When the BMW 2 series active Tourer came out earlier this year, it made history as the very first production BMW used with front-wheel drive. Now, the firm has now made a decision to offer owners the option of four-wheel drive for its Mercedes B-Class rival.
The xDrive system has appeared on a number of saloon as well as SUV designs in BMW’s range, as well as will now add additionally charm to the mini-MPV for those who need additional all-weather grip.
This specific system is different from the long-term four-wheel drive on BMWs like the 3 series XDrive: on the active Tourer, the cars and truck stays totally front-wheel drive in typical driving conditions as the system is disengaged, indicating fuel economic climate as well as emissions experience less.
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Like Mercedes’ 4MATIC system on the B-Class, when any type of loss of traction is detected a multi-plate hold can send as much as 100% of power to the axle with the most grip. It likewise infinitely adjusts the distribution of torque in situations where spirited driving triggers wheel slip.
The xDrive system will be used in the UK with both the 234bhp 225i petrol as well as the 193bhp 220d diesel engine, from £30,825 (Luxury) as well as £29,955 (Sport) respectively. Both are solely offered with a eight-speed automatic transmission, as well as can be had with introduce manage as well as shift paddles from £135.
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The whole system adds 61kg to the general weight of the car, however the official fuel economic climate figure for the 187bhp 220d XDrive is 61mpg – only 3mpg down from the front-wheel drive model. Emissions likewise stay extremely competitive, at 122g/km of CO2.
Expect xDrive-equipped cars and trucks to be offered to buy in the next few weeks, as well as deliveries during of the very first quarter of 2015.
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