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
BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer
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]

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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