Munich-based BMW shocked practically all of its fans these days when it released the first information about the Active Tourer concept , which is not only powered by a three-cylinder, but this engine also drives the wheels of the front axle. Something completely unheard of until today.
The concept of a compact premium MPV , which is mainly aimed against the competing Mercedes B-class , has a total length of 4350 mm, a height of 1560 mm and a width of 1834 mm. In addition, the 2670 mm long wheelbase should not go unnoticed. However, much more interesting than the dimensions of the car itself is its design, which at first glance is based on the 3-er model. It is characterized above all by a number of sharp lines, and the body profile does not seem stagnant. Together with the front part of the car, the rear part completes the dynamic impression with sharply cut headlights and twin tailpipes of the exhaust system integrated into the rear bumper. In short, the exterior was very successful. The interior is rather futuristic and it is quite clear that in its current form it will certainly not make it into serial production. On the other hand, we can get a first picture of how remote it will look and what it will pamper its owners with. So we can see materials such as wood and leather complemented by orange dashboard and steering wheel accessories. Next to the original steering wheel, the dominant element is the 10.25-inch display, supplemented by a new generation head-up display. There is also a multimedia system, folding rear seats, a panoramic sunroof with SPD function, where the driver can adjust the amount of light entering the cabin.
And now the most interesting part of the whole car – the drive unit. The drive will be handled by a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a TwinPower 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine supplemented with an electric motor, which, thanks to the lithium-ion battery, will be able to cover a distance of 30 km without using the internal combustion engine. The power of the entire system is a very respectable 140 kW (190 hp) and equal to 200 Nm of torque. This should allow this compact MPV to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in less than eight seconds. The maximum speed should then be approximately 200 km/h. In addition to decent dynamics, the power unit should also boast a fabulous combined consumption of under 2.5 liters per 100 km. However, the practice will certainly be different. But there is no question of that now, when a revolutionary model for the BMW car company is in front of us.
