What sort of automobile is the 2021 BMW X2? What does it evaluate to?

Primarily based on the comparatively workaday BMW X1, the X2 is a classy crossover SUV obtainable for underneath $40,000—in the event you’re cautious with choices.

It compares to the Jaguar E-Tempo, Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, and Volvo XC40, amongst others. 

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Is the 2021 BMW X2 an excellent automotive/SUV?

Accounting for the compromises compelled by its fashionable roofline, the 2021 X2 is an efficient selection for image-conscious SUV consumers on a (relative) price range. We fee it at 6.2 out of 10. (Learn extra about how we rate cars.)

What’s new for the 2021 BMW X2?

This X2 is essentially carried over from final 12 months, although adaptive dampers have been deleted from the choices record.

The X2 is a detailed relative to the extra well-liked X1, although its styling is markedly completely different on the rear because of a roofline that slopes barely and a extra bulbous tailgate. Inside, the 2 are the identical, which is to say that they prioritize organized controls over evocative design aptitude.

Two engine selections are on provide, a base 2.0-liter turbo-4 rated at 228 horsepower that motivates each BMW from the X1 as much as the 5-Sequence sedan and a 301-hp model that offers the M35i blistering acceleration and a hefty price ticket. 

Gasoline financial system is sweet throughout given the facility underhood; anticipate mid-20 mpg in combined driving and above 30 mpg on the freeway.

The X2 has respectable inside area up entrance and higher rear-seat room than you would possibly anticipate given the trendy bod, however trim is nothing particular. Commonplace artificial leather-based and so-so appointments don’t impress at over $40,000 with a couple of choices.

Amongst these choices are lively security tech like adaptive cruise management that basically must be commonplace by now, not $1,000 after a handful of further packages. No less than the X2 has achieved nicely in impartial crash testing. 

How a lot does the 2021 BMW X2 price?

A base X2 sDrive28i runs simply shy of $38,000. Add $2,000 for all-wheel drive. The M35i comes with extra energy, sportier chassis tuning, and all-wheel drive for round $47,500, and it’s a questionable worth.

We are saying save your cash and seize a base X2 with a enjoyable exterior shade, like Sundown Orange, and brilliant leather-based, like Magma Crimson. May as nicely have some enjoyable. 

The place is the 2021 BMW X2 made?

In Germany.