The New BMW 2 Series Active Tourer Test Drive in Yunnan

(LIJIANG/SHANGRI-LA) -- From June 20 to 25, a six-day test drive tour of the New BMW 2 Series Active Tourer has been held in Yunnan. Themed on “Free Spirit on the Road”, the journey started in Lijiang and continued all the way through Xiaozhongdian, Napa Lake and Pudacuo National Park to Songzanlin Lamasery. A series of modern life scenarios have been set up, including “image gallery”, “modern life dialogue”, “family picnic”, “star photography” etc. which fully demonstrated the BMW 2 Series as a car with great versatility and functionality for the new cool family.

Shine the way in every moment

The New BMW 2 Series Active Tourer set up a modern salon at one corner of the hotel in Lijiang. In the salon, modern furniture pieces and BMW Studio accessories were displayed, together with the New BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, in a modern minimalist, instantly youthful and dynamic way, to express the modern attitude of diversity and inclusiveness. Hanging on the walls of the salon were modern pictures taken in Shanghai, Chengdu and Aranya which, representing the temperaments of the three distinctive places, mirror the charm of the New BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

The exterior of the New BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is greatly upgraded and is much more sporty and trendy. BMW’s signature kidney grille becomes larger, which, coupled with the re-designed hexagonal LED headlights, makes the new model even more striking and eye-catching. The dynamically styled front apron is made up of three sections, with high-gloss black inserts framing the outer air intakes. The 218i Vantage and the 218i Exclusive Sport Style, in particular, have their window trims and rooftop cargo carrier upgraded as silvery chromed high-gloss material which shines brightly under the sun. The exhaust tailpipes have their diameter increased from 75mm to 90mm, and the 220i variant, in particular, features twin tailpipes in the rear apron. Be it in the fashion center of Shanghai, or the picturesque Aranya, or Chengdu with its oozing enthusiasm, the New BMW 2 Series Active Tourer always shines in its unique modern light.

Enjoy the journey freely with smart high-tech devices

By pressing of the Start button, the all-new black panel Combi instantly lights up with the white needles strongly contrasting with the black background to set you in the driving mood instantly. The New BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is powered by a 1.5T or 2.0T BMW TwinPower Turbo engine mated to a 6-speed or 8-speed automatic transmission. Both combinations offer strong and smooth power output and excellent fuel economy. The 1.5T engine fitted on the 218i variants, in particular, was the Ward’s 10-Best Engines award winner because of its multifold advantages including low fuel consumption and light weight.

Activate the Apple CarPlayTM function and connect your iPhone to your car, and the iOS interface is instantly mirrored onto the 8.8-inch high-resolution central display fitted with the six-generation BMW iDrive technology for you to operate in the way most familiar to you. Activate the Natural Language Understanding (NLU) system and speak to the system, such as “I want to eat Yunnan foods”, and the car’s built-in navigation system will search nearby characteristic restaurants and recommend a route to your convenience. In addition, the New BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is also equipped with the BMW ConnectedDrive system with powerful convenient functions including Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) and Time-to-Leave notifications. Besides, there are a series of safety and driver assistance systems, such as Lane Departure Warning, City Braking, and Pedestrian Protection, to make the journey safe as well as comfortable.

The journey from Lijiang to Shangri-La was surrounded with myriad flowers, long stretches of grassland, groups of cattle, and new friends, and was pleasurable all along thanks to the powerful performance and advanced technologies of the New BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, which made all the great experiences offered by the journey complete and hassle-free.

Accommodate all family scenarios

In the modern fast-paced urban life, a span of time with family is the most cherished. To accommodate different needs of the modern family, the New BMW 2 Series Active Tourer has pushed the limits of the design idea of “compact on the outside, spacious on the inside”. The rear seats can be moved 130mm forward or backward and their backrests can be folded down individually or together with 40:20:40 split, so that the luggage compartment can be enlarged from 468 liters to 1,510 liters, in addition to a storage compartment concealed under the boot floor which can conveniently store whatever comes handy, such as a picnic basket, a folding chair, or a stuffed toy. The New BMW 2 Series Active Tourer also features the unique BMW Comfort Access with automatic tailgate technology, allowing you to open the luggage compartment with a quick flick of the foot underneath the rear bumper, a function that is particularly useful when you have your hands full. Besides space, the New BMW 2 Series Active Tourer goes further in thoughtfulness of the detail. The series has the big panoramic roof and high-efficiency particle filter as standard to provide a bright and clean interior environment. The seats now feel even more comfortable courtesy of widened cushions for the standard seat, and BMW ConnectedDrive basic services such as 24/7 intelligent emergency call come as standard.

The New BMW 2 Series Active Tourer fleet arrived at Napa Lake afternoon, where a bounteous family picnic was held, drawing on the foods and materials taken from the luggage compartments of the cars, and the participants — parents and children — spent a wonderful time together on the vast Napa grassland with its gorgeous unimpeded views.

The journey in the New BMW 2 Series Active Tourer reached its destination at the Songtsam Linka in Shangri-La, known as the “earthly paradise”. When the night fell, the “image gallery” was again opened to present image and video records of great moments along the journey. The participants joined together and had congenial conversations while enjoying foods, sharing their thoughts and ideas about life and other topics.