One year after the BMW X2 Concept appeared in Detroit, the all-new BMW X2 has finally taken center-stage at the ongoing 2018 North American International Auto Show. The all-new BMW X2 is the latest addition to the BMW X family and also the first-ever BMW X2 to come with a distinctive exterior design and low-slung proportions of a coupe. While, the BMW X2 will start arriving in dealerships by February-March 2018, prices will be announced closer to the launch.
(The cladding on the side is black on SE and Sport models and Frozen Grey on the M Sport X)
The BMW X2 is 20mm shorter and more than 70mm lower than the BMW X1, yet has the same wheelbase. It has short overhangs, a stretched, coupe-style roofline and slim window graphic. The kidney grille has always been an identifying feature of a BMW. On the X2, however, its outline is wider at its base than at its top. Below the grille, the hexagonal surface treatment in the bumper further reinforces this impression. The high-gloss black grille provides sharp contrast with its chrome surround. The horizontal design lines of the BMW X2's rear-end emphasize the width, with these lines continuing into the high-set rear lights.
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The full-LED headlights come standard in Sport, M Sport and M Sport X variants. The LED rear lights contour and the L shape familiar from BMW coupes. The M Sport and M Sport X models are available with wheels in sizes up to 20-inch, while the 19-inch wheels come as standard. The cladding on the side is black on SE and Sport models and Frozen Grey on the M Sport X. The C-pillars host two characteristic BMW features- a hallmark BMW Hofmeister kink and a BMW roundel.
(The LED rear lights contour and the L shape familiar from BMW coupes)
On the inside, the instrument panel has contrast stitching as standard, while the centre-console features materials including Sensatec also with contrast stitching. The interior of the M Sport model is trimmed in a Micro Hexagon fabric Anthracite/Alcantara combination, with the M Sport X adding leather upholstery as standard. The soft-finish instrument panel gains visual appeal with contrast decorative stitching. The choice of trim finishers, including High-gloss Black, Aluminum and matt Oak Grain variants, underlines the high-quality credentials of the BMW X2. One of the most unique options on the list is the panoramic roof, which adds to the spaciousness. The front section of the panoramic roof tilts and slides open, just like a conventional sunroof.
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(The horizontal design lines of the BMW X2's rear-end emphasize the width, with these lines continuing into the high-set rear lights)
At the heart of the new X2 is a 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder engine which churns out maximum power output of 188 bhp and 400Nm of peak torque, mated to an 8-Speed automatic transmission. It also comes equipped with xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive as standard and has the ability to go from standstill to 100 kmph in 7.7 seconds.
