This independent illustration was made by X-Tomi Design and is neither related to nor endorsed by BMW.
The BMW M2 is one of the most desirable cars in its segment but what if the Bavarian company decided to offer a full-blown M variant of the new 2-Series Active Tourer? A rendering from X-Tomi Design explores this highly unlikely scenario.
The rendering depicts a lower and sportier 2-Series Active Tourer with a blacked-out grille bearing the M2 emblem, a redesigned bumper with M3-style intakes, larger-diameter wheels, side air vents, and a rear spoiler. While it looks cool, there is absolutely no chance it could happen in real life.
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Unlike the 2-Series Coupe which is based on an rear-wheel drive platform, the 2-Series Active Tourer and the 2-Series Gran Coupe are sharing their FWD architecture with the 1-Series/X1/X2 siblings while being offered with the optional xDrive AWD system.
The most powerful model to ever sit on this platform is the BMW M135i xDrive hot hatch and the equivalent M235i Gran Coupe. Both are fitted with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder producing 302 hp (225 kW / 306 PS) and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission which sends the power to all four wheels.
If such an engine would be fitted to the 2-Series Active Tourer, it would result in of the fastest premium MPVs on sale with an 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration in around 5 seconds and possibly an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).
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In any case, an M2 Active Tourer is definitely out of the question and the next M2 will still be a coupe. After all, those who seek more space and practicality along with high-end performance can opt for the larger and recently facelifted X3 M and X4 M that are offered with the same twin-turbo inline-six as the M3 and M4 and deliver 473 and 503 hp in standard and Competition guise respectively.