The 2 series coupe is MUCH better looking in the metal than in pictures. It is a vast improvement on the previous 1 series coupe and looks substantially bigger too. The swooping lines of the bodywork just do not come through in a 2D photograph.
It is simply not a rebadged 1 series, but rather a completely different car. It deserves the 2 series distinction in the name.
All this said and I usually only fawn over Audis..
I'm sure the convertible will be a sexy beast in the metal too.