Brand new BMW coming in September

A new BMW in the 2 Series range will be the Active Tourer which will go on sale in Ireland in September, writes Brian Byrne.

The small MPV will join the 2 Series Coupe, and will also introduce FWD and 3-cylinder engines into the brand. The 1.5 petrol unit is turbocharged and outputs 136hp. There will also be a 2.0 diesel with 150hp.

The luggage compartment's capacity can be enlarged from 468-1,510 litres, with a flat loading floor, and a 40:20:40 split-folding rear backrest is fitted as standard.