BMW 2-series Active Tourer Review, First Drive and Pictures

BMW 2-series Active Tourer Review, First Drive and Pictures - First Drive BMW 218i Active Tourer - Porsche had once said would not make diesel cars, but in fact there is now. Ferrari also said that a decade ago would never produce a car of more than 5,000 units per year and now they are nearly touching twice that number. And then, BMW who for many years have the confidence to not make a car with front-wheel drive, however ...

In fact, now we sampled BMW 2-series Active Tourer, the first car manufacturer Bavaria which uses front-wheel drive. It is actually not uncommon for a car manufacturer, everything is necessarily concerned with making money. So is the case with BMW, when they see a huge market potential it gives birth to new species to achieve it.

Actually this is not a 'sin' for BMW, but a breakthrough that proves if BMW serious to attract new customers. Yes, because it is so staring a front view of Active Tourer you immediately imagine a BMW car in general. Call it a distinctive kidney grille, headlamp bulbs lengthwise with two dots and their projectors 'Angel Eyes' typical of BMW, and the front bumper BMW-style dynamic. From the side, it is like seeing a car Japanese or Korean cars are designed by Europeans are decorated by five-spoke alloy two-tone 17-inch. Maybe for the purist, the design is not too lifeless beside the BMW and more suitable for older people.

But the hopes of carrying the name BMW Active Tourer is that the car is capable of targeting new customers who have an active lifestyle who want spacious interior, versatility and carrying capacity are adequate. Typical BMW dashboard panel comes with a high gloss black and high quality leather. In it embedded 6.5-inch screen capable of displaying multimedia content, system Connected Drive, Bluetooth, Audio CD, there is even a special docking your iPhone in the center console. Its meet our expectations will be a BMW car.

For the front seats, both driver and passengers have full electrical with memory. As a family car, the focus is on the second line. Here the BMW Active Tourer shows already as good as what she was designed as a family car by BMW. When trying to sit up, leg room capacity of this car is one of the best ever given BMW, even resembling the second line 7-Series. Besides relief, 40:20:40 seat configuration also makes it practical and flexible, and since the beginning of the back cabin designed to accommodate three people.

When the door opened luggage trunk floor lower tray complete with cover and a 12V power outlet. Capacity was very relieved to reach 468 liters for size 5 seater family car.

BMW 2-Series Active Tourer is actually using the same platform with the Mini Cooper so that what is hidden beneath the bonnet is the same engine is a 1.5 liter 3-cylinder with double-VANOS, Valvetronic and TwinPower Turbo. This machine can produce power 136 hp and 220 Nm of torque. This car is also equipped with the Sport driving modes, Comfort and Eco Pro to choose according to your needs.

The character of the engine is quite responsive, but not compared to the Mini Cooper because Active Tourer bigger and heavier. But when you want a little aggressive and feel the actual performance of this car, kicks 136 hp power and 220 Nm of torque is more than enough to make this a family car ran a little faster. If you still want to exploit all the capabilities of this car, move it to the Sport mode. Instantly, the car will be more fierce, the engine became more aggressive and the steering becomes a little heavier. As a family car support 3-cylinder engine is enough, control offered was not much different from the species that rear-wheel drive BMW. Just because the Mini Countryman based on the sense of driving a bit similar.

Change can bring a positive thing, including a system of front wheels which now provide the advantage of a cabin with a low floor and a relief space for the first family car BMW. The true BMW enthusiasts may not so sympathetic towards new species, but this car can attract people outside the BMW fans to complete the curiosity of what it's like a family car BMW.