Photo: Reichel Car Design/autoevolution
When word got out that BMW would turn its X2 subcompact crossover into more of a traditional SUV for its second generation, I immediately thought that it made perfect sense. Only purists hate the X6 and the X4, with most people applauding them for how bold and imposing they look – particularly the X6.
Applying a similar formula to the second gen X2 sounds like a no-brainer then, and I’m quite certain that the second-gen car will end up outselling the first-generation model, simply because of its greater road presence. The F39 X2 might just be too cute for its own good.
The first-ever X2, unveiled back at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, was meant to be the X1’s sportier and aggressive-looking alternative. BMW only got it half right – it did ride better from a dynamic standpoint, but more aggressive-looking? That’s debatable.
It looked too youthful, in a sense, as in not mature enough. Sure, you can say that about a lot of all-new designs, but the X2 lacked that traditional Coupe SUV styling shared between its two larger siblings.
This time though, BMW isn’t looking to “play nice” and just as we’ve known for some time, they’re shipping out the second-generation X2 with a completely new aesthetic, one that’s a little more grown up – both literally and figuratively.
While we can’t give you exact numbers just yet, if the all-new X2 mirrors its 2023 X1 sibling in terms of wheelbase, width and perhaps even length, then it will surely be a larger vehicle than its predecessor. In fact, since the first-generation X2 was a tiny bit longer and wider than the second gen X1 on which it was based, we might as well assume something similar about this upcoming new model.
Anyway, this latest rendering we're showing you here should be the most accurate so far, so feel free to judge this for yourselves. Does the all-new BMW X2 already need a facelift?
Bottom line, something tells me you’ll be a lot happier with an X4 than the all-new X2, if you can spend a little extra and go for something a bit larger and more refined. But, at the same time, the all-new X2 should feel like an upgrade over the older model and will likely attract a wider range of buyers than the F39 ever could.
As for a debut date, we expect the all-new BMW X2 to make its presence felt sometime within the next few months.
The first-ever X2, unveiled back at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, was meant to be the X1’s sportier and aggressive-looking alternative. BMW only got it half right – it did ride better from a dynamic standpoint, but more aggressive-looking? That’s debatable.
It looked too youthful, in a sense, as in not mature enough. Sure, you can say that about a lot of all-new designs, but the X2 lacked that traditional Coupe SUV styling shared between its two larger siblings.
This time though, BMW isn’t looking to “play nice” and just as we’ve known for some time, they’re shipping out the second-generation X2 with a completely new aesthetic, one that’s a little more grown up – both literally and figuratively.
While we can’t give you exact numbers just yet, if the all-new X2 mirrors its 2023 X1 sibling in terms of wheelbase, width and perhaps even length, then it will surely be a larger vehicle than its predecessor. In fact, since the first-generation X2 was a tiny bit longer and wider than the second gen X1 on which it was based, we might as well assume something similar about this upcoming new model.
So, what’s the problem?
I’ll tell you what the problem is. It’s that rear end sticking out like a sore thumb in just about every spy image we’ve come across. It looks a little too "Audi", and that ducktail spoiler is odd, to say the least. I’m still holding out hope that it’s some type of active aero element, but at this point it’s been “out” every time we’ve seen the car undergoing testing.Anyway, this latest rendering we're showing you here should be the most accurate so far, so feel free to judge this for yourselves. Does the all-new BMW X2 already need a facelift?
Bottom line, something tells me you’ll be a lot happier with an X4 than the all-new X2, if you can spend a little extra and go for something a bit larger and more refined. But, at the same time, the all-new X2 should feel like an upgrade over the older model and will likely attract a wider range of buyers than the F39 ever could.
As for a debut date, we expect the all-new BMW X2 to make its presence felt sometime within the next few months.
Google News