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<b>NEW 2 SERIES CONVERTIBLE:</b> BMW's new 2 Series convertible will go on sale locally from March 15 2015. <i>Image: BMW</i>
<b>NEW 2 SERIES CONVERTIBLE:</b> BMW's new 2 Series convertible will go on sale locally from March 15 2015. <i>Image: BMW</i>

Following the launch of its new 2 Series Active Tourer in South Africa (Feb 2015) BMW will expand its local 2 series line-up with the addition of a new rear-wheel drive convertible in March 2015.

The new 2 Series convertible, replacing the 1 Series drop-top, borrows heavily from its coupe sibling (launched in SA in March 2014) in terms of specification and design, though tweaks were made to accommodate its fabric roof.

Compared to its predecessor, its length has increased by 72mm to 4.4m, width by 26mm to 1.7m, wheelbase by 30mm to 2.6m and it also has a 35mm wider rear-hatch.

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