The BMW Serie 2 Active Tourer expands its range and announces prices for the plug-in hybrid versions

The MPV segment is in decline, as few manufacturers still bet on this type of vehicle in favour of SUVs, an unstoppable segment with numerous variants to its name. Even so, there are still MPVs on the market, such as the Serie 2 Active Tourer, a second generation that was unveiled last autumn.

A few days after the second generation of the Serie 2 Active Tourer was unveiled, BMW began selling it, although until now it could only be ordered with conventional diesel and petrol engines. Several months later, BMW continues to complete the Serie 2 Active Tourer range, which is now also available in its plug-in hybrid versions.

The major difference of these plug-in hybrid versions compared with the rest of the range lies, as you might imagine, under the bonnet. On one hand, there is the entry-level version called the 225e xDrive, which delivers 245 CV of power, allowing it to accelerate to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, while on the other hand, one step up is the 230e xDrive, with 326 CV of power, enabling it to reach 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds.

Both versions can be equipped with a gearbox with paddle shifters behind the steering wheel or a Steptronic dual-clutch gearbox, again sending power to all four wheels thanks to the intelligent xDrive system. Both versions also use a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 14.2 kWh, which gives them a fully electric range of 87 km according to the WLTP test cycle.

Both the BMW 225e xDrive and the 230e xDrive will come with extensive standard equipment, highlights of which include:

• LED front and rear headlights
• 16-inch alloy wheels (225e xDrive) or 17-inch (230e xDrive)
• Automatic tailgate operation
• BMW Live Cockpit Plus with BMW Curved Display
• BMW Operating System 8 with navigation
• Dual-zone air conditioning
• 40:20:40 variable split rear seat with backrest recline adjustment
• Lighting package
• BMW My Modes
• Parking Assistant with Active Parking Distance Control and reversing camera
• Cruise control with braking function

Both models can enhance their looks as well as their standard equipment by opting for the M Sport trim, which includes features such as the following:

• 17-inch wheels in a five double-spoke design
• Upholstery combining black Alcántara and Sensatec with contrast stitching
• Aluminium inlays
• Active Guard
• Sport front seats
• Tyre pressure control
• Satin aluminium exterior trim
• Parking Assistant
• M adaptive suspension
• Anthracite grey interior roof lining
• M Sport steering wheel
• Connected Package Professional
• Pedestrian acoustic protection
• Connected Drive services

The new BMW 225e xDrive and 230e xDrive are now available on the Spanish market, with prices starting at 47,050 euros and 50,100 euros respectively. It is worth recalling that both versions qualify for the DGT’s CERO environmental label.

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