A development car shaped like the BMW 2
Series Active Tourer has recently cropped up on public streets, debunking the
rumors that the compact van would be discontinued soon.
BMW launched the unusual FWD compact van
based on Mini chassis six years ago. Later on, the 1 Series hatchback, the 2 Series 4-Door Coupe, the
X1, and the X2 also received front-wheel drive variants.
The test vehicle depicted on the spy
photos sports a longer wheelbase. In all likelihood, it will hit the showrooms
with the infamous ‘nostril grille’. The Gran tourer seven-seater version will
likely not make it into the lineup.
It is
safe to assume that the new Active Tourer MPV will gain access to the same
range of engines as the 2 Series 4-Door Coupe. This includes turbocharged
three- and four-cylinder engines, as well as a single PHEV spec. AWD will
probably be limited to top specs only.
