BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

This article is about the compact MPV. For the rear-wheel-drive coupe, see BMW 2 Series (F22).
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Overview
Manufacturer BMW
Production 2014-present
Model years 2015–present
Assembly Leipzig, Germany
Shenyang, PRC(BMW Brilliance)
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)
Interior

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]

Production at the BMW Brilliance plant in Shenyang, China started in Q1 of 2016 with the first sales recorded in March.[24] The Chinese version has different engines: the 216i has a 1,499 cc (91.5 cu in) I3 single-scroll turbo with 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp), the 218i has the same engine with 153 PS (113 kW; 151 hp), both mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox. The 220i has a 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) I4 twin-scroll turbo with 217 PS (159 kW; 214 hp) and an eight speed automatic gearbox.[25]

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

Petrol engines[26]
ModelYearsType/codePower, torque@rpm
218i2014–1,499 cc (91.5 cu in) I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15M0)136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp)@4500–6000, 220 N·m (162 lb·ft)@1250
220i2014–1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) I4 twin-scroll turbo (B48B20)192 PS (141 kW; 189 hp)@4700, 280 N·m (207 lb·ft)@1250
225i2014–1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) I4 twin-scroll turbo (B48B20)231 PS (170 kW; 228 hp)@4750–6000, 350 N·m (258 lb·ft)@1250
Diesel engines
ModelYearsType/code Power, torque@rpm
216d2014–1,496 cc (91.3 cu in) I3 turbo (B37D15)116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp)@4000, 270 N·m (199 lb·ft)@1750–2500
218d2014–1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) I4 turbo (B47D20)150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp)@4000, 330 N·m (243 lb·ft)@1750–2500
220d2014–1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) I4 turbo (B47D20)190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp)@4000, 400 N·m (295 lb·ft)@1750–2500

References

  1. BMW Concept Active Tourer breaks with tradition, goes front-wheel drive
  2. BMW Concept Active Tourer hints at future plug-in 1 Series
  3. Combines comfort and functionality with dynamic performance and style: the BMW Concept Active Tourer.
  4. BMW at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.
  5. BMW at the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show 2013.
  6. BMW at Auto Shanghai 2013.
  7. BMW Concept Active Tourer Outdoor.
  8. BMW Concept Active Tourer Outdoor enjoys a day in the sun
  9. World premiere of the BMW Concept Active Tourer Outdoor at the exhibition OutDoor 2013.
  10. BMW at the 2013 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA).
  11. 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show: BMW Concept Active Tourer Outdoor
  12. Tokyo motor show 2013: BMW Concept Active Tourer Outdoor
  13. BMW at the Tokyo Motor Show 2013.
  14. BMW at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show 2014.
  15. BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is the world's first front-drive Bimmer
  16. BMW at the 13th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2014.
  17. BMW at the 22nd Auto Mobil International Leipzig 2014.
  18. The new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
  19. Specifications of the new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, 02/2014.
  20. BMW modular engines: B37, B38, B47 and B48
  21. The new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
  22. BMW model debuts and upgrades for summer 2014.
  23. BMW 225i Active Tourer with M Sport Package
  24. "BMW 2-Series Active Tourer sales figures in China". Left-Lane.com. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  25. "China-made BMW 2-Series Active Tourer will launch in early 2016". carnewschina.com. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  26. Specifications of the new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, 02/2014.

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