At BMW lately everything has revolved around the New Class, which will drive BMW into the fully electric age from 2025. But the people of Munich know that even after this turning point, models with a classic combustion engine will continue to be sold. After all, the doctrine of Power of Choice still applies in Munich, i.e. the requirement that the customer decides which type of drive his car has. Concentrating on electromobility would be fatal, especially in the volume segment. After all, as a premium manufacturer you want to make money.
So, from March next year, the second model generation of the BMW -Volt module (except for diesel). The range starts with a diesel BMW X2 sDrive18d (110 kW / 150 hp) and two petrol engines, the BMW X2 sDrive20i (125 kW / 170 hp) and the BMW does not offer a plug-in hybrid variant or a pure-bred M version for money or warm words, nor does it offer a manual transmission. The models with combustion engines are paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The basis for this compact SUV quartet is BMW’s FAAR-WE platform. Where WE is the abbreviation for further development. Compared to its predecessor, the new BMW The wheelbase (plus 2.2 centimeters) and width (plus 2.1 centimeters) also increase, as do the track widths. These proportions are definitely an advantage for a crossover coupe like the X2. Especially because the X2 also grows in height by 6.4 centimeters to 1.59 meters. The designers used this to give the tailgate shape even more oomph.
The rear of the compact BMW crossover adopts a new design language. The angular rear lights look like they come from a Lego construction set. While the trunk lid of the iX2 is adorned with a small flap, the X2 M35i comes around the corner with a striking carbon spoiler. By the way, the M model is the only one where the exhaust tailpipes are clearly visible. With a diameter of ten centimeters each, it would be a shame to hide them. The relationship to the X1 is obvious. However, the X2 has larger wheels that measure 18 to 21 inches, while the X1 has 17 to 20 inches.
The BMW iX2 weighs 2,020 kilograms and has a battery with a net capacity of 64.7 kilowatt hours, which provides energy for a WLTP range of a maximum of 449 kilometers. The Stromer all-wheel drive vehicle reaches the 100 km/h mark from a standstill in 5.6 seconds and the software drops anchor at just 180 km/h. Consumption is 17.7 kWh/100 km and the trunk has a volume of 525 to 1,400 liters due to the batteries (X2 M35i: 560 to 1,470 liters). The DC charging power is not particularly fast at 130 kW, but the energy storage should be filled from 10 to 80 percent in 29 minutes. When recharging with AC power, the standard onboard charger allows 11 kW and a charging time of 6.5 hours from zero to 100 percent; with the optional three-phase 22 kW charging, the time is reduced to three hours and 45 minutes.
In the interior, the BMW X2 has plenty of space in the rear despite its coupé silhouette. However, due to the battery modules in the rear, you sit significantly higher in the iX2 than in the X2 M35i. A large panoramic glass roof also provides pleasant light. Like all modern BMWs, the interior uses a curved display, consisting of a 10.25-inch screen for the digital instruments, a 10.7-inch touchscreen and a classic head-up display. When it comes to infotainment, the Munich-based car manufacturer relies on the OS 9 operating system. The technicians have taken the criticism from drivers to heart and have always installed the map view of the navigation system as a fixed menu item. You can also scroll through the apps or widgets from top to bottom using a swipe gesture, like on a smartphone.
The BMW X2 also has a few useful gadgets. For example, the software recognizes if the driver always lowers the window in the same place (e.g. when entering an underground car park) and asks whether it should save this point in order to initiate the maneuver automatically next time. The voice control also has a sense of humor. The announcement “Hey BMW” is followed by a Bavarian “Hello” and the question: “What do you think of Mercedes?” is followed by the answer: “Oh, they build wonderful cars. But we both have more fun driving here!”
The fun is not cheap, as is usual with products from the Munich car manufacturer. The BMW X2 sDrive20i costs at least 46,400 euros and the X2 sDrive18d costs 46,850 euros. The X2 M35i xDrive: With a minimum price of 63,800 euros, it is the top model with a combustion engine. If you want to drive the iX2 xDrive30 electrically, you have to shell out at least 56,500 euros. But if you take the X1 as a model, the
