BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Overview
Manufacturer	BMW
Production	2014-present
Model years	2015–present
Designer	Michael de Bono
Body and chassis
Class	Compact MPV (M)
Body style	5-door MPV
Layout	FF layout
Platform	BMW UKL platform
Related	Mini Hatch Mini Countryman
Dimensions
Wheelbase	F45: 2,670 mm (105.1 in) F46: 2,780 mm (109.4 in)
Length	F45: 4,342 mm (170.9 in) F46: 4,556 mm (179.4 in)
Width	1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Height	F45: 1,555 mm (61.2 in) F46: 1,641 mm (64.6 in)

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is a compact MPV produced by the German manufacturer BMW since 2014, and marketed as part of the 2 Series lineup. It is the first Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout vehicle sold under BMW vehicle brand, designed to compete directly with the Mercedes-Benz B-Class. xDrive will be offered, as an option. The design is based on the BMW Concept Active Tourer, and is mechanically related to the MINI Countryman, also built by BMW.

Pre-production concepts

BMW Concept Active Tourer (2012)

BMW Active Tourer is a plug-in hybrid concept vehicle with 1.5-litre turbo 3-cylinder petrol engine derived from BMW 6-cylinder engines and a synchronous electric motor, lithium-ion battery, High Reflection Silver body colour, front-tilted BMW radiator grille, twin headlines with LED positioning lights (eyebrows) stretching far back into the side panels, multi-faceted front apron, integrated door openers, contrasted side sills with rising shadow line, 20-inch wheels, rear light clusters running well into the side panel, panorama sunroof with electronically adjustable brightness, 40:20:40-split rear backrests, centrally located vertical metal track is integrated in the back of the front seats, multifunction instrument display with 10.25-inch integrated screen, multicolour Head-Up Display with brightness automatically adapts to the light available, navigation system with 8-inch display, ECO PRO mode with coasting mode.

The vehicle was unveiled in 2012 Paris Motor Show,^[1][2][3][4] followed by 83rd Geneva International Motor Show 2013,^[5] Auto Shanghai 2013.^[6]

BMW Concept Active Tourer Outdoor (2013)

It is a version of BMW Concept Active Tourer with transversely mounted 1.5-litre petrol engine with front-wheel drive, plug-in hybrid with electric motor, Gold Race Orange body colour, MoonWhite and MoonRock Grey interior leather upholstery, a carrier system for two bicycles (integrated into the interior).^[7][8]

The vehicle was unveiled in 2013 OutDoor in Friedrichshafen,^[9] followed by 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show,^[10][11] followed by 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.^[12][13]

Initial release

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45)

BMW 218i Active Tourer Advantage (F45)

The vehicle was unveiled in 84th Geneva International Motor Show 2014,^[14] followed by 2014 Canadian International Auto Show,^[15] 13th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2014,^[16] 22nd Auto Mobil International Leipzig 2014.^[17]

Early models included 218i, 225i, 218d (150PS).^[18][19] 220d (190PS) was set to arrive in September 2014, followed by 220i (192PS) in November 2014.^[20]

Early UK models included 218i (136PS), 218d (143PS). From November 2014, M Sport specification (including 18-inch M Sport alloy wheels, Dakota leather upholstery, High-gloss Shadowline exterior trim, Aluminium hexagon interior trim, M Sport aerodynamic styling, M Sport suspension and M Sport interior styling enhancements) becomes available.^[21][22]

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer M Sport Package includes exclusive Estoril Blue body colour, M Aerodynamics package, M Sport suspension, 17 or 18-inch M light-alloy wheels, M leather steering wheel. The 225i Active Tourer with M Sport Package was unveiled in 2014 Geneva Motor Show.^[23]

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)

BMW 218d Gran Tourer Advantage (F46)

The 2 Series Gran Tourer is a long-wheelbase, 7-seat version, released in June 2015.

Specifications

Engines

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to BMW F45.

• Official BMW 2 Series Active Tourer site