REDESIGNED: ALL-NEW 2024 BMW X2

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The new X2 is powered by a revised version of the previous model’s turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four engine bolted to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. While the xDrive28i gets a bump in output over the previous generation X2, now crunching out a respectable 241 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, the M35i xDrive is even stronger. Both versions of the X2 come standard with all-season tires, but the M35i xDrive gets larger 20-inch wheels. Both X2 models roll along with slightly wider tires than the outgoing model, adding to the new X2’s more aggressive look.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

The inside of the new X2 looks like it was cut from a completely different bolt of cloth than the outgoing model. The old model’s piano black plastic surrounds and matte-black plastic buttons have all been trash-canned and replaced by a high-quality digital display screen. Passengers get more room in the X2 than they did before; BMW claims the larger dimensions of the X2 have wrought additional shoulder and elbow room, as well as a full inch of extra kneeroom for back seat passengers.

Infotainment and Connectivity

Every X2 comes with BMW’s large curved instrument-panel display. The 10.25-inch portion of the display is the gauge cluster, showing speed and other driving info, while a 10.7-inch sister screen illustrates infotainment controls. The system has a plethora of configurability, arguably too many than necessary, but this gives every X2 wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. A wireless smartphone charger is standard on the M35i xDrive and available with the optional Convenience equipment package for the xDrive28i.

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