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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 230e xDrive Luxury 5dr DCT

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1499
Trim	Luxury
Price	£44,825
Battery Capacity	16.3
Engine Power - BHP	326
Acceleration	5.5
Top Speed	127 mph
Length	4386 mm
Width	1824 mm
Height	1570 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	406 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1845 kg

Driver Convenience

Active Guard
Attentiveness assist
Automatic powered tailgate
Automatic start/stop function
BMW Online services
BMW Operating system 9 with BMW Maps, real-time traffic information, in-car experiences, remote services and smartphone integration
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator in front and rear
Condition based service
ConnectedDrive Services
Drive off assistant
Flat air vents on instrument panel in high gloss black, adjustable slats with elements in pearl chrome
iDrive controller
Instrument cluster with speedometer with miles per hour read out, tachometer and fuel gauge
Language version English
On board computer - average speed+fuel consumption, service interval, clock/date, odometer/trip meter, outside temperature display and ice warning
Parking assistant with active park distance control, reversing assistant, lateral parking aid and rear view camera
Servotronic variable electric power steering (EPS)
Widescreen display

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Drive performance control with ECO PRO comfort + sport mode
eDrive exterior sound
Gear selector switch with toggle operation
Mode 3 charging cable
Performance Control
Petrol Particulate Filter
Standard suspension
Steptronic transmission with double clutch

Entertainment

2x USB Type C ports in front centre console for charging and data transfer
2x USB Type C ports in rear centre console for charging
DAB Digital radio
Personal eSim
Welcome sound upon opening of the front driver or passenger door

Exterior Features

Air inlet middle part on front apron in lines specific design with trim strip in satinised aluminium
Automatic headlights
BMW emblem, engine compartment lid and tailgate
BMW Individual aluminium satinated exterior line
BMW radiator grille with grille struts, end face black high-gloss, radiator grille frame chrome high-gloss
Body colour roof mouldings
Body colour sill covers
Body coloured door mirror caps
Contoured rear roof spoiler in vehicle colour with side aeroblades in black high-gloss
Driver side exterior mirror lighting with BMW logo projection
Dynamic brake lights
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti-trap facility and comfort closing
Folding door handles integrated flush with surface
Front and rear windscreen wipers with heated front washer nozzles
Front bumper cover with air inlet trims for air curtains in matt black
Front bumper design elements in satinised aluminium
Front door exit lights
Front entry sills with aluminium inserts + BMW inscription
Front oramental grille with radiator grille bars in satinised aluminium
Heated rear window
Hidden exhaust pipe
Home light
LED Daytime running lights and parking lights with turn indicators
LED number plate light
LED third brake light in rear spoiler
Manual headlight range control
Model inscription on right tailgate
Rain sensor
Rear bumper cover with two L-shaped trims in Pearl chrome
Rear bumper trim strip in satinised aluminium
Rear side wing doors
Shark fin antenna
Trailer stabilisation logic
Visible VIN plate
Welcome lighting
Windscreen washer nozzle for rear view camera

Interior Features

12V power socket in luggage compartment and front centre console
12V socket in right side trim panel
2 bag hooks in luggage compartment
2 front reading lights
2 open cup holders in front centre console
2 x USB Type C ports for charging in front centre console + 2 x USB Type C ports for charging in rear centre console
3 seat bench in 2nd row
40:20:40 split folding rear seats with backrest
Ambient lighting front and rear
Automatic two zone climate control air conditioning
Bottle trays in all doors
Child seat ISOFIX attachment for two outer rear seats and front passenger seat with anchorage points
Embellishers on steering wheel spokes in pearl chrome
Footrest and pedals in black plastic
Four grab handles integrated in roof lining
Front and rear door pockets
Front and rear footwell lighting
Front and rear side armrest integrated into door trim
Front and rear velour floor mats in anthracite
Front centre console storage compartment
Front head restraints
Glovebox with light
Heated front seats
Height adjustable 3 rear head restraints
Illuminated wireless charging tray
Interior door handle recess light on all doors
Luggage compartment lighting
Manual adjustment of seat height, fore/aft position, seat depth, backrest tilt and head restraint height
Map pockets
Mechanical rear seats with fore/aft adjustment
Middle centre console storage compartment
Multi-function controls for steering wheel
One piece parcel shelf opens together with tailgate and removable
Rear cloth hooks
Single front passenger seat
Steering wheel column manual adjustment
Storage compartment lighting in centre console and storage tray in centre stack
Storage compartment net in left side trim panel
Storage compartment with folding cover under centre console armrest cushion
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Three spoke sport leather steering wheel

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seats, front pyrotechnic belt tensioners, stopper and belt force limiters, rear coded belt buckles
Acoustic protection for pedestrians
Airbag - Front driver and passenger, front and rear head, front side, curtain head protection, manual deactivation of front passenger airbag possible
Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
Automatic hold function
BMW emergency call
Brake drying
Braking readiness
Child proof locking system in rear door
Cornering brake control
Crash Sensor - activates hazard/interior lighting + unlocks doors
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electromechanical parking brake
Energy recovery system
Front disc brakes
Integrated braking system
PC iBrake PostCrash approach control warning with light braking function
Rear disc brakes
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Anti theft alarm system
Closing system with central locking
Drive away door locking
Engine immobiliser
Locking wheel bolts

Trim

Front centre console trim in high gloss black with my mode expressive

Wheels

Reduced rolling resistance tyres
Tyre repair kit (including Tyre sealant and 12V Compressor)

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	16.3
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	525
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	285
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	3.7
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	150
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	7.4
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	7.4
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	62000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	6
Usable Battery Capacity	14.2
WLTP - AER (km) - City	105
WLTP - AER (km) - Comb	87
WLTP - AER (miles) - City	65.2
WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb	54.1
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	15.2
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	17.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High	22.2
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High	15.5
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low	15.5
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium	14.8
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	4.1
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High	2.8
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High	4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low	4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium	4.2
WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (kWh/100km) - Comb	18.3
WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.4
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb	16.4
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	17
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	16.1
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.8
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	3.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	3.9
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City	104
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	88
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	83
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	88
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Extra High	71
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - High	100
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Low	101
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Medium	106
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City	64.6
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	54.7
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	51.6
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	54.7
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Extra High	44.1
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - High	62.1
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Low	62.8
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Medium	65.9

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.15
HC	0.009
NOx	0.007
Particles	0.0003
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6

Emissions - Lifecycle

End-of-Life Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes	0.6
In-Life Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes	11.1
Lifetime Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes	26.3
Production Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes	14.6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb	129
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEH	136
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEL	129
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High	142
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High	114
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low	149
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium	119
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb	5
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	19
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	20
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	19

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1499
Compression Ratio	11.1:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Dep (l/100km) - Comb	0.2
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb	1412.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb	5.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	5.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High	6.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High	5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low	6.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium	5.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb	49.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEH	47.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEL	49.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High	44.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High	56.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low	42.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium	53.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	0.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	0.9
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	0.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	353.1
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	313.9
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	353.1

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	31A
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.5
Engine Power - BHP	326
Engine Power - RPM	4700
Engine Torque - NM	477
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	127 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/60 R17
Tyre Size Rear	205/60 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	V SPOKE STYLE 833
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1570 mm
Length	4386 mm
Wheelbase	2670 mm
Width	1824 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2102 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	47
Gross Vehicle Weight	2420 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1405 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	406 l
Max. Loading Weight	575 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1400
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1845 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.4 m

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