BMW 2 Series Active Tourer Plug-in Hybrid Spied
BMW is taking advantage of all the research and development from its i3 and i8.
The latest vehicle in the German automaker to benefit from electrification will be the 2 Series Active Tourer, as AutoGuide.com‘s spy photographers have caught the plug-in hybrid variant of the new hatch testing. Previously, BMW has shown the 2 Series Active Tourer plug-in hybrid in concept form and if the production car will have the same powertrain, it will be a compelling offering in the market.
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In concept form, the 2 Series Active Tourer plug-in hybrid sported a 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine powering the front wheels while the electric engine powered the rear wheels only, making it an all-wheel drive car. In the case that BMW does use that powertrain, the three-cylinder engine will have the same 136-hp power output as the standard 2 Series Active Tourer while the electric motors will provide around 60 hp – so expect a total system output of around 200 hp.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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