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BMW X2 Hatchback M35i 5dr Step Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	M35
Price	£51,575
Engine Power - BHP	306
Acceleration	4.9
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	36.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	177
Length	4360 mm
Width	1824 mm
Height	1526 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	470 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1615 kg

Driver Convenience

Active Guard incl approach control warning with city brake function and person warning with city brake function
Apple CarPlay preparation
Automatic powered electric bootlid
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW Online services
BMW remote services
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator in front and rear
Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning
Electro hydraulically controlled multi plate clutch in rear axle
Energy efficient operating strategy
Front axle single joint with specific axle kinematics to minimise drive influences on steering + provide increased rigidity agile driving behaviour
Instrument cluster with black optic and 5.7" colour display + speedometer + tachometer + fuel gauge + instant fuel economy with M35i logo
Integrated owners handbook
Lights on warning by audio warning signal when ignition is switched off
M Sports steering
On board computer - average speed+fuel consumption, service interval, clock/date, odometer/trip meter, outside temperature display and ice warning
Operation by iDrive with direct selection buttons and 8 programmable buttons
Optimum shift indicator
Park assist system
Personal Profile
Real time traffic information
TMC for lifetime of vehicle
Variable and stepless distribution of drive torque between front and rear axle

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

12V compressor with integrated sealant injection bottle and hose
61 Litre touring fuel tank
Anti roll bar front and rear
Balancer shaft
Double VANOS
Drive performance control with ECO PRO comfort + sport mode
Engine cover with M performance designation
High precision injection
Launch control
M sport suspension
M35i specific heavily de-throttled engine intake air guide
M35i specific larger turbocharger with integrated divert air valve
Performance Control
Sport automatic transmission
Transmission of power to rear axle via front axle differential and two-part cardan shaft
Twin tube gas filled shock absorbers with degressive characteristic curve
xDrive intelligent four wheel drive system

Entertainment

Bluetooth audio streaming
BMW professional radio
DAB Digital radio
Steering wheel mounted audio/telephone controls

Exterior Features

Adjustable headlights
Aero curtain
Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
Automatically dimming rear view mirror
BMW badge on bonnet, tailgate with integrated tailgate release and C pillars
Body colour door handles
Body colour roof trims
Clear lenses direction indicator lights
Dark shadow front air intakes
Daytime running lights
Direction indicator side lights integrated in exterior mirrors using LED technology
Door mirror integrated indicators
Dynamic brake lights
Electric folding exterior mirrors with anti-dazzle
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors glass aspheric on driver's side and convex on passenger side
Engine designation on electric bootlid - right
Fingertip control / anti-trap function on electric window
Front and rear bumper system
Front and rear electric windows
Green tinted heat protection glazing
Heated windscreen washer jets
High gloss black front side air intake with matt black insert
High gloss shadowline in window frame, recess covers, mirror frame and B-Pillar/C- pillar trim
High level third brake light
Lightweight engineering
M Sport exhaust system
M Sport spoiler
Model designation in left tailgate
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear tail lights with LED technology and 3D design
Rear window aerial
Rear window wiper with wash/wipe function
Reversing light in rear light cluster
Round exhaust system with twin cerium grey tailpipes in left and right split
Shark fin antenna
Visible VIN plate
Welcome lighting

Interior Features

2 cupholders in front centre console
3 Spoke M sport nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
40:20:40 manually split folding rear seat with two tilt positions for backrest
Anthracite headlining
Armrest in centre section of rear seat backrest and folding
Automatic two zone climate control air conditioning
Child seat ISOFIX attachment for two outer rear seats and front passenger seat with anchorage points
Conditioned based service
Driver and front passenger seat heating
Driver/passenger sunvisors with ticket holders
Floor mats with black surround and M flag detail on front mats
Front and rear door armrests
Front armrest
Front axle always driven
Front door sill finishers with M35i designation
Front head restraints
Gearshift paddles on steering wheel
Interior light in front centre interior mirrors and rear centre auto interior light activation when door is opened when ignition switched off
Luggage compartment lighting
Luggage compartment loading edge with stainless steel insert
Luggage compartment with underfloor storage and four lashing eyes
M Performance specific reinforced crank drive, new pistons and adapted con rods
Rake/reach adjustable steering wheel
Single front passenger seat
Three rear headrests

Packs

Additional interior lighting pack - X2 M35i
Extended storage pack - X2
High performance cooling pack - X2 M35i
M Sport aerodynamic pack - X2 M35i

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seats, front pyrotechnic belt tensioners, stopper and belt force limiters, rear coded belt buckles
Airbags - Front driver and passenger, front and rear head, front side, curtain head protection
Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
ASC - Active stability control
BMW emergency call
Brake drying
Brake energy regeneration
Braking readiness
Child proof locking system in rear door
Crash sensor activating central locking release with hazard warning lights and interior lighting + battery safety cut-off
Driver and front passenger seat belt security check
Dynamic stability control + (DSC+)
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electrically operated parking brake with automatic drive release
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Front ventilated brake disc
Hill descent control
Hill start assist
Integrated torsen mechanical limited slip differential on front axle
M Sport brakes with blue calipers M designation in front
M Sport braking system
M Sport seatbelts
Multi collision braking system
Rear brake discs
Side impact protection
Twin horns
Tyre pressure monitor
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Auto door lock when driving
Central locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment
Engine immobiliser
Incorrect fuel protection system
Locking wheel bolts
Remote control including integrated key with M specific highlight
Remote control Thatcham category 1 alarm
Start/stop button with comfort go keyless engine start and auto start stop deactivation button

Trim

Dash top finished in black with decorative stitching line on upper section
High gloss black centre console

Wheels

20" Burnished M Double spoke light alloy wheels finished in orbit grey matt - Style 721M with run flat tyres
Reduced rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	177
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	179
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	177
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	176
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	178
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	176
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	152
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	153
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	151
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	240
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	241
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	239
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	174
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	176
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	173

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1998
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	36.7
WLTP - MPG - High	42.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	42.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Low	26.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	26.6
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	26.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium	37.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	37.2

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	40E
Insurance Group 2	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.9
Engine Power - BHP	306
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	450
Engine Torque - RPM	1800
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/40 R20
Tyre Size Rear	225/40 R20
Tyre Size Spare	RUN FLAT TYRES
Wheel Style	DOUBLE SPOKE
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1526 mm
Length	4360 mm
Wheelbase	2670 mm
Width	1824 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2098 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	61
Gross Vehicle Weight	2190 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1355 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	470 l
Max. Loading Weight	575 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1615 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.3 m

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