BMW 2 Series Active Tourer Plug-in Hybrid Spied

BMW is taking advantage of all the research and development from its i3 and i8.

The latest vehicle in the German automaker to benefit from electrification will be the 2 Series Active Tourer, as AutoGuide.com‘s spy photographers have caught the plug-in hybrid variant of the new hatch testing. Previously, BMW has shown the 2 Series Active Tourer plug-in hybrid in concept form and if the production car will have the same powertrain, it will be a compelling offering in the market.

In concept form, the 2 Series Active Tourer plug-in hybrid sported a 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine powering the front wheels while the electric engine powered the rear wheels only, making it an all-wheel drive car. In the case that BMW does use that powertrain, the three-cylinder engine will have the same 136-hp power output as the standard 2 Series Active Tourer while the electric motors will provide around 60 hp – so expect a total system output of around 200 hp.