After its global debut in the X3 in April this year, the new 2.0 - litre turbo -
diesel engine was turned sideways to sit inside the new MINI
hatch and the 2 Series Active Tourer, though this is the
first time it's found a home in a traditional BMW front - engined, rear - drive passenger car.
It's anticipated that the 1.6 - litre turbo -
diesel engine (100kW / 260Nm) will remain available, while a punchy circa - 200kW 2.0 - litre turbo - petrol four will be fitted to the
first i30 N hot
hatch, which will go head to head with the Volkswagen Golf GTI.