BMW X2 makes its debut for the young market

The BMW X2, BMW's new compact SUV, has been officially unveiled. The car was first unveiled at the North American Auto Show, which opened in January this year. The new car is based on the UKL platform and has a youthful, stylish overall style. According to previous official plans, the car will be launched in the first half of the year.

A few important points of information about the BMW X2

1. Built on the same UKL platform as the BMW X1

2、Located in the luxury brand compact SUV market, competitors are Mercedes-Benz GLA, Audi Q3, and other models

3. The overall design style is youthful and sporty, clearly differentiating it from the BMW X1 model

Exterior

The overall design of the new car is more dynamic and differs significantly from the X1, which is also based on the UKL platform. At the front, there are more polygonal elements, and the iconic 'double kidney' grille has been increased in size. The front bumper is flanked by triangular-shaped vents, while the fog lights are set relatively high up in the same way as on other BMW models.

On the side, the car's lines are very sporty and the waistline is low in the front and high in the rear, thus creating a sporty stance. The "blue sky and white clouds" logo at the corner of the Horst corner is also an eye-catching tribute to classic cars such as the BMW 2000 CS and BMW 3.0 CSL.

At the rear, the new car's lines are more rigid and the narrow taillights are visually striking with LED light sources inside. The tailgate lid has a line running from left to right, giving the rear of the car a more layered look. In addition, the new car adopts a bilateral two-exit exhaust design, highlighting a more sporty feel.

Interior and passenger space

The interior of the new car does not bring us any more surprises but remains the typical BMW family style. The interior is decorated in silver panels with black accents and silver trim strips. The new car also features an M-style sports steering wheel and a newly designed gearshift lever.

In terms of passenger space, a 175cm passenger sitting in the front row has more than four fingers of headroom, when sitting in the back row, there is only about one finger of headroom left, and legroom is fine with one fist and two fingers, vertical space performance is moderate, the headroom in the back row will feel a bit limited.

In the middle of the back row, the cushion is quite soft, but the floor has a high bulge in the middle and there is little longitudinal space in the front and back. Space is not the main focus of the BMW X2. For those who are looking for space performance, they should choose the BMW X1.

Driving experience and power

We only test-drove the diesel version in the overseas market, but my colleague Yuan Lu had this to say about the handling: "Handling has always been BMW's strong point, and on this test drive we also went through a winding mountain road. There is also a noticeable difference in the steering effort in the different driving modes of Sport and Comfort."

As for power, being a product of the UKL platform, it is powered by the familiar 1.5T and 2.0T engines. The 2.0T has a maximum power of 228bhp and peak torque of 350Nm. it also has a choice of three driving modes, including Comfort, Eco Pro, and Sport. transmission is expected to be mated to a 6-speed and 8-speed manual transmission. the 2.0T model has a 0-96km/h acceleration time of 6.3 seconds.

Competitors

When it comes to competitors, the BMW X2 is a luxury compact SUV, so the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLA and Audi Q3 will be its main rivals, while the Infiniti QX30 and Acura CDX will also pose some threat to it. Overall, the BMW X2, which is set to be stylish and trendy, will be a new choice for young people.

Summary

The BMW X2 is targeted at young consumers who are looking for individuality. In the future, BMW will have a two-car strategy in the luxury compact SUV market, and although they are both from the UKL platform, both models have a different focus, with the BMW X1 being more comfortable and family-oriented and the BMW X2 being sporty. As for the pricing, since it is a model that focuses on individuality, the future pricing is not destined to be too affordable, but with the age of luxury brand consumers gradually dropping, there will still be many people who will pay for individuality.