BMW X2 - Good Looking Car Nobody Needs (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

BMW X2 F39 is a marketing project, which ticks all the right boxes: SUV, crossover, coupe, trendy, etc. But somewhere along the way BMW designers seem to have lost the plot. BMW is about driving dynamics and tech with a sprinkle of everyday practicality on top. Meanwhile BMW X2 is mostly about the looks. A big mistake in my opinion, why market flooded with sub-compact premium crossovers.
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Starting price: 34 000 euro
As tested: 55 000 euro
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[@mss5317]

Very informative and really appreciate your honestly .I was bored of the x1 and i wanted the x3/x4 but way too big . I absolutely love the x2 ! It’s the perfect size for me , has the speed but so elegant / compact and sleek. Perfect for me as woman as I always found the x ranges too big ! Yes , it’s expensive for what it is but nevertheless it’s a joy to drive. Definitely only 2 can comfortably sit in the back and the doors don’t open as wide as I would expect but .... I still love it !

[@decrey001]

I've got one and it's fantastic. Very practical. Beautifully made.

[@DalbirSingh-cr1mm]

Thanks Marek you had the only honest review about the x2 which helped me to make my mind up ... no you were not nit picking.. but they were little gems of very useful info for first bmw buyer.

[@alliejr]

Attention All Car Companies: _All_ electronics since about 2008 run on 5V max 2A which is within USB 2.0 power specification. You removed cassette tapes and (mostly) CD drives from your cars in the last decade. Stop putting your new old-stock of cigarette lighters in your cars and offer _only_ USB power! #end_rant

[@wilfredbrands1781]

alliejr 4

[@emanl84]

Perfect title

[@coreytome673]

Your totally right!

[@denizg2653]

How good are those Alcantara seats compared to the standard leather seats? More or less comfortable? Do they look or feel more or less premium? General idea on material durability? Thanks.

[@MarekDrives]

AFAIK Alcantara is as durable (or more durable) than leather, but like leather it needs proper cleaning to last longer. It's more grippy, so you won't slide as much in your seat in the corners. I guess it's more comfortable in extreme climate situations (very cold/very hot), as leather tends to get unpleasantly hot or cold, when is parked. As for the looks, I think it looks good in sporty applications, less so, if you want a limousine feel.

[@nsulejma]

Soon there will be X2 18d and X2 18i that will be less expensive. Car companies now days are selling us raised hatchbacks for 50K Euro which is ridiculous. I like the design though

[@TheGbizaille]

What kind of stuff do you do to have a rough night on the daily basis??

[@loggoggles]

an infant, perhaps

[@bird718]

i liked the x2 but went with the x3 for the extra room and storage and all that other stuff

[@CarTestr]

BMW X2 is a hatchback that the PR department named ”crossover” thanks to grey plastic and a few cm raised suspension. And the price is too high. For the same money as an entry level X2 you can buy the M140i with 340 PS.

[@Roflmfaoftw]

thats where coilovers come in

[@hotte13469]

Not a fan of the car. BUT ! the Grey parts are actually painted metal ! Was really suprised touching it at the dealership

[@unowen-nh9ov]

CarTestr - Car & SUV Reviews in English & Swedish No, the segment is called CUV. PR call this SAC.

[@jasonong23c]

X2 is more of fashion accessory then a car.

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Jason Ong And thus coupe.

[@Da_StormtroopeR]

First BMW that I like designwise, looks great. But for me from Germany it don't make sense for me to buy a premium car and spend lots of money.

[@patricepnc]

tks marek, do you believe that the top notch handling justifies the price tag and is the suspension not too stiff for a SUV ? mean for day to day city usage ? could not drive it but sat on it and was slightly disapointed by the "old" interior which looks dated compared xc40 and actually even evoque with all these switches you could find in 8 years old bimmers, and the leather quality which sucks... but perhaps after a test drive one will be more enthousiast..

[@MarekDrives]

This is hardy a top notch handling car. I think the E-Pace handled better, but was hindered by the gearbox software. XC40 is a better all-rounder, and I have a review coming up in two weeks. In short: nothing justifies the price of X2.

[@rimmerblues1586]

Four years on and still no facelift as yet, maybe in 2023 but you know it will very likely have iDrive 8 and a curved all-in-one display screen (-_-) Marek, do you still feel the X2 is naff? I'm looking to swap an Active Tourer LCI for a fully loaded low mileage used X2 for better driving feel yet retaining some practicality & commonality and the stiff suspension should have mellowed a bit over time - as all BMW suspension seems to. A reasonable idea? Your Mini Countryman did interest me but can't find one with a heated steering wheel in UK, besides i really don't like the dash design ;-)

[@MarekDrivesENG]

4 years is the usual time before facelift. BMW has just done the X1, so X2 should be up next.

[@delboy2596]

Are the models with the non electronic shifter fitted with the 6 speed gearbox?

[@MarekDrives]

It's the same 8-speed box, just a different control mechanism. At least in Europe. I know The Straight Pipes tested an engine variant in Canada, which is no longer available in Europe.

[@delboy2596]

Interesting. I've not experience an 8 speed that isn't electronic.Here in the UK

[@MarekDrives]

It depends on the engine variant apparently. You may have only some engines due to demand/emissions restrictions.

[@Tom-uk2ow]

I like cars who make hair on conservative head stand up... But problem with this one is price... You can buy very good spec 3 series with that money....

[@unowen-nh9ov]

tomislav dvorski This is for those of us who don't want a 3.

[@MrNordlandfahrer]

Thanks Marek! Does the new X2 have a direction indicator as an option? Or the car will cost 60k then? ;)

[@MarekDrives]

LOL

[@stefanbruhn4798]

Would you go for a newer used BMW X2 xDrive 20d or a Jaguar E pace D180 AWD?

[@MarekDrives]

Neither. What's wrong with X1?

[@stefanbruhn4798]

@@MarekDrives Thanks! Actually started with considering X1. But I find it a bit ordinary (both looks and numbers). Thank you for your always honest and slightly ironic videos

[@nikosdiakos3547]

when we will see a review of the new vw polo?

[@MarekDrives]

In a few weeks. I'm picking it up next week.

[@nikosdiakos3547]

thanks i am waiting for that review...

[@nikzg16]

Only think I dont like is interior...I mean its nice...but nothing new and wow...exterior is great💪🏻

[@Cynzed]

the x1 is alrdy outdatet with the light in the Front&Back the x2 has the new design of BMW thats the main diffrence^^

[@MegaGecas]

I thought you are a Volvo fan. That’s a surprise.

[@IvanGolo]

I don't like the badge on the C pillar, it looks like a weird piercing

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Ivan Golo You have a weird piercing on your C pillar?

[@alliejr]

Haha... doors too small... should have just made it an _actual_ coupe with 2 doors.

[@alexwk9830]

What year car is this?

[@MarekDrivesENG]

2018

[@triviace]

55K? I did see an M badge on the side but that seems excessive[actually it makes me feel poor],I am certainly not the target customer here but it seems less utilitarian than many other vehicles that you test.I guess I am fortunate to live in the US where gas is cheap and ,by comparison,so are cars,trucks not so much!

[@MarekDrives]

It's M styling trim. I envy your gas prices. A full tank in my Miata costs about $65.

[@stubones]

X2: "Driving Assistant Plus not only includes system from Driving Assistant, which include Lane Departure Warning, Approach control and Person Warning with light city braking function, High-beam Assistant and Speed Limit Info, but also includes camera-based Cruise Control with Stop&Go function as well as the Traffic Jam Assist." Yes it's an option, but you can spec it. Driving assistant has nearly all these features and can be specced at no extra cost. Why does it need active lane assist? it's one of the lowest models so ofcourse they save the best tech for the premium models.

[@MarekDrives]

Lane departure warning, but not active lane assist. This car has lane departure warning.

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Marek Drives Since it's a BMW is it okay if I drive it in the lane myself?

[@MarekDrives]

Sure it is, but most of its direct competitors already get better equipment. It' a matter of options you may select, if you want to. For a premium price I want premium options.

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Marek Drives The premium BMW charge is for their engineering, as with most German manufacturers. If you want bells & whistles, go Korean. More toys on lesser vehicles.

[@chongleon]

Rather buy the x1

[@QuattroRMT]

Those narrow tyres look funny on X2

[@alliejr]

Agreed.

[@mannyechaluce3814]

wish they just made it a Hatchback instead

[@MarekDrives]

Like the MINI Paceman? Nobody bought it.

[@dickduquesne]

"I am Nobody."

[@Cynzed]

i like this X2 the new x3/x4 is way too big ... its alrdy same size as the old X5/X6 .....

[@Max-fd4px]

Marek you go out of a car by facing us means back exactly looking passenger seat and raising your arms .... of course it will be narrow! Would you do that on a golf or a Clio? No you would go out like more like a crabe

[@MarekDrives]

Go to a dealer, set the seat to proper driving position (i.e. sitting up, not lying down), and try getting in and out a few times. You'll see what I mean.

[@Max-fd4px]

Marek Drives I went! I had an X1 for 2 years I will not buy this x2 because it’s too similar but the way you go out of this car looks strange

[@alliejr]

No active lane assist or other modern safety features because the underlying architecture is (not even that) older? Toyota retrofitted it to _all_ models 3 years ago! And Toyota is extremely technologically conservative. Sorry BMW, that is just lazy and/or penny-pinching.

[@alliejr]

+stubones Thanks for correction. I guess I misunderstood Marek's complaint on the missing features.

[@MarekDrives]

+allierogers No, you did not mistunderstand me. Stubones misunderstood me. The feature I'm talking about is called Active Lane Assist (or Lane Keeping Assist in Toyota?), and X1/X2 don't get this feature. They only get lane departure warning.

[@FiredEmpire]

"Good Looking Car"...???

[@Hmmmppffff]

useless car somehow :D

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Radioaktivify A hot hatch is never useless.

[@royalstevep68]

Doesn't even look nice like all suv's, stupid money too

[@MyLife-so1jl]

UGLY..the Windows are so small....the car just looks bloated.

[@michaelsimpkins5178]

Not worth the money and there are better cars out there

[@krachouse]

X2 too small and X3 too big? Solution = Build your own car. It's annoyin when people who don't have a glue on what goes into making a Motor Vehicle complain about Motor Vehicle.

[@krunoslavcosic5785]

Unbelievable, English sarcasm and rudeness in the title. Poor.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Yes.

[@zcoolr]

To be honest, x2 looks like a rat 🐀, I wanted to buy it but when I actually saw it I bought an X1 m.

[@mikes3827]

Over the last few years, BMW has been putting out some VERY bland-looking vehicles.

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Mike S Check the competition. They cure insomnia.

[@izuaff04]

I love my BMW... but I don’t understand the purpose of this car...and yes it looks metrosexual...not for me BMW...

[@unowen-nh9ov]

fauzi hassan Why they offer more than 1 model.