BMW is getting ready a redesign for its 2-Sequence Lively Tourer, a compact minivan bought outdoors the U.S.

The two-Sequence AT was the primary BMW to characteristic front-wheel drive when it arrived in 2014. Given BMW’s conventional product cycle, this redesigned mannequin ought to be launched late this yr or early subsequent—and we do not count on it to succeed in the U.S., both.

The redesigned 2-Sequence AT is comparable in dimension to the present mannequin however seems to be to characteristic a sleeker, sportier design. The wheelbase additionally seems to be to be barely longer which ought to lead to extra inside house. The design is clearly evolutionary however there are some marked adjustments, just like the aspect mirrors transferring to the doorways as a substitute of sitting on the base of the A-pillars, and the grille rising in dimension.

The platform is BMW Group’s front-wheel-drive FAAR design that debuted within the newest 1-Sequence hatchback bought abroad and has since appeared within the 2-Sequence Gran Coupe which arrived on the native scene for 2020. The platform brings enhancements in weight discount and compatibility with electrified powertrains together with battery-electric choices. A redesigned 2-Sequence coupe is coming for 2022, although this mannequin makes use of BMW Group’s rear-wheel-drive CLAR platform.

It is not clear what powertrains will characteristic within the redesigned 2-Sequence AT however a collection of turbocharged inline-3 and inline-4 engines are probably. A plug-in hybrid possibility must also be obtainable and ultimately we may see an electrical possibility. Drive can be to the entrance wheels as customary however all-wheel drive can be obtainable.

The present 2-Sequence AT may also be ordered as a stretched 2-Sequence Gran Tourer boasting three rows of seats. This mannequin is not anticipated to get a repeat as prospects with bigger households are increasingly more turning towards crossovers as a substitute of minivans.