BMW Concept Active Tourer. The Full Monty.

[CocoPops]

Debuting at the 2012 Paris Motor Show in late September
Plug-in hybrid
eDrive pairs a 1.5L petrol engine (twinpower 3 cylinder turbo) with electric motor
Front wheel drive driven by 1.5L petrol engine
Electric motor designed as fully-fledged power unit and powers rear axle, if necessary
Total system output of 140 kW/190 bhp
0-100km/h in less than 8 seconds
Approximately 200 km/h top speed
Average fuel consumption: less than 2.5 liters per 100km and less than 60 g/km CO2 emissions
4353mm long, 1834mm wide, 1560mm high, 2670mm wheelbase
Painted in High Reflection Silver
20 inch wheels
Optional full color Head Up Display (HUD), a first in compact segment
"Cool Shade" panorama roof with electric controls for brightness/temperature
40:20:40 backseat split
10.25 inch integrated instrument display
Comfort, Sport, ECO PRO modes
Seismic Surf app
8 inch black panel look display


BMW Power.

 

[moranor@axis]

ok I take back what i said in the other thread... I now see the point of it...

does it belong in the BMW brand? I dont know this is really not a drivers car...

 

[Rayzor]

Not too shabby :thumbs:

 

[CocoPops]

I think the thing is.. not to see if its a drivers car as compared to the legends in the line-up, but will it offer the best drivers car, to this class? It can be a MPV sure, but it needs to drive the best in class.

Looks great though!

 

[Bayn46]

I've been seeing this thing all over the net today, and it just confuses me - just doesn't fit in with the style of any of the other cars. It looks very similar to the new A-class to.

I wonder if the FWD system caused the front to look like that, or if that was purely intentional from a design standpoint.

Interesting concept though.

 

[JayDee]

Don't know if I like it or not, inside is too futuristic IMO

 

[Thunder]

It looks like a merc. :yuck:

Front wheel drive BMW? Really. What were they thinking.

And Hybrid. Shame.

:nonono: :nonono:

 

[kabal]

that interior look awesome :thumbs:

 

[badaz87]

Technically, its not a Front Wheel Drive... Being a Hybrid, the petrol engine will be deactivated most of the time, and the Electric motors drive the rear wheels... Hence RWD...

When you put your foot down, or require more power for overtaking/climbing a hill/ carrying a load, the petrol motor AND electric motors kick in, making it AWD...

I for one, think its a brilliant idea, as it frees up space in the interior... I also kinda like the styling... But would I get one? :nonono:

 

[Dopi]

Impressed by the new 3cyl engine. It sound better than the n20 4cyl to me.

Have a listen:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=744922.

Its quite fast as well.