2020 BMW X2 Review, Ratings, Specs, Prices, And Photos - The Car Connection
At that price, it starts to compete with larger, more luxurious SUVs, while making it awfully pricey for a hot hatch alternative. The 2020 BMW X2 sDrive28i starts at $37,395, including the $995 destination charge. The 2020 BMW X2 is the X1’s stylish and fun sibling. At least know that the X2's X1 sibling comes closer to it. Just know that extra under-floor storage comes at the expense of a spare tire - if you opt for one that space disappears. It’s a little awkward getting back there with the small opening, but there’s plenty of space once settled with 36.7 inches of rear legroom. The controversy comes from that style, which certainly won't be for everyone, and that, importantly, reduces the space and versatility many folks expect from an SUV. One important aspect you should note is that the X2 doesn't have the high-and-mighty SUV-like seating position many expect from an SUV. The 2020 BMW X2 xDrive28i looks a bit like a car and its lower driving position is similar to that of a car, so it shouldn't be surprising that it also drives more like a car than an SUV. Both the X2 sDrive28i (front-wheel drive) and xDrive28i (all-wheel drive) come standard with a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four that makes 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque.
The base engine makes 228 horsepower, which is good enough for a 6.3-second sprint up to 60 mph. Tack on enough options, and the M35i balloons over $50,000. BMW is big on offering a ton of options, but you get a fair amount of standard equipment for that price. Many cars that cost substantially less include both features as standard equipment. Not much else is thrown in for free: any colors other than black or white cost extra, and the X2’s options list is a tangled web of options that frustratingly can hide some worthwhile features that we’d spend money on. What features are available and what’s the price? Base cars are equipped with 18-inch wheels, Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port, a 6.5-inch touchscreen for infotainment, synthetic leather upholstery, and sport front seats. The X2 is stiffer than the X1 and equipped with one of three suspension setups that range from base to M Sport, the latter of which is lower and stiffer, to fully adaptive dampers that are even lower but offer a range of options to dial in firmer settings. They share a common vehicle platform, including the same base engine and interior design, but diverge from there.
The 28i engine is basically the same unit you'll find in a JCW Mini. It’s not the latest version you’ll find on models like the X5 and new 3 Series, which means its missing touchscreen functionality and several other features, but it’s still plenty sufficient thanks to a system that responds quickly to inputs via the rotary controller and surrounding menu buttons. It comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and foglights, power tailgate, a mix of glossy black and chrome trim, auto climate control, eight-way power front seats, "SensaTec" premium vinyl upholstery, ambient light, an 8.8-inch infotainment display with the iDrive knob controller interface and a seven-speaker audio system. As for the tech, BMW equips the X2 with its iDrive infotainment system. The M-fettled four-cylinder puts out 302 horsepower, 332 pound-feet and drops the 0-60 mph time from the mid-6-second range to 4.7 seconds, according to BMW. Our editors share their impressions after spending time in the regular X2 equipped with all-wheel drive and a plethora of options. It's not the most overtly luxurious atmosphere, but it can certainly be a stylish one with the right options selected. Although there's a bit more body roll than you'd get in one of BMW's sport sedans, this is still a fun vehicle befitting its badge.
The available drive modes (Comfort, Sport and Eco Pro) allow you to adjust the shock stiffness if you’ve tacked on the $500 Dynamic Damper Control option, and it makes a tangible difference in handling. Throwing it in Sport also makes the engine, transmission and exhaust more lively. The excellent eight-speed automatic transmission delivers fast shifts smoothly and always seems to be in the right gear. All three versions use a 2.0-liter turbo-4 and 8-speed automatic for propulsion. The higher-output X2 M35i uses a 2.0-liter turbo-4 that makes 302 hp and shaves more than one second from the 0-60-mph dash. It’s one of the few crossovers we can stand next to and see completely over it. You’re likely to see the mileage start to drop when using all 302 horses in the M35i, though. As for the M35i, that’s where things really start to get exciting. Compared to those “coupe” crossovers, the X2 is more rounded and its details aren’t as lucious, but admittedly the X2 is less expensive at roughly $37,000 to start.
The base engine makes 228 horsepower, which is good enough for a 6.3-second sprint up to 60 mph. Tack on enough options, and the M35i balloons over $50,000. BMW is big on offering a ton of options, but you get a fair amount of standard equipment for that price. Many cars that cost substantially less include both features as standard equipment. Not much else is thrown in for free: any colors other than black or white cost extra, and the X2’s options list is a tangled web of options that frustratingly can hide some worthwhile features that we’d spend money on. What features are available and what’s the price? Base cars are equipped with 18-inch wheels, Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port, a 6.5-inch touchscreen for infotainment, synthetic leather upholstery, and sport front seats. The X2 is stiffer than the X1 and equipped with one of three suspension setups that range from base to M Sport, the latter of which is lower and stiffer, to fully adaptive dampers that are even lower but offer a range of options to dial in firmer settings. They share a common vehicle platform, including the same base engine and interior design, but diverge from there.
The 28i engine is basically the same unit you'll find in a JCW Mini. It’s not the latest version you’ll find on models like the X5 and new 3 Series, which means its missing touchscreen functionality and several other features, but it’s still plenty sufficient thanks to a system that responds quickly to inputs via the rotary controller and surrounding menu buttons. It comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and foglights, power tailgate, a mix of glossy black and chrome trim, auto climate control, eight-way power front seats, "SensaTec" premium vinyl upholstery, ambient light, an 8.8-inch infotainment display with the iDrive knob controller interface and a seven-speaker audio system. As for the tech, BMW equips the X2 with its iDrive infotainment system. The M-fettled four-cylinder puts out 302 horsepower, 332 pound-feet and drops the 0-60 mph time from the mid-6-second range to 4.7 seconds, according to BMW. Our editors share their impressions after spending time in the regular X2 equipped with all-wheel drive and a plethora of options. It's not the most overtly luxurious atmosphere, but it can certainly be a stylish one with the right options selected. Although there's a bit more body roll than you'd get in one of BMW's sport sedans, this is still a fun vehicle befitting its badge.
The available drive modes (Comfort, Sport and Eco Pro) allow you to adjust the shock stiffness if you’ve tacked on the $500 Dynamic Damper Control option, and it makes a tangible difference in handling. Throwing it in Sport also makes the engine, transmission and exhaust more lively. The excellent eight-speed automatic transmission delivers fast shifts smoothly and always seems to be in the right gear. All three versions use a 2.0-liter turbo-4 and 8-speed automatic for propulsion. The higher-output X2 M35i uses a 2.0-liter turbo-4 that makes 302 hp and shaves more than one second from the 0-60-mph dash. It’s one of the few crossovers we can stand next to and see completely over it. You’re likely to see the mileage start to drop when using all 302 horses in the M35i, though. As for the M35i, that’s where things really start to get exciting. Compared to those “coupe” crossovers, the X2 is more rounded and its details aren’t as lucious, but admittedly the X2 is less expensive at roughly $37,000 to start.
