Powertrain families
B38/B48 petrol · B37/B47 diesel · plug-in hybrid eDrive
2 Series (U06) — Active Tourer
2021–present
Editorially reviewedReviewed 2026-08-10; market and model-year scope is stated in the record sources.
- Internal code
- U06
- Production
- 2021–present
- Body style
- 5-door MPV
- Platform
- transverse layout · front- or all-wheel drive
Body variants
2 Series → U06 → Active Tourer
2 Series U06: history, design and engineering
How this generation came about, what made it different and how the selected active tourer fits into the family.
U06 is the second 2 Series Active Tourer generation. It continues the transverse, space-efficient five-seat concept but does not replace the seven-seat F46 Gran Tourer; BMW designed no U06 three-row body.
Series production began at Leipzig in November 2021 and the German market launch followed in February 2022. Petrol and diesel versions introduced updated compact drivetrains and 48-volt mild-hybrid technology, with two plug-in-hybrid xDrive derivatives added after launch.
The redesigned cabin introduced BMW Curved Display and Operating System 8 to a non-electric compact BMW. Software version, charging specification and usable battery figures are lifecycle- and market-specific and must not be taken from one current configurator snapshot for the entire generation.
2021–presentgeneration lifecycle
1body branches
3engine/drive families
9range designations
U06factory code
transverse layout · front- or all-wheel drivearchitecture
Active Tourer: dimensions and packaging
Dimensions can change with body, market and model year, so this page keeps them tied to the exact factory branch.
Length4,386 mm
Width1,824 mm
Height1,576 mm
Wheelbase2,670 mm
Luggage406–1,455 L
Fuel tank45–54 L
Seats5
Doors5-door MPV
| Body | Code | Production | Doors / seats | Length | Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Tourer | U06 | 2021–present | 5-door MPV / 5 | 4,386 mm | 406–1,455 L |
Engines and powertrains
The generation could span very different engines and drivetrains. The table keeps output, gearbox, market and production period together.
Factory modification matrix
Documented active tourer applications; output and availability remain market- and model-year-specific.
| Model | Years | Engine | Output | Transmission | Drive | Market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216i Active Tourer | 2022–present | B38A15 turbo inline-three | 122 PS | 7DCT | FWD | Europe | Second-generation BMW 2 Series Active Tourer production |
| 218i Active Tourer | 2021–present | B38A15 turbo inline-three | 136–156 PS | 7DCT | FWD | Global range | Second-generation BMW 2 Series Active Tourer production |
| 220i Active Tourer | 2021–present | B38A15 turbo inline-three + 48 V mild hybrid | 170 PS system | 7DCT | FWD | Europe | Second-generation BMW 2 Series Active Tourer production |
| 223i / 223i xDrive Active Tourer | 2021–present | B48A20 turbo inline-four + 48 V mild hybrid | 218 PS system | 7DCT | FWD / AWD | Europe | Second-generation BMW 2 Series Active Tourer production |
| 218d Active Tourer | 2021–present | B47C20 diesel inline-four | 150 PS | 7DCT | FWD | Europe | Second-generation BMW 2 Series Active Tourer production |
| 223d xDrive Active Tourer | 2021–present | B47C20 diesel inline-four + 48 V mild hybrid | 197 PS system | 7DCT | AWD | Europe | Second-generation BMW 2 Series Active Tourer production |
| 225e xDrive Active Tourer | 2022–present | B38A15 turbo + rear electric motor | 245 PS system | 7DCT hybrid | electric AWD | Europe | Second-generation BMW 2 Series Active Tourer production |
| 230e xDrive Active Tourer | 2022–present | B38A15 turbo + rear electric motor | 326 PS system | 7DCT hybrid | electric AWD | Europe | Second-generation BMW 2 Series Active Tourer production |
Factory designations
216i · 218i · 220i · 223i · 223i xDrive · 218d · 223d xDrive · 225e xDrive · 230e xDrive
Petrol engines
Inline and V engines are grouped by engine family, displacement, induction system and emissions specification.
Diesel derivatives
Where diesels were offered, output, injection generation and emissions hardware are recorded market by market.
Electrification
Mild- and plug-in hybrids are separate derivatives; combustion-engine output must not be substituted for total system output.
How power reaches the road
Gearboxes, driven wheels and final-drive hardware changed with engine, market and production date.
Transmissions
Gearbox type and unit code follow engine, market and production date. Gear count alone does not identify the transmission.
Driven wheels
Catalog architecture: transverse layout · front- or all-wheel drive. All-wheel-drive availability and hardware remain derivative-specific.
Final drive
Ratio, differential type and electronic control belong to the exact derivative and can differ on performance models.
What changed underneath
Suspension, brakes, safety systems and electronics evolved across the range, even when cars shared the same basic architecture.
Body-branch dimensions
- U06: 4,386 mm × 1,824 mm × 1,576 mm
Body & suspension
- Mounting points and geometry follow the body branch
- Springs and dampers follow axle load and chassis package
- Wheels and permitted loads follow the factory label
Brakes & steering
- Brake size follows engine and equipment
- Assistance type and steering ratio can change
- ABS/DSC generation follows model year
Passive safety
- Airbag count varies by market and year
- SRS parts are VIN-specific
- Structural repairs require factory procedures
Electronics
- Vehicle-bus generations changed during production
- Control-unit software levels must remain compatible
- Retrofits are recorded separately from factory equipment
How the generation evolved
The important launches, additions and updates did not always happen at the same time for every body or market.
Second generation revealed
BMW introduced U06 with a redesigned cabin, new network architecture and electrification plan.
Leipzig production
Series production began for combustion and mild-hybrid derivatives.
German market launch
The new Active Tourer entered the market as a five-seat-only body.
Plug-in hybrids
225e xDrive and 230e xDrive expanded the range with an electrically driven rear axle.
The versions that stood apart
Performance models, option packages and regional editions may look related, but their engineering and production identity can be very different.
Active Tourer
U062 Series U06 is a distinct U06 body branch. A space-efficient five-door body with a high seating position and flexible rear passenger compartment. Engines/drive: B38/B48 petrol, B37/B47 diesel, plug-in hybrid eDrive.
Inside the car
Cabin technology and standard equipment changed by country and year; a build sheet remains the best guide to one individual car.
Cabin & comfort
- Trim and seats follow option codes
- Climate systems vary by market
- Audio and navigation changed by model year
Lighting & assistance
- Lamp technology and modules follow production date
- Driver assistance cannot be inferred from buttons alone
- Regional rules affect lighting and warnings
What to check today
A practical starting point for inspecting and maintaining a car from this generation — not a diagnosis of an individual example.
Identify first
- Match VIN on body and documents
- Obtain the factory option list
- Confirm market and production date
Inspect the structure
- Check repairs and corrosion
- Assess suspension, brakes and tyres
- Compare fitted parts with factory specification
Mechanical history
- Read faults with compatible diagnostics
- Verify engine and transmission maintenance
- Separate invoices from unsupported verbal history
| Item | Interval / trigger | Catalog note |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | CBS/factory schedule; time and mileage for historic cars | Oil approval follows the exact engine and market. |
| Brake fluid | Time-based factory schedule | ABS/DSC-compatible bleeding procedure is required after hydraulic work. |
| Coolant | Factory schedule and condition | Fluid specification and bleeding method are generation-specific. |
| Transmission & final drives | Unit type and operating conditions | Use the exact approved fluid; no one interval fits every derivative. |
How to identify the exact car
The badge and registration year tell only part of the story; production date, body code, engine and factory options complete it.
- Factory body codes
- U06 — Active Tourer
- Range designations
- 216i, 218i, 220i, 223i, 223i xDrive, 218d, 223d xDrive, 225e xDrive, 230e xDrive
- Powertrain families
- B38/B48 petrol, B37/B47 diesel, plug-in hybrid eDrive
- VIN
- Identifies model, plant and production branch and keys the parts catalog and factory equipment record.
- Production date
- More useful than first-registration year when choosing parts and locating technical revisions.
- Type code
- Refines engine, body, market and transmission combination.
- Option codes
- Confirm factory equipment; later retrofits are recorded separately.
- Unit number
- Supports engine or gearbox originality checks and component applicability.
Where the information comes from
The story is mapped through English Wikipedia and its bibliography, then important dates and technical claims are checked against BMW material.
- 01BMW 2 Series Active TourerWikipedia contributors
Secondary U06/F45 relationship, lifecycle and body overview.
- 02BMW Group Plant Leipzig launches series production of second-generation BMW 2 Series Active TourerBMW Group PressClub
Factory confirmation of generation, November 2021 production, market launch, mild-hybrid and planned PHEV scope.
Notes and limitations
- Research revision dated 2026-08-10: English Wikipedia was used as a subject and bibliography map; key claims were checked against the listed primary BMW Group material.
- The English Wikipedia page covers F45, F46 and U06. Only the second-generation section applies to this node.
- No U06 Gran Tourer exists; seven-seat search queries should resolve to F46, not fabricate a U06 body.
- Tree years describe the worldwide generation lifecycle; individual market dates may be narrower.
- Exact dimensions, power, weight and emissions belong at body, engine, market and model-year level.
- Known-issue guidance is editorial context and never replaces inspection of the individual vehicle.
2 primary references · market differences documentedPhotography: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Rights checked 2026-08-06; wikimedia commons 1,800 px derivative downloaded; local 640 px and 1,280 px avif versions created without cropping.Updated 6 August 2026