BMW 2 Series

BMW 2 Series
Overview
Manufacturer BMW
Body and chassis
Class Compact executive car

The BMW 2 Series is a compact executive car produced by BMW. The 2-Series has several different body styles. It is available as a compact coupé that replaced the 1 Series coupé, or as a convertible model that replaces the 1 Series convertible in the BMW lineup. There is also a new compact MPV body style, which BMW refers to as an Active Tourer. The 2-Series Active Tourer mechanicals are unrelated to the coupé and convertible models'. While it shares the 2-series name, it is built on a totally different front wheel drive platform that is shared with the 3rd generation MINI Cooper dubbed UKL1. The 2-Series currently competes with new models from Audi and Mercedes-Benz, the A3 Sedan and the CLA Class, respectively, until BMW releases its own front wheel drive/ all wheel drive compact sedan.

In June 2015 BMW will also release a seven seater 2 Series Gran Tourer.[1]

Variants

BMW 2 Series Coupé (F22, 2014-)

BMW 2 Series Coupé and Cabrio
Main article: BMW 2 Series (F22)

The BMW 2 Series Coupé and Cabrio are rear-wheel-drive coupés and convertibles related to the BMW 1 Series (F20).

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer M2 (F45, 2014-)

Main article: BMW 2 Series (F45)
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is a super powerful compact MPV, built on the all-wheel-drive BMW UKL platform.

References

  1. "BMW’s 2-Series Gran Tourer - a seven seat premium people carrier". THE IRISH TIMES. 10 February 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2015.