Australian specifications and pricing have been revealed for the updated 2018 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, the Bavarian brand’s most unnecessary model will be priced from $49,500 plus on-road costs.
Making up the refresh is a restyled exterior and interior as well as an updated drivetrain.
For 2018, the 2 Series Active Tourer will be available as a single variant, the 220i Luxury Line.
Exterior changes come in the form of a bolder appearance, new LED headlights and front fog lights, hexagonal DRLs, a revised and enlarged kidney grille and single-piece front apron.
At the rear, a redesigned Luxury Line rear apron is found which has made room for new 90mm twin exhausts for a sportier aesthetic, further emphasized by new 18-inch light alloy wheels.
Sunset Orange and Jucaro Beige metallic colours join the pallet taking the options to 12 exterior paint finishes. With the M Sport Package fitted Estoril Blue joins the list, as do five additional wheel choices.
On the inside, a new gear selector and redesigned seats covered in Dakota leather with extended seat cushions are standard.
There’s also an automatic tailgate allowing access to the 468-litres of storage capacity.
Infotainment is displayed on a new 6.5-inch colour touchscreen which includes satellite navigation as standard with the iDrive6 system, an 8.8-inch touchscreen is an option.
Power comes from an updated 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine which produces 141kW and 280Nm. The torque converter automatic has been replaced by a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission that sends power to the front wheels – yet it’s still a BMW.
For an MVP, the 0-100km/h time of 7.4 seconds is reasonable.
As well as the M Sport Package there are two further packages which can be optioned - the Innovations Package and the Comfort Package.
The BMW 2 Series 220i Active Tourer is available across Australia now from $49,500 plus on-road costs.
BMW 220i Active Tourer equipment highlights:
- Multi-collision braking function
- Cruise control with braking function
- Driving Assistant
- Front and rear Park Distance Control
- Parking Assistant
- High-beam Assist
- Auto wipers and headlight activation
- Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
- Rear seat with 40:20:40 split capability
- BMW Connected +
- ConnectedDrive Services
- DAB+ digital radio
Options:
M Sport Package
- M badging and detailing
- M Dakota leather upholstery
- BMW Individual Anthracite roofliner
- Aluminium Hexagon interior trims with Pearl Chrome accents
- M leather steering wheel
- Sports seats for driver and front passenger
- 18-inch BMW M light alloy wheels
- BMW Individual High-gloss Shadow Line exterior trims
- M Aerodynamics Package
- M Sport Suspension
Innovations Package
- BMW Head-Up Display
- ConnectedDrive Freedom with Concierge Services
- Driving Assistant Plus including Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, front cross traffic warning, Lane Keeping Assistant and Crossroads warning
- Navigation system Plus, with 8.8-inch high-res screen
Comfort Package
- Comfort Access
- Electric lumbar support for driver and front passenger
- Electric seat adjustment with memory function
- Seat heating for driver and front passenger
2018 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer pricing (excludes on-road costs):
220i Luxury Line – $49,500
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