- After Mercedes recently moved to front wheel on CLA, BMW is now offering same.
- The new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is being launched with a choice of three powerful, light and fuel-efficient three and four-cylinder drive units that form part of a new generation of engines.They are installed transversely and boast a compact design along with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology.
- All petrol and diesel engines in the new engine family are equipped with the latest version of BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. The petrol engines feature turbocharging, direct petrol injection, double-Vanos variable camshaft timing and, for the four-cylinder units, Valvetronic fully variable valve timing. On the thermodynamically optimised diesel engines, VNT turbocharging and common rail direct injection with a maximum pressure of 2,000 bar form part of the package
- The basic version is the 218i Active Tourer with a 1.5-liter, turbocharged three-cylinder with 134 horsepower.Good enough for average fuel economy of 48 miles per gallon in the EU cycle when equipped with a six-speed manual.
- 225i Active Tourer with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 228 hp and offers 39-mpg average fuel economy.
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There is the 218d Active Tourer with its 148-hp, 2.0-liter turbodiesel and 57 mpg average fuel economy on the EU cycle.
- A six-speed manual is standard on all of them, but there is a six-speed automatic option for the 218i and eight-speed automatics available for the 225i and 218d. All-wheel drive will be available on future models.
- Driver and front passenger enjoy a far higher seating position than in a sedan.
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The intelligent use of high-tensile and ultra-high-tensile multi-phase steels makes a decisive contribution to safety standards in the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, while also helping to keep the vehicle's weight down. Apart from being a crucial factor in the model's exceptional driving dynamics, this lightweight engineering is just one among many BMW EfficientDynamics technology elements. These also include the Auto Start Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, Optimum Gearshift Indicator, on-demand operation of ancillary units and the integral Air Curtain, which uses two vertical air inlets in the front bumper to direct the airstream along the front wheels.
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Standards of safety and comfort aboard the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer are boosted by the assistance systems and various infotainment features that are collectively known as BMW ConnectedDrive. Take, for instance, the Traffic Jam Assistant or the camera-based cruise control system with Stop & Go function, which both work using a mono camera. They assist with accelerating and braking (longitudinal guidance) as well as steering (lateral guidance with the Traffic Jam Assistant), at the same time as relieving the driver of monotonous tasks, such as when driving in a queue of traffic on the motorway or in heavy city-centre traffic.
- BMW ConnectedDrive Services & Apps bring smartphone applications into the vehicle and allow innovative features like the Concierge Service or Real Time Traffic Information to be added. These can also be booked at a later date and, in many cases, for flexible periods of time. In this way, the functionality of the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer can be vastly enhanced and updated by the owner at any time.
- Collision Warning and Pedestrian Warning with City Braking function.Camera-based Cruise Control with Stop & Go function.Traffic Jam Assistant: accelerates, brakes and keeps you in lane.Speed Limit Info Memory identifies fixed and variable speed limits.High-Beam Assist: improved vision in the dark.
Source: BMW Press release and Autoblog (Pictures)