BMW UK announced the pricing and confirmed the powertrains available for the new 2-Series Convertible.

Based on its hardtop brother, the 2-Series Convertible will be available with a choice of four engines, three petrol ones and one diesel. The oil-burner will be using a new 4-cylinder, turbocharged 2-litre unit making 190hp and 400Nm (295lb ft) of torque, and is expected to attract many buyers with its excellent fuel efficiency (60.1mpg for the manual-64.2 for the auto) and low CO2 emissions (manual 124g/km-auto 116g/km).

For those who want something faster, BMW offers the open-top 2-Series with the turbocharged 326hp 3.0-litre straight six as well. Prices start from£29,180 for the 220i Sport and climb all the way up to £37,710 for the hot M235i.

The 220d and 220i models are available in Sport, Luxury and M Sport trim while the 228i is offered in M Sport only and the M235i has its own unique specification. SE models will become available at a later date.

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