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Promo vid of the X2 M35i
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BMW X2 M35i sound exhaust - Zero2Turbo
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Driven | BMW X2 M35i
BMW took the covers off the X2 M35i back in September last year so it is not necessarily a new car but it only recently touched down in South Africa and we were one of the first to get acquainted with it.
The BMW X2 M35i is among a new class of high-riding performance cars that aim to bring traditional hot hatchback values to the premium crossover ranks. It’s biggest selling point is the fact that it packs the brands most powerful 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo engine.
The X2 M35i is not the sort of car BMW M should really excel at and despite its slightly awkward ride height, it’s a remarkably good package.
It might not be an obvious choice and is not exactly a bargain, but those in the market for an all-season hot hatch should at least give it consideration.
PRO’s
- Powertrain
- Sound
- Styling
CON’s
- Price (R815,172) this particular car had options taking it to R926,172
- xDrive system not refined enough
- Interior a little old-fashioned
https://www.zero2turbo.com/2019/05/driven-bmw-x2-m35i.html
BMW took the covers off the X2 M35i back in September last year so it is not necessarily a new car but it only recently touched down in South Africa and we were one of the first to get acquainted with it.
The BMW X2 M35i is among a new class of high-riding performance cars that aim to bring traditional hot hatchback values to the premium crossover ranks. It’s biggest selling point is the fact that it packs the brands most powerful 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo engine.
The X2 M35i is not the sort of car BMW M should really excel at and despite its slightly awkward ride height, it’s a remarkably good package.
It might not be an obvious choice and is not exactly a bargain, but those in the market for an all-season hot hatch should at least give it consideration.
PRO’s
- Powertrain
- Sound
- Styling
CON’s
- Price (R815,172) this particular car had options taking it to R926,172
- xDrive system not refined enough
- Interior a little old-fashioned
https://www.zero2turbo.com/2019/05/driven-bmw-x2-m35i.html
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Chasing Cars review of the X2 M35i
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For almost a million bucks?, no way Jose!
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That lovely 4 banger is a big part of the price.
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BMW X2 M35i (2019) Review
Fast Facts
Price: R815 172 (August 2019) R919 472 as tested
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbopetrol
Transmission: 8-speed auto
Fuel economy: 7.4 L/100 km (claimed)
Power/Torque: 225 kW/450 Nm
Performance: 0-100 kph in 4.9 seconds (claimed)
Price and after-sales support
The BMW X2 M35i costs R815 172, but the recommended retail price for the test unit, as specced, was R919 472 (August 2019). A 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan is included in the asking price.
Verdict
The introduction of BMW's new performance-oriented 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbopetrol motor has endowed the (resultant flagship version of the) X2 with serious sporting credentials. First of all, it's a potent performer that emits a memorable soundtrack. Secondly, it handles well for a compact crossover/SUV, replete with predictable limits and enough traction from the all-wheel-drive system to keep driving enthusiasts relatively happy.
The Bimmer's exterior may not be as pretty as that of the Range Rover Evoque or Volvo XC40 (tastes differ, but the X2 certainly has its critics). Even so, the X2 M35i does have nonconformist appeal. Its lower driving position is engagingly car-like, but in premium compact crossovers that’s currently bang on-trend. The personalisation of the interior trim and seats adds some fun to what is a smart, if rather predictable BMW, interior.
The starting price of R800k is hard to swallow when you consider that rival models from BMW's fellow premium manufacturers are priced similarly to the X2 M35i; some of them arguably offer more universal appeal, better practicality and, once you step inside them, a greater sense of occasion. It’s also hard to ignore something like a Volkswagen Golf R – a time-honoured SA favourite that is likely to appeal to the X2’s prospective clients too. What may go down particularly well, however, is if this new engine finds its way into the Mini Countryman; we'd certainly like to have a go with that.
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Fast Facts
Price: R815 172 (August 2019) R919 472 as tested
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbopetrol
Transmission: 8-speed auto
Fuel economy: 7.4 L/100 km (claimed)
Power/Torque: 225 kW/450 Nm
Performance: 0-100 kph in 4.9 seconds (claimed)
Price and after-sales support
The BMW X2 M35i costs R815 172, but the recommended retail price for the test unit, as specced, was R919 472 (August 2019). A 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan is included in the asking price.
Verdict
The introduction of BMW's new performance-oriented 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbopetrol motor has endowed the (resultant flagship version of the) X2 with serious sporting credentials. First of all, it's a potent performer that emits a memorable soundtrack. Secondly, it handles well for a compact crossover/SUV, replete with predictable limits and enough traction from the all-wheel-drive system to keep driving enthusiasts relatively happy.
The Bimmer's exterior may not be as pretty as that of the Range Rover Evoque or Volvo XC40 (tastes differ, but the X2 certainly has its critics). Even so, the X2 M35i does have nonconformist appeal. Its lower driving position is engagingly car-like, but in premium compact crossovers that’s currently bang on-trend. The personalisation of the interior trim and seats adds some fun to what is a smart, if rather predictable BMW, interior.
The starting price of R800k is hard to swallow when you consider that rival models from BMW's fellow premium manufacturers are priced similarly to the X2 M35i; some of them arguably offer more universal appeal, better practicality and, once you step inside them, a greater sense of occasion. It’s also hard to ignore something like a Volkswagen Golf R – a time-honoured SA favourite that is likely to appeal to the X2’s prospective clients too. What may go down particularly well, however, is if this new engine finds its way into the Mini Countryman; we'd certainly like to have a go with that.
BMW X2 M35i (2019) Review
The BMW X2 hasn’t captured the imagination of South African consumers as much as many expected it would. Will a powerful engine under its bonnet change matters? We drove the new M35i derivative to see if it holds more appeal. We like: Smashing 4-cylinder engine. More spacious than it looks. We...
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BMW X2 M35i 2019 UK review
Should I buy one?
Perhaps the more pertinent question is just who would buy an X2 M35i? It isn't a bad car - quite the opposite, in fact. Yet when it gives with one hand (powertrain, handling) and takes with the other (ride, interior), the result is a car that will put off more buyers than it will attract. It just lacks the kind of polish and sophistication you’d expect.
BMW X2 M35i specification
Where Surrey, UK Price £42,000 On sale Now Engine 4 cyls, 1998cc, turbocharged, petrol Power 302bhp at 5000rpm Torque 332lb ft at 1750-4500rpm Gearbox 8-spd automatic Kerb weight 1610kg Top speed 155mph 0-62mph 5.0sec Fuel economy tbc CO2 tbc Rivals Audi SQ2, Volkswagen Golf R Estate
www.autocar.co.uk
Should I buy one?
Perhaps the more pertinent question is just who would buy an X2 M35i? It isn't a bad car - quite the opposite, in fact. Yet when it gives with one hand (powertrain, handling) and takes with the other (ride, interior), the result is a car that will put off more buyers than it will attract. It just lacks the kind of polish and sophistication you’d expect.
BMW X2 M35i specification
Where Surrey, UK Price £42,000 On sale Now Engine 4 cyls, 1998cc, turbocharged, petrol Power 302bhp at 5000rpm Torque 332lb ft at 1750-4500rpm Gearbox 8-spd automatic Kerb weight 1610kg Top speed 155mph 0-62mph 5.0sec Fuel economy tbc CO2 tbc Rivals Audi SQ2, Volkswagen Golf R Estate
BMW X2 (2018-2023) review | Autocar
BMW’s first four-cylinder M Performance model takes the fight to the Audi SQ2 over class honours in the premium compact crossover market.
www.autocar.co.uk
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MotorMatters review of the X2 M35i
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BMW X2 facelift to bring styling tweaks and tech upgrades
BMW will bring its compact coupe-SUV in line with the latest 1 Series with revisions to the exterior and cabin enhancements
BMW's runout of new models will continue with an updated version of the X2, expected to arrive this year and spotted testing in prototype form.
The Mercedes GLA rival, which went on sale only two years ago, will benefit from some visual and technological enhancements to bring it into line with last year’s updated X1 and the all-new 1 Series hatchback.
The prototype seen here features a level of camouflage typical of a modest styling revision. The most obvious change is at the front, where stickers try to hide the removal of the spotlamp-style foglights in place of more neatly integrated LED items.
www.autocar.co.uk
BMW will bring its compact coupe-SUV in line with the latest 1 Series with revisions to the exterior and cabin enhancements
BMW's runout of new models will continue with an updated version of the X2, expected to arrive this year and spotted testing in prototype form.
The Mercedes GLA rival, which went on sale only two years ago, will benefit from some visual and technological enhancements to bring it into line with last year’s updated X1 and the all-new 1 Series hatchback.
The prototype seen here features a level of camouflage typical of a modest styling revision. The most obvious change is at the front, where stickers try to hide the removal of the spotlamp-style foglights in place of more neatly integrated LED items.
New 2024 BMW X2 grows and gains 279-mile electric option | Autocar
Second-generation X2 gets coupé looks and bigger footprint; all-new iX2 arrives to rival Audi Q4
www.autocar.co.uk
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BMW X2 xDrive25e
Extroverted aura, versatile sportiness and modern lifestyle characteristics in conjunction with an electric drive system can now also be experienced in the premium compact segment. The new BMW X2 xDrive25e is the first Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) to offer, in addition to outstanding efficiency, the option of locally emission-free mobility thanks to a plug-in hybrid drive concept. With a highly efficient electric motor and a lithiumion battery of the latest generation, the new BMW X2 xDrive25e achieves an electric range of up to 57 kilometres in the legal EU test cycle. Together, the electric motor and the combustion engine deliver a system performance of 162 kW/220 hp. Moreover, their intelligently controlled interaction facilitates a hybrid-specific, four-wheel drive system - a form of driving pleasure unparalleled within the competitive environment.
Extroverted aura, versatile sportiness and modern lifestyle characteristics in conjunction with an electric drive system can now also be experienced in the premium compact segment. The new BMW X2 xDrive25e is the first Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) to offer, in addition to outstanding efficiency, the option of locally emission-free mobility thanks to a plug-in hybrid drive concept. With a highly efficient electric motor and a lithiumion battery of the latest generation, the new BMW X2 xDrive25e achieves an electric range of up to 57 kilometres in the legal EU test cycle. Together, the electric motor and the combustion engine deliver a system performance of 162 kW/220 hp. Moreover, their intelligently controlled interaction facilitates a hybrid-specific, four-wheel drive system - a form of driving pleasure unparalleled within the competitive environment.
BMW X2 xDrive25e (2020)
Top speed of the new BMW X2 xDrive25e is 195 kmh. The electric assist increases the efficiency of the drive system over long distances by supporting...
www.netcarshow.com
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New BMW X2 PHEV offers 217bhp and 33-mile EV range
Petrol-electric xDrive25e variant arrives ahead of X2 facelift to rival the Mercedes GLA 250e
BMW has extended its X2 line-up with a four-wheel-drive xDrive25e plug-in hybrid model just four months before the sporting crossover is due to receive a mid-life facelift.
The X2 xDrive25e will rival the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e when it goes on sale here in July and adopts what BMW describes as a fourth-generation petrol-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain.
www.autocar.co.uk
Petrol-electric xDrive25e variant arrives ahead of X2 facelift to rival the Mercedes GLA 250e
BMW has extended its X2 line-up with a four-wheel-drive xDrive25e plug-in hybrid model just four months before the sporting crossover is due to receive a mid-life facelift.
The X2 xDrive25e will rival the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e when it goes on sale here in July and adopts what BMW describes as a fourth-generation petrol-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain.
New 2024 BMW X2 grows and gains 279-mile electric option | Autocar
Second-generation X2 gets coupé looks and bigger footprint; all-new iX2 arrives to rival Audi Q4
www.autocar.co.uk
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Audi SQ2 vs BMW X2 M35i vs VW T-Roc R drag race - Carwow
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BMW X2 M Mesh Edition
The new M Mesh Edition gives the BMW X2 an even more distinctive and visually appealing edge. Since it was launched in spring 2018, the X2 has successfully fused an extrovert aura with sporting looks and modern lifestyle features, and carved out a very distinctive place for itself in the BMW X model family and beyond. And now the Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) is introducing an M mesh kidney grille and exclusive new colour combinations, together with an updated front end, to freshen up the premium compact segment once again. Here, the BMW X2 has filled the role of confident urban rebel in impressive style. And now the athletic BMW X2 M Mesh Edition will use its unique combination of individuality, driving pleasure, lifestyle elements and functionality to appeal to even more active and outgoing customers in a young and young-at-heart target group.
With its standalone design and exclusive details - such as the additional BMW logo on the C-pillar referencing classic BMW coupés like the 2000 CS and 3.0 CSL - the BMW X2 has earned itself a worldwide fan club. Around 40 per cent of BMW X2 sales so far have been recorded in Europe. The Chinese market has claimed a share of roughly 30 per cent, and approximately 10 per cent of customers purchasing the dynamic SAC have been in the USA. The BMW X2 marks the entry point into the BMW X family of Sports Activity Coupés and has a very distinct place in the line-up alongside its larger siblings - the BMW X4 and X6.
The new M Mesh Edition gives the BMW X2 an even more distinctive and visually appealing edge. Since it was launched in spring 2018, the X2 has successfully fused an extrovert aura with sporting looks and modern lifestyle features, and carved out a very distinctive place for itself in the BMW X model family and beyond. And now the Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) is introducing an M mesh kidney grille and exclusive new colour combinations, together with an updated front end, to freshen up the premium compact segment once again. Here, the BMW X2 has filled the role of confident urban rebel in impressive style. And now the athletic BMW X2 M Mesh Edition will use its unique combination of individuality, driving pleasure, lifestyle elements and functionality to appeal to even more active and outgoing customers in a young and young-at-heart target group.
With its standalone design and exclusive details - such as the additional BMW logo on the C-pillar referencing classic BMW coupés like the 2000 CS and 3.0 CSL - the BMW X2 has earned itself a worldwide fan club. Around 40 per cent of BMW X2 sales so far have been recorded in Europe. The Chinese market has claimed a share of roughly 30 per cent, and approximately 10 per cent of customers purchasing the dynamic SAC have been in the USA. The BMW X2 marks the entry point into the BMW X family of Sports Activity Coupés and has a very distinct place in the line-up alongside its larger siblings - the BMW X4 and X6.
BMW X2 M Mesh Edition (2020)
BMW X2 M Mesh Edition uses the M Sport X model as its starting point. In keeping with the BMW Group's Power of Choice approach, customers can select from...
www.netcarshow.com
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BMW adds colour to X2 range with new Mesh Edition
BMW is spicing up its X2 crossover range with a new M Mesh Edition that brings unique design elements, both outside and in.
Based on the M Sport X model, the M Mesh Edition, as its name implies, gets a race-inspired 3D mesh grille design, finished in high-gloss black, as well as Frozen Black-Brown metallic trim on the bumper inserts and side skirts and the package also includes bright orange decals on the bonnet and doors.
The edition is also available with an exclusive exterior paint colour called Brooklyn Grey. This and Sapphire Black models get the aforementioned orange decals, while those selecting Alpine White, Pytonic Blue or Sunset Orange exterior colours get black decals instead. What if you don’t want decals at all? BMW will gladly omit them for you.
www.iol.co.za
BMW is spicing up its X2 crossover range with a new M Mesh Edition that brings unique design elements, both outside and in.
Based on the M Sport X model, the M Mesh Edition, as its name implies, gets a race-inspired 3D mesh grille design, finished in high-gloss black, as well as Frozen Black-Brown metallic trim on the bumper inserts and side skirts and the package also includes bright orange decals on the bonnet and doors.
The edition is also available with an exclusive exterior paint colour called Brooklyn Grey. This and Sapphire Black models get the aforementioned orange decals, while those selecting Alpine White, Pytonic Blue or Sunset Orange exterior colours get black decals instead. What if you don’t want decals at all? BMW will gladly omit them for you.
BMW adds colour to X2 range with new Mesh Edition
The M Mesh Edition, as its name implies, gets a race-inspired 3D mesh grille, among other design enhancements.
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BMW X2 Edition GoldPlay
The highly distinctive design of the BMW X2 projects a sense of athleticism that accurately reflects the car's sporty driving properties. It also ensures the X2 cuts a visually alluring figure and stands out from the crowd in the premium compact segment. The Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) fuses individual lifestyle attributes with modern functionality and the driving pleasure for which BMW is renowned. Its powerfully expressive front end, the flowing lines of its flanks and the BMW logo on each C-pillar recalling classical BMW coupés from years past also bring visual uniqueness to the BMW X model family. And from March 2022, the new BMW X2 Edition GoldPlay will introduce a heightened sense of extrovert appeal to urban areas and beyond. The new special edition underscores the singular character of the BMW X2 and combines equipment highlights, such as the extended M High-gloss Shadow Line, the "X2" logo projection from the driver's side mirror or the optionally available Adaptive LED Headlights including a four-segment matrix high-beam headlight function, turning lights and adaptive light distribution, with exclusive exterior details and special interior appointments that add an extra layer to an already richly engaging driving experience.
The new BMW X2 Edition GoldPlay will be offered with all the drive system variants available for the compact SAC. Among these are the plug-in hybrid BMW X2 xDrive25e and super-sporting BMW X2 M35i.
The highly distinctive design of the BMW X2 projects a sense of athleticism that accurately reflects the car's sporty driving properties. It also ensures the X2 cuts a visually alluring figure and stands out from the crowd in the premium compact segment. The Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) fuses individual lifestyle attributes with modern functionality and the driving pleasure for which BMW is renowned. Its powerfully expressive front end, the flowing lines of its flanks and the BMW logo on each C-pillar recalling classical BMW coupés from years past also bring visual uniqueness to the BMW X model family. And from March 2022, the new BMW X2 Edition GoldPlay will introduce a heightened sense of extrovert appeal to urban areas and beyond. The new special edition underscores the singular character of the BMW X2 and combines equipment highlights, such as the extended M High-gloss Shadow Line, the "X2" logo projection from the driver's side mirror or the optionally available Adaptive LED Headlights including a four-segment matrix high-beam headlight function, turning lights and adaptive light distribution, with exclusive exterior details and special interior appointments that add an extra layer to an already richly engaging driving experience.
The new BMW X2 Edition GoldPlay will be offered with all the drive system variants available for the compact SAC. Among these are the plug-in hybrid BMW X2 xDrive25e and super-sporting BMW X2 M35i.