New BMW 220i Active Tourer / Gran Tourer 178 CV

Important news on the BMW 220i Active Tourer / Gran Tourer. The renewed 220i version will put other highly reputed models in serious trouble. And yes, we are talking about a minivan … that you can already buy in Spain.

Although the level of sales of SUVs is much higher than that of minivans, we cannot forget this last segment, since it is ideal for many customers. In the market we have some examples such as the Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer, Fiat 500L, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Renault Grand Scénic, Toyota Prius + or the Volkswagen Touran.

If our thing is sportsmanship, we must look at another rival: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer -or the version with up to seven seats Gran Tourer-. Like all good models of the German brand, the dynamic behavior is among the best in the segment, and the mechanical range is the most interesting. What’s more, the 178 hp BMW 220i Active Tourer has just appeared; linked to a double clutch gearbox with seven ratios, accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in just 7.3 seconds, registers a top speed of 229 km / h and a combined consumption of 6.2 liters / 100 km. As you can see, the performance level is high, and it is capable of putting some models with GTI skills on the ropes.

Neither does the Grand Tourer version lags far behind in its technical data. With this two-liter turbo petrol, the acceleration maneuver It is completed in 7.5 seconds and the maximum speed is 222 km / h; consumption only increases one tenth to 6.3 liters / 100 km.

In the standard equipment of the new 178 hp BMW 220i Active Tourer / Gran Tourer stand out six airbags, ESP, velor floor mats, keyless start, climate control, tire pressure control, electric handbrake, Oxidsilber interior inserts, smart emergency call, 16 “alloy wheels with anti-theft bolts, lAutomatic wipers and windows, compartment package, Performance Control, DAB + digital radio, ConnectedDrive services, Active Guard security system, TeleServices and multifunction leather steering wheel. In addition, it includes an extended repair warranty of three years or 200,000 kilometers.