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Arrow Paris 2012: BMW Concept Active Tourer World Premiere

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Paris 2012: BMW Concept Active Tourer World Premiere
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The star of this year's BMW exhibit and press conference at the 2012 Paris auto show is the recently announced BMW Concept Active Tourer (C.A.T.) FWD electric hybrid car [Official Info Thread].

The BMW C.A.T. offers an initial insight into the company's further innovations for the premium compact segment, as well as a preview of a future 1 Series production model. In this study, BMW demonstrates what it calls groundbreaking solutions in terms of both the interior and the drive concept.

As BMW describes:
With an external length of 4,350 millimetres, sporty proportions and hallmark lines, the concept study brings characteristic BMW aesthetic appeal to yet another vehicle segment. A raised seating position, generous space for driver and passengers and the flexibly extendable luggage compartment are the defining aspects of the BMW Concept Active Tourer interior. It combines versatile functionality with excellent ride comfort, all within the high-quality ambience of a premium automobile. A special version of the BMW eDrive concept takes care of the dynamic facets which go to make up the character of this study. The system comprises a 3-cylinder petrol engine and a synchronous electric motor, generating a combined output of 140 kW/190 bhp and accelerating the BMW Concept Active Tourer from zero to 100 km/h in less than eight seconds. The vehicle has an average fuel consumption of less than 2.5 litres per 100 kilometres and a CO2 emissions level of under 60 grams per kilometre. The lithium-ion battery of this plug-in hybrid automobile can be charged at a conventional mains socket. Its capacity allows ranges of over 30 kilometres when operated on electric power alone.


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  • 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 [engine details]
  • 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


Photos from the Paris show, as well as official press release photos below:

BMW Concept Active Tourer at 2012 Paris Auto Show

BMW Concept Active Tourer Exterior

BMW Concept Active Tourer Interior

BMW Concept Active Tourer Design



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