The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer – On Point
In a landscape of automotive marvels that span from futuristic electric fantasies to gas-guzzling behemoths, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer occupies a space that is refreshingly—dare we say—human. Neither too extravagant for the parent juggling a family nor too ordinary for the enthusiast hungry for performance, this German-engineered vehicle elegantly brings some nuance to the conversation. It also brings in a very tidy Clean Car rebate of $4025 and a very modest RRP from $78,500 +ORC. But that’s where the modesty ends.
Let’s start at first impressions where the exterior of the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is a study in visual equilibrium. With standard 18-inch alloy wheels, it carries itself with a muted air of nobility. The Adaptive LED headlights are not just ornaments, but features that imbue both aesthetic and function, echoing the ethos of the Bauhaus design principle—form follows function. Add to that metallic paint as standard, and you get a vehicle that effortlessly turns heads without screaming for attention.
Inside there’s even more balance with a blend of traditional luxury and digital modernity. The BMW Live Cockpit Pro provides a 10.7” + 10.25” curved widescreen display that facilitates your entertainment options while also taking care of the bits you need for driving. There’s also a Head-Up Display which takes key data and adds it to your line of sight so you can keep your attention on the road.
And while we are on the subject of safety. The 2 Series Active Tourer has rolled out all the stops. From an array of airbags to the optional Lane Departure Warning and Blind Spot Detection systems, the vehicle has covered all bases. The car is also equipped with Dynamic Stability Control, which can detect and mitigate skids to help keep you safe in tricky driving situations.
And as not all tricky driving situations are going forward, The 2 Series Active Tourer features a very clever Reversing Assistant that remembers the last 50 metres of your driving to assist in tough parking situations.
Okay, but about the driving? Well of course BMW has built its history on performance, and the 2 Series Active Tourer doesn’t disappoint in this arena either. The car’s 3-cylinder engine can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 7.0 seconds and churns out a substantial 180 kW of power and 477 Nm of torque.
What is most remarkable, however, is how this performance package also manages to be extraordinarily fuel-efficient. With an insane fuel consumption rate of 1.4 litres per 100 km and CO2 emissions standing at 30g per km. This frugal cleverness allows the vehicle to qualify for New Zealand’s Clean Car Programme and a handy $4,025 rebate.
BMW has plans to offer more electric and plug-in hybrid models in the coming years, and the 2 Series Active Tourer is a glimpse of this future. With this vehicle, BMW is saying, you don’t have to choose between the planet and performance. The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer exemplifies an extraordinary blend of design, performance, and sustainability. It does not just serve the needs of a diverse set of consumers, from families to lone enthusiasts, but anticipates those needs, melding disparate features into a coherent, attractive and very cool package.
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