The 2 Series Active Tourer may not be the hottest car to come from BMW but it’s a strong seller for the brand in Europe. That’s why a new generation of the minivan is currently under development and new spy photos suggest the automaker is finally making some serious progress with the work.
At the front, the headlights seem to be inspired by the latest 3 Series
and 4 Series and the good news is the radiator grille has a relatively normal
size. It’s definitely bigger than on the outgoing model but still significantly
smaller than on the new M3/M4. At the back, the overall layout seems very
familiar but the new taillights with larger LED strips create the illusion of a
wider car. The exact design of the bumper is not visible at this point but
there might be some crossover-inspired tweaks to give the new Active Tourer a
more robust appearance.
Previous spy photos have already confirmed
BMW will modify the proportions of the car a bit and will give it many smaller
changes for a sportier and cleaner overall stance. These include changes in the
greenhouse, the location of the side mirrors, and even the rear wiper which now
seems to be attached to the bottom of the rear window.
Based on the UKL platform, the new 2
Series Active Tourer will get the engine range of the 1 Series. This means a
family of three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline and diesel units, as well as a
plug-in hybrid powertrain, joining the family at a later date. According to
some sources, the three-cylinder 1.5-liter diesel in the 216d could be
discontinued.
