2024 BMW X2: Here's Everything We Know About the New Baby X6 (and X4)

The first generation BMW X2 dates back to November of 2017, as that's when the assembly commenced. It's made at the Regensburg factory in Germany, and despite the name, which positions it below the X6 and X4, it looks more like a jacked-up hatchback than a crossover coupe. Nonetheless, that is about to change, as the upcoming one will sport a design that will further tie it to its larger siblings.

My, 2024 BMW X2, That's One Sloping Roofline You've Got There!

You won't have to be familiar with BMW's modern design language to tell it apart from its predecessor, as all you have to do is take a glimpse at the profile, and you will instantly know it's the new one. The reason is the roofline, which is now more arched behind the central pillars, with the design continuing on the tailgate. The latter part is taller than before, and from the back, some will probably mistake it for the X4 – assuming that it gets a pair of similar taillights.

Mind you, we cannot really make out the design of the rear lighting units, as all prototypes we've seen testing in the open these past few months had a bit too much camouflage on them. What we can tell you, however, is that the headlights appear to be similar to those of the new X1. Another novelty will be the flush-mounted door handles, which will give the profile a sleeker appearance. The tailpipes will be visible on certain models, like the range-topping M35i, and we think they will be wrapped in some fake trim on other grades.

That's a Very Familiar Cockpit We're Seeing

While the arched roofline will be one of the most important novelties on the outside, it is the curved display, combining the digital dials behind the new steering wheel and the infotainment system in the middle of the dashboard on the inside. Do these look (and sound) familiar? That's because the entire cockpit was sourced from the new X1. This includes the 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and the 10.7-inch infotainment screen.

Featuring a pair of cup holders and some USB sockets, the center console will also be identical to that of its more practical sibling. And the similarities won't stop here, as the central armrest between the front seats, complete with the tiny gear selector and some buttons, will also be the same, and we expect the air vents to carry over as well, alongside the door cards and buttons for the windows, electric side mirrors, and so on. The entire tech and safety gear will likely come from the X1, though BMW will probably draw the line at the upholstery, which should be different on the X2.

Is It Really a Smaller X6?

Not quite, you see, because different platforms underpin these models, and the X2 is based on the same front-biased construction of the latest X1. It will be available with the xDrive all-wheel drive system on higher trim levels, but the most affordable variants will launch with front-wheel drive. Power-wise, it should get the exact same units as the 2023 BMW X1, which is otherwise offered in the xDrive28i and M35i configurations in the United States. The former uses a 241-horsepower 2.0-liter four-pot, and the latter sits at the top of the range, packing a 2-liter four-banger with 313 horses.

For the first time ever, the next-gen X2 will also be offered with a battery-electric powertrain. The iX2 will likely mirror the assembly found on the iX1, which gets a dual-motor setup with a total of 309 hp and 364 lb-ft (494 Nm) of torque. With the 64.7 kWh battery fully charged, the iX1 has a WLTP-rated driving range of 259-273 miles (417-440 km), and chances are the iX2 will offer similar performance. That includes the 5.6 seconds required to hit 62 mph (100 kph) and a 112 mph (180 kph) top speed. Since the X1 also comes with diesel power in the sDrive18d, xDrive20d, and xDrive23d in Europe, it is possible that the X2 will also get some low-revving mills.

BMW continues to keep the unveiling date close to its chest, but it has been reported that the all-new X2 will debut in the coming months, maybe before the end of the year. This would mean that the first units should start arriving in showrooms worldwide in the first quarter of 2024. So, are you excited about the new X2?