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Spied testing around BMW’s headquarters not too long ago, the upcoming BMW Family Active Sports Tourer (or FAST for short) was once again spotted testing on public roads, with a couple of new details emerging.
Last time, the car was photographed from the right side, showing us the bare minimum details we could get. This time, it was shot from the other side and we noticed something rather interesting on the front fender. Care to guess what it is? It’s an ‘extra fuel cap’.
Given its location, we think it’s safe to assume that this is no ordinary vehicle but rather a plug-in hybrid one, part of BMW’s new offensive that wants performance to go up while fuel consumption and CO2 emissions go down.
The car is supposed to slot in right under the upcoming F48 X1 with which it will also be sharing its UKL platform with. Being front-wheel drive, this will add to the already disappointing range of cars launched by BMW in recent months.
With it, the number of FWD vehicles made by BMW will rise to three, including the 2 Series Active Tourer and the new X1. However, each mode will serve to a different demographic.
The 2 SAT will be an MPV by definition, going up against the B-Class from Mercedes while the X1 will be the crossover of the X Series the FAST though will be a whole different breed. What its exact purpose will be we don’t know just yet.
The engine line-up will probably include the same B-family range, going from 1.5-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged units to 2-liter ones that could make close to 300 HP. The hybrid model could use the same platform as the X5 eDrive concept and have more than 300 HP and around 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque coming from a 2-liter turbocharged petrol unit and an electric motor, with the batteries stowed away under the boot floor.
Of course, another alternative would be one similar to the i8’s with a smaller petrol engine and a bigger electric one but that would require a bigger battery which would ruing the balance of the car. Expect the BMW FAST to be launched in late 2015 but it will be available in Europe only.
Given its location, we think it’s safe to assume that this is no ordinary vehicle but rather a plug-in hybrid one, part of BMW’s new offensive that wants performance to go up while fuel consumption and CO2 emissions go down.
The car is supposed to slot in right under the upcoming F48 X1 with which it will also be sharing its UKL platform with. Being front-wheel drive, this will add to the already disappointing range of cars launched by BMW in recent months.
With it, the number of FWD vehicles made by BMW will rise to three, including the 2 Series Active Tourer and the new X1. However, each mode will serve to a different demographic.
The 2 SAT will be an MPV by definition, going up against the B-Class from Mercedes while the X1 will be the crossover of the X Series the FAST though will be a whole different breed. What its exact purpose will be we don’t know just yet.
The engine line-up will probably include the same B-family range, going from 1.5-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged units to 2-liter ones that could make close to 300 HP. The hybrid model could use the same platform as the X5 eDrive concept and have more than 300 HP and around 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque coming from a 2-liter turbocharged petrol unit and an electric motor, with the batteries stowed away under the boot floor.
Of course, another alternative would be one similar to the i8’s with a smaller petrol engine and a bigger electric one but that would require a bigger battery which would ruing the balance of the car. Expect the BMW FAST to be launched in late 2015 but it will be available in Europe only.
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