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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 225e xDrive Sport 5dr DCT [Tech Plus Pack] Review

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Munich-based BMW is most famous for its sports saloons, in particular the 3 Series and 5 Series. However, it actually builds almost every type of car imaginable: everything from two-seat convertibles to seven-seat MPVs.

The cheapest model in the BMW range is the 1 Series hatchback, which is a rival to the Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volkswagen Golf. Meanwhile, at the other extreme is the M8&nbsp;grand tourer, which costs more than £120,000.

BMW was also quick to capitalise on the rise of the SUV and now has ten in its range: the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7 and XM, plus the electric iX3 and iX.

All of this makes it one of the big three German prestige brands, along with Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

2 SERIES

Sport is the entry-level trim but still comes very well equipped, with 17in alloy wheels, automatic LED headlights, an automatic tailgate, automatic air conditioning, sliding rear seats, automatic windscreen wipers, front and rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera, automatic parking, a 10.25in digital driver display and a 10.7in touchscreen infotainment system with over-the-air updates, built-in sat-nav, DAB radio, Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone mirroring. 

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225e xDrive Sport 5dr DCT [Tech Plus Pack]

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Crash Sensor - activates hazard/interior lighting + unlocks doors

3 point seatbelts on all seats, front pyrotechnic belt tensioners, stopper and belt force limiters, rear coded belt buckles

Automatic two zone climate control air conditioning

Airbag - Front driver and passenger, front and rear head, front side, curtain head protection, manual deactivation of front passenger airbag possible

Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti-trap facility and comfort closing

Servotronic variable electric power steering (EPS)

Manual adjustment of seat height, fore/aft position, seat depth, backrest tilt and head restraint height

LED Daytime running lights and parking lights with turn indicators

Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist

Comfort seats for driver and front passenger

Steering wheel with cruise control operation

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is a spacious MPV with a robust, high-quality interior. What’s more, it’s good to drive and offers impressive engines (including two plug-in hybrid options). If you’re looking for an alternative to the plethora of small SUVs out there but don’t want an MPV that looks like a box, the 2 Series Active Tourer might be the car for you.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Plenty of space for all the family and their paraphernalia</li> <li>Comfortable ride for everyone inside</li> <li>Seats with plenty of adjustment and versatility of layout</li> <li>Engine that can cope with a full load of people and luggage</li> <li>Excellent efficiency to avoid big fuel bills</li></ul>

Practicality is king in the MPV market, which has taken a hit as buyers have turned towards trendier SUVs. There are still plenty of decent offerings to suit most budgets, though, with Citroën fielding a particularly strong line-up. The French manufacturer’s Berlingo offers bags of space for not much money and you can easily haggle off thousands of extra pounds in discounts, too.

Citroën also scores with the larger Grand C4 Spacetourer, which offers seven seats, lots of oddment space and appealing running costs for something so large. A similarly priced and even better option is the Volkswagen Touran. Meanwhile, if you prefer a premium badge, there's always the BMW 2 Series Active and Gran Tourers or Mercedes B-Class and V-Class.

But for something sizeable that's still decent to drive, we’d recommend you check out the Ford Galaxy, which can offer three rows of seats and decent luggage space at the same time. It’s not that much pricier than the smaller S-Max.

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