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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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.

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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 100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp), mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox. The 220i has a 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) I4 twin scroll turbo with 141 kW (192 PS; 189 hp) 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

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. === Safety ===

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Specifications

name: BMW 2 Series, Active Tourer / Gran Tourer
Manufacturer: BMW
Production: 2014–present
Class: Subcompact executive MPV (C,M)
Body style: 5-door hatchback (Active Tourer), 5-door estate (Gran Tourer; 2014-2021)
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive, Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (xDrive)

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