The all-new BMW X2 made its debut just some days in the past, but the corporate is already using it for its participation within the Rebelle Rally. This in any other case road-focused coupe-crossover has undergone a sequence of modifications to higher put together it for its off-road rally automotive position.

BMW opted for the performance-orientated M35i mannequin as the muse for the rally automotive, benefiting from the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that produces 312 hp (316 PS / 233 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. Probably the most notable modification entails including Rotiform ZMO-M wheels outfitted with grippy Falken Wildpeak All-Terrain tires, together with the set up of a spare tire provider within the trunk.

Customized skid plates and underbody safety make the X2 extra resilient to rocks, with a Thule Caprock roof rack offering area for mounting further tools and extra LED lights by Morimoto. The off-road restoration gear is sourced by Smittybilt, whereas the exterior odometer by TerraTrip. To finish the rally automotive aesthetics, a particular livery and tow straps from BMW M Efficiency Components have been added.

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The BMW X2 M35i will take part within the X-Cross Class of the Rebelle Rally, that includes an skilled crew comprising driver Rebecca Donaghe and navigator Sedona Blinson. Notably, this marks BMW’s debut within the occasion, as the corporate seeks to exhibit the X2’s sturdiness and endurance on difficult terrain, regardless that its typical buyer base might seldom enterprise off-road.

The Rebelle Rally stands because the longest off-road rally competitors in america. Spanning 8 days, this occasion encompasses a grueling journey of greater than 1,300 miles by the difficult and unforgiving desert terrains of California and Nevada. Commencing on October 12 on the Mammoth Mountain Resort in California, the rally is about to conclude on October 21 close to the Mexican border on the Imperial Dunes.

The 2024 BMW X2 is predicted to reach in US sellers within the first quarter of 2024. The US-spec mannequin shall be accessible in xDrive 28i and M35i trims ranging from $42,000 and $51,400 respectively. In the meantime, the European lineup of the BMW X2 includes the sDrive20i, xDrive18d, and M35i xDrive variants.