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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (2014 - 2021)

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225xe 1.5 Phev M Sport Auto 5dr

reviewed by physicalperfection on 13 August 2024
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Overall rating
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How it drives
4
Fuel economy
4
Tax/Insurance/Warranty costs
3
Cost of maintenance and repairs
4
Experience at the dealership
4
How practical it is
5
How you rate the manufacturer
5
Overall reliability

Very usable, nippy, economical and high quality.

I looked at the other BMW and MINI options with the same engine, chassis etc. and this was about 10% cheaper and better in some ways (e.g. less wind noise), but not in others (e.g. ground clearance).
I do a lot of trips under 10 miles, when the electric motor is mostly used. Longer and/or faster trips mean the petrol engine kicks in. The petrol engine is surprisingly nippy alone, but when kickdown used, the electric motor adds an extra kick in the back. Sport Mode is best fun.
I'm 6'4" and there is ample room.
Interior is superb.

Negatives:-
Mirror obscures too much.
Run flat tyres are a bit noisy and thin for my taste.
Electric range is less than advertised, but that is not a major issue for me - just needs to be plugged into the house socket more often.
Rear seats don't go flat.

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Price£22,125–£38,775
Road TaxA–F
MPG43.5–134.5 mpg
Real MPG67.4%

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