| BMW 2 Series Active Tourer / Gran Tourer | |
| Manufacturer: | BMW |
| Production: | 2014–present |
| Class: | Subcompact executive MPV (M) |
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.
The F45/F46 avehicles sold under the BMW marque, 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.
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 the 2012 Paris Motor Show,[1] [2] [3] [4] followed by the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show in 2013,[5] and the Auto Shanghai 2013.[6]
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).[7] [8]
The vehicle was unveiled in 2013 OutDoor in Friedrichshafen,[9] followed by the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show,[10] [11] followed by the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.[12] [13]
| First generation | |
| Production: | 2014–2021 |
| Assembly: | Germany: Leipzig (BMW Leipzig Plant, F45); Regensburg (F46) China: Tiexi, Shenyang (BBA, F45 only) |
| Designer: | Michael de Bono |
| Platform: | BMW UKL2 platform |
| Motor: | 650NaN0 permanent-magnet synchronous motor (PHEV) |
| Drivetrain: | PHEV (225xe) |
| Battery: | Lithium-ion high-voltage (7.7 kWh; 2017 / 10.0 kWh; 2020) |
| Wheelbase: | 26701NaN1 (Active Tourer) 27801NaN1 (Gran Tourer) |
| Length: | NaN1NaN1 (Active Tourer) 45561NaN1 (Gran Tourer) |
| Width: | 18001NaN1 |
| Height: | 15551NaN1 (Active Tourer) 16411NaN1 (Gran Tourer) |
The vehicle was unveiled in the 84th Geneva International Motor Show 2014,[14] followed by the 2014 Canadian International Auto Show,[15] 13th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2014,[16] and 22nd Auto Mobil International Leipzig 2014.[17] The 2 Series Active Tourer was supposed to be called the BMW 1 Series Gran Turismo before it was launched.[18]
Early models included 218i, 225i, 218d (150PS).[19] [20] 220d (190PS) was set to arrive in September 2014, followed by 220i (192PS) in November 2014.[21]
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.[22] [23]
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.[24] Production at the BMW Brilliance plant in Shenyang, China started in Q1 of 2016, with the first sales recorded in March. The Chinese version has different engines: the 216i has a 14991NaN1 I3 single scroll turbo with 85kW, the 218i has the same engine with 113kW, both mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox. The 220i has a 19981NaN1 I4 twin scroll turbo with 159kW and an eight speed automatic gearbox.[25]
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 1101NaN1 to 27801NaN1 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.[26]
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.
| Model | Years | Type/code | Power, torque at rpm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216i | 2016–2018 | 1499cc I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15U0) | 750NaN0 at 4,100–6,000 rpm, 1800NaN0 at 1,200–3,800 rpm | |
| 216i | 2018–2021 | 1499cc I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15U1) | 800NaN0 at 4,300–6,500 rpm, 1900NaN0 at 1,380–3,800 rpm[27] | |
| 218i | 2014–2018 | 1499cc I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15M0) | 1000NaN0 at 4,400–6,000 rpm, 2200NaN0 at 1,250–4,300 rpm | |
| 218i | 2018-2020 | 1499cc I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15M1) | 1030NaN0 at 4,500–6,500 rpm, 2200NaN0 at 1,480–4,200 rpm | |
| 218i | 2020–2021 | 1499cc I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15M1) | 1000NaN0 at 4,500–6,500 rpm, 2200NaN0 at 1,500–4,100 rpm | |
| 220i | 2014–2018 | 1998cc I4 twin-scroll turbo (B48A20M0) | 1410NaN0 at 5,000–6,000 rpm, 2800NaN0 at 1,250–4,600 rpm | |
| 220i | 2018–2020 | 1998cc I4 twin-scroll turbo (B48A20M1) | 1410NaN0 at 5,000–6,500 rpm, 2800NaN0 at 1,350–4,600 rpm | |
| 220i | 2020–2021 | 1998cc I4 twin-scroll turbo (B48A20M1) | 1310NaN0 at 5,000–5,500 rpm, 2800NaN0 at 1,350–4,200 rpm | |
| 225i | 2014–2021 | 1998cc I4 twin-scroll turbo (B48A20O0) | 1700NaN0 at 4,750–6,000 rpm, 3500NaN0 at 1,350–4,500 rpm | |
| 225xe PHEV | 2016–2018 | 1499cc I3 twin-scroll turbo (B38A15M0 Hybrid) + electric motor | 1000NaN0 at 4,400–6,000 rpm, 2200NaN0 at 1,250–4,300 rpm (Engine) 650NaN0, 1650NaN0 (Electric Motor) 1650NaN0, 3850NaN0 (Combined) | |
| 225xe PHEV | 2018–2020 | 1499cc I3 twin-scroll turbo (B38A15M0 Hybrid) + electric motor | 1000NaN0 at 4,400–6,000 rpm, 2200NaN0 at 1,300–4,300 rpm (Engine) 650NaN0, 1650NaN0 (Electric Motor) 1650NaN0, 3850NaN0 (Combined) | |
| 225xe PHEV | 2020–2021 | 1499cc I3 twin-scroll turbo (B38A15M0 Hybrid) + electric motor | 920NaN0 at 5,000–5,500 rpm, 2200NaN0 at 1,500–3,800 rpm (Engine) 700NaN0, 1650NaN0 (Electric Motor) 1620NaN0, 3850NaN0 (Combined) |
| Model | Years | Type/code | Power, torque at rpm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214d | 2014–2018 | 1496cc I3 turbo (B37C15) | 700NaN0 at 4,000 rpm, 2200NaN0 at 1,750–2,250 rpm | |
| 216d | 2014–2021 | 1496cc I3 turbo (B37C15) | 850NaN0 at 4,000 rpm, 2700NaN0 at 1,750–2,250 rpm | |
| 218d | 2014–2018 | 1995cc I4 turbo (B47C20) | 1100NaN0 at 4,000 rpm, 3300NaN0 at 1,750–2,250 rpm | |
| 218d | 2018–2021 | 1995cc I4 turbo (B47C20) | 1100NaN0 at 4,000 rpm, 3500NaN0 at 1,750–2,500 rpm | |
| 220d | 2014–2021 | 1995cc I4 turbo (B47C20) | 1400NaN0 at 4,000 rpm, 4000NaN0 at 1,750–2,500 rpm |
| Second generation | |
| Model Code: | U06 |
| Production: | 2021–present |
| Assembly: | Germany: Leipzig (BMW Leipzig Plant) |
| Designer: | Anders Thøgersen, Panos Karras |
| Platform: | BMW UKL2 platform |
| Motor: | 140NaN0 power booster (MHEV) 800NaN0 permanent-magnet synchronous motor (225xe PHEV) 1300NaN0 permanent-magnet synchronous motor (230xe PHEV) |
| Battery: | 16.3 kWh lithium-ion (PHEV) |
| Wheelbase: | 26701NaN1 |
| Length: | 43861NaN1 |
| Width: | 18241NaN1 |
| Height: | 15761NaN1 |
| Weight: | NaN0NaN0 |
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.[28] Furthermore, the 2nd-generation BMW 2 Series Active Tourer model will be available solely as a two-row MPV, as the 3-row BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer MPV variant was discontinued for the second generation due to poor sales and rising popularity of crossovers and SUVs.
| 216i | 2023– | 1499cc I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15) | 900NaN0 @ 3,900–6,500 rpm, 2300NaN0 @ 1,500–3,600 rpm | |
| 218i | 2021– | 1499cc I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15) | 1000NaN0 @ 4,400–6,500 rpm, 2300NaN0 @ 1,500–4,000 rpm | |
| 220i | 2021– | 1499cc I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15M2) + 48-volt MHEV system | 1250NaN0 @ 4,700–6,500 rpm, 2800NaN0 @ 1,500–4,400 rpm | |
| 223i | 2021– | 1998cc I4 twin-scroll turbo (B48A20M2) + 48-volt MHEV system | 1600NaN0 @ 5,000–6,500 rpm, 3600NaN0 @ 1,500–4,000 rpm | |
| 223i xDrive | 2022– | |||
| 225xe | 2022– | 1499cc I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15 Hybrid) + electric motor | 1000NaN0 @ 4,400–6,500 rpm, 2300NaN0 @ 1,500–4,000 rpm (Engine)800NaN0, 2470NaN0 (Electric Motor) 1800NaN0 @ 4,400–6,500 rpm, 4770NaN0 @ 1,500–4,000 rpm (Combined) | |
| 230xe | 2022– | 1499cc I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15 Hybrid) + electric motor | 1100NaN0 @ 4,700–6,500 rpm, 2300NaN0 @ 1,500–4,400 rpm (Engine)1300NaN0, 2470NaN0 (Electric Motor) 2400NaN0 @ 4,700–6,500 rpm, 4770NaN0 @ 1,500–4,400 rpm (Combined) |
| 218d | 2021– | 1995cc I4 turbo (B47C20) | 1100NaN0 @ 3,750–4,000 rpm, 3600NaN0 @ 1,500–2,500 rpm | |
| 223d xDrive | 2022– | 1995cc I4 turbo (B47C20) + 48-volt MHEV system | 1450NaN0 @ 4,000 rpm, 4000NaN0 @ 1,500–2,750 rpm |