BMW 225xe Active Tourer Luxury Line
The Xe in the 225xe's name, of course, means that, like the larger X5 plug-in hybrid, it has all-wheel drive, but of course otherwise a less powerful hybrid system. This one, with the 1,5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine in the foreground, is basically related to the one in the i8. The petrol engine in the Active Tourer isn't quite as powerful as the i8, but with its 136 "horsepower" assisted by an 88 "horsepower" electric motor, it's powerful enough for (even faster) everyday use. Unlike other BMW plug-in hybrid models, the Active Tourer's electric motor is not hidden next to the automatic transmission, but is mounted completely separately next to the rear axle.
Thus, the 225xe has four-wheel drive when driving a hybrid, and only the latter when driving only on electricity (the mode of selection of driving modes is, of course, exactly the same as in other hybrid BMWs). Better yet, if you switch the 225xe to all-electric mode, you can take advantage of its hidden sporting talent: completely deactivate the stability control system, switch the car to electric mode and make the Active Tourer electric rear-wheel drive. for side sliding, if only the ground under the wheels is slippery enough (which, for example, in the rain on the notorious "excellent" Slovenian asphalt is not even difficult). At the same time, the convenience of using the Active Tourer has not decreased, on the contrary: family city jumps are not only cleaner due to the electric drive, but also much more convenient to operate.
The electric motor is not only quiet, but also has the pleasantly plentiful supply of torque that the city already has. Riding in a city crowd is as comfortable as sitting in a sports limousine with a huge turbocharged engine. But at the same time it is much cheaper. The 5,8 kWh battery discharges the 225xe after about 30 kilometers (previously it was a little more than a little less), which means that "fuel" for 100 kilometers will cost you just under two and a half euros. Of course, the battery needs to be charged regularly for this ride.
The 225xe comes standard with only the simplest shockproof cable, perfect for use at home or in an office garage (so it will charge in two hours); however, if you want to use public charging stations, you will have to pay extra for the Mennekes cable (type 2). But you won't be much faster: BMW's plug-in hybrid cars still charge a maximum output of 3,6 kilowatts. The battery is hidden under the rear seats, so they sit about three inches higher. This means, on the one hand, slightly less headroom (which only the tallest passengers will notice), and on the other hand, even more comfortable seats than in the classic Active Tourer.
On electricity alone, the 225xe can reach speeds of up to 125 kilometers per hour (in fully electric mode and in automatic mode up to 80 kilometers per hour), but of course the electric range will not come close to 30 kilometers. Behind the wheel (aside from the quietness and determination of electric driving), the 225xe is quite difficult to recognize. Unfortunately, the counters have remained classically analogue with a smaller LCD screen in between. Except for the button labeled eDrive to change the hybrid system's operating mode and a few other meters (which can of course show the battery status, how much it charges and discharges), there really isn't any difference.
Of course, the 225xe Active Tourer has all the safety accessories found in the classic version that comes with a BMW of this class, and installing a battery under the rear seats also provided the same boot capacity: 400 liters. Thus, the 225xe Active Tourer is completely everyday, it can also be a family car, which actually differs from the classic only in that it is powered by electricity (or requires connection to it). Most importantly, this is a car that does not sacrifice anything for everyday convenience, while for most users it will run on electricity most of the time.
Душан Лукич photo: Саша Капетанович
BMW 225xe Active Tourer Luxury Line
Basic data
| Base model price: | 39.550 € |
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| Test model cost: | 51.431 € |
| Power: | 100kW (136 KM) |
Costs (per year)
Technical information
| engine: | 3-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbocharged petrol - displacement 1.499 cm³ - maximum power 100 kW (136 hp) at 4.400 rpm - maximum torque 220 Nm at 1.250–4.300 rpm Electric motor: maximum power 65 kW (88 hp) at 4.000, maximum torque 165 Nm at 0-3.000 System: maximum power 165 kW (224 hp), maximum torque, for example Battery: Li-ion, 7,6 kWh |
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| Energy transfer: | engines drive all four wheels - automatic transmission - tires 225/45 R 18 W (Bridgestone Potenza S001). |
| Capacity: | top speed 202 km / h - acceleration 0-100 km / h 6,7 s - average fuel consumption in the combined cycle (ECE) 2,1-2,0 l / 100 km, CO2 emissions 49-46 g / km - reserve electric travel (ECE) 41 km, battery charging time 2,2 h (16 A) |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.660 kg - permissible gross weight 2.180 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4.342 mm - width 1.800 mm - height 1.556 mm - wheelbase 2.670 mm - trunk 400-1.350 l - fuel tank 36 l |
Our measurements
| Measurement conditions: T = 15 ° C / p = 1.028 mbar / rel. vl. = 55% / odometer status: 3.478 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 8,5 ss |
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| 402m from the city: | 15,4 years ( 141 km / h) |
| test consumption: | 4,1 l / 100km |
| Fuel consumption according to the standard scheme: | 4,3 l / 100 km + 12 kWh l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 40m |
| AM table: | 40m |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 6rd gear | 60dB |
