2024 BMW X2 xDrive28i: The Brand’s Entry-Level Crossover Matures

Highlight: An optional hands-free driving system is available up to 37 miles per hour.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $52,745 (Base Model): $42,995

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; AWD; a rear camera; automatic high beam headlights; a stability control system; a hill descent control system; spare tire; a blind spot detection system; a forward collision mitigation system; a lane keep assist system; and a tire pressure monitor system

Standard Equipment (Base X2 xDrive28i): 19-inch wheels; 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder twinpower turbo; 241-horsepower; a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission; all-wheel drive; a variety of driving modes (eg. Personal, sport and efficient); an automatic start-stop engine; pseudo leather; a multizone climate control system; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; a power tailgate; power front seats with a driver’s memory; and an active parking distance control

Options: special exterior paint; a driver’s assistance package with a co-pilot assist system; 19-inch double spoke wheels; an adaptive M suspension; sports seats; M sport steering wheel’ anthracite headliner; sport exterior elements; sport interior elements; power folding mirrors; keyless entry system; acoustic glass; a power panorama sunroof; auto dimming rearview mirror; an interior camera; parking assistance; Harman/Kardan premium audio system; wireless device charging; live cockpit pro instrument panel; smartphone digital key; heated seats; heated steering wheel; and a remote engine start system

Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: a xxx speaker system

Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard

USB Connectivity: Standard

Apple/Android Connectivity: Standard

Powertrain Warranty:  4 year or 50,000 miles

Engine/Horsepower: a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder twin turbo/241-horsepower (test model)

Towing: N/A

Recommended Fuel: Premium

Standard Fuel Mileage: 24-city/33-hwy

What’s New: For the 2024 model year, the X2 wears an all-new design.

Why:

All-wheel drive only

19 or 20-inch wheels available

A power packed 4-cylinder twin turbo engine is available

A variety of driving modes

A new interior design with a free-floating center armrest

The new design is larger and roomier

New curved digital cluster and infotainment screen

Driver’s seat provides extra support for back

Front driver and passenger seat provides leg extensions

Roomy interior

A crystal-clear optional audio system

Leather-like vegan seats available

A co-pilot assist steering system with a stop-and-go traffic feature

HUD (Heads up display) available

A parallel and perpendicular parking assist feature is available

USB ports

An optional hands-free driving system up to 37 miles with automatic lane change

An optional 360-degree interior camera design for anti-theft recording

Wireless charging

When parked, in streaming video available

 

But: 

Pricey

No covered centered storage armrest with new design to store keys and other items

The infotainment interface requires one to go through several steps to change such features as the audio system

Keyless access doesn’t unlock and lock rear doors; its designed for front doors only

Verdict:  The all-new second generation X2 is the brand’s entry-level all-wheel drive crossover. The X2 shares a platform with the SUV looking X1.

The larger and roomier five passenger X2 is available in two trims. At a starting price of $43,000, the vehicle is powered by a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder twin power turbo engine which spews out a more than adequate 241-horsepower.

For those seeking more power, a 3.0-liter, 6-cylinder engine, which pushes out 312-horsepower is an available for a cool $10k.

And, for the 2024 model year, the X2 interior is flanked by a gigantic, curved infotainment center and a free-floating center console, which lacks a storage center.

Lastly, depending upon one’s budget, the redesign X2 can be optioned with such features as handsfree driving up to 37-mph to a remote parking assist system.

Overall, while this is the brand’s entry-level utility vehicle, its still feels, ride and looks like a BMW.

Competition:  Lexus NX and Mercedes-Benz GLA