BMW already offers five crossovers in the United
States but that hasn't stopped the company from unveiling a sixth model at the
North American International Auto Show.
The X2
eschews the coupe-inspired styling of the larger X4 and X6 for a unique
appearance that resembles a large hatchback. It remains to be seen how
wagon-hating America will respond to his decision but the model is based on the
popular X1 and is 2.8 inches lower and 3.2 inches shorter than its counterpart.
The interior styling will be familiar to BMW fans
and drivers will SensaTec upholstery, high-gloss black trim, and a freestanding
6.5-inch infotainment system. A variety of options will be available including
Dakota leather, a heads-up display, and an 8.8-inch infotainment system with
GPS navigation.
A 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine
resides under the hood and produces 228 hp and 349 Nm of
torque. It is connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission and an
all-wheel-drive system which enables the X2 to accelerate from 0-96 km/h in 6.3
seconds before hitting a top speed of up to 230 km/h.
The 2018 BMW X2 will go on sale in the United States
this spring and pricing starts at US$ 38,400.
