Like any BMW, the X2 is fashionable, comfortable, and has a presence to it. It’s a coupe-style SUV that’s small but takes no guff. It looks all angled and strong and even though it’s not a behemoth on the road, people moved out of my way. At least, I felt like they were and I liked it.
The 2024 BMW X2 xDrive28i has been overhauled, and it’s got an interesting design. The previous iteration was more of a hatchback than an SUV. Now, it’s been tweaked to look a bit more like a sportback version of the X1, with a steeply sloped rear roofline. The interior is totally different, too. It’s modern and polished, just like you hope it would be.
Priced at $42,000 starting, it’s also a luxury BMW that’s not completely out of reach for most drivers. Additionally, buyers can add some fancy “sport” or “performance” bits to make it the sporty, handsome, capable SUV they’ve always wanted.
In all the best ways, the X2 is what any BMW enthusiast expects it to be. However, I discovered a few elements that could have taken it from “better” to “best.”
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The Price is Flexible, Due to Plenty of Packages and Add-Ons
The BMW X2 starts at $42,000. My test car had a few packages, the Driving Assistance Pro Package ($1,700), the M Sport Package ($2,500), and the Premium Package ($4,000). It also had heated front seats, a heated steering wheel ($550), and a remote engine start ($300).
Lastly, the fabulous paint job and brown vegan leather seats were also an add-on ($1,200). My test car cost $52,745 after all that and a $995 destination charge.
Which isn’t all that bad when you consider it’s a BMW through and through. Some people pay that much for Kias, Hyundais, or even Subarus.
The 2024 BMW X2 Speaks the Automaker’s New Design Language Fluently
The BMW X2 sits up a bit and has a cool gloss-black grille. Some brushed metal highlights the BMW-icon kidney-bean shape on the grille and gives just enough pop. LED headlights follow the same angles as the sides of the bean, creating a fun look that also carries your eye back up the side of the car.
The giant air vents and lower grille look race-inspired and ready to go. The rear of the car has multiple tiers that keep it looking interesting. The top of the car slopes back in a Sportback slant.
The rear window comes down to the rear panel with a cool logo that is also the lever to lift the hatch. The rear of the BMW X2 also has black gloss vent details on the bottom, keeping the look the same as the front.
Boy, is This Baby Ready and Rarin’ to Go
The BMW X2 was really, really ready to go. It had a twin-turbo four-cylinder engine with a dual-clutch 7-speed transmission. The xDrive name means it’s all-wheel drive, and it just stuck to the road. The xDrive 28i means the engine produces 241 horsepower, and if you’re in the mood for more juice, you can opt for the X2 M35i.
It’s easy to love the quick speed, but it actually takes some getting used to, as when the auto start/stop turns the engine on only to deliver a bit of lag before hopping to it. It was more fun for me to accelerate after already moving, though that lag was still there.
Even though the X2 had some hurdles, I enjoyed being in it because I just love the way it looks. The grey paint job was perfect on the new design, the sharp wheels adding to all that angular goodness.
Anyway, the shifting was smooth and the ride was comfortable. I enjoyed that my teeth didn’t rattle which is what often happens when a car has “sporty” driving characteristics. While I still felt the road, the ride wasn’t jarring.
There Are Enough Drive Modes to Keep Everyone Happy
Additionally, there were a few drive modes in the X2 that had very distinct characteristics. The options are Efficient, Sport, and Personal. Each mode makes the most of the type of drive you’re looking for and can be set up on your own.
Sport mode takes off some of the driving governors like driver assist and steering intervention. It’s for the people who like to explore how much the car can do, but even in daily driving the car was a little souped up, and I really enjoyed that.
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There’s Space for the Family to Enjoy the Ride, Too
The BMW X2 moved through life almost effortlessly. The space in the cargo area is in line with what your expectations should be, but let’s remember that it’s not for shopping for antique armoires. It’ll handle daily tasks and the 40/20/40 rear seat split will allow for long items of cargo, all that lumber you might need, or skis.
The rear headroom is a little compromised for taller people, a result of the cool, coupe-style roofline. But if you’re not carting around other adults all that often it’s no big deal. If you are, check this space out to make sure it works for you and your people.
The cool look of a coupe roofline always has a downside. For me, it was that I had trouble seeing when checking my blind spot. This is something that may not bother others, but I did have a period in which I needed to adjust.
The Driver’s Seat of the BMW X2 Was the Best in the House
The BMW X2’s interior had a lot of variety and yet it all felt very cohesive. There were different materials and different textures all over the place and it didn’t get old or tiring. It kept impressing me and I liked the interior the more time I spent in it.
It had a large moonroof, and the curved glass panel that housed the driver information display as well as the multimedia touchscreen kept the car looking light and edgy.
I liked the cantilevered center console with the open storage space beneath for a purse. It was cool to have some controls housed there too, including the gear shift. My arms rested comfortably on the console top, which is always a big win for me. LED lighting accented the interior beautifully and, say it with me now, made the interior feel modern.
The Tech was Simple, Effificant, and Effective
The X2’s multimedia system has come a long long way since the early days of these types of systems, and the majority of it is very easy to use. The native system is clean and easy to use with clear icons and quick responses. Despite that, many people will find comfort in using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, and it’s a seamless transition from the BMW system to either of those.
That is housed in a 10.7-inch touchscreen is nice, but the cooler part is that it’s under one long piece of glass that includes the 10.3-inch driver information screen making for a modern, unifying display set. The digital driver information display shows speed, drive mode, and more.
Overall the 2024 BMW X2 is a great-looking small SUV. The coupe shape gives it tons of style for its segment. The attractive interior makes it a pleasure to spend time in. It’s a distinctive little SUV that is enjoyable to be in and be seen in.
