BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 2014–2018 car dimensions: 4342 mm long, 1800 mm wide and 1555 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,395 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
The cabin has a standard 6.5-inch Control Display with iDrive controller, Bluetooth hands-free and USB. Dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control with brake function and rear parking sensors come on Advantage and higher trims. Collision Warning with City Braking is standard. Optional Driving Assistant adds lane departure warning and related aids. reverse camera and later Apple CarPlay are available as options.
Boot holds 468 litres with seats up. The sliding 40:20:40 split rear bench folds flat to give 1510 litres. A foldable load floor adds under-floor storage.
Braked towing capacity is 1300 kg and unbraked 695 kg. DIN payload is 500 kg. A detachable towbar is optional for light trailer work.
The cabin feels light and spacious thanks to the elevated seating position that eases entry and gives a clear view. Surfaces use a layered horizontal design. Rear seats slide and split-fold 40:20:40 as standard for flexible space. Higher grades add two-zone climate control. An optional panoramic roof floods the interior with light. Sport seats appear on Sport and M Sport lines with strong side support. Electric multi-way front seat adjustment with memory is available as an option.
218i combined fuel use 4.9–5.2 l/100 km, CO2 115–120 g/km NEDC.
Condition Based Service. oil service typically every 30 000 km or two years.
Euro NCAP five stars (2014): adult 84 %, child 85 %, pedestrian 60 %, assist 70 %.
Standard kit includes front, side and curtain airbags, DSC with ABS, collision warning with city braking, intelligent emergency call and ISOFIX.
The 218i three-cylinder petrol returns combined figures of 4.9 l/100 km manual or around 5.1 l/100 km automatic under the NEDC cycle used at launch, with CO2 output of 115–120 g/km depending on gearbox and wheels. EfficientDynamics features such as Auto Start/Stop and brake energy regeneration help keep real-world use economical for a petrol compact MPV.
BMW Condition Based Service monitors actual use and displays remaining distance or time. Typical oil and filter intervals sit near 30 000 km or two years. larger services appear later. Timing chain needs no scheduled change. Brake fluid is due every two years.
Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2014. The structure stayed stable, side protection scored maximum points and city AEB avoided low-speed impacts. Standard equipment covers dual front airbags, side and head curtain airbags for both rows, seat-belt reminders front and rear, DSC stability control and collision warning with city braking. ISOFIX anchors sit on the outer rear seats.
Everyday ownership centres on the flexible 468–1510 litre load area, sliding rear bench and high seating that makes family use simple. Keep oil changed on schedule to protect the turbo three-cylinder and check the CBS display for upcoming items.
Length 4342 mm, Width 1800 mm, Height 1555 mm, Wheelbase 2670 mm (2 Series Active Tourer 2014–2018)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Group press kit “The new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer”, 18 July 2014 , section 9 Specifications, RON 91, The same press kit states front-wheel drive and VALVETRONIC with double VANOS.