BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45/F46) |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | BMW |
Production | 2014–present |
Model years | 2015–present |
Assembly | Germany: Leipzig China: Shenyang (BBA) |
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) |
Curb weight |
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The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is a compact MPV produced by the German manufacturer BMW since August 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. Sales commenced in November 2014.
xDrive is 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.
BMW Active Tourer is a plug in hybrid concept vehicle with 1.5 litre turbo three cylinder petrol engine derived from BMW six 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, twenty inch wheels.
It also features rear light clusters running well into the side panel, a 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 an eight inch display, ECO PRO mode with coasting mode.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2012 Paris Motor Show, followed by the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show in 2013, and the Auto Shanghai 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).
The vehicle was unveiled in 2013 OutDoor in Friedrichshafen, followed by 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show, followed by 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.
The vehicle was unveiled in 84th Geneva International Motor Show 2014, followed by 2014 Canadian International Auto Show, 13th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2014, 22nd Auto Mobil International Leipzig 2014.