The Complete Guide To The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

A guide to the all-new 2 Series Active Tourer MPV

Everything you need to know about the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer MPV


Welcome to our 'Complete Guide' series in which Chris from the Digital Team discovers everything you need to know about owning one of our featured cars.

This week Chris tests the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, an MPV like no other. Find out more with our Inchcape guide to the 2 Series, its technology and why it might be the perfect fit for your lifestyle.


Introducing the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer


The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer was updated for 2022 with sharper looks, the latest BMW technology, and fresh new engines all with hybrid assistance. The most powerful engine option is the plug-in hybrid with 326hp and up to 57 miles electric range. 

The 2 Series Active Tourer is an MPV like no other offering all the style and desirability you’d expect from a BMW whilst also providing excellent practicality. Combined with classic BMW chassis technology which turns the 2 Series Active Tourer into a fun to drive car with great levels of comfort. 

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Living With The 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer features familiar BMW DNA which combines sleek lines with distinctive highlights such as the large chrome kidney grilles. Overall, the 2 Series uses a ‘less is more’ design approach with clean surfaces such as integrated door handles, reduced shut lines and couple like silhouette which all give the car a striking look yet also increases efficiency and refinement. 

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer comes as standard with full-LED headlights, whilst adaptive LED lights with cornering function and non-dazzling high beam are an option.

The new 2 Series has a more raked look than the previous model which combined with the stretched side window design and slim C-pillars gives the car its dynamic look. Whilst the M Sport model increases the style further with M Sport upgrades including: 19” alloy wheels, rear spoiler, M sport front and rear bumpers and interior upgrades.

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The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer features an impressive interior based on the interior concept of the BMW iX. Arguably the most exciting interior feature is the BMW Curved Display with iDrive 8 operating system. Along with a ‘floating’ armrest with integrated control panel which reduces the overall number of buttons. The ‘floating’ armrest also provides a airy feeling with lots of storage such as a large cubby hole and cup holders below the armrest.

The 2 Series Active Tourer comfortably seats five adults, whilst the newly developed multi-adjustable seats give greater long-distance comfort. As with the exterior the M Sport trim upgrades the interior with sports seats, M Sport steering wheel, contrast stitching and aluminium look trim.

Boot capacity is 470l-1,455l depending on the configuration of the rear seats which can be moved and folded individually. An automatic powered tailgate comes as standard, whilst an electronically operated trailer tow hitch can be ordered as an option.

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The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer surprises when behind the wheel given the practicality on offer and the category of car. But the Active Tourer stays true to its BMW origins with a sporty feeling driving position, direct controls and rewarding handling. The 2 Series could be one of the most fun to drive MPVs available. Yet the car also provides a refined and comfortable place to spend time with all the technology you need to be able to spend large amounts of time behind the wheel. 

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Driving Modes


The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer comes with the familiar BMW driving modes: Sport, Comfort, Individual and Eco Pro. Using Individual the characteristics of the powertrain, ESP, suspension and steering can be adapted to your personal tastes. The 2 Series Active Tourer defaults to Comfort, whilst Sport gives the most dynamic feel.

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Trims


The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer comes well specified as standard. The Sport trim comes with:
  • LED Front and Rear Lights
  • Automatic Tailgate
  • BMW Curved Display with iDrive 8. 
  • Sport Leather Steering Wheel
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Parking Assistant with Active Park Distance Control and Reversing Assist Camera
  • Cruise Control with Brake Function
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The Luxury trim adds fine detailing inside and out to give a modern character with elegant touches. Design details such as satin Aluminium, 17" Bi-Colour ally wheels and the Open-pored Eucalyptus fine-wood interior trim ensure the 2 Series Active Tourer truly feels like a premium product.

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The M Sport is the top of the range trim for the 2 Series Active Tourer. It offers a sharper and sportier appearance with a range of M Sport upgrades such as, 18" M Light alloy wheels, M Sport bodykit, high-gloss shadowline exterior trim, Alcantara interior, M Sport steering wheel and M Sport floor mats.

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Technology


The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer has been awarded five stars in the Euro NCAP crash tests which demonstrates how safe the model is. 

This rating is thanks to the standard safety features which include airbags, automatic braking, speed lists assist, attention assist and lane assist. 

These features can be supported further with a range of safety options such as steering and lane control assist, active cruise control, active navigation and BMW Drive Recorder with Remote Theft functions. These functions allow the 2 Series to take over driving for small periods of time and provide additional support to the driver.

All these functions can be updated via remote software upgrades. 

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One of the most exciting features in the new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is the new generation of iDrive. iDrive 8 combines with the BMW Curved Display which is both stunning to look at and operate. The BMW Curved Display fully digital screen grouping is formed by a 10.25-inch information display and a control display with a screen diagonal of 10.7 inches. The new BMW iDrive is built around intuitive touch control and voice control.

The ’My Modes’ option allows you to individually configure selected vehicle settings. Whilst the navigation system uses online functionality to provide the latest traffic and route options whilst projecting this as an augmented view function. 

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The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer can automatically park itself although if you want to take control yourself it is much easier to operate with the reversing camera, reversing assistant and all-round parking sensors. Remote 3D view is a useful option giving you a bird’s eye view of the car and your surroundings.  

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Engines


The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer comes with a range of petrol, diesel and hybrid engines meaning there is an engine available for every need.

The 220i and 223i models come with mild-hybrid engine technology which combines a petrol engine with an electric motor integrated into the automatic transmission which provides 19hp. The 220i has 170hp which allows the car to accelerate from 0-62mph in 8.1 seconds and the 223i has 218hp which allows acceleration from 0-62mph in 7 seconds.
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The plug-in hybrid versions provide the most power and, if you regularly charge it, the most efficiency. 

There are two versions labelled as the 225e xDrive and the 230e xDrive. The 230e is the most powerful version with 326hp and 477 Nm torque. Both models can drive up to 57 miles on pure electric and can be recharged from 0-100% using a 7.4kW wallbox in 2.5 hours or using a domestic socket in 8 hours. 

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Practicality


One of the many attributes of the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is the practicality it offers. The Active Tourer is easy to get in and out of thanks to its raised ride height which also gives a great view of the road ahead. Inside there is plenty of storage spaces, with large door pockets, lots of cupholders, charging points and lockable storage areas. If you specify the optional wireless charger this provides another place to charge your phone.

Up front there is lots of room thanks for the high roof which gives lots of headroom and the width of the car. The rear doors open wide enough to make it easy to get in and out of and to install a child seat. There are two rear isofix points and there is space for five adults. 

The boot measures 470l in capacity which is adjusted when the rear sear backrest is moved forward. The rear seats also fold 40:20:40 to allow you to configure the car effectively for your needs at the time.
 
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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer Verdict


The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer provides everything you need for it to be a successful MPV: practicality, space for five adults and low running costs. But it does this and more with a high-quality interior, impressive range of engines, the latest technology and excellent driving dynamics. The 2 Series combines the best elements of an MPV with the attributes of a true BMW. 

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