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The day long-time BMW fans have feared is finally here, their favorite manufacturer finally took the veils off its first front-wheel-drive model, the 2 Series Active Tourer.
Of course, in typical Bavarian fashion, the Germans promise unparalleled and never before seen dynamics for the new model, despite being drag by the front axle, just as they did on the 3 Series Gran Turismo. Could the Active Tourer really be that good? Let’s look over the arguments BMW makes.
First of all, the claim it was built on a completely new platform, using high-tensile and ultra-high-tensile multi-phase steels to make sure the vehicle weight is kept down and that the chassis will have the characteristics it needs to keep everyone happy. I’m not sold yet but the codename does suggest this is a completely different model from anything we’ve seen so far (F44/F45) and hints at a reuse with the F48 X1 that’s currently being tested.
Second, the new model will be ushering in a completely new engine family for BMW cars, the same used on Mk3 MINIs. The base model will be the 216i fitted with a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged engine that uses direct injection and makes 136 HP and 220 Nm of torque, followed by the top of the range 225i fitted with a 2-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder unit that makes 231 HP and 350 Nm of torque. The diesel alternative will be a 218d model that uses the same 2-liter diesel engine from the LCI X3 making 150 HP and 330 Nm of torque.
However, maybe the numbers aren’t impressive but, for dynamic purposes they are all fitted transversally inside the car, sitting over or behind the front axle for better balance, manual 6-speed units being also available for more fun. xDrive all-wheel-drive systems will be available starting November alongside the M Sport line for those that want their car to look mean.
That was not what this MPV was made for though. The car was made for people with active lifestyles that like to go hiking, exploring and so on. In this regard it is decked with all sorts of storing spaces inside the cabin and in the trunk, with a special storing bin under the boot floor that can be easily accessed.
The rear seats can be folded 40:20:40 and moved forward or backward, depending on what you need most, luggage or space for the passengers.
Of course, being a 2015 model, the 2SAT will be using all the newest EfficientDynamics technology and EU6 compliant engines. Technology-wise, the car will be supporting all the latest ConnectedDrive features including Traffic Jam Assistant, stop & go, and lane guidance.
One thing a lot of people were worried about was the design of the car. I must say that you can’t really mistake this car as anything other than a BMW. The front fascia features the usual kidney grilles while the headlights have corona rigs made up of LEDs. The air intakes are big and give off an impression of power while the C-Pillar features the famous Hoffmeister kink.
At 1,586 mm high, 2,038 mm wide and 4,342 mm long, the 2 Series Active Tourer is compact, fitting perfectly in the segment it’s proposing to revolutionize. However, the audience will decide on its success. So, what do you think? Will this new model be a hit or a disappointment?
First of all, the claim it was built on a completely new platform, using high-tensile and ultra-high-tensile multi-phase steels to make sure the vehicle weight is kept down and that the chassis will have the characteristics it needs to keep everyone happy. I’m not sold yet but the codename does suggest this is a completely different model from anything we’ve seen so far (F44/F45) and hints at a reuse with the F48 X1 that’s currently being tested.
Second, the new model will be ushering in a completely new engine family for BMW cars, the same used on Mk3 MINIs. The base model will be the 216i fitted with a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged engine that uses direct injection and makes 136 HP and 220 Nm of torque, followed by the top of the range 225i fitted with a 2-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder unit that makes 231 HP and 350 Nm of torque. The diesel alternative will be a 218d model that uses the same 2-liter diesel engine from the LCI X3 making 150 HP and 330 Nm of torque.
However, maybe the numbers aren’t impressive but, for dynamic purposes they are all fitted transversally inside the car, sitting over or behind the front axle for better balance, manual 6-speed units being also available for more fun. xDrive all-wheel-drive systems will be available starting November alongside the M Sport line for those that want their car to look mean.
That was not what this MPV was made for though. The car was made for people with active lifestyles that like to go hiking, exploring and so on. In this regard it is decked with all sorts of storing spaces inside the cabin and in the trunk, with a special storing bin under the boot floor that can be easily accessed.
The rear seats can be folded 40:20:40 and moved forward or backward, depending on what you need most, luggage or space for the passengers.
Of course, being a 2015 model, the 2SAT will be using all the newest EfficientDynamics technology and EU6 compliant engines. Technology-wise, the car will be supporting all the latest ConnectedDrive features including Traffic Jam Assistant, stop & go, and lane guidance.
One thing a lot of people were worried about was the design of the car. I must say that you can’t really mistake this car as anything other than a BMW. The front fascia features the usual kidney grilles while the headlights have corona rigs made up of LEDs. The air intakes are big and give off an impression of power while the C-Pillar features the famous Hoffmeister kink.
At 1,586 mm high, 2,038 mm wide and 4,342 mm long, the 2 Series Active Tourer is compact, fitting perfectly in the segment it’s proposing to revolutionize. However, the audience will decide on its success. So, what do you think? Will this new model be a hit or a disappointment?
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