BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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BMW 2 Series
Active Tourer / Gran Tourer
2016 BMW 216d SE 1.5 Front.jpg
2016 BMW 216d Active Tourer
Overview
Manufacturer BMW
Production2014–present
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact executive MPV (M)
Body style
Layout

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.

Contents

The F45/F46 a vehicles 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.

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 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]

BMW Concept Active Tourer Outdoor (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). [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 (F45/F46; 2014)

First generation
BMW 220i Active Tourer (F45) - Frontansicht, 26. Juli 2015, Dusseldorf.jpg
2015 BMW 220i Active Tourer
Overview
Model code
  • F45 (Active Tourer)
  • F46 (Gran Tourer)
Production2014–2021
AssemblyGermany: Leipzig (BMW Leipzig Plant, F45); Regensburg (F46)
China: Tiexi, Shenyang (BBA, F45 only)
Designer Michael de Bono
Body and chassis
Platform BMW UKL2 platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor 65 kW (87 hp) permanent-magnet synchronous motor (PHEV)
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrain PHEV (225xe)
Battery Lithium-ion high-voltage (7.7 kWh; 2017 / 10.0 kWh; 2020)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,670 mm (105.1 in) (Active Tourer)
2,780 mm (109.4 in) (Gran Tourer)
Length4,342–4,354 mm (170.9–171.4 in) (Active Tourer)
4,556 mm (179.4 in) (Gran Tourer)
Width1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Height1,555 mm (61.2 in) (Active Tourer)
1,641 mm (64.6 in) (Gran Tourer)
Curb weight
  • 1,415–1,735 kg (3,119.5–3,825.0 lb) (Active Tourer) [14]
  • 1,475–1,640 kg (3,251.8–3,615.6 lb) (Gran Tourer) [15]

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45)

The vehicle was unveiled in the 84th Geneva International Motor Show 2014, [16] followed by the 2014 Canadian International Auto Show, [17] 13th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2014, [18] and 22nd Auto Mobil International Leipzig 2014. [19] The 2 Series Active Tourer was supposed to be called the BMW 1 Series Gran Turismo before it was launched. [20]

Early models included 218i, 225i, 218d (150PS). [21] [22] 220d (190PS) was set to arrive in September 2014, followed by 220i (192PS) in November 2014. [23]

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. [24] [25]

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. [26] 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 1,499 cc (91.5 cu in) I3 single scroll turbo with 85 kW (114 hp), the 218i has the same engine with 113 kW (152 hp), both mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox. The 220i has a 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) I4 twin scroll turbo with 159 kW (213 hp) and an eight speed automatic gearbox. [27]

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 110 mm (4.3 in) to 2,780 mm (109.4 in) 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. [28]

A 645 L (22.8 cu ft) of cargo space is available in the standard five-seat variant, which can be expanded to 805 L (28.4 cu ft) by sliding the rear seats forward. With the third-row seating option, the boot space decreases to 560 L (19.8 cu ft) with the last row folded down flat to the floor. [28]

Engines

Petrol engines [22]
ModelYearsType/codePower, torque at rpm
216i2016–20181,499 cc (91.5 cu in) I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15U0)75 kW (101 hp) at 4,100–6,000 rpm, 180 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) at 1,200–3,800 rpm
216i2018–20211,499 cc (91.5 cu in) I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15U1)80 kW (107 hp) at 4,300–6,500 rpm, 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 1,380–3,800 rpm [29]
218i2014–20181,499 cc (91.5 cu in) I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15M0)100 kW (134 hp) at 4,400–6,000 rpm, 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) at 1,250–4,300 rpm
218i2018-20201,499 cc (91.5 cu in) I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15M1)103 kW (138 hp) at 4,500–6,500 rpm, 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) at 1,480–4,200 rpm
218i2020–20211,499 cc (91.5 cu in) I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15M1)100 kW (134 hp) at 4,500–6,500 rpm, 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–4,100 rpm
220i2014–20181,998 cc (121.9 cu in) I4 twin-scroll turbo (B48A20M0)141 kW (189 hp) at 5,000–6,000 rpm, 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 1,250–4,600 rpm
220i2018–20201,998 cc (121.9 cu in) I4 twin-scroll turbo (B48A20M1)141 kW (189 hp) at 5,000–6,500 rpm, 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 1,350–4,600 rpm
220i2020–20211,998 cc (121.9 cu in) I4 twin-scroll turbo (B48A20M1)131 kW (176 hp) at 5,000–5,500 rpm, 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 1,350–4,200 rpm
225i2014–20211,998 cc (121.9 cu in) I4 twin-scroll turbo (B48A20O0)170 kW (228 hp) at 4,750–6,000 rpm, 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,350–4,500 rpm
225xe PHEV 2016–20181,499 cc (91.5 cu in) I3 twin-scroll turbo (B38A15M0 Hybrid) + electric motor100 kW (134 hp) at 4,400–6,000 rpm, 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) at 1,250–4,300 rpm (Engine)
65 kW (87 hp), 165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) (Electric Motor)
165 kW (221 hp), 385 N⋅m (284 lb⋅ft) (Combined)
225xe PHEV 2018–20201,499 cc (91.5 cu in) I3 twin-scroll turbo (B38A15M0 Hybrid) + electric motor100 kW (134 hp) at 4,400–6,000 rpm, 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) at 1,300–4,300 rpm (Engine)
65 kW (87 hp), 165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) (Electric Motor)
165 kW (221 hp), 385 N⋅m (284 lb⋅ft) (Combined)
225xe PHEV 2020–20211,499 cc (91.5 cu in) I3 twin-scroll turbo (B38A15M0 Hybrid) + electric motor92 kW (123 hp) at 5,000–5,500 rpm, 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–3,800 rpm (Engine)
70 kW (94 hp), 165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) (Electric Motor)
162 kW (217 hp), 385 N⋅m (284 lb⋅ft) (Combined)
Diesel engines
ModelYearsType/codePower, torque at rpm
214d2014–20181,496 cc (91.3 cu in) I3 turbo (B37C15)70 kW (94 hp) at 4,000 rpm, 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,250 rpm
216d2014–20211,496 cc (91.3 cu in) I3 turbo (B37C15)85 kW (114 hp) at 4,000 rpm, 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,250 rpm
218d2014–20181,995 cc (121.7 cu in) I4 turbo (B47C20)110 kW (148 hp) at 4,000 rpm, 330 N⋅m (243 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,250 rpm
218d2018–20211,995 cc (121.7 cu in) I4 turbo (B47C20)110 kW (148 hp) at 4,000 rpm, 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500 rpm
220d2014–20211,995 cc (121.7 cu in) I4 turbo (B47C20)140 kW (188 hp) at 4,000 rpm, 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500 rpm

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 1.5 Base (LHD) (2014) [30]
TestPoints%
Overall:Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg
Adult occupant:31.984%
Child occupant:4285%
Pedestrian:21.760%
Safety assist:9.170%

Second generation (U06; 2021)

Second generation
BMW U06 IMG 6802.jpg
Overview
Model code U06
Production2021–present
AssemblyGermany: Leipzig (BMW Leipzig Plant)
Designer Anders Thøgersen, Panos Karras
Body and chassis
Platform BMW UKL2 platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor 14 kW (19 hp) power booster (MHEV)
80 kW (107 hp) permanent-magnet synchronous motor (225xe PHEV)
130 kW (174 hp) permanent-magnet synchronous motor (230xe PHEV)
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrain
  • MHEV (220i, 223i, 223d xDrive)
  • PHEV (225e xDrive, 230e xDrive)
Battery 16.3 kWh lithium-ion (PHEV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,670 mm (105.1 in)
Length4,386 mm (172.7 in)
Width1,824 mm (71.8 in)
Height1,576 mm (62.0 in)
Curb weight 1,470–1,845 kg (3,241–4,068 lb)

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. [31] 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.

Engines

Petrol engines
ModelYearsType/codePower, torque at rpm
216i2023–1,499 cc (91.5 cu in) I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15)90 kW (121 hp) @ 3,900–6,500 rpm, 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–3,600 rpm
218i2021–1,499 cc (91.5 cu in) I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15)100 kW (134 hp) @ 4,400–6,500 rpm, 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,000 rpm
220i2021–1,499 cc (91.5 cu in) I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15M2) + 48-volt MHEV system125 kW (168 hp) @ 4,700–6,500 rpm, 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,400 rpm
223i2021–1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) I4 twin-scroll turbo (B48A20M2) + 48-volt MHEV system160 kW (215 hp) @ 5,000–6,500 rpm, 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,000 rpm
223i xDrive2022–
225xe2022–1,499 cc (91.5 cu in) I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15 Hybrid) + electric motor100 kW (134 hp) @ 4,400–6,500 rpm, 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,000 rpm (Engine)

80 kW (107 hp), 247 N⋅m (182 lb⋅ft) (Electric Motor)

180 kW (241 hp) @ 4,400–6,500 rpm, 477 N⋅m (352 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,000 rpm (Combined)

230xe2022–1,499 cc (91.5 cu in) I3 single-scroll turbo (B38A15 Hybrid) + electric motor110 kW (148 hp) @ 4,700–6,500 rpm, 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,400 rpm (Engine)

130 kW (174 hp), 247 N⋅m (182 lb⋅ft) (Electric Motor)

240 kW (322 hp) @ 4,700–6,500 rpm, 477 N⋅m (352 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,400 rpm (Combined)

Diesel engines
ModelYearsType/codePower, torque at rpm
220d2021–1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) I4 turbo (B47C20)110 kW (148 hp) @ 3,750–4,000 rpm, 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–2,500 rpm
223d xDrive2022–1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) I4 turbo (B47C20) + 48-volt MHEV system145 kW (194 hp) @ 4,000 rpm, 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–2,750 rpm

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
BMW 218i Active Tourer (LHD) (2022) [32]
TestPoints%
Overall:Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg
Adult occupant:33.788%
Child occupant:4081%
Pedestrian:42.879%
Safety assist:14.892%

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