The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45/U06 model code) is a two-row subcompact executive MPV produced by BMW since August 2014. The closely related BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46 model code) is a longer three-row version which began production in 2015 and discontinued in 2021, now sold exclusively as a hatchback. Marketed as part of the 2 Series range, the F45/F46 are based on the front-wheel-drive UKL2 platform. The design is based on the BMW Concept Active Tourer, and is mechanically related to the Mini Countryman, also built by BMW. Just like the BMW 1 Series hatchback, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Gran Tourer models were never available in the United States.

These vehicles are designed to compete directly with the Mercedes-Benz B-Class. Sales commenced in November 2014. An all-wheel-drive xDrive system is offered as an option.

Pre-production concepts BMW Concept Active Tourer (2012) BMW Active Tourer is a plug in hybrid concept vehicle with 1.5-litre, turbo three-cylinder petrol engine derived from BMW's six-cylinder engines coupled with 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 at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, followed by the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show in 2013, and Auto Shanghai 2013.

BMW Concept Active Tourer Outdoor (2013) The Outdoor is a version of BMW Concept Active Tourer with the same, 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 the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show, followed by the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.

First generation (F45/F46; 2014)

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) The vehicle was unveiled in the 84th Geneva International Motor Show 2014, followed by the 2014 Canadian International Auto Show, 13th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2014, and 22nd Auto Mobil International Leipzig 2014. The 2 Series Active Tourer was supposed to be called the BMW 1 Series Gran Turismo before it was launched.

Early models included 218i, 225i, 218d (150PS). 220d (190PS) was set to arrive in September 2014, followed by 220i (192PS) in November 2014.

Early models for the United Kingdom included 218i (100 kW), 218d (120 kW). From November 2014, M Sport specification (including 18 inch M Sport alloy wheels, Dakota leather upholstery, High gloss Shadowline exterior trim, Aluminium hexagon interior trim, M Sport aerodynamic styling, M Sport suspension and M Sport interior styling enhancements) becomes available.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer M Sport Package includes exclusive Estoril Blue body colour, M Aerodynamics package, M Sport suspension, 17 or 18-inch M light alloy wheels, M leather steering wheel. The 225i Active Tourer with M Sport Package was unveiled in the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.

Production at the BMW Brilliance plant in Shenyang, China started in Q1 of 2016, with the first sales recorded in March. Chinese market only got the 218i and 220i variant. The Chinese version has different engines names the 218i has the B38A15A 1,499 cc (91.5 cu in) I3 single-scroll turbo with , mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox. The 220i has a I4 twin scroll turbo with and an eight speed automatic gearbox.

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) The 2 Series Gran Tourer is a long wheelbase, three-row version, which was released in June 2015. It is the first and the only three-row MPV ever produced by BMW. Compared to the Active Tourer, its wheelbase is lengthened by to in order to fit the third-row seating, which folds flat. A two-row version is also offered as the base option for some models. At launch, the vehicle was offered with Advantage, Sport Line, Luxury Line and M Sport trim levels in Europe.

A of cargo space is available in the standard five-seat variant, which can be expanded to by sliding the rear seats forward. With the third-row seating option, the boot space decreases to with the last row folded down flat to the floor.

Engines +Petrol enginesModelYearsType/codePower, torque at rpm216i2016–2018 I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15U0) at 4,100–6,000 rpm, at 1,200–3,800 rpm216i2018–2021 I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15U1) at 4,300–6,500 rpm, at 1,380–3,800 rpm218i2014–2018 I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15M0) at 4,400–6,000 rpm, at 1,250–4,300 rpm218i2018-2020 I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15M1) at 4,500–6,500 rpm, at 1,480–4,200 rpm218i2020–2021 at 4,500–6,500 rpm, at 1,500–4,100 rpm220i2014–2018 I4 twin-scroll turbo (B48A20M0) at 5,000–6,000 rpm, at 1,250–4,600 rpm220i2018–2020 I4 twin-scroll turbo (B48A20M1) at 5,000–6,500 rpm, at 1,350–4,600 rpm220i2020–2021 at 5,000–5,500 rpm, at 1,350–4,200 rpm225i2014–2021 I4 twin-scroll turbo (B48A20O0) at 4,750–6,000 rpm, at 1,350–4,500 rpm225xe PHEV2016–2018 I3 twin-scroll turbo(B38A15M0 Hybrid) + electric motor at 4,400–6,000 rpm, at 1,250–4,300 rpm (Engine), (Electric Motor), (Combined)225xe PHEV2018–2020 at 4,400–6,000 rpm, at 1,300–4,300 rpm (Engine), (Electric Motor), (Combined)225xe PHEV2020–2021 at 5,000–5,500 rpm, at 1,500–3,800 rpm (Engine), (Electric Motor), (Combined) +Diesel enginesModelYearsType/code Power, torque at rpm214d2014–2018 I3 turbo (B37C15) at 4,000 rpm, at 1,750–2,250 rpm216d2014–2021 at 4,000 rpm, at 1,750–2,250 rpm218d2014–2018 I4 turbo (B47C20) at 4,000 rpm, at 1,750–2,250 rpm218d2018–2021 at 4,000 rpm, at 1,750–2,500 rpm220d2014–2021 at 4,000 rpm, at 1,750–2,500 rpm

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Second generation (U06; 2021)

The second-generation BMW 2 Series Active Tourer was unveiled in October 2021. Available with a choice of petrol and diesel engines, a range of PHEV powertrains was available since 2022. Furthermore, the 2nd-generation BMW 2-Series Active Tourer model will be available solely as a two-row MPV hatchback, as BMW decided not to develop a three-row BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer variant of the U06 generation 2-Series Active Tourer due to the declining popularity of compact three-row MPVs. As a result, the F46 BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer was discontinued in 2021 without any direct successor planned due to poor sales and due to the rising popularity of crossovers and SUVs, with the BMW X7 SUV becoming the only BMW with third-row seating in production and sold as a new vehicle.

Engines +Petrol enginesModelYearsType/codePower, torque at rpm216i2023– I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15) at 3,900–6,500 rpm, at 1,500–3,600 rpm218i2021– at 4,400–6,500 rpm, at 1,500–4,000 rpm220i2021– I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15M2) + 48-volt MHEV system at 4,700–6,500 rpm, at 1,500–4,400 rpm223i2021– I4 twin-scroll turbo (B48A20M2) + 48-volt MHEV system at 5,000–6,500 rpm, at 1,500–4,000 rpm223i xDrive2022–225xe2022– I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15 Hybrid) + electric motor at 4,400–6,500 rpm, at 1,500–4,000 rpm (Engine), (Electric Motor) at 4,400–6,500 rpm, at 1,500–4,000 rpm (Combined)230xe2022– at 4,700–6,500 rpm, at 1,500–4,400 rpm (Engine), (Electric Motor) at 4,700–6,500 rpm, at 1,500–4,400 rpm (Combined) +Diesel enginesModelYearsType/codePower, torque at rpm220d2021– I4 turbo (B47C20) at 3,750–4,000 rpm, at 1,500–2,500 rpm223d xDrive2022– I4 turbo (B47C20) + 48-volt MHEV system at 4,000 rpm, at 1,500–2,750 rpm

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See also List of BMW vehicles

References

External links

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