Kompaktven BMW hit the lenses

The principle on which distributed letters GT in addition to the traditional models of the company name BMW, clear. Germans take donor stretched wheelbase and a raised roof line , making the car more spacious, and translate new model class hatchbacks. Under this
scheme, made ​​the third and fifth series with the prefix GT. These same letters , there was talk and call pyatidverku first series based on the concept of BMW Active Tourer. But , according to insiders , the upcoming car , which goes on sale in the second half of 2014 , will receive a different name - BMW 2 -series Active Tourer. And there's a reason .

The device is based on the front-wheel platform UKL, which later was rumored to make even a small crossover.

Look at the production version of the car, which recently photographers captured without camouflage suit. Before us is an almost exact copy of the concept car of the same name . And most importantly - it is not a traditional hatchback, which is already in the line " of ones ", and the five-door compact van . Hence , apparently, no letters GT. The car is built in defiance model Mercedes B- class, and under the hood can be seen not only familiar units, but also a new family of three-cylinder turbo engine . Gasoline engines will develop from 122 to 224 hp, and diesel - from 82 to 184 hp Drive - front only , transmissions - manual and automatic six steps. Minivan second series debut is scheduled for March 2014 .