Is the new BMW X2 finally a good SUV Coupe?
Exterior – Front
So, lets start with the design of the X2 and to start with it has a different front end to the X1. We get a wider kidney grill setup We also get some sporty headlights that look like the 5 Series headlights. Also, just like the 5 Series and even the 7 Series the grill surround lights up at night, so everyone knows you have a BMW. The bumper also looks sporty copying the look of the X6 facelift with the gloss black panelling connecting the kidney grills to the big central air vent. The side vents are also quite big and the creases on the bumper and even the bonnet are exaggerated to make it look sportier and even more menacing.
Exterior – Side
Moving round to the side and we get a minimalistic design. To show its more premium side we get body coloured cladding round the wheel arches and we also get minimal creases along the side as well as flush door handles to make the car more aerodynamic. Everything about the car from the b pillar to the front is X1 in terms of structure but from the b pillar backwards it has an all-new sloping design that really suits this car considering it is quite small. It looks long and elegant and not squashed together. This green colour also looks good. It is BMW Individua Frozen Tampa Bay Green. Wheel sizes range from 19 all the way to 22 inches.
Exterior – Rear
Moving round to the back and we get a minimalistic design. I must admit at first, I wasn’t sure of it but it has grown on me. Personally, I would of liked a bit more of a boot on the back but I can live with what we have. On all models though we do get a gloss black spoiler and on this X2 M35i model it is an extended version. The taillights mimic the headlight style which looks modern and futuristic. The boot opening only houses the badge and model designation which looks a bit too plain, and I would of liked the number plate on the boot opening but the bumper does look very sporty on the X2 M35i with gloss black surrounds and a fake lower diffuser. It does have real exhausts though which is very rare to find especially that big. Talking of exhausts, lets have a look at what engine options you can have with the X2.
Car and engine specs and price
So, let’s have a look at the X2. This can be only had with petrol and all BMW X2’s can only be had with an automatic gearbox too. so, Let’s start with the sDrive20i. this uses a 1.5 litre turbo engine which has 168 bhp. this can do 0-62 in 8.3 seconds, and it is front wheel drive. The next version is called m35i. this has a 2 litre 4-cylinder engine producing 298 bhp and the power is sent to all 4 wheels. 0-62 is delt within 5.4 seconds too which is very good. The price of the BMW X2 starts at £40,515. Let’s have a look at the interior.
Interior – Design
So, getting inside the BMW X2 and you are welcomed with a premium interior. Let’s star with the dashboard design. Unlike before the dashboard now has a landscape design that makes the car feel wider. We get a dual screen single piece design like what you would find on a Mercedes for you instrument cluster and infotainment system. This is running the latest iDrive 9 which runs in google in the background. It works very well and is very quick and easy to use. The only downside is that I would of liked the iDrive controller that you don’t get anymore on the lower BMW models. The centre console houses a wireless charging pad with a seatbelt so to speak to hold it in place. You also get plenty of storage in the centre console and a floating upper centre console too which houses the gear selector and other important switches. The steering wheel also feels modern and sporty and on this X2 M35i model it has a top dead centre mark. The seats on this model too are the sportier version with the built in headrest. These are supportive and comfy and are one of the best seats you can get on a lower spec BMW now. The door cards are also interesting too with plenty of metal feeling materials. Let’s have a look at the rear seats as this could be the deal breaker between this and the X1.
Practicality
So, getting into the back and whilst headroom isn’t the best because of the sloping roof but it isn’t that bad. Legroom is just like the X1 too. you can sit 3 in the back as there is hardly any hump in the floor and the seat bench is quite wide. The premium materials continue in the back though and you also get your own air vents and arm rest as well as 2 USB C ports. Let’s have a look in the boot.
Boot Size
So, opening the boot to the BMW X2 and you are welcomed with a decent 560 litres of boot space which isn’t that bad and is better than its rivals. Folding the seats down you get 1,470 on in the X2. Again, this is decent and considering it has a hatchback style opening it is quite practical to put big items in the boot area.
Summary
So, what do I think of the new BMW X2. Well, it is a very, very good car. The looks are on point and although it has a sloping roof over the X1, it is still practical enough for it to be a good car. The driving characteristics aren’t the best over its rivals because of the harsh suspension but it is plenty powerful enough and the steering is very good too. a proper BMW. Which one should you go for. Well, it comes down to if you need an electric car or not. If you don’t need an electric car then I would save your money and go for the normal X2 as it is just as good and is very efficient. There is also more choice too. if you go for electric then you are still getting a good car with a decent range and performance. Personally, I would go for the X2.
Exterior 5/5
Interior 5/5
Practicality 5/5
Total 15/15
Model | BMW X2 M35i |
Engine | 2.0 Litre, 298bhp, 4 Wheel Drive, 0-62 = 5.4 Seconds |
Trnasmission | Automatic 7 Speed DCT |
Price | £49,340 |
On Sale | Now |
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