Although the MPV segment is a bit losing ground compared to that of SUVs, BMW continues the adventure with its 2 Series Active Tourer.

The main reason ?

In its 1st generation, launched in 2014, this model brought a whole new clientele to BMW.

We call it a "conquest product".

And, with this second generation, the Bavarian manufacturer takes on the family side even more, being able to bring in ever more new customers.

The first 2 elements that allow us to confirm our statements are the proportions and the practical aspects.

Like many modern cars, the Series 2 Active Tourer has grown: +32mm in length.

Although it remains "compact", the model thus approaches 4.4 meters.

This especially benefits the rear passengers who can also benefit from a 13 cm sliding bench seat with a backrest that can be adjusted to approximately 7 positions!

What could be better ?

A slightly larger trunk, of course.

Yes, but not in the light hybridization version equipped with the large 48V battery which cuts it off by 55 litres.

On the other hand in the basic 218i version, its 470 liters are displayed as a reference in the category!

Families will love it!

For his part, the driver may experience some frustration.

First of all because the "iDrive" wheel, which is exemplary in its ease of use for controlling the multimedia system, has disappeared!

Everything has become tactile, which only increases the degree of inattention and the number of operations to be performed.

Then, once at the wheel, the most demanding will regret too artificial a steering calibration.

Too bad for a BMW, but make up your mind.

Gain of standard equipment

If not really engaging, the behavior is still reassuring and very effective.

With 170 horsepower from the 3-cylinder 1.5, our 220i petrol test model offers enough power to take the family along.

The basic 218i model and its 136 horsepower will surely be more winded, to be confirmed during a future test… In essence, the power climbs to 218 horsepower.

In diesel, the 2.0 liters of 150 horsepower should do the job.

Available from €34,650, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs €1,950 more in the 220i version.

Good news: this price includes, as standard, a good level of equipment (double touch screen, emergency braking, dual-zone air conditioning, cruise control, parking assistant and reversing camera), which makes it competitive in the segment. premium.

But if you have a much higher budget to switch to the rechargeable hybrid, we advise you to wait until this summer: with up to 326 horsepower and an electric range of nearly 90 km, the 230e xDrive briefly tested impresses with its sportiness and its energy management.

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The BMW 220i Active Tourer in a few figures

  • Engine: 3 cyl, gasoline;

    1,499 cc;

    170hp - 280Nm

  • Transmission: to the front wheels

  • Gearbox: 7-speed auto

  • L/w/h (mm): 4.386 / 1.824 / 1.576

  • Empty weight (kg): 1,520

  • Trunk volume (l): 415

  • Tank (l): 45

  • 0-100 km/h (sec.): 8.1

  • V-max (km/h): 221

  • Cons.

    mixed (l/100 km): 5.9

  • CO2 (g/km): 134

  • Price (€): from 36,600

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