BMW 2-series Active Tourer open price starting from USD 44,400

BMW 2-series Active Tourer open price starting from USD 44,400

BMW is assured the 2 Series Active Tourer (AT) will offer it incremental growth as it attracts from a fast-growing pool of entry-level ‘premium’ customers, and snatches sales from others such as the the Mercedes-Benz B-Class. Pitched as a rival for the B-Class, along with compact SUVs, the 2 Series AT is certainly perfect identified as the first front-drive car from the Bavarian car producer. But BMW insists nevertheless that the FWD version is not completely a compromise and upholds its trademark driving-oriented DNA.

The newcomer also sidesteps BMW traditions by showing up as a cross between a small SUV along with a conventional station wagon and, even if it seems like a compact people mover, it is really a small but roomy five-seater with impressive luggage space. Offering a much-valued mixture of functionality and performance, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers the brand within reach of a whole new buyer segment and is very likely to attract couples and small families that wants space with a exclusive look and feel.

When you do find a great driving position you’ll realize that you are sitting slightly higher compared to other BMWs, giving a quality view ahead, even if the great pillars either side of the windscreen limit visibility out of junctions. The ride is firm but not uncomfortable, and both the petrol and diesel engines are impressively hushed once up to speed.

Efficiency can also a strong point for the 2 Series Active Tourer. The 2.0-litre diesel we tested returns 68.9mpg on the combined cycle with CO2 emissions at 109g/km. That’s much better than the new Golf SV which may only runs 65.7mpg and 112g/km of CO2, with an engine of an equivalent power and displacement.

Pricing

218i Active Tourer - from $44,400

218d Active Tourer - ranging from $47,800

220i Active Tourer - from $50,900

225i Active Tourer - from $54,900