BMW 2 series active Tourer spied

The new BMW 2 series active Tourer has been spied totally undisguised, lastly exposing the very first BMW to be developed on the front-wheel-drive UKL1 platform utilized by the latest MINI.
• BMW 2 Series
This is our very first confirmation that the new, practical design will be part of the 2 series line-up, with this vehicle seen to be using a 225i badge. We’re expecting the 2AT to utilize engines from the mini line-up, so this 225i might be powered by the 2.0-litre turbo from the Cooper S. expect to see the 1.5-litre turbo petrol as well as diesel three-cylinders utilized lower in the range, too.
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The styling hasn’t diverted as well much away from the original feline as well as feline outside ideas that both previewed this model, however it does look a bit higher as well as longer. The chrome grille as well as extravagant wing mirrors have both been toned down.
We’re expecting to see the new BMW 2 series active Tourer revealed at the Geneva show in March, as well as it should be on sale in the UK during the second half of 2014. That’ll be the basic five-seater however BMW is expected to introduce a seven-seater version in 2015.
The basic vehicle will go head-to-head with designs like the Mercedes B-Class, which itself is going to be updated in 2014. costs should begin from around £22,000 for both cars.