With the spike in demand for SUVs and crossovers, the humble MPV hasn?t seen a considerable amount of interest recently. At one point the go-to choice for families and space-lovers alike, the MPV fell out of favour with buyers as people started leaning towards a more high-up, confidence-inspiring driving position.

But that hasn?t stopped BMW from forging on with its own MPV ? the new 2 Series Active Tourer. It?s a car that we?ll be living with over a couple of months to see how it compares with a modern crossover and why it could be a viable alternative to a compact SUV.

With the spike in demand for SUVs and crossovers, the humble MPV hasn?t seen a considerable amount of interest recently. At one point the go-to choice for families and space-lovers alike, the MPV fell out of favour with buyers as people started leaning towards a more high-up, confidence-inspiring driving position.

But that hasn?t stopped BMW from forging on with its own MPV ? the new 2 Series Active Tourer. It?s a car that we?ll be living with over a couple of months to see how it compares with a modern crossover and why it could be a viable alternative to a compact SUV.