BMW has presented the next-generation X2 and its all-electric counterpart, the iX2. The platform stays the same, but the design has undergone a major revision. Sales will start in March 2024.
In its latest iteration, the coupe-like SUV is 19 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 6 cm taller than before. Specifically, it is 4,554 mm (177.9 in) long, 1,845 mm (72.1 in) wide and 1,590 mm (62.1 in) tall. Pronounced bumpers and wheel arches highlight its sporty character, the headlights are new, and the radiator grille comes with optional backlight.
Buyers of the top spec get an M body kit for free, while the others must pay to get it. The interior is outfitted in the same way as the latest X1 with 10.25-inch and 10.7-inch displays and iDrive 9 OS, but the user interface is slightly different.
In Europe, the most basic BMW X2 on sale will be called sDrive20i and come equipped with a 1.5-liter turbo four-pot. Assisted by a starter generator, the mill churns out 156 PS (154 hp / 116 kW) and 240 Nm (177 lb-ft) of torque. The nearest alternative is a 2.0-liter diesel with 150 PS (148 hp / 110 kW) and 360 Nm (266 lb-ft).
All AWD versions are hybrids. The M35i makes 300 PS (296 hp / 221 kW) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque, which enables it to sprint 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.4 seconds. The all-electric iX2 lags behind a bit with a 5.6-second launch time. It has two e-motors and sends 313 PS (309 hp / 230 kW) with 494 Nm (364 lb-ft) of torque to the wheels. The range maxes out at 449 km (279 miles).
Customers in the United States will not get the all-electric version or the front-wheel-drive ones. On that market, the lineup will begin with a spec named xDrive28i, running a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 245 PS (242 hp / 180 kW) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft).