As if BMW didn’t have enough models, the next generation X2 Coupé which includes the fully electric iX2 xDrive30 is here, followed by the iX2 eDrive20 later this year. Petrol models start with the 4-cylinder X2 xDrive20i and tops out with the 233kw X2 M35i xDrive. The X2 M35i’s 2.0-litre 4-cylinder does the 0-100km/h in 5.4-seconds.
X2 are made on a single assembly line at BMW Plant Regensburg in Germany, where there iX2’s battery is also built.
For those confused about the rise of the term “Sports Activity Vehicle”, fear not, you’re not alone. It comes from the desire of car makers to create a need for a segment which hadn’t previously existed. In most cases, SAV is used for smallish vehicles we once amusingly termed “Soft Roaders”. The carriage is less inclined to be seen in mud and more likely to be seen parked up at a Prada shop. Does that mean it is less capable? Almost certainly, yes.
The coupé version of an SUV is a less practical design with a rear end truncated by a large hatch window. In a market where passenger cars account for less than 15% of total sales, SUV/SAV/UTE account for almost all the remaining vehicle sales. Each brand is waving a desperate hand in order to be noticed. Each claims to be better than the last generation, and often better than the competition.
Since a buyer often uses a gut-feeling, the tangible inclusions are frequently less relevant than impression a car leaves in the buyer’s mind on first glance. Gay buyers tell us they want value for money, but that a badge that a prestige doesn’t hurt. BMW is consistently among the top picks on an LGBTI shopping list so the marketing department is doing a great job.
ABOVE: all-new BMW x2
Exterior
BMW X2 is the coupé version of the BMW X1, and is 194mm longer than the old model (now 4,554mm), 21mm wider (now 1,845mm) and 64mm taller (now 1,590mm). The longer wheelbase creates more space inside with the cargo capacity now 560-1,470 litres, and BMW iX2 now 525 and 1,400 litres.
BMW X2 has LED headlights and an almost hexagonal BMW kidney grille. The arching roofline, flows over a coupé-shaped silhouette to the flared wheel arches at the rear. and muscular shoulders come to the fore. The horizontal contours of the model-specific rear light design further enrich the sporting flavour, as do a Gurney-style spoiler and striking rear apron.
Local pricing and specification
X2 xDrive20i standard equipment
- 19” alloy wheels
- BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system
- 2-zone auto climate control
- Acoustic glazing
- Adaptive LED headlights
- Adaptive M Suspension
- Automatic tailgate
- BMW Digital Premium (90-day trial)
- BMW Iconic Glow illuminated kidney
- BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant
- BMW Live Cockpit Pro 10.7” +10.25” curved widescreen display, feat. Operating System 9
- Comfort Access and Digital key
- DAB Digital radio
- Driving Assistant Professional inc. Steering and Lane Control System, Active Cruise Control inc. Stop&Go and Blind Spot Monitor
- Electric Seat function, front row
- Head Up Display
- Instrument panel in Sensatec
- M Headliner in Anthracite
- M Sport package
- M Sport leather steering wheel
- Mirror package, incl. anti-dazzle function
- Parking Assistant Plus incl. Surround view camera, Reversing Assistant and Drive Recorder
- Remote Software Updates
- Seat heating, front row
- Tyre Repair Kit
- Upholstery, Veganza
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wireless phone charging
X2 M35i xDrive standard equipment (building upon all elements above)
- 20” alloy wheels
- 12-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system
- Leather Vernasca upholstery
- Lumbar support with active seat massage
- Panorama glass roof
- M braking system, feat. callipers in Blue
- M specific kidney, mirror caps and aerodynamic elements
- Four exhaust tailpipe finishers
Options program
| Enhancement
For X2 xDrive20i |
Price (inc. GST and LCT) |
Price in combination with Alpine White non-metallic paint |
$4,700
$3,700 |
M Sport package Pro
X2 M35i xDrive: No cost option
X2 xDrive20i: $4,900
Includes:
– M headlights Shadowline
– M seat belts
– M sport brake system featuring red callipers
Additional package contents for X2 xDrive20i (already standard equipment on X2 M35i xDrive):
– 20″ M light alloy wheels Y-spoke style 873 M, Bi-colour
– M high-gloss black Shadowline extended contents – kidney surround and boot lid logo surround
Additional package contents for X2 M35i xDrive:
M Sport seats; Available in two upholstery combinations
Exterior finishes
Non-metallic paintwork
– Alpine White (no cost option)
Metallic paintwork (all $1,800 for both variants)
– Black Sapphire
– M Brooklyn Grey
– Fire Red
– Skyscraper Grey
– Cape York Green
– M Portimao Blue
BMW Individual metallic paintwork
BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue ($5,000)
Price in combination with Enhancement Pack (3,200)
BMW Individual Frozen Pure Grey ($5,000)
Price in combination with Enhancement Pack ($3,200)
Alloy wheels
19” M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 871 M, Bi-colour
Standard on X2 xDrive20i M Sport
20″ M light alloy wheels Y-spoke style 873 M, Bi-colour
Standard on X2 M35i xDrive; $2,000 for X2 xDrive20i or no cost option when M Sport package Pro is specified
20″ BMW Individual light alloy wheels Multispoke style 869
N/A for X2 M35i xDrive; $2,000 for X2 xDrive20i M Sport or $500 when M Sport package Pro is specified
21″ M light alloy wheels Y-spoke 874 M Bi-colour
N/A for X2 xDrive20i M Sport; $2,000 for X2 M35i xDrive
Brakes
M Sport brakes, Blue high gloss
Standard on X2 M35i xDrive
M Sport brakes, Red high gloss
Only available with M Sport package Pro
M Compound brakes (cross-drilled discs; 385mm front, 330m rear)
$2,000; only available for X2 M35i xDrive
Interior upholstery
Veganza (all no cost options)
– Black
– Oyster
– Mocha
– Atlas Grey/Smoke White
M Sport seat with Veganza in Coral/Red Black combination
No cost option for X2 M35i xDrive; only available with M Sport Pro
Alcantara/Veganza
Combination Black, contrast stitching in Blue
Standard on X2 xDrive20i M Sport
M Sport seat with Alcantara/Veganza combination Black, contrast stitching in Blue
No cost option for X2 M35i xDrive; only available with M Sport Pro
Leather Vernasca (all $2,800 for X2 xDrive20i M Sport)
– Black
– Oyster: standard on X2 M35i xDrive
– Mocha
Interior trims
Aluminium Mesheffect
No cost option for both variants
Aluminium with graphic highlights
No cost option for both variants
BMW X2 line-up
| Variant | X2 xDrive20i | X2 M35i xDrive | iX2 xDrive20 | iX2 xDrive30 |
| Power unit | Inline 2.0L 4-Cyl
TwinPower Turbo Petrol |
Inline 4-cyl 2.0 litre
M TwinPower |
Battery electric with fifth-gen BMW eDrive tech | Battery electric with fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology |
| Drive | All (xDrive) | All (xDrive) | Front | All (xDrive) |
| Power (kW) | 150 | 233 | 150 | 230 |
| Torque (Nm) | 300 | 400 | 250 | 494 |
| HV battery (kWh) | 64.8 | 64.8 | ||
| 0-100km/h (sec) | 7.4 | 5.4 | 8.6 | 5.6 |
| Consumption | 7.5l/100km^ | 7.8L/100km^ | TBC | 18.5kWh/100km |
| EV range (ADR81/02) | 455km (TBC) | Up to 395km | ||
| Price | $75,900* | $92,900* | $82,900* | $85,700* |
| Available | Now | Now | Mid-2024 | Now |
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