BMW X2
The BMW X2 have been
caught testing as early as last year, and while we won't see it in production
form for another year or so, a concept is on its way.
Prior to the X2's expected debut in the
second half of 2017, the German automaker will preview it with a concept at
this fall's Paris Auto Show.
Once completed, the sixth SUV model to
join the brand's lineup will be underpinned by the UKL platform used on the
latest X1 and MINI Countryman, and it's believed to adopt a 2-liter
turbocharged petrol engine, in the xDrive20i version, and three 2-liter
turbocharged diesels, which will go under the xDrive18d, xDrive20d and
xDrive25d grades. A direct rival to the Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 and Audi RS Q3
could also join the lineup, with roughly 300 horsepower.
Building on the foundations of the
second-gen X1, the upcoming X2 will boast a more raked windscreen and lowered
roofline, but unlike the larger X4 and X6, it will lack the fastback styling,
as scooped prototypes revealed, and for a good reason - BMW probably wants to
maintain acceptable headroom for the rear passengers and provide enough luggage
space. Visual improvements over its compact sibling will likely be seen on both
ends, while inside, it's expected to mirror the latest X1, with some minimal
changes.
