The X2 M35i is new for 2019. It features a retuned and upgraded version of the base engine with 302 horsepower and 322 pound-feet of torque. Instead, the engine is a turbocharged 2-liter rated at 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The mode uses the considerable torque of the engine and shifts the transmission short. That aside, the steering is weighted well in “Normal” mode and gets appropriately more heavy when you switch the car into “Sport” mode. It gets an aerodynamic design kit that’s based on the M Sport Package available on the other models, which includes light-gray surfaces for the grille, front fascia, side mirror caps, and lower cladding. The M Sport X package is focused on appearance, and it rings up a hefty $4,650. This model also includes performance upgrades like paddle shifters, launch control, an M Sport exhaust, an M Sport differential, and M Sport steering, suspension, and brakes. Alarm System, Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors, Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror, Automatic Trunk, BMW ConnectedDrive Services Professional, Comfort Access, Front & Rear Park Distance Control, Head-Up Display, Heated Steering Wheel, HiFi Sound System, Lights Package, Lumbar Support, On-Board Navigation Professional, Panorama Sunroof, Park Assistant, Power Folding Side Mirrors, Premium Package Enhanced, SiriusXM Satellite Radio Tuner, Sport Seats, Universal Remote Control.
Description: This beautiful compact crossover offers a host of premium options and features such as light alloy Y-spoke wheels, rain sensing wipers, LED lights with automatic highbeams, power heated side mirrors, front fog lamps, navigation, Apple CarPlay, a 7 speaker stereo with a 6.5 inch display, heated front bucket seats, synthetic leather upholstery, a leather and metal look multi-functional steering wheel, front and rear cup holders, push button start, dual zone front climate control, cruise control, genuine wood and metal look interior panels, frontal collision warning, lane departure warning, a rear view camera and much more. In BMW tradition, the X2 is a sleeker, stylized version of the more formal X1 crossover. BMW covers the X2 with a four-year/50,000-mile warranty. It’s all restraint inside, with materials that look and feel high quality, iDrive, and the familiar BMW control layout. It’s exhilarating once your inner ear gets used to it. Motivated by that economical motor it gets 11.0 L/100 km in the city and uses just 7.7 L/100 km out on the highway according to Transport Canada. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the X2’s LATCH system the second-highest rating of Acceptable for its ease of use.
Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has crash tested the 2020 X2. We expect that score to rise once official safety data is made available. That costs an extra $500, by the way, and comes together with WiFi hotspot capability, which means an additional monthly cost for the car’s data connection. SensaTec upholstery comes standard, as does black high-gloss interior trim highlighted in pearl gloss chrome. Sticking with the standard SensaTec seat upholstery will save you over $1400. Of course, if you are in need of more rear seat and cargo space, you might want to skip the X2 altogether and consider getting the similarly-priced X1 instead. The test car was equipped with nearly everything you can get, including the Premium Tier and M Sport X packages, Oyster Dakota Leather seat trim, and Aluminum Hexagon interior accents. Other trim materials are gloss black plastic, high-gloss wood, or brushed aluminum.
To be fair, the Convenience Package contents are also bundled with the M Sport X package. The Dynamic Handling package upgrades the wheels and adds M-Sport Steering for a total cost of $600. With a distinctive design, a luxurious interior with impeccable fit and finish, and car like handling and acceleration, on top of the already versatile interior and cargo space, there isn't much more you would need form your new compact luxury X2. There are two tiers of luxury subcompact SUVs: a few that stand out as class leaders and a larger group of less-than-perfect SUVs. 3 days / 300 kms, whichever comes first With over 40 years of experience in luxury automotive, Budds BMW is the family business that service built. The 2020 BMW X2 has a base MSRP of $36,400. It has a 302-horsepower variant of the base engine and standard all-wheel drive. Opting for all-wheel drive drops those figures down to 21/31/25 mpg. That might make it harder to love for an enthusiast expecting rear-wheel drive and an inline six cylinder. Few companies make cars ride and handle as well as BMWs, and the X2 is no exception. There are a few trim levels to choose from, too.
