BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

• Body Glass
  • Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti-trap facility and comfort closing
  • Front and rear windscreen wipers with heated front washer nozzles
  • Heated rear window
  • Rain sensor
  • Windscreen washer nozzle for rear view camera
• Brakes
  • Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
  • Automatic hold function
  • Brake drying
  • Braking readiness
  • Cornering brake control
  • DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
  • Dynamic brake control
  • Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
  • Electromechanical parking brake
  • Energy recovery system
  • Front disc brakes
  • Integrated braking system
  • PC iBrake PostCrash approach control warning with light braking function
  • Rear disc brakes
• Carpets/Rugs
  • M specific floor mats
• Chassis/Suspension
  • Drive performance control with ECO PRO comfort + sport mode
  • M Adaptive suspension
• Communication
  • Wireless charging
• Driver Aids
  • Active Guard
  • Attentiveness assist
  • Drive off assistant
  • Flat air vents on instrument panel in high gloss black, adjustable slats with elements in pearl chrome
  • Parking assistant with active park distance control, reversing assistant, lateral parking aid and rear view camera
  • Servotronic variable electric power steering (EPS)
• Driver Convenience
  • Automatic powered tailgate
  • Automatic start/stop function
• Driver Information
  • BMW Online services
  • BMW Operating system 9 with BMW Maps, real-time traffic information, in-car experiences, remote services and smartphone integration
  • BMW Teleservices
  • Brake pad wear indicator in front and rear
  • Condition based service
  • ConnectedDrive Services
  • iDrive controller
  • Instrument cluster with speedometer with miles per hour read out, tachometer and fuel gauge
  • Language version English
  • On board computer - average speed+fuel consumption, service interval, clock/date, odometer/trip meter, outside temperature display and ice warning
  • Widescreen display
• Driving Mirrors
  • Body coloured door mirror caps
  • Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
• Embellishment Trims
  • Front centre console trim in high gloss black with my mode expressive
• Engine
  • 54 litre fuel tank
  • Performance Control
  • Petrol Particulate Filter
• Entertainment
  • 2x USB Type C ports in front centre console for charging and data transfer
  • 2x USB Type C ports in rear centre console for charging
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Personal eSim
  • Welcome sound upon opening of the front driver or passenger door
• Exterior Body Features
  • Air inlet middle part on front apron in lines specific design with trim strip in satinised aluminium
  • Black rear bumper trim strip
  • BMW emblem, engine compartment lid and tailgate
  • Body colour roof mouldings
  • Contoured rear roof spoiler in vehicle colour with side aeroblades in black high-gloss
  • Folding door handles integrated flush with surface
  • Front bumper cover with independent design in body colour with inserts in black high gloss
  • Front bumper design elements in satinised aluminium
  • Front door sill finishers aluminium inserts with M inscription
  • Front entry sills with aluminium inserts + BMW inscription
  • Front oramental grille with radiator grille bars in satinised aluminium
  • Hidden exhaust pipe
  • High gloss shadow line
  • Key with M identification
  • M identification on sides
  • Model inscription on right tailgate
  • Rear bumper cover with independent design in body colour with inserts in black high gloss
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Side sill covers with independent design in Body colour
  • Trims on front and rear bumper covers colour-coordinated with side window graphic
  • Visible VIN plate
• Exterior Lights
  • Automatic headlights
  • Driver side exterior mirror lighting with BMW logo projection
  • Dynamic brake lights
  • Front door exit lights
  • Home light
  • LED Daytime running lights and parking lights with turn indicators
  • LED number plate light
  • LED third brake light in rear spoiler
  • Manual headlight range control
  • Welcome lighting
• Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
  • Automatic two zone climate control air conditioning
• Interior Features
  • 12V power socket in luggage compartment and front centre console
  • 12V socket in right side trim panel
  • 2 bag hooks in luggage compartment
  • 2 open cup holders in front centre console
  • 2 x USB Type C ports for charging in front centre console + 2 x USB Type C ports for charging in rear centre console
  • Bottle trays in all doors
  • Embellishers on steering wheel spokes in pearl chrome
  • Four grab handles integrated in roof lining
  • Front and rear door pockets
  • Front and rear side armrest integrated into door trim
  • Front centre console storage compartment
  • Illuminated wireless charging tray
  • M Anthracite headlining
  • M sport leather steering wheel
  • Map pockets
  • Middle centre console storage compartment
  • Multi-function controls for steering wheel
  • One piece parcel shelf opens together with tailgate and removable
  • Rear cloth hooks
  • Stainless steel pedals
  • Steering wheel column manual adjustment
  • Storage compartment net in left side trim panel
  • Storage compartment with folding cover under centre console armrest cushion
• Interior Lights
  • 2 front reading lights
  • Ambient lighting front and rear
  • Front and rear footwell lighting
  • Glovebox with light
  • Interior door handle recess light on all doors
  • Luggage compartment lighting
  • Storage compartment lighting in centre console and storage tray in centre stack
• Safety
  • 3 point seatbelts on all seats, front pyrotechnic belt tensioners, stopper and belt force limiters, rear coded belt buckles
  • Airbag - Front driver and passenger, front and rear head, front side, curtain head protection, manual deactivation of front passenger airbag possible
  • BMW emergency call
  • Child proof locking system in rear door
  • Crash Sensor - activates hazard/interior lighting + unlocks doors
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
• Seats
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • Child seat ISOFIX attachment for two outer rear seats and front passenger seat with anchorage points
  • Driver and front passenger sports seats
  • Front head restraints
  • Heated front seats
  • Height adjustable 3 rear head restraints
  • Manual adjustment of seat height, fore/aft position, seat depth, backrest tilt and head restraint height
  • Mechanical rear seats with fore/aft adjustment
  • Single front passenger seat
• Security
  • Anti theft alarm system
  • Closing system with central locking
  • Drive away door locking
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Locking wheel bolts
• Towing
  • Trailer stabilisation logic
• Transmission
  • Gear selector switch with toggle operation
  • Steptronic sport transmission with double clutch and gear shift paddles
• Vanity Mirrors
  • Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
• Wheels
  • Reduced rolling resistance tyres
• Wheels - Spare
  • Tyre repair kit (including Tyre sealant and 12V Compressor)

• Emissions - ICE
  • CO: 0.109
  • HC: 0.01
  • HC+NOx:
  • NOx: 0.003
  • Particles: 0.0001
  • Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb: 135
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH: 138
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL: 135
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High: 135
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High: 116
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low: 191
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium: 127
• Emissions - Lifecycle
  • End-of-Life Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes: 0.6
  • In-Life Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes: 11.1
  • Lifetime Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes: 26.3
  • Production Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes: 14.6
• Engine and Drive Train
  • Camshaft: DOHC
  • Catalytic Convertor: Yes
  • CC: 1,998
  • Compression Ratio: 11.1:1
  • Cylinder Layout: IN-LINE
  • Cylinders: 4
  • Cylinders - Bore (mm): 82
  • Cylinders - Stroke (mm): 94.6
  • Engine Code: B48A20M2
  • Engine Layout: FRONT TRANSVERSE
  • Fuel Delivery: TURBO INJECTION
  • Gears: 7 SPEED
  • Number of Valves: 16
  • Transmission: SEMI-AUTO
• Fuel Consumption - ICE
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb: 6
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH: 6.1
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL: 6
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High: 6
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High: 5.1
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low: 8.4
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium: 5.6
  • WLTP - MPG - Comb: 47.1
  • WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH: 46.3
  • WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL: 47.1
  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High: 47.1
  • WLTP - MPG - High: 55.4
  • WLTP - MPG - Low: 33.6
  • WLTP - MPG - Medium: 50.4
• General
  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying: Yes
  • Badge Engine CC: 2.0
  • Badge Power: 204
  • Based On ID:
  • Coin Description: i
  • Coin Series: M Sport
  • Generation Mark: 2
  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: 29A
  • NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: 88
  • NCAP Child Occupant Protection %: 81
  • NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09: 5
  • NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: 79
  • NCAP Safety Assist %: 92
  • Safety Concerns?: No
  • Special Edition: No
  • Special Order: No
  • Vehicle Homologation Class: M1
• Performance
  • 0 to 60 mph (secs): No
  • 0 to 62 mph (secs): 7
  • Engine Power - BHP: 204
  • Engine Power - KW: 150
  • Engine Power - PS: Yes
  • Engine Power - RPM: 5,000
  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT: 236
  • Engine Torque - MKG: 32.6
  • Engine Torque - NM: 320
  • Engine Torque - RPM: 1500
  • Top Speed: 150
• Test Cycles
  • Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP
  • RDE Certification Level: RDE 2
• Tyres
  • Alloys?: Yes
  • Space Saver?: No
  • Tyre Size Front: 225/50 R18
  • Tyre Size Rear: 225/50 R18
  • Tyre Size Spare: TYRE REPAIR KIT
  • Wheel Style: M DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 838
  • Wheel Type: 18" ALLOY
• Vehicle Dimensions
  • Height: 1,576
  • Height (including roof rails):
  • Length: 4,386
  • Wheelbase: 2,670
  • Width: 1824
  • Width (including mirrors): 2,102
• Weight and Capacities
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 54
  • Gross Vehicle Weight: 2,105
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): 1405
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 415
  • Max. Loading Weight: 560
  • Max. Roof Load: 75
  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 1,500
  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 750
  • Minimum Kerbweight: 1,545
  • No. of Seats: 5
  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 11.4

Ten Second Review
Once BMW's frumpiest model, the 2 Series Active Tourer 5-seat MPV now has a much more fashionable vibe. Yet it's even more practical - and quite a lot cleverer too. A bit of a transformation's taken place here.

Background
A brand new five-seat MPV people carrier design is rare indeed these days, especially if it isn't based on a van. But that's what we've got here in the sleeker shape of BMW's second generation 2 Series Active Tourer. Most of the volume brands have pulled out of this segment but the competitor model this Munich maker most cares about, the Mercedes B-Class, still does enough business in this sector to justify giving the Active Tourer model line a second crack at sales success. As before, the '2 Series' name is slightly misleading; this car has nothing in common with the rear-driven 2 Series Coupe. Instead, like its predecessor, this Active Tourer uses the front-driven FAAR architecture found in the BMW X1 and the MINI Countryman, the same platform chosen for the four-door 2 Series Gran Coupe. This time round though, the rather frumpy looks of the first generation Active Tourer been swapped for something with a dash more panache.

Driving Experience
You'd expect plenty of electrified tech in the engine range - and you shouldn't be disappointed. There's no full-EV or full-Hybrid, but both the conventional petrol engines get the brand's 48V mild hybrid embellishment. The system's starter generator provides a 19hp boost in power. There's a choice of a 170hp 1.5-litre three cylinder unit (the 220i model), or a 218hp 2.0-litre powerplant (the 223i). The conventional 218d variant with a 150hp 2.0-litre diesel features in the range too. As do a couple of three cylinder petrol plug-in hybrids, offering either 245hp (the 225e xDrive) or 326hp (the 230e xDrive), with both claiming an impressive all-electric driving range of up to 49 miles. All the powerplants on offer are mated to 7-speed Steptronic dual-clutch auto transmission. Whatever your choice of engine, BMW reckons you'll find this second generation model a lot more engaging to drive, thanks to extensive chassis revisions, sharper steering response and a fresh 3-link rear suspension setup. 'M Sport'-trimmed models also get Adaptive M Sport suspension, which has a 15mm drop in ride height, plus there's a quicker steering rack. Different drive modes can be selected through the iDrive 'My Modes' menu, the options being 'Efficient', 'Sport' and 'Personal'. Across the range, sleek aerodynamics should lower wind noise at speed. And a wider track will improve handling.

Design and Build
If we'd had this kind of 2 Series Active Tourer from the outset, there wouldn't have been much doubt about the need for a replacement model. This, the car in question, is more sharply proportioned in every way, extra overtaking presence coming courtesy of a larger front grille flanked by re-styled headlights now of the full-LED variety across the range. Revised side creases emphasise the profile, while slim LED tail lights embellish the rear. This is a larger car than before too, 32mm longer, 24mm wider and 21mm higher. Inside, it's even more different, thanks to design inspiration from BMW's flagship iX crossover large luxury EV. Hence the smart one-piece curved dash display that houses a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.7-inch central touchscreen, the latter running the brand's latest eighth generation iDrive infotainment system. This middle monitor has inhaled most of the previous model's switches and buttons and is much cleverer, with over-the-air software updates, wireless phone mirroring and more intuitive 'Hey BMW' voice control. The wheelbase length - 2670mm - remains the same as before, but BMW still claims more interior space, thanks to the adoption of a more compact 3-link rear suspension set-up. As before, the rear seats can recline - or move backwards and forwards. And they split 40:20:40 to aid cargo flexibility. Boot space is 415-litres for petrol models and 470-litres for the diesels, with respective seats-folded capacities of 1405 and 1455-litres. That falls to 1370-litres with the plug-in hybrids.

Market and Model
The first generation version of this model sold quite well, shifting 430,000 units and making 80% of its sales to customers new to the brand. BMW of course wants this mK2 version to do better, though perhaps inevitably, it sits at the premium end of the mid-sized five-seat MPV segment. Prices start at around £30,000 and rise to around £40,000. There's a choice of 'Sport', 'Luxury' or 'M Sport' trim levels. Base 'Sport' trim includes 17-inch alloy wheels, Sport seats with anthracite cloth upholstery, LED headlights, high-gloss Shadowline exterior trim and Parking Assistance with a reversing camera and Park Distance Control. Mid-range 'Luxury'-spec cars feature 17-inch V-Spoke alloy wheels, aluminium exterior trim, Vernasca leather upholstery and heated front seats. The top 'M Sport' package introduces a distinctive front apron design, 18-inch Bi-colour alloy wheels, Adaptive M Sport suspension, Adaptive LED headlights, power folding exterior mirrors, Sport seats with Alcantara/Sensatec upholstery, a Luxury Instrument Panel, heated seats, Comfort Access and wireless charging.

Cost of Ownership
The 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine that many customers will inevitably gravitate to in the 218d variant makes some extremely good numbers, recording up to 58.9mpg on the combined fuel economy cycle and up to 125g/km. If you'd prefer petrol, you'll get access to BMW's 48v mild hybrid tech, which massages the efficiency figures a bit. The 1.5-litre 220i manages up to 47.9mpg and up to 133g/km. While the top 2.0-litre petrol 223i manages up to 47.1mpg and up to 137g/km. If you want to do better, you'll need BMW's Plug-in hybrid technology, which consists of a current-excited electric motor installed in a single housing along with the power electronics and transmission. In both PHEV models, the electric motor acts on the rear wheels while a three-cylinder petrol engine drives the front wheels. Maximum charging capacity is up from 3.7kW to 7.4kW, meaning that a full charge can be delivered in around 2.5 hours, or just under 8 hours via a conventional household socket. Electric range is up to 49 miles based on the WLTP cycle.

Summary
The first generation 2 Series Active Tourer brought a bit of class to the 5-seat MPV segment, but was rather plain and dumpy, both to look at and to drive. You'd be far more likely to covet this MK2 model, were you to be a family customer whose need for people carrier was somewhat uncomfortably paired with the need for a BMW. The improved looks remind you of the kind of effect visited upon someone you used to know who since has had a very productive couple of seasons in the gym. Perhaps a few semesters of night school too; this second generation design has, after all, reached a whole new level of intelligence when it comes to media connectivity, camera safety provision and electrified engine tech. And the result is that rare thing; an MPV that might even engender an SUV-like trendy ownership vibe. With the right spec and extras of course. A bog standard 2 Series Active Tourer still isn't going to get the neighbours' heads turning. But the one you may now have in mind just might.