BMW is taking a bolder but not necessarily prettier approach. From the new
1-Series to the 8-Series Gran Coupe or even the X7 and the updated 7-Series,
it’s all about making a bigger statement. The
upcoming brand new 2-Series Active Tourer will likely keep that trend going,
albeit not as loud as other more expensive models.
The 2-Series Active Tourer was BMW’s
first-ever compact MPV, and while it shared the 2-Series moniker with the rest
of the range, it was actually built on the UKL2 platform, shared with the Mini
Countryman. This new model is expected to ride on an updated version of that
same platform, while also growing in size, since the 7-seater Gran Tourer
variant won’t be making a comeback.
Well,
these renderings courtesy of Kolesa looks pretty close, judging by all the
latest spy images. They depict the small minivans’s more angular shoulder line
and revised greenhouse, door mounted mirrors, new headlight design (based on
cutouts), seemingly larger grille and overall taillight shape.
BMW has infused the new
2-Series Active Tourer with a little “X1” crossover styling, though here at
least, it still has minivan traits, mostly because of the shorter,
upward-sloping hood design, which is typical for this category of vehicle.
We’ve also been able to peak inside some
of these new Active Tourer prototypes, which feature a new dashboard design
with dual displays for the infotainment system and gauge cluster. Meanwhile,
the steering wheel is also new, while the gear selector is more compact. BMW
should unveil the all-new 2-Series Active Tourer later this year.
