Road tests

New BMW X2 2018 review - pictures

by: Auto Express team

29 Mar 2018

Go to: BMW X2 review - Reliability and Safety

The BMW X2 is the latest of BMW’s SUV offerings, sitting between the X1 and X3 and rivals the Jaguar E-Pace and Mercedes GLA.
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The interior of the X2 is typically BMW in terms of layout and quality with a neat centre console, digitised instruments and infotainment screen sitting on top of the dashboard.
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Unlike other BMW niche SUV’s, the X2 has been given its own look and has stayed relatively close to the Concept X2 which debuted in 2016 at the Paris Motor Show.
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The xDrive20d diesel is likely to be the best seller of the range due to its good mix of performance, refinement and fuel economy. Petrol versions are also be available in the line-up.
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Although the X2 gets digitised instruments as standard, they are lacking behind Audi’s Digital Cockpit display as the BMW only replaces the standard dials with computerised counterparts.
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Base models of the X2 get a 6.5-inch infotainment system with sat-nav included while the optional Navigation Pack upgrades the screen to an 8.5inch touchscreen.
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The driving position is quite low down considering the car is classed at an SUV, with it resembling that of a 1-Series hatchback rather than a higher up X1.
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It has 470-litres of boot space, which is rather good compared to rivals like the Audi Q3 although it is still 35 litres smaller than its stable mate, the X1.
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Front- and four-wheel drive can be specified for the lowered powered 2.0 litre diesel while the more powerful 2.0 only features xDrive. 
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M-Sport models have 19-inch wheels and low-profile tyres which hamper the ride on rough surfaces.
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