Production start for BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

BMW Group Plant Leipzig has started series production of the new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

Since the first generation model launched in 2014, more than 400,000 customers opted to buy the premium compact, which combines functional spaciousness with a dynamic drive. More than 368,000 of the vehicles of this first generation car were manufactured in Leipzig, however, this successor of the sporty all-rounder will be made in Leipzig only.

Renowned for its extreme flexibility, Plant Leipzig had previously been entrusted with the manufacture of the BMW Group’s first electrified models - the BMW i3 and BMW i8. BMW states that only minor adjustments had to be made to the paintshop and assembly systems, and the only new production area was introduced into the bodyshop.

The second generation of the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer will roll off Leipzig’s production lines along with the BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe.