The brand new entry-level model of the electrical iX2 borrows the powertrain from its iX1 sibling
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Along with asserting the facelifted 4-Sequence Coupe and Convertible, BMW has launched a brand new entry-level model of the electrical iX2 dubbed the eDrive20.
Gross sales of the iX2 eDrive20 will kick off in March, with costs within the UK ranging from £50,710 ($64,280), making it £6,735 ($8,537) cheaper than the iX2 xDrive30.
Driving this new variant is a single electrical motor rated at 204 hp which drives the entrance wheels. Whereas it isn’t a efficiency mannequin, the electrical SUV can nonetheless hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in a good 8.6 seconds and tops out at 106 mph (170 km/h). Just like the xDrive30, the eDrive20 makes use of a 64.8 kWh battery pack however the decreased energy enabled an extended, by 18 miles (29 km), driving vary, rated at 297 miles (478 km).
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The electrical SUV helps AC charging at 11 kW and 22 kW and DC charging at as much as 130 kW, which is sufficient to present 75 miles (120 km) of vary with a 10-minute cost.
BMW has not but introduced full specs for the iX2 eDrive20, together with the tools particulars. That mentioned, AutoExpress expects it to largely borrow from the iX1 eDrive20, which has a ten.7-inch digital instrument cluster and a ten.25-inch infotainment show.
Launching alongside the brand new iX2 is the X2 xDrive20d. It’s the second diesel mannequin within the X2 mannequin vary, powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine supplemented by an electrical motor built-in right into a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. It produces a mixed 163 hp and 265 lb-ft (360 Nm) of torque.
All variations of the BMW X2 and iX2 can be obtainable with an expanded vary of exterior paint finishes from March, together with Frozen Black Metallic.
Be aware: BMW iX2 xDrive30 pictured.
