Is that you BMW? The company's marketers apparently analyzed target audience and found out that she does not care about the type of drive, but does not care about the volume of the cabin. In any case, this day will be remembered, dear readers of Autoua.net. New BMW 2 series Active Tourer - 1.5 liters and 4.3 meters family comfort, economy and environmental friendliness (plus a drop of Honda FR-V, if you remember this one). However, let's say thanks to BMW for believing in the premium minibus segment in the era of crossover-compartment insanity. There are many photos and letters inside.

BMW Group introduced BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. First German company steps on the slippery path of one-volume family cars premium. BMW 2 Series Active Tourer consumes from 4 to 6.1 liters of fuel per 100 km, emits 109-139 grams of carbon dioxide and generally protects nature in every possible way. However, BMW's inherent dynamism has not been sacrificed for comfort and/or functionality. With a length of 4.3 meters, a width of 1.8 meters and a height of 1.55 meters, the car looks compact on the outside and, according to the press release, spacious on the inside.

Under the hood, new three- and four-cylinder turbo engines, the car gives full stuffing» in terms of safety and dynamics ( BMW package EfficientDynamics), as well as advanced Internet functions within BMW systems connecteddrive. Important — the engine is installed in front, transversely and the drive is also front. With a wheelbase of 2.67 meters and a high roofline, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is designed to provide comfort to all seven ... no, five occupants of the cabin. High crossover landing and bus visibility — in the database. As befits a family man, the cabin has a lot of compartments and drawers for small things. Of course, there are a roof with a panoramic view.

The trunk of the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer holds 468 liters, but if the rear sofa is folded (proportions 40:20:40), then the volume of the hold will reach 1510 liters, and all these cubic meters are supported by a flat floor. The rear sofa, again, moves in the longitudinal direction and will increase the space in the cabin or the volume of the trunk. The fifth door will offer an optional electric drive and Smart Opener function (the trunk opens if the driver simply slides his foot under the rear bumper)

Motors!

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer promises readers of Autoua.net three units at once that comply with Euro-6 standards. The all-new 1.5-liter (!) three-cylinder engine consumes 6.1 liters in the city, 4.2 liters on the highway and less than 5 liters in the combined cycle. Power - 136 Horse power. Such a car was called the BMW 216i Active Tourer and is aggregated in the base of a six-speed manual transmission. balance shaft for smooth operation.

The diesel BMW 218d Active Tourer consumes 5 liters of diesel fuel in the city, and only 3.6 liters on the highway. The four-cylinder two-liter unit produces 150 horses and a pleasant 330 Nm of traction. Acceleration to hundreds diesel version takes 8.9 seconds, the maximum speed rests at 205 kilometers per hour. The fastest front wheel drive BMW received the name BMW 225i Active Tourer. The car asks for 7.6 liters of gasoline in the city (5 - highway, 6 - mixed mode) and gives back ... sorry, the front axle is 231 horsepower. Acceleration to hundreds takes here 6.8 seconds, the maximum speed is 235 km / h.

Technics

The new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is based on the latest UKL1 front wheel drive chassis . First in recent history front-wheel drive BMWs promise us "stunning comfort and refined handling." We can't say for sure how many years BMW engineers have been sharpening handling. Front suspension - MacPherson type, rear - multi-link mechanisms. The power steering is electromechanical. In the body structure, they say in BMW, ultra-high-strength steels are used. This promises at least five stars in crash tests and reduced weight. The latter, along with the Start/Stop system, brake energy recovery technologies, gear selection tips and aerodynamic "curtains" in front bumper serve the god of economy.

For those who find the family car too boring, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer will offer optional Sport Line and Luxury Line accessory packages, as well as M Sport "sporty chassis settings". Bright aerodynamic body kits, 18-inch wheel disks and the xDrive all-wheel drive system will also be available from spring 2014. The new city cruise control Stop & Go is responsible for the safety of happy families, which even twists the steering wheel on small curves. Smart multimedia system BMW ConnectedDrive allows you to connect smartphones, surf the Internet and shows traffic in real time. In the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, for the first time, a separate retractable transparent projection screen appeared in front of the windshield (someone “kicked” the Mazda3 for this). In Ukraine, we are waiting for the BMW 2 Active Tourer by the beginning of summer.

Photo spies managed to take the first pictures of BMW's first front-wheel drive model, which will be called the 2-Series Active Tourer. The car was spotted during a promotional video shoot. Previously, it was assumed that the novelty will receive the 1-Series GT index, but, obviously, due to marketing considerations, BMW decided to upgrade the status of its new model, according to Worldcarfans.

The front-wheel-drive concept BMW Active Tourer was first presented to the public in Paris in 2012 and immediately aroused a wave of interest in itself. The car shares the most modern platform of the UKL brand with the new MINI, and, in addition, will receive exactly the same basic set of three-cylinder petrol and diesel engines volume of 1.5 liters. Turbocharged four-cylinder engines will also be offered.

The power of the range of engines installed on the BMW 2-Series Active Tourer will vary from 122 hp. With. up to 224 hp for gasoline units and from 82 hp up to 184 l. With. for heavy fuel engines. The choice of buyers will be offered two transmissions: 6-speed "mechanics" and 8-band "automatic" from ZF.

The BMW 2-Series Active Tourer will be available in both 5-seater and 7-seat variants and will become a serious competitor for the front-wheel drive mercedes-benz b-class. As in the case of Mercedes, buyers of the new BMW compact van will most likely be offered almost the same set of options as on sedans with an index higher.

The official premiere of new items is expected to take place in March 2014 during Geneva Motor Show. On sale at European dealers, the car may appear as early as next summer.

BMW has released photos of its 1-Series sedan. The car is made for Chinese market, and it is not yet planned to be exported to other countries. The car will cost significantly less than the 3-Series, and will be the most affordable BMW sedan in the current line. Details are written by Carscoops, citing its sources in BMW.

With the help of the new model, the Bavarians are going to get new customers who have not previously driven a BMW. First of all, the penny sedan is aimed at young people. According to the source, the sedan is built on the UKL1 platform, which is already used on the 2-Series AT compact van and a number of models of the Mini brand. Therefore, we have the first BMW history front wheel drive sedan!

At the same time, outwardly, the "DNA" of the Bavarian manufacturer remained in place. Aggressive "look" with round LED-running "rings", characteristic rear lights, an almost vertical grille, a long hood, short overhangs ... Yes, for most customers it doesn’t matter which wheels receive “Newton meters” from the engine.

Add to list additional options all hit modern systems BMW: Lane Departure Warning, Collision Warning, Pedestrian Warning and Emergency Assistance. In simple words, the car will warn you if you have left the lane, are approaching an object too quickly (a pedestrian or another car) and, in which case, will call the rescuers.

Available power units include modular gasoline engines BMW, where each cylinder has 0.5 displacement. There will be 3-cylinder 1.5-liter engines and 2-liter units with four cylinders. All with turbines and 6-speed "mechanics" (you can order an 8-speed Steptronic). The sedan was equipped with an energy recovery system and Stop / Start technology. These "chips" allowed to reduce fuel consumption basic version up to 5.5 liters per hundred.

Two weeks before the official premiere at the Geneva Motor Show BMW company introduced a new, revolutionary model - the first front-wheel drive BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. The car has an unusual body type for the Bavarian brand - a compact van

The car is built on modular platform UKL, already tested on Mini Cooper new generation. The basis makes it possible to produce cars of almost any size and class. Therefore, unlike the Mini, the first front-wheel drive BMW has a compact van body type. The length of the novelty is 4,342 m, the width is 1,800 mm, and the height is 1,555 mm. Wheelbase stretched to 2,670 mm.

Despite quite compact dimensions, car received roomy trunk, with a volume of 468 liters in the standard position and 1,501 liters with the rear seats folded down.

As for engines, at the first stage there will be three of them: two petrol and one diesel. AT basic equipment The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer will receive a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder engine with 136 hp. The turbo unit will allow the car to demonstrate good fuel economy performance. So, according to the automaker, combined cycle consumption will be 4.9 liters per 100 kilometers.

The second most powerful engine is a 2-liter diesel engine with a return of 150 hp. This motor will allow the 2nd Active Tourer to reach 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds. And the maximum speed of the model will be 205 km / h. At the same time, fuel consumption is even less - 4.1 l / 100km.

Well, for those who love BMW in the first place for dynamic characteristics, there is a 2-liter gasoline turbo engine that produces 231 hp. The engine allows the compact van to overcome the first "hundred" in 6.8 seconds, and the "maximum speed" will be 235 km/h.

The new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer will be offered in three trim levels: Sport Line, Luxury Line and the M Sport package. The base already includes a start-stop system, energy recovery, an indicator for selecting the optimal gear. In general, everything that will save on fuel.

A panoramic roof will be available for an additional fee, four-wheel drive xDrive, ConnectedDrive multimedia complex, and, of course, the most latest development companies - an electronic traffic assistant in traffic jams. It is capable of automatically accelerating, decelerating the car and turning the steering wheel.

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BMW is going to present to the attention of fans front wheel drive vehicles new project Active Tourer. All the nuances of the car, as well as its design, have already been completely declassified. The car has a very economical engine, well-accommodating trunk and some new options.

The world presentation will take place in early spring in Geneva. The height of the car was only one and a half meters, its length was four and a half meters, and its width was almost two meters. The car is equipped with a very spacious interior and a comfortable trunk. The total volume reaches 470 liters if the backrests are removed rear seats. The backrests fully recline and form a flat surface.

The company reported that mass production and low cost allow anyone who wants to.

Power itself strong model will be 230 horsepower. With such an engine, the car is able to cover 100 kilometers in just six and a half seconds. Max speed on the speedometer 235 kilometers per hour. Among petrol models will show off and diesel. Active Tourer will be equipped with a four-cylinder engine.

According to preliminary estimates, the power indicators are very high. Only three and a half liters of fuel burns to cover 100 kilometers. For driving comfort, the car is equipped with electromechanical amplifier steering wheel. Concerning appearance, it is made in the traditional design style of BMW. The low landing of the car gives it the appearance of a super sports car and allows you to make a move on high speeds more safe and comfortable.

The first test drives have already been shown good results. The suspension and transmission system are developed at the highest technological level, they are able to get the car out of the most dangerous skids, both off-road and off-road.

Front wheel drive model equipped with all the most modern devices and sensors of the company, which allow you to create comfort during the entire time of management. A security system has been developed for the car that protects the driver during the entire time he is in the car. Even with emergency, the driver will not receive serious damage if you follow all safety rules. The most modern technologies were used in its creation.