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Includes £500 off. The 2015 BMW 220d Active Tourer in Luxury specification might not be the most obvious Bimmer in the lineup, but for those in the know, it?s one of the most quietly brilliant. Here?s a car that blends practicality, premium polish, and genuine driving satisfaction, all wrapped in that unmistakable Bavarian badge. It may wear the ?MPV? label, but don?t be fooled, this is still very much a BMW underneath, with a taut chassis, responsive steering, and a beautifully refined diesel heart at its core.
The 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel in the 220d is a peach. With 190bhp and a wave of torque (400Nm) available low down, it makes light work of family duties, long-distance cruising, and brisk country road runs alike. Paired with the smooth 8-speed automatic gearbox, it delivers performance that?s both punchy and effortless. And all this with the kind of fuel efficiency that makes you do a double-take at the trip computer, proper old-school BMW diesel brilliance.
Step inside the Luxury-spec cabin and you?re greeted by a calm, elegant space trimmed in high-grade materials, leather upholstery, polished metal accents, fine wood finishes, and a level of fit and finish that outclasses many so-called premium rivals. It?s beautifully screwed together, with that solid, reassuring thunk when you close the door. The iDrive system remains a masterclass in intuitive control, and there?s loads of space for passengers and gear alike, thanks to the clever packaging and sliding rear bench.
The 220d Active Tourer might not be the ultimate driving machine in the traditional sense, but it?s arguably one of the most well-rounded cars BMW built in the mid-2010s. Practical, luxurious, and still wearing that sharp driving edge where it counts, it?s the sort of car that proves you really can have it all, and look smart doing it.