BMW Serie 2 Active Tourer 2022– car dimensions: 4386 mm long, 1824 mm wide and 1576 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,545 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
The cabin features a standard BMW Curved Display with 10.25-inch instrument cluster and 10.7-inch touchscreen running OS 8, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Two-zone automatic climate control is standard. Driver aids include standard cruise control with brake function, front-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning with steering intervention, and Park Assist with front/rear sensors plus reversing camera. Blind-spot warning comes on higher trims or packages. Living with it means easy phone mirroring, clear digital controls, and solid basic safety net for daily family runs without constant option ticking.
Boot holds 470 litres with seats up, expanding to 1455 litres seats down. Rear seats slide forward up to 13 cm and fold 40:20:40 with cargo backrest angle for extra volume. Automatic tailgate is standard, making loading straightforward for shopping or weekend gear.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1300 kg, unbraked 750 kg. An electric tow hitch is optional. Payload sits at 545 kg. Suitable for light trailer work or family loads but no specific heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension noted as standard.
The cabin delivers better long-distance comfort than the prior model thanks to newly developed multi-adjustable seats that support good posture and lateral hold. Two-zone automatic climate control is standard, with rear vents. Sport seats with strong bolsters, electric multi-way adjustment including memory, lumbar support and massage function, plus a panoramic glass roof and heated steering wheel, are available on higher grades or as options. The layout feels open and practical with a floating centre console, generous storage and sliding, split-folding rear seats that expand the load area easily.
218i WLTP combined fuel use 6.2-6.8 l/100 km, CO2 140-154 g/km
Condition-based service intervals, typically oil service around 15,000-30,000 km or 12-24 months
Euro NCAP 5-star rating (adult 88 %, child 81 %, vulnerable road users 79 %, safety assist 92 %)
Standard safety includes interaction airbag between front seats, front collision warning with braking, lane departure warning, cruise control with brake function and Park Assist with reversing camera
Seven airbags and automatic emergency braking as standard
Automatic tailgate operation standard
The 218i uses a 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with 100 kW/136 hp and 230 Nm. Official WLTP figures show combined consumption between 6.2 and 6.8 litres per 100 km and CO2 output of 140-154 g/km, depending on specification and wheels. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic is standard.
Servicing follows BMW’s condition-based system. The onboard computer calculates intervals from driving style and conditions, with a maximum of roughly 30,000 km or 24 months between inspections. Oil and filter changes form the core of routine maintenance. brake fluid is typically renewed every two years.
The model earned a full five-star Euro NCAP result in 2022 when tested as a 218i. Adult occupant protection scored 88 %, child 81 %, vulnerable road users 79 % and safety assist 92 %. Standard equipment covers a full set of airbags including a new central interaction airbag, active bonnet, seat-belt reminders, driver-fatigue detection, autonomous emergency braking for cars, pedestrians and cyclists, lane support and speed-limit information.
Everyday ownership is straightforward thanks to the standard automatic tailgate, tyre-pressure monitoring and a versatile cabin whose rear seats slide and fold to give boot space from 470 litres up to 1,455 litres. Remote software upgrades keep assistance systems current and the three-year unlimited-mileage warranty provides basic cover.
Length 4386 mm, Width 1824 mm, Height 1576 mm, Wheelbase 2670 mm (Serie 2 Active Tourer 2022-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW press kit technical specifications 10/2021, BMW Italia listino PDF U06 2025, BMW.it and Quattroruote schede/listino.