Everything you need to know about the BMW X2

• Is the BMW X2 a good car? 
• Who is the BMW X2 a good car for?
• Is the BMW X2 a good first car?
• Is the BMW X2 a good family car?
• Is there a BMW X2 hybrid?
• What’s it like to drive? 
• Reviewer’s opinion
• What does it look like?
• What is the BMW X2 like inside? 
• Standard tech features include (but are not limited to):
• Price and specs
• Which is the most affordable BMW X2?
• How much does it cost?
• Similar Cars to the BMW X2

If you're after a small German crossover that's as dynamic as a hatchback, should you spend your money on a BMW X2?

In this article:

Is the BMW X2 a good car? 

If you are a BMW fan, the X2 is a great little city-slicking crossover for executives, entrepreneurs or small, urban families.

Who is the BMW X2 a good car for?

The BMW X2 is a good car for people seeking the elevated driving position and comfort of a crossover in an elegant, sporty package.

Is the BMW X2 a good first car?

New drivers who can afford a BMW X2 will be chuffed with its 5-star safety credentials, but it’s a bit expensive for most young or new drivers – the most affordable BMW X2 sDrive 18i M Sport is currently priced at R732 286 (November 2022).
Is the BMW X2 good for new drivers?

Is the BMW X2 a good family car?

It’s good for small families, ie. two parents and two children max. Legroom in the rear is sufficient but headroom for tall passengers isn’t ideal. The rear area also seems a bit dark which doesn’t contribute to any feeling of spaciousness and smaller kids may not be able to see out of the windows due to the high beltline. Isofix points are present but the rear doors don’t open very wide, which can make car-seat installation tricky.

The boot offers 470 litres of space but the lip of the boot is a little high which may make lifting a stroller into it a tad troublesome. If you’re shopping for an X2, take your baby seat and buggy along to see how easy or difficult it would be to install and stow.

Is there a BMW X2 hybrid?

Not in the local line-up, currently.

What’s it like to drive? 

Reviewer’s opinion

This could be down to the fact the BMW has retained a front-wheel-drive biased power train, albeit AWD when needed, that employs a transversely mounted engine in lieu of the standard in-line arrangement. This doesn’t make the drive bad, in fact, it’s actually quite enjoyable, coming across very much like a VW GTi, it even has the characteristic DSG burp that folks seem to like so much. What it is though is less BMW and if you are spending this kind of money you want that BMW essence in your morning coffee. – Lawrence Minnie, AutoTrader

What does it look like?

Exterior

The BMW X2 Edition GoldPlay was introduced at the end of the second quarter of 2022, in M35i guise.

What is the BMW X2 like inside? 

This is the GoldPlay interior with glamorous golden trim highlights in the cosseting cabin, but the layout is the same.

Standard tech features include (but are not limited to):

• BMW ConnectedDrive services
• Cruise control with brake function (adaptive is optional)
• Daytime running lamps
• LED headlamps
• LED front fog lamps
• electric tailgate
• tyre pressure sensor
• Satnav
• Rain-sensing windscreen wipers

Price and specs

Which is the most affordable BMW X2?

The most affordable X2 is the sDrive 18i M Sport for R732 286.

How much does it cost?

*Pricing correct at time of publishing (November 2022) and subject to change without notice.

Competitors

Similar Cars to the BMW X2

Audi Q3

Volvo XC40

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Ané AlbertseAné was bitten by the motoring bug at a very young age. Her mom recalls her sitting in her stroller as a 3-year old, naming every car that came past. She was working as a freelance motoring journalist for publications such as Rapport and City Press, when AutoTrader nabbed her for good. She lives in the Western Cape with her two kids and two cats.View News & Reviews

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