2022 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

Long live the MPV!

The all-new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is the rarest of creatures in today's motoring world: a brand-new MPV.

You see, just as the popularity of SUVs has skyrocketed as the UK's family cars of choice, the popularity of MPVs has plummeted correspondingly, and as most MPV models' life cycles have run out, most manufacturers have chosen not to replace them.

However, BMW clearly thinks there's still merit in the MPV, and has built the new five-seater 2 Series Active Tourer on an evolved and enhanced version of the 1 Series platform. Three versions are offered from launch, the 218d diesel with 150 horsepower, the 220i petrol with 170 horsepower, and the 223i petrol with 218 horsepower.

In this CarGurus UK video review, Rebecca Jackson tries out the 223i version, and finds out how it performs on practicality, quality, technology and driving manners.

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00:00 – Introduction
01:28 – Practicality
02:03 – In the back seats
02:55 – Equipment and up in the front seats
04:42 – What is it like to drive
07:21 – Final thoughts
07:58 – Let us know your thoughts

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[danmccarthy]

This is a huge improvement over the old Active Tourer. I think it looks better than most SUVs, to be honest.

[colinrenfrew]

With the demise of most of its rivals, the BMW looks very distinctive. Great interior, and the exterior is much better looking than some of the recent BMWs. Like it!

[n.b.]

If i ever buy a BMW, i would definitely get this one.
Everything is great about it.
I like the grills, i like the FWD, i love the fact that they don't offer dumb manual transmissions even as an option.
Great work BMW.

[Apy-re]

Agree, had mine 3 weeks now and review is spot on. Hidden Gem

[NazmulIslam-tpqs]

I have the older 218 version of this and love it. It’s a great family car and does what I want it to in comfort. I prefer the buttons and dials rather then the electric displays and don’t like the big grill but this new version is a nice upgrade in general .

[richardvandepol]

I collected my 223i on the 16e of March. I Love the shape and that its not an SUV. OS8 is great, HUD is old fasiond:-) Seats are 👌🏻 and fuel efficiency is good!

[ChrisMisMYhandle]

I think most people these days would look at that and think it's a SUV 😆

[robtt]

Oh that grill ! It might be better in all black…maybe ? Rest of the car looks good though . Rather have this than a suv . But an estate car, such as a Golf, or Leon makes just as much sense . Probably cheaper to buy and run as well . Rebecca superb as usual .

[bobday]

Have to agree with James Mayhew(7 days ago) I am in a 10kw model 225xe and all he says is true but when the new hybrids appear longer electric distance, larger fuel tank, no exhaust protrusion, modern dash etc They could have left that cd player in though somewhere, I have 300 cd's .The 2 ltr hybrid will be quite a beast.

[johnblack]

I took delivery of my 223i this week, same colour and wheels as the one above but with Oyster Vernasca Leather seats and numerous extras, the whole package is brilliant, I traded my Mini Cooper S for this gem and I am delighted that I did. I also traded in my BMW X5 M Competition in January for an iX 50, also a brill machine. There is a long wait now for anyone wishing to take delivery of either of these models.

[jrs]

So the states trend towards suv/cuv instead of sedans and wagons/saloons has crossed over the pond to Europe. Always nice to see and hear Rebecca doing another thorough review...😎🤗😊

p.s. have your fuel costs shot way up there, like over here?

[jamiep]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. Lots to like about the New Model particularly the Interior Design

[RRRRefuelRideRace]

The look counts the most in my opinion for this car. Now it is even more attractive. Just would rather have the 4 cyl engines instead of the 3 cyl. :) Nice video. Got my like.

[oakey]

I've been driving my new UK version 220i since March this year (3K miles to date), having changed from a 2018 X1 18i (F48). This new car is streets ahead of both the X1 and the previous model Active Tourer (my son has a 1.6Ltr Diesel version of that car). My 2 A/T is economical, readily achieving 50+ mpg from its mild hybrid 1.5Ltr petrol engine and when I need a bit of 'oomph' the response is smooth and immediate. Ride quality, with standard suspension, is very good and it handles all road surfaces pretty well. Interior space is little different from my 'old' car and I can get all my golf gear, including a full size bag and electric trolley in the luggage compartment without difficulty. Another interesting point is that the recently announced, updated, X1 is internally a 'spitting imager' of the new 2 A/T. So why pay more! Nice one BMW.

[LuvvSURYA]

Where had you vanished? Missed your reviews.

[stuartthomas]

Rotary Dial. I don’t bother with it as it’s got such a great voice control.

[alanwayte]

Absolutely ridiculous to do away with rotary IDrive controls and physical climate controls..

[talkandplay]

Do we know if the plugin models use LFP or NCM batteries at this stage?

[paulefc]

Surprised they don’t do the 220d Xdrive anymore, I had one in the last generation and it was rapid

[srenkissmeyer]

Thanks very much for a very good review. I have seen the car in a BMW showroom, and I personally think the design is great.