BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

model code

F45 (Active Tourer) F46 (Gran Tourer)

production

2014–2021

assembly

Germany: Leipzig (BMW Leipzig Plant, F45); Regensburg (F46) China: Tiexi, Shenyang (BBA, F45 only)

designer

Michael de Bono

platform

BMW UKL2 platform

BMW 1 Series (F52) BMW X1 (F48) BMW X2 (F39) Mini Countryman (F60) Mini Clubman (F54)

engine

Petrol: 1.5 L B38 I3 turbo 2.0 L B48 I4 turbo Petrol plug-in hybrid: 1.5 L B38A15M0 petrol I3 turbo Diesel: 1.5 L B37 I3 turbo 2.0 L B47 I4 turbo

motor

65 kW permanent-magnet synchronous motor (PHEV)

transmission

6-speed Getrag manual 6-speed Aisin TF-60SN automatic 7-speed Magna 7DCT300 M-DCT dual-clutch 6-speed Aisin TF-60SN Steptronic (225xe) 8-speed Aisin AWF8F automatic

drivetrain

PHEV (225xe)

battery

Lithium-ion high-voltage (7.7 kWh; 2017 / 10.0 kWh; 2020)

wheelbase

2670 mm (Active Tourer) 2780 mm (Gran Tourer)

length

4342-4354 mm (Active Tourer) 4556 mm (Gran Tourer)

width

1800 mm

height

1555 mm (Active Tourer) 1641 mm (Gran Tourer)

weight

1415-1735 kg (Active Tourer)‡R14R‡ 1475-1640 kg (Gran Tourer)‡R15R‡

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45/U06 model code) is a two-row subcompact executive MPV produced by BMW since August 2014. The closely related BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46 model code) is a longer three-row version which began production in 2015 and discontinued in 2021, now sold exclusively as a hatchback. Marketed as part of the 2 Series range, the F45/F46 are based on the front-wheel-drive UKL2 platform. The design is based on the BMW Concept Active Tourer, and is mechanically related to the Mini Countryman, also built by BMW. Just like the BMW 1 Series hatchback, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Gran Tourer models were never available in the United States.

The F45/F46 a vehicles sold under the BMW marque, designed to compete directly with the Mercedes-Benz B-Class. Sales commenced in November 2014. An all-wheel-drive xDrive system is offered as an option.

Pre-production concepts

BMW Concept Active Tourer (2012)

BMW Active Tourer is a plug in hybrid concept vehicle with 1.5 litre turbo three cylinder petrol engine derived from BMW six cylinder engines and a synchronous electric motor, lithium-ion battery, High Reflection Silver body colour, front tilted BMW radiator grille, twin headlines with LED positioning lights (eyebrows) stretching far back into the side panels, multi faceted front apron, integrated door openers, contrasted side sills with rising shadow line, twenty inch wheels.

First generation (F45/F46; 2014)

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45)

The vehicle was unveiled in the 84th Geneva International Motor Show 2014,[16] followed by the 2014 Canadian International Auto Show,[17] 13th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2014,[18] and 22nd Auto Mobil International Leipzig 2014.[19] The 2 Series Active Tourer was supposed to be called the BMW 1 Series Gran Turismo before it was launched.[20]

Early models included 218i, 225i, 218d (150PS).[21][22] 220d (190PS) was set to arrive in September 2014, followed by 220i (192PS) in November 2014.[23]

Early models for the United Kingdom included 218i (100 kW), 218d (120 kW). From November 2014, M Sport specification (including 18 inch M Sport alloy wheels, Dakota leather upholstery, High gloss Shadowline exterior trim, Aluminium hexagon interior trim, M Sport aerodynamic styling, M Sport suspension and M Sport interior styling enhancements) becomes available.[24][25]

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer M Sport Package includes exclusive Estoril Blue body colour, M Aerodynamics package, M Sport suspension, 17 or 18-inch M light alloy wheels, M leather steering wheel. The 225i Active Tourer with M Sport Package was unveiled in the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.[26] Production at the BMW Brilliance plant in Shenyang, China started in Q1 of 2016, with the first sales recorded in March. Chinese market only got the 218i and 220i variant. The Chinese version has different engines names the 218i has the B38A15A 1,499 cc (91.5 cu in) I3 single-scroll turbo with 100 kW, mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox. The 220i has a 1,998 cc I4 twin scroll turbo with 141 kW and an eight speed automatic gearbox.[27]

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)

The 2 Series Gran Tourer is a long wheelbase, three-row version, which was released in June 2015. It is the first and the only three-row MPV ever produced by BMW. Compared to the Active Tourer, its wheelbase is lengthened by 110 mm to 2780 mm in order to fit the third-row seating, which folds flat. A two-row version is also offered as the base option for some models. At launch, the vehicle was offered with Advantage, Sport Line, Luxury Line and M Sport trim levels in Europe.[28]

A 645 L of cargo space is available in the standard five-seat variant, which can be expanded to 805 L by sliding the rear seats forward. With the third-row seating option, the boot space decreases to 560 L with the last row folded down flat to the floor.[28]

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

Pre-production concepts

BMW Concept Active Tourer (2012)

BMW Concept Active Tourer Outdoor (2013)

First generation (F45/F46; 2014)

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45)

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)

Engines

Facelift

Safety

Second generation (U06; 2021)

Engines

Safety

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