At the Geneva Motor
Show, BMW introduced a minor facelift for both the 2-Series Active Tourer and
Gran Tourer. The updated
models have been equipped with a new front bumper that has a larger lower air
intake. The hatchbacks also have a revised grille and new dual exhaust system
on models powered by a four-cylinder engine.
Other notable styling changes include a more
aggressive looking M Sport variant and a revised color palette that now
includes Jucaro Beige and Sunset Orange. The models can also be equipped with
updated LED lighting units and an assortment of restyled wheels ranging in
sizes from 17- to 19-inches.
The interior largely carries over but drivers will
find more comfortable front seats and updated upholstery. The cars have also
been outfitted with the latest iDrive infotainment system and a new electronic
gear selector for models equipped with the seven-speed or eight-speed automatic
transmission.
Under the hood, BMW installed the latest generation
of diesel and petrol engines which feature higher pressure fuel injectors,
lighter crankshafts and improved turbochargers. The company says these
modifications help to reduce fuel consumption and emissions while also
increasing performance by up to 7 PS and 10 Nm of torque.
The entry-level 216i has 109 PS while the
225i xDrive boasts 231 PS. On the diesel side, there’s everything from
the 216d with 116 PS to the 220d which has 190 PS.
The 225xe iPerformance also returns to the lineup
with a 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine, an 88 PS electric motor and a
7.6 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. It enables the model to accelerate from 0-100
km/h in 6.7 seconds before topping out at 202 km/h.
