The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45 model code) is a five-seat compact MPVs produced by BMW since August 2014. The related BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46 model code) is a longer seven-seat version which began production in 2015. Although marketed as part of the 2 Series range, the F45/F46 are based on a platform shared with the Mini Hatch (F55) and are largely unrelated to the other 2 Series models.
The F45/F46 are the first front-wheel drive vehicles sold under BMW vehicle brand, designed to compete directly with the Mercedes-Benz B-Class. Sales commenced in November 2014. xDrive is offered, as an option. The design is based on the BMW Concept Active Tourer, and is mechanically related to the MINI Countryman, also built by BMW.
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer / BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer