2 Series Active Tourer

Released March 2022

BMW's compact MPV (U06), sold in the UK as front-wheel-drive 220i and 223i mild hybrids and all-wheel-drive 225e and 230e plug-in hybrids, suited to families who want a tall five-seater.

Body: MPV
Powertrain: Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Power: 168–322 bhp
Range: 52–54 mi
Boot: –

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the 2 Series Active Tourer is a roomy, practical MPV with a well-built, high-quality interior, and that it drives well for the class with strong engines. The criticisms are smaller: some rivals have bigger boots, What Car? noted tyre roar, Autocar found the adaptive suspension too firm and some ergonomics awkward, and Carwow found the styling plain.

From autocar.co.uk, whatcar.com and carwow.co.uk

Specifications

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Performance

Powertrain: Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Power: 168–322 bhp
0–62 mph: 5.5–8.1 s
Top speed: 121–150 mph
Engine or motors: 220i: 1,499 cc three-cylinder turbo petrol with 48 V mild hybrid, 125 kW (170 hp); 223i: 1,998 cc four-cylinder with 48 V mild hybrid, 160 kW (218 hp); 225e xDrive: 1,499 cc three-cylinder plus rear motor, 180 kW (245 hp) system output; 230e xDrive: same layout, 240 kW (326 hp); bhp converted from BMW's kW figures
Torque: 280 Nm (220i), 360 Nm (223i), 477 Nm (225e, 230e)
Gearbox: 7-speed automatic
Drive: Front-wheel drive (220i, 223i) or all-wheel drive (225e xDrive, 230e xDrive)

Range and charging

Zero-emission range (WLTP): 52–54 miles
Battery: 14.2 kWh
Economy (WLTP): 47.9–313.9 mpg
Range detail: WLTP electric range 50–53 miles (225e xDrive) and 50–54 miles (230e xDrive), depending on trim; electric top speed 87 mph
Charging: Plug-in hybrids: 14.2 kWh usable battery (Auto Express); 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 1 hour 45 minutes
Efficiency: WLTP combined: 47.1–49.6 mpg (220i), 45.6–48.7 mpg (223i), 282.5–313.9 mpg (plug-in hybrids), Great Britain figures; BMW's live table also contains older lower plug-in hybrid figures
CO2 emissions: 128–135 g/km (220i), 132–140 g/km (223i), 20–22 g/km (plug-in hybrids), WLTP combined Great Britain figures

Practicality

Body: MPV
Seats: 5
Length: 4,386 mm
Width: 1,824 mm
Boot: 415–1,405 litres (220i, 223i); 406–1,370 litres (plug-in hybrids)
Towing: Up to 1,300 kg braked (220i), 1,500 kg (223i), 1,400 kg (plug-in hybrids)
Size: 4,386 mm long, 1,824 mm wide (2,102 mm with mirrors), 1,576 mm high (1,570 mm plug-in hybrids); 2,670 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 1,595 kg (220i), 1,620 kg (223i), 1,900 kg (225e), 1,920 kg (230e)

Pros and cons

Pros

Plug-in hybrids have up to 54 miles of WLTP electric range
Mild hybrids have a 415-litre boot, 1,405 litres with the rear seats folded
230e xDrive has 326 hp and reaches 62 mph in 5.5 seconds

Cons

No diesel or fully electric version listed in the UK
Plug-in hybrids charge at up to 11 kW AC only
220i takes 8.1 seconds to reach 62 mph

Closest rivals

Model	Body	Powertrain	Power	Range	Boot	Released
DaciaJogger	MPV	Petrol, Hybrid	109–153 bhp	–	160 l	Mar 2022
Mercedes-BenzB-Class	MPV	Mild hybrid, Diesel	148–161 bhp	–	420 l	Feb 2019
BMWX1	SUV	Mild hybrid, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid, Petrol	148–322 bhp	50–52 mi	–	Oct 2022

Sources

Photo: data-cdn.euroncap.com

BMW 220i Sport Active Tourer, right side view in Mineral White (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220i Sport Active Tourer, right side view in Night Dusk Blue (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220i Sport Active Tourer, right side view in Fire Red (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220i Sport Active Tourer, right side view in Black Sapphire (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220i Sport Active Tourer, right side view in Skyscraper Grey (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220i Sport Active Tourer, interior with Veganza perforated Atlas Grey/Smoke White (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220i Sport Active Tourer, interior with Castanea Perforated Veganza (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220i Sport Active Tourer, interior with Smoke White Perforated Veganza (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220i Sport Active Tourer, interior with Econeer Bicolour Blue (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220i Sport Active Tourer, interior with Veganza perforated Black (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, left side view (shared published petrol and plug-in hybrid thumbnail) (UK model page; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220i Sport Active Tourer, panoramic glass roof (UK gallery; optional equipment shown): BMW

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