BMW Active Tourer Concept
During the Paris International Motor Show, BMW makes public the Active Tourer Concept, a plug-in hybrid of modern and advanced technology that would be a prelude to the arrival of the 1 Series GT.
Deposited with the mind in the future, the German automaker has equipped the test car with a turbocharged three-cylinder petrol and 1.5L engine that belongs to the family Efficient Dynamics and acting on the front wheels, along with a driver synchronized power is capable of acting on its own and pulled to the rear axles. The total power of 190 HP, the average fuel consumption of 94 mpg, the emission of pollutants is low, achieving accelerate from 0-60 mph in less than eight seconds and reaches a top speed of 125 mph.
When the battery is fully charged, the autonomy is around 18 miles. While the power supply can be recharged at any 200-volt outlet, this model has the maximum resilience in the rear axle whenever the car slows, and the high voltage generator connected to the engine handles additionally charge the accumulator.
The Star-Stop system operates with ECO PRO mode, which besides giving tips to make driving more efficient, is able to activate the glide conduction mode when the car moves at a speed of between 30 and 100 mph.
Considering its exterior length of 4,350 mm, Width of 1,834 mm. and the total height of 1,560 mm, the BMW Active Tourer Concept, rather than a compact, goes into the MPV category, where the steering wheel position is relatively high and the cabin space plays a fundamental role. Beyond this, both the body lines, and the elongated shape of the dyes delanera and dynamic sport and its structure create a versatile image.
Auto segments apart, are seen outside features already seen in the i3 and i8 concepts with new details that keep the unmistakable aesthetic of the brand. In front stands behind the kidney grille inclined slightly forward, twin headlights fitted with LED slats, side air intakes large, integrated handles on the surface of the doors and oversized tires 20 inches.
In the cabin, for its part, the wheelbase of 2670 mm. and slightly raised roof give this prototype a generous occupant space. To benefit the driver access to all the controls is optimal. Because in the back of the front seats are small metal folding tables, who go behind-can use any tablet PC horizontally or vertically. Seismic Application Surf, allows rear passengers enjoy racing game on your iPad that varies according to their performance difficulty Active Tourer Concept. In addition, the hybrid system's batteries are under the floor of the cargo compartment generates a high volume trunk and truly functional.
Another advantage is the combination of the elements of luxury and technological systems incorporating a multi-function center display and 10.25 inches, the option to play back pictures of it on a glass surface between the wheel and the windshield, and the existence of other smaller screen (eight inches) that reproduces the navigation information, traffic conditions and the operation of its hybrid system.
The existence of the Cool Shade glass panoramic roof that extends over the entire surface increases the feeling of space and creates a bright atmosphere. Built with suspended particles and by electrical impulses, generated the possibility to vary their brightness and opacity according to preferences set by the occupants.
