates back to year 1147, and since then, for almost nine centuries, the city experienced a myriad of events, and it has been destroyed and rebuilt over and over again.

The main attraction of Moscow, the famous Moscow Kremlin, was originally built from wood, but in the 14th century, after being destroyed again, it was rebuilt from a local white stone. It was from that moment on that Moscow was referred to as "Moscow of white stone" ("Moskva belokamennaya"). The walls of the Kremlin were whitewashed long after white stone was replaced with burnt bricks: it was done in the memory of "Moscow of white stone", referring to the glorious part of the city's past.

At the beginning of the 16th century "the seven hills settlement" became the capital of the united Russian state, which gave stimulus to its economic and cultural growth. But while all towers and temples in Moscow were built of stone, the city fire destroyed almost all other old houses in 1812, and Moscow had to be rebuilt all over again.

Burned buildings were replaced with new ones, mostly in classical style: it's those buildings, as well as the modern style ones that were built in the end of the 19th century, that are now comprise what is called "the old Moscow".

Architecture of the Soviet period has also left a great impact on the face of the city. The Shukhov Tower became one of the first notable sights of Moscow: a hyperboloid structure made from steel mesh shell was very innovative and bold for 1920s. Another notable landmark of the last century is the All-Russian Exhibition Center, one of the 50 largest exhibition centers in the world.

And the most famous buildings are the "Stalinist skyscrapers" — seven high-rise buildings built from the late 1940s to early 1950s. Despite the fact that the idea was taken from American skyscrapers, architects were able to create original architectural solutions, which were later called "Stalin's empire style" or "Soviet monumental classicism". Nowadays these high-rise buildings are considered to be the pinnacle of the post-war Soviet Art Deco style and the most important landmarks that end up on every photo of Moscow.

Three of the seven high-rise buildings are located near the famous Garden Ring. It's a circular avenue with circumference of 15.6 kilometers and a width of 70 meters built (paved with asphalt) on top of ancient earth mounds that were used to defend Moscow in the 16th century.

There were more than 130 rivers in Moscow, but now most of them are backfilled. However, the city can offer you very beautiful views of the water: the famous Moskva River, and the smaller Yauza River, Setun River, Shodnya River, Gorodnia River, and many others.

Bridges, just like Moscow's buildings, are unique monuments of Moscow. For example, the Crimean Bridge built in 1938 was the first of the six European bridges that is 168 meters in length. There is also the famous Borodinsky Bridge built to commemorate the Battle of Borodino. Among the most interesting modern bridges is Zhivopisny Bridge in Serebryany Bor, which has no analogues in the world. Its pylon has a form of a huge arch structure spanning from one river bank to the other at acute angle.

In 1990s the Victory Park was opened on Poklonnaya Hill to commemorate the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945). The park consists of several churches of different denominations, museums, monuments, a huge collection of military equipment, and 1418 fountains (1418 refers to number of days the war continued), which turn dark crimson during the night.

Even the shortest list of all historical landmarks and sights in Moscow will take more than one page. Moscow is a huge metropolitan city spread over an area of 2,500 square kilometers. It has numerous river and parks, narrow streets and big highways, cozy homes in classical style and cold skyscrapers. Each period gave Moscow something new: in 1940s the city was surrounded by a ring road (MKAD), in 1950s the capital saw the opening of the Olympic complex Luzhniki, in 1960s Ostankino TV tower was built in Moscow, in 1990s the largest business center called Moscow-City was built.

Moscow is the case where you just can't describe everything, and as they say, "A picture is worth a thousand words". AirPano team proudly presents panorama of Moscow, the city whose history is inextricably linked with the history of our country, and whose monuments refer to all areas of Russian culture and architecture.

Photo by Dmitry Moiseenko , Ivan Roslyakov , Stanislav Sedov , Sergey Semenov , Dmitry Chistoprudov

16 December 2013

Residential building at the Kudrinskaya Square at night. Planet

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Great job guys, pls keep your work rolling. You have shot many locations, but there are so many places to admire. Thumbs up!

Wert Amaki, USA

HI .其实我昨天认识了一位来自俄罗斯的男生，来我所在的这个城市演出。他和我说了很多俄罗斯的景色，所以我就想过来看看俄罗斯，很高兴能了解这么多，能看到这么多美丽的景色，谢谢。

余炆亭, China

Great. I hope you can take photo in sochi,crimea,kazan,vladivostok. thanks

Maju Jaya, Indonesia

Dear Maju Jaya, we have a lot of panoramas of Crimea: http://www.airpano.com/360Degree-VirtualTour.php?3D=Crimea and some panoramas of Kazan: http://www.airpano.com/360Degree-VirtualTour.php?3D=Kazan-Russia and Sochi: http://www.airpano.com/360Degree-VirtualTour.php?3D=Sochi-2014 Hope you enjoy watching them!

Varvara, AirPano

Moscow is Europe's largest metropolis Since when was Moscow in Europe?? First I have heard, I was led to believe it was London! Nonetheless Great Pictures.

gino bragoli, United Kingdom

Hi, I'm from Iran .shhrtvn Too Free Web Counter I want to live there, but I can not [email protected]

ebrahim gh, Iran

Magnificent .. Extraordinary work Guys...Gr8 Team work ...No words to express my feelings... Can't stop watching it again n again.... Wish you all d best :) Love from India Cheers!!!!! Girish

Girish Wankhede, India

★★★☆☆

pich lich, Iran

un singur comentariu pentru voi "kpacata"

teodor solomon, Romania

it is highly informative and wonderful job....i could make a journey to rusia without going there..thanks..

john kayathinkal, India

Espetacular! Amazing! çàõâàòûâàþùèé(Google tradutor)! O melhor site que entrei nos últimos 10 anos! Parabéns!

Bruno Dias, Brazil

i live you sait من سایت شما را خیلی دوست دارم ازطرف دوستانم در ابران شما را دوست دارم

hadi khoobani, Iran

Dank U - spectaculair !!!

Romain Van Mele, Belgium

Magnifique !!!! Pourriez-vous afficher la musique de fond. Merci

rené dupuy, France

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mohamed eid al shabshiry, Egypt

O vosso trabalho é magnifico! Uma informação com alta qualidade, acessível a todos, sem paralelo em todo o mundo. Além de nos dar a conhecer os grandes centros Urbanos e outras variantes, tem a componente cultural que faz parte da Geografia Universal. Obrigado à Equipe AirPano.

carlos miguel, Portugal

ÍNCREIBLE DESCUBRIMIENTO DE SU PAGINA. ¡FELICIDADES! TIENEN UN AMIGO EN MÁLAGA ESPAÑA

J CARLOS A GORROCHATEGUI GONZALEZ, Spain

Muawanah Tajri, Indonesia

Moscow really is a spectacular, cultured city with charming, hospitable people who are justifiably very proud of their city. My husband and I had the great pleasure of visiting Russia and the Baltic States a couple of years ago. It was an unforgettable experience - we travelled throughout Petersburg, Moscow and around the gorgeous historical cities along The Golden Ring in a private car. Loved every minute of it! By the way, I absolutely LOVE the music you have chosen as a background to this beautiful panorama - it is a lovely piece (even though it has a rather Italian flavour to it).

Kathryn Byrne, Australia

bellisimas imagenes y muy completo el comentario, auq por supuesto tomare en cuenta al visitar rusia, un viaje postergado desde hace años, gracias nuevamente

mirta garrido, Argentina

Very nice an Thank you ! Good Year 2014 !

IOAN PASCU, Romania

ΠΟΛΥ ΩΡΑΙΟ ΚΑΙ ΠΡΩΤΟΤΥΠΟ. ΕΤΣΙ ΚΑΠΟΙΟΣ ΠΟΥ ΔΕΝ ΕΧΕΙ ΤΗΝ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΚΗ ΕΥΧΕΡΕΙΑ -ΕΙΔΙΚΑ ΑΥΤΑ ΤΑ ΧΡΟΝΙΑ- ΚΑΝΕΙ ΕΝΑ ΝΟΕΡΩ ΤΑΞΙΔΙ ΣΤΗΝ ΩΡΑΙΑ ΣΑΣ ΧΩΡΑ.ΑΥΤΑ ΓΙΑ ΦΘΕΙΝΟΠΩΡΟ & ΑΝΟΙΞΗ. ΓΙΑ ΚΑΛΟΚΑΙΡΙ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΜΟΝΟΝ Η ΕΛΛΑΔΑ ΜΑΣ.

ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝ&#92 ΧΟΥΛΙΑΡΑΣ, Greece

I like very much the views about Moscou. When I went to Russian I visit only Sant Perhof. It is very, very beautiful. Thanks very much.

vinie maria, Brazil

un reportage eccezionale bellissibe foto, bello conoscere il mondo e vedere cose e luoghi che forse non si avrà mai occasione di vedere di persona..

Giovanni John Epifano, Italy

I enjoy them all thankyou

Audrey Alesio, USA

YOU ARE SO FABULOUS!, SON FABULOSOS, FELIZ NAVIDAD Y AÑOS FUTUROS DE EXITOS Y SATISFACCIONES. THANKS FOR THESE VIDEOS.

German Porras, USA

Very Good! Awesome! Waiting for Next.

Ali Asgar N B, United Arab Emirates

dhanakoti rao, India

Impresionante belleza de ciudad,estuve el pasado mes de Mayo en un Congreso Internacional de Notarios Publicos, en San Petersburgo y desde luego visite Mosc?, gracias por publicar estas vistas a?reas en verdad extraordinarias!

Marco Hernández, Mexico

Unique example of how to look great tour of the beautiful city, thank you for your nice presentation

Karel Hofmann, Czech Republic

Simply AWESOME !!!! A most marvelous set of views of a marvelous and historic city !!!

Bob DeMan, USA

Alweer een fantastische fotoreportage!

Joris Kesteloot, Belgium

Hi guys, you are excellent team and you make an extraordinary job. CONGRATULATIONS!

Emilian Savescu, Romania

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GIOVANNI PELLACCHIA, Italy

thank you for the great information

salah Kharboutli, Syrian Arab Republic

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Skate exhibition at the Grand Skate Tour 2022 festival during Moscow City Day celebrations at the Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNKh), Moscow, Russia - Sputnik International, 1920, 24.08.2023

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Participants of Grand Skate Tour 2022 festival with awards during Moscow City Day celebrations at the Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNKh), Moscow, Russia - Sputnik International, 1920, 24.08.2023

About Grand Skate Tour

The Grand Skate Tour is a series of skate events that brings together professional and amateur skateboarders from all over the world. Aiming to showcase the talent, creativity, and versatility of skateboarding, the GST seeks to raise awareness of the sport, creating an unforgettable experience for both participants and spectators.

Inviting skateboarders from all continents, the GST serves as a bridge that connects riders from around the world and builds a global skateboarding community. The GST supports skateboarders in their pursuit of excellence on the international stage, including on the path to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Motorbike city tour in Moscow

Red Square, Bolotnaya Square, Observation platforms of the capital and much more. We will pick you up from home, take you to the most beautiful places of the city. If desired, plunge into the world of the motorcycle culture of the capital, drink refreshing biker tea in one of the themed moto bars.

City tour (day / night).

The tour includes: Moscow Kremlin, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Bolotnaya Square, Moscow Boulevard Ring, Chistye Prudy, Vysoko-Petrovsky Monastery, Patriarch’s Ponds, ul. Arbat, Museum-estate of L.N. Tolstoy, State Museum AS Pushkin.

Duration the program is counted for 1,5 hours (26 km).

Moscow day tour

The tour includes: Moscow Kremlin, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Bolotnaya Square, Moscow Boulevard Ring, Chistye Prudy, Vysokopetrovsky monastery, Patriarch’s Ponds, ul. Arbat, Museum-estate of L.N. Tolstoy, State Museum AS Pushkin, Novodevichy Women’s Monastery, Kutuzovsky Prospect, view of the Moscow-City Shopping Center.

Duration the program is counted for 2,5 hours (36 km).

Night "Biker" Excursion

Duration the program is counted for 1,5 hours (29 km).

For the sophisticated or just deciding to learn more about the international biker culture, listen to biker traditions, signs, as well as plunge into the world of motorcycle nightlife/ – we made a route 54 km long: Moscow Kremlin, Observation Platform near the Moscow-City Shopping Center, Bike Center “Sexton”, Observation deck on the Sparrow Hills, Biker Bar “Night Train”.

For the sophisticated or just deciding to learn more about the international biker culture, listen to biker traditions, signs, as well as plunge into the world of motorcycle nightlife – we made a route of 65 km: Moscow Kremlin, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Marsh Square, Observation deck near the Moscow-City International Business Center, Bike Center “Sexton”, Observation deck on Sparrow Hills, Moscow State University Building, Biker Bar “Night Train”.

Duration the program is counted for 3,5 hours (65 km).

*Additional services:

Services of a professional photographer for photographs in the process of moving motorcycles (the photographer rides a passenger on another motorcycle) – 3500rub / hour

Attention. The number of participants is limited. Book your tour in advance!

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Are there any restrictions on participation?

– By weight: not more than 90 kg for sport bikes and not more than 110 kg for grand tourists (Goldwing);

– All pilots are prohibited to take passengers in a state of alcoholic or drug intoxication;

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– It is strictly forbidden to ride without a helmet. (helmet provided);

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Our equipment is completely safe regardless of the chosen route and kind of entertainment. We also recommend that you have insurance in force in the territory of the Russian Federation.

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On this, the leaders of tennis can agree: There is more money out there to be made. And they see eye-to-eye on this, too: The sport’s current structure could stand to change.

The how’s and why’s and when’s of it all? Well, that’s open to discussion — and there is plenty of that happening now behind closed doors, conversations and negotiations about the future of tennis among the folks who run the Grand Slam tournaments and other events, the women’s WTA and men’s ATP professional tours, the players, their agents and others with a hand in the sport, including Saudi Arabia’s Private Investment Fund (known as the PIF, it is the entity behind LIV Golf ).

There are two main proposals, both aimed at increasing revenue, seeking support at the moment: One, driven by the four Slams, would get rid of the current WTA-ATP structure and create a new Premier Tour (that’s the working title) for roughly 100 women and 100 men and a lower-level Contenders Tour (another working title) with 75 to 100 tournaments open to roughly 200 women and 200 men, with all events hosting both genders with equal prize money; the other, driven by the ATP, would form a venture with the WTA to sell media rights and sponsorships but keep two separate tours for playing purposes, while bringing in an infusion of cash from the PIF in part by placing a Masters 1000 event in Saudi Arabia .

Why is this happening now? The sport is “underperforming,” to use a word offered by Lew Sherr, the CEO of the U.S. Tennis Association, which runs the U.S. Open.

Andy Murray, of Great Britain, celebrates winning a game against Tomas Machac, of Czech Republic, in their men's third round match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

And that, he explained to The Associated Press this week in a joint interview with Sally Bolton — CEO of the All England Club, which runs Wimbledon — is why the four most prestigious and most-watched tennis tournaments, a quartet that includes the Australian Open and French Open, are working together in what Sherr called an “unprecedented way” in an effort “to unlock what we think is an enormous potential.”

Making tennis more fan-friendly — an easier-to-understand and shorter season, for example, and more consistency in TV broadcasts from week to week — could bring roughly a $1 billion increase in annual value, on top of the sport’s current revenues of about $2.5 billion, Bolton estimated, by way of rights packages and increased sponsorship deals that could arise from more viewership.

Bolton acknowledged nothing will happen “anytime before 2026,” but said she thinks the project “can move relatively quickly” if they get others to buy in.

“The good news is we’re sitting on the cusp of what could be generational change for the better for a global sport,” Ahmad Nassar, the executive director of the Professional Tennis Players Association, a group co-founded by 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic to represent the sport’s athletes, said when asked for a general assessment of the state of play for tennis. “And that’s exciting and a huge opportunity — as long as we don’t squander it.”

The ATP and WTA say they are looking into forming a combined “commercial entity,” but otherwise are mostly staying mum publicly about what potentially is a significant moment for both. The ATP recently struck a deal with the PIF that includes naming rights for the men’s rankings; that followed the placement of a year-end tournament for young players in Saudi Arabia. There already is a provision to allow the ATP to add a 10th Masters tournament, and Saudi Arabia could get that spot on the calendar.

The WTA is expected to close a deal to put its annual season-ending championship in Saudi Arabia , and has also described itself, through a spokesperson, as exploring “whether we can bring greater alignment across the sport ... (and) reviewing the proposals that are being put forth by Saudi Arabia and the Grand Slams. There is a wave of interest in women’s sport from fans and partners around the world, and we want to ensure that women’s tennis is even bigger and better in the future.”

A spokesperson for the PIF declined to comment.

According to Bolton and Sherr, interviews with more than 5,000 fans around the world beginning in 2021 show 70% said the only tennis tournaments they watch are the Slams.

“The conclusion was that the season lacks consequence, that tennis is confusing to follow, and that fans don’t understand which tournaments matter, and which don’t, at any given point in the season. They know the four Slams. But other than that, there’s not a compelling narrative,” Sherr said. “We dilute and compete with ourselves by having two, three, four, five, six tournaments going on at any one point in time. And we’re competing with our own product.”

They made clear, though, they don’t want to run the sport themselves. “Certainly not,” Bolton said.

Instead, they want a revamped, centralized leadership organization, with a board and a chairperson running things — perhaps a single commissioner, the way the top North American sports have — rather than today’s setup of seven governing bodies: the federations that run the four Grand Slams, the two tours, plus the International Tennis Federation. The main tier would have the four Slam events, 10 other main tournaments and a year-end finals. There would be a “tour card” similar to what the PGA Tour has for golf, but also some sort of relegation-and-promotion system akin to European soccer leagues that would allow for movement between the Premier and Contender levels, perhaps via a year-end tournament. There would be an international team event. And a longer offseason of at least two months.

“The current model just isn’t sustainable and could be doing much, much better. And so for us, the Premier Tour is one lever that allows us to address what’s ailing the entirety of the sport. We’ve brought forward a vision that combines the men and women together, from Day 1 and forever more, in a gender-neutral sport that will better address the challenges,” the USTA’s Sherr said. “This is not a short-term Band-Aid. This is about really addressing how to deliver the sport to fans in a much more impactful way.”

Howard Fendrich has been the AP’s tennis writer since 2002. Find his stories here: https://apnews.com/author/howard-fendrich .

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The four Grand Slams, the two tours and Saudi Arabia are all hoping to revamp tennis

On this, the leaders of tennis can agree: There is more money out there to be made. And they see eye-to-eye on this, too: The sport’s current structure could stand to change.

The how’s and why’s and when’s of it all? Well, that’s open to discussion — and there is plenty of that happening now behind closed doors, conversations and negotiations about the future of tennis among the folks who run the Grand Slam tournaments and other events, the women’s WTA and men’s ATP professional tours, the players, their agents and others with a hand in the sport, including Saudi Arabia's Private Investment Fund (known as the PIF, it is the entity behind LIV Golf ).