BMW took the world by surprise in 2013 by unveiling the 2 Series Active Tourer, a five-seat MPV employing front-wheel-drive and a three-cylinder engine as an entry-level option. The MPV not only cheapened BMW’s image, but also provided yet another hint that Munich began to stray from its performance, RWD heritage. And while it failed to impress as an MPV, mostly because it’s not as spacious or practical as many other vehicles competing in the same segment, BMW decided the Active Tourer needs a seven-seat version, and, as we saw back in 2014, it began testing it soon after the former went on sale.
Come 2015 and Munich’s biggest MPV is here as the 2 Series Gran Tourer. Essentially a longer Active Tourer with a boxy rear end and seating for up to seven, the Gran Tourer presents itself as "the world’s first premium compact model to offer up to seven seats and fully meet the mobility requirements of young families." But is this German MPV setting any benchmarks in a segment that’s already crowded in Europe? Keep reading to find out.
Updated 02/11/2015: BMW unveiled the official version on the 2 Series Gran Tourer - aka the seven-seat version of the 2 Series Active Tourer. Details after the jump.
BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 12 February 2015 09:30 EST.
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