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The BMW X2 and iX2 have been revealed ahead of their motor show debut.
The BMW X2 and iX2 have been revealed ahead of their motor show debut.
Andrew Chesterton
Contributing Journalist
11 Oct 2023
4 min read

The new BMW X2 range has been unveiled, with the range topped by the all-electric iX2 SUV which delivers sizeable grunt and an impressive driving range.

While Australian specifics are yet to be confirmed, BMW HQ has revealed a four-powertrain line-up for the new X2, which is now bigger and more practical than ever before.

That begins with the BMW X2 sDrive18d, powered by a four-cylinder diesel that produces 110kW and drinks as little as 5.1L/100km on the combined cycle. This one is looking unlikely for Australia, with BMW here yet to confirm it for our market.

Instead, we'll start with the first petrol-powered model, the BMW X2 sDrive20i, which is equipped with a clever three-cylinder engine complete with 48v mild-hybrid tech to deliver a total 125kW and 300Nm, all while returning fuel use as low as 6.0L/100km. A seven-speed auto takes care of the gearing.

That model starts from $75,900, plus on-road costs, and delivers an extensive standard-equipment list, including:

  • 19” alloy wheels
  • BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system
  • Twin-zone auto climate control
  • Adaptive LED headlights
  • Adaptive M Suspension
  • Automatic tailgate
  • BMW Iconic Glow illuminated kidney
  • BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant
  • BMW Live Cockpit Pro 10.7” +10.25” curved widescreen display
  • Comfort Access and Digital key
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Driving Assistant Professional inc. Steering and Lane Control System, Active Cruise Control inc. Stop&Go and Blind Spot Monitor 
  • Electric front seats
  • Head Up Display
  • Instrument panel in Sensatec
  • M Headliner in Anthracite
  • M Sport package
  • M Sport leather steering wheel
  • Mirror package, incl. anti-dazzle function
  • Parking Assistant Plus incl. Surround view camera, Reversing Assistant and Drive Recorder
  • Remote Software Updates
  • Seat heating, front row
  • Tyre Repair Kit
  • Upholstery, Veganza
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Wireless phone charging

Things take a sporty turn from there with the BMW X2 M35i xDrive, which scores a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol firing out up to 233kW, which helps knock off the sprint to 100km/h in just 5.4 seconds, with that power fed through a seven-speed automatic to all four wheels. It also scores quad exhaust tips, an M-specific chassis tune, adaptive M suspension and BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive, which the brand promises "delivers sublime performance characteristics".

The X2 M35i xDrive is priced from $92,900, plus on-road costs, and its equipment builds on the sDrive20i with:

  • 20” alloy wheels
  • 12-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system
  • Leather Vernasca upholstery
  • Panorama glass roof
  • M braking system, feat. callipers in Blue
  • M specific kidney, mirror caps and aerodynamic elements
  • Four exhaust tailpipe finishers
BMW HQ has revealed a four-powertrain line-up for the new X2, which is now bigger and more practical than ever before.
BMW HQ has revealed a four-powertrain line-up for the new X2, which is now bigger and more practical than ever before.

But the king of the X2 castle is the first-ever BMW iX2 xDrive30. It gets a twin-motor BEV setup, with a total 230kW and 494Nm on offer. That's enough, says BMW, to clip 100km/h in just 5.6 seconds, and it will deliver a top speed of 180km/h.

Also on board is a 64.8kWh (usable) lithium-ion battery, which BMW says will carry you up to 449kms between charges. We're still awaiting details on charging capacity and architecture voltage, but they will arrive soon enough. BMW is yet to confirm pricing and specification in Australia for this model.

Elsewhere, the BMW X2 range has grown in every dimension –  194mm longer, 21mm wider, and 64mm higher – to come in at 4554mm in length, 1845mm in width and 1590mm in height, while boot space is 560L-1470L in the X2, and 525L-1470L in the iX2.

Pricing and specification details for Australia are yet to be confirmed.
Pricing and specification details for Australia are yet to be confirmed.

Pricing and specification details for Australia are yet to be confirmed, but expect the X2's all-LED lighting, Veganza and Vernasca leather trim options, the new central airbag, two-zone automatic climate control, and a sport leather steering wheel to arrive as standard kit.

The X2 range will make its public debut at the Tokyo mobility show later this month, so watch this space.

Andrew Chesterton
Contributing Journalist
Andrew Chesterton should probably hate cars. From his hail-damaged Camira that looked like it had spent a hard life parked at the end of Tiger Woods' personal driving range, to the Nissan Pulsar Reebok that shook like it was possessed by a particularly mean-spirited demon every time he dared push past 40km/h, his personal car history isn't exactly littered with gold. But that seemingly endless procession of rust-savaged hate machines taught him something even more important; that cars are more than a collection of nuts, bolts and petrol. They're your ticket to freedom, a way to unlock incredible experiences, rolling invitations to incredible adventures. They have soul. And so, somehow, the car bug still bit. And it bit hard. When "Chesto" started his journalism career with News Ltd's Sunday and Daily Telegraph newspapers, he covered just about everything, from business to real estate, courts to crime, before settling into state political reporting at NSW Parliament House. But the automotive world's siren song soon sounded again, and he begged anyone who would listen for the opportunity to write about cars. Eventually they listened, and his career since has seen him filing car news, reviews and features for TopGear, Wheels, Motor and, of course, CarsGuide, as well as many, many others. More than a decade later, and the car bug is yet to relinquish its toothy grip. And if you ask Chesto, he thinks it never will.
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