Photo spies managed to take the first pictures of the first front-wheel drive model BMW, which will be called the 2-Series Active tourer... The car was spotted during a video advertising filming. Previously, it was assumed that the new product will receive the 1-Series GT index, but, obviously, due to marketing reasons, BMW decided to raise the status of its new model, according to Worldcarfans.
For the first time front-wheel drive BMW concept The Active Tourer was presented to the public in Paris in 2012 and immediately generated a wave of interest. The car shares the most modern platform of the UKL brand with the new MINI, and, in addition, it 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 line of engines installed on the BMW 2-Series Active Tourer will range from 122 hp. with. up to 224 HP for gasoline units and from 82 hp. up to 184 liters. with. for heavy fuel engines. The choice of buyers will be offered two transmissions: a 6-speed "mechanics", and an 8-band "automatic" from ZF.
The BMW 2-Series Active Tourer will be available in both 5 and 7 seater variants and will be 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 the sedans with the index above.
The official premiere of the novelty is expected to take place in March 2014 during Geneva Motor Show... The car may appear on sale at European dealers as early as next summer.
Two weeks before the official premiere at the Geneva Motor Show BMW company presented 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 - compact MPV
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 MPV 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 the rather compact dimensions, the car received a roomy trunk with a volume of 468 liters in the standard position and 1 501 liters - with the rear seats folded down.
As for the engines, at the first stage there will be three: two gasoline and one diesel. IN basic equipment BMW 2 Series Active Tourer will receive a 3-cylinder engine with a volume of 1.5 liters and 136 hp. The turbine unit will allow the car to demonstrate good fuel economy characteristics. So, according to the automaker, in mixed cycle the consumption will be 4.9 liters per 100 km of run.
The second most powerful engine is a 2-liter diesel engine with 150 hp. This motor will enable the 2nd Active Tourer to reach 100 km / h in 8.9 seconds. And the top speed of the model will be 205 km / h. At the same time, the fuel consumption is even less - 4.1 l / 100 km.
Well, for those who love BMW primarily for dynamic performance, 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 versions: Sport Line, Luxury Line and also with the M Sport package. The base already includes a start-stop system, energy recovery, an indicator for choosing the optimal gear. In general, everything that will save on fuel.
For an additional fee will be available a roof with a panoramic view, full xDrive drive, the ConnectedDrive multimedia complex, and, of course, the most latest development company - an electronic traffic jam assistant. It is capable of automatically accelerating, decelerating and rotating the steering wheel.
BMW has released photos of its 1-Series sedan. The car was created for the 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 a modern lineup. The details are written by Carscoops, citing their sources at 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 Mini brand models. Therefore, before us is the first in BMW stories 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 taillights, an almost vertical radiator grille, a long hood, short overhangs ... Yes, most customers do not care which wheels get "Newton-meters" from the engine.
To the list additional options all modern BMW systems: Lane Departure Warning, Collision Warning, Pedestrian Warning and Emergency Assistance. In simple words, the car will warn you if you left the lane, approach the object too quickly (a pedestrian or another car) and in which case it 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 four-cylinder units. All with turbines and 6-speed "mechanics" (you can order and 8-speed Steptronic). The sedan was equipped with an energy recovery system and Stop / Start technology. These "chips" allowed to reduce the fuel consumption of the basic version to 5.5 liters per hundred.
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BMW is going to present to the attention of fans of front-wheel drive cars 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-accommodated 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 salon and a comfortable trunk. The total volume reaches 470 liters when the backrests of the rear seats are removed. The backrests recline completely and form a flat surface.
The company reported that mass production and low cost will allow everyone.
The power of the strongest model will be 230 Horse power... With such an engine, the car can cover 100 kilometers in just six and a half seconds. Maximum speed on the speedometer 235 kilometers per hour. Among the petrol models, the diesel one will also show off. The Active Tourer will be powered by a four - cylinder engine.
According to preliminary estimates, the power figures are very high. Only three and a half liters of fuel is burned to cover 100 kilometers. For driving comfort, the car is equipped with electromechanical amplifier steering wheel. Concerning appearance then it is made in the traditional BMW design style. The low seating position of the car makes it look like a sports super car and allows driving on high speeds more safe and comfortable.
The first test drives have already shown nice results... The suspension and transmission systems are developed at the highest technological level, they are able to get the car out of the most dangerous drifts, both off-road and.
The front-wheel drive model is equipped with all the most modern devices and sensors from the company, which allow you to create comfort during the entire driving time. A security system has been developed for the car, which protects the driver during the entire time he is in the car. Even with emergency, the driver will not be seriously injured if he follows all safety rules. The most modern technologists were used to create it.
