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This is the BMW X2!

Mat’s got his hands on the electric edition of this allnew coupestyle SUV from BMW to see if it can match up with class leaders like the Tesla Model Y and Volvo EX30.

So for starters, let’s check out the design. Naturally, the electric edition of the X2 looks the same as the petrolpowered car. There’s a sloping roofline coupled with an extended spoiler around the back, while the side profile is identical to the petrolpowered car. Wheel sizes range from 19 to 21 inches, and around the front this electric edition comes with a blankedout grille that even lights up at night! We’re also a big fan of the indentation on the bonnet to help make it that little bit more aggressive.

Step inside and the iX2 is a lovely car to sit in. There’s a curved infotainment & digital dial display, with the latter being super customisable. There are softtouch materials throughout most of the cabin, and the seats are pretty comfortable as well. It’s just a shame that they come with manual adjustment buttons, especially when you consider this car could cost more than £65,000! It’s also a shame that the climate controls are done through the infotainment screen instead of having physical buttons, but they’re still relatively easy to use.

If you’re looking for a petrolpowered X2, there are two versions available. The 20i comes with a 1.5litre turbo petrol engine that can deliver 170hp and comes with frontwheel drive. Then there’s the M35i, which comes with a 2litre turbo engine that offers 300hp along with fourwheel drive! If you want to go electric, the entrylevel iX2 comes with a single motor and 204hp, while the xDrive 30 has dual motors and can put down 313hp. Both iX2s come with a 65kWh battery pack and a claimed range of around 283 miles.

The entrylevel X2 starts at around £42,000, while the cheapest iX2 starts at around £51,000. However, if you go for a rangetopper and add a couple of options, you can expect to be spending more than £65,000 on one! So is it worth it? You’ll need to stick with Mat and see for yourself!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:09 Design
03:11 Price
04:47 Interior
10:09 Back Seats
12:36 Boot
14:55 Annoying Features
17:43 Good Features
21:28 Batteries & Motors
22:50 Town Driving
28:51 Regen Braking
29:56 Motorway Driving
31:19 Country Road Driving
32:42 060mph
33:19 Verdict