BMW X2 M35i: Practical + NOT Boring = Expensive!

@BMW makes a lot of crossovers (CUV). Some of them are inexpensive. The U10 BMW X2 M35i is not one of them. It is also NOT boring. Based on the @BMWUSA ‘Unter Klasse’ (Lower Class) platform which it shares with a large @MINI, MotoMan learns it is practical and decent to drive!
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[@MrSchn3ll]

This does fill a nice niche in the market - and I do appreciate the fact that this has an ICE engine still (EV drivetrains are the fastest way to a boring drive) however at $60k (as optioned) for that level of performance and the depreciation hit these are going to take is a tough pill to swallow. Oh and please give us physical controls for HVAC again (this applies to all manufacturers), touch screens are horrible.

[@andytin2823]

That's the best SUV ever...X2 M35i Car of the year

[@benbustama3430]

Another video from MMTV to start my day. Awesome. Ordered the X1 M35i for the misses. She picked it over the base Macan, the X3 M40i, and the MB GLA/GLB 35. My wife has owned a couple of Macans, and several X3s. She wanted a smaller footprint SUV, so she opted for the new X1. I recall when she sat in the X1, it was all she wrote. Love your kicks. I own a pair as well, lol.😎👍

[@commonsense8342]

Why did she pick the X1 over a Macan? Thats a very stark difference.

[@gaara4667]

@@commonsense8342guess not everyone is a Porsche worshipper Crazy world huh 🤔

[@commonsense8342]

@@gaara4667 na. My wife had an x1. We just bought a Macan gts. It was a serious question.

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

BMW is finding a distinct and attractive design language - also glad to hear that they get good rates from you! I still have a reserved place in my drivers passion heart for BMW´s. They are the only EV vendor who could grow substantially - they must do something right. You can have the X2 fully electrical too. Happy Easter!!!!

[@RealFocus750]

I had 6 BMW’s. Last was a 2019 M6 GC. After that generation of aesthetics… my opinion is that everything is ugly. I bought an Audi s5 sportback because of that. So this message is for BMW… get back to your nice designs and I will buy again

[@javim2589]

It looks like a well done product this X2, definitely a big jump from last X2, can´t blame the folks you described in the video.. I only have one issue with most new cars, screens. Yesteday i went to check the new gen VW Tiguan and as much as it felt well put together and way better than last gen, i just feel that cars in general are more expensive and "give you less". They may have more gadgets than ever but the simplification of interior designs makes you feel like everytime you pay more for less somehow. Before you paid more... you saw more buttons and higher quality interior but now the screen-revolution is just making all cars look and feel way too similar. Fun fact, the sales guy said to me "you can seat inside and play with the different screen modes"... that tells you everything i guess. I want the 90´s back please :)

[@deputydd4364]

I’m in the UK and thinking about one of these instead of an over large X6! For European small car parks, narrow roads this is great. Small doesn’t mean it has to be cheap. Small luxury is the future (less resources)!

[@user-bk4vl1ur5f]

Super nice ❤

[@DerLangolier]

I agree with your outro. The 28i version is unnecessary. I'd love to have it as a hybrid.

[@almcdaniel1035]

I like it , I’m just waiting for the x4

[@TheBreakfastLover]

Fun fact: when not using launch control, the X2 M35i is as quick as a Honda Odyssey.

[@TomK-ti8kp]

The odyssey is already a decently fast minivan. That’s not terribly insulting to the X2. If it is as slow as an old Prius… different story.

[@bassandtrebleclef]

​@@TomK-ti8kpdude, it's an insult. And it's funny.

[@ruk2023--]

@@bassandtrebleclef Is it an insult? The Odyssey weighs slightly less but has slightly less power. Would you expect the X2 to smoke everything on the road with 312 horsepower?

[@TheBreakfastLover]

​@@ruk2023--you'd expect more from an M car

[@ruk2023--]

@@TheBreakfastLover It's not an M car. It's an M lite car.

[@aurorajones8481]

I came in to say i hate this design... but now its just offensive. So an improvement?

[@IceDree]

BMW is planning to retire the X4 & they want the new X2/iX2 to hold the fort, that's why it grew significantly. There was an article about it over at BMWBlog a while back. The iDrive control wheel is being phased out as well, starting with the new X1/X2 generations. Καλό Πάσχα, M!.

[@MotoManTV]

Σας ευχαριστώ, κύριε!

[@phillm156]

60k?? I’ll go up a bit and reach for the M340i.

[@TimurGenc]

two diffrent categories. this one is like a second car where u can sit a little bit higher and it is quite sporty while still being a mom car/ daily. ofc u can drive m340i daily too but it’s not as appealing for some people who are not all about performance. i’d get the 340i too

[@egomez1986]

Definitely 100x times better than it predecessor, kudos to BMW for including some key functions buttons, do you really need the idrive? If price more reasonable will consider for sure.

[@alp5687]

I ordered a fully-equipped Vegas Red X2 M35i, a bit over $60K, early in December 2023. After waiting all this time with little to no information on its build and delivery status, I was just notified by my dealer that the cars are not going to provided to customers in the US. Corporate and area reps have not told us why. I looked at BMW dealers from Boston to LA and saw but two lightly configured M versions and maybe a half dozen non-M "lot cars." Over five months and zilch. The two dealers in my eastern US city have none. Does anyone know what's up?

[@air-headedaviator1805]

I want to shit on this cause 60K lifted hatchback, but I struggle to think of, “small performance suvs” that even exist. I don’t really think the purpose of this car is fun first, due to the weight alone, but that kind of powertrain experience is not widespread fro someone how wants a taller driving subcompact. The only other of note is the Mini’s, and the Kona N.

[@user-gy7cy2it4p]

Great review! As BMW keeps raising the cost of their vehicles, options, and packages, more and more BMW is cutting corners to increase profit, but it doesn’t realize that in the long term will hurt the company’s reputation. Some example, the new H&K sound system is now at 205W worse than your average Honda Accord of 500W. The new 5 series has used a lot of cheap plastic and you can feel it. Toyota has better quality. They took away the comfort access from all rear doors, removed all door sills, in some cars like the new 5 series you can’t even get the illuminated door sills, removed the rear climate zone package, and the list goes on.

[@garyclark6747]

I would agree with the wish list. A bit shocked they let that lag on the infotainment see the light of day. My IONIQ 5 Limited AWD maybe a thousand pounds heavier but it’s quicker, doesn’t let the wheels shove the car around and is 10 grand lighter on the wallet. That’s significant at this price range but with better steering wheel buttons, cavernous rear seating and quicker user interface; it turns out to be a steal and cheaper to operate daily. Who knew I drove a cheap car? That’s not what everyone told me. 😏 18:28

[@loseerich493]

Don't totally get BMW getting rid of something unique they had, essentially a BMW 'hot hatch', in favor of making this, which the way I see it is, something they already had (style wise) in the X4 / X6. Immensely dislike the removal of the UX control wheel as well removing other knobs & such. As with the prior gen, dislike not having an enclosed storage under the center arm rest. Big kudos for mentioning wheel size issues, nobody does that stuff nowadays, but it's real on many vehicles. I do like the look of this X2 & one thing I think is totally-awesome about the X2 (& X1), is that no other 'X' BMWs can say they're actually made in Deutschland.

[@Palaemon44]

I am on the side that doesn’t like the styling, but I took delivery of one in Cape York Green last week anyway. Of all the cars I shopped this one best fits everything I need and I have loved my previous BMWs. Since I’ll be in the car looking out instead of on the outside looking at the car I’ll put up with the styling and look at my 530 instead when I want to enjoy styling.😊 So far the touch screen isn’t much of an issue in daily use and the car is a great driver. I’m currently also driving a Maserati Grecale SUV and the X2 compares surprisingly well for $20-30k less.

[@loseerich493]

@@Palaemon44 Good to hear. I wholeheartedly agree with loving the BMWs I've had. I currently have an F39 X2 that's my daily driver & it has easily surpassed my expectations. I just wish they had kept more of a hot hatch design for the X2. The X4 already had the new X2 base covered (as well as the X6 - for a metric ton of money).

[@_IMNNO]

The JCW Countryman is probably the more fun and better option with this platform/powertrain. However, there are more sensible vehicles for the price point.

[@AntLive29]

This is a very nice car for a young lady

[@vindevhunta4905]

Naaah I’d go for the Honda crv

[@zoner__]

I'd kick in the extra 15K and get a X3 m40

[@avery4528]

It’s so strange that BMW has a vehicle that directly competes against the Honda Civic and HRV for those that want a front wheel drive compact with more cachet. I think the upcoming Honda Civic hybrid or the WRX are better alternatives. I would go down a price level or step up to a 3 Series, which is a similar price.

[@bassandtrebleclef]

That interior sucks. If I wanted a Tesla I'd get one. BMW needs to wake tf up. Their old x2 sold poorly. This will as well. I don't want a giant screen and few to no buttons.

[@aurorajones8481]

I have to keep saying this: Having all your features from fan control, radio, HVAC blender doors, A/C be tied to that screen is just dumb. I get it that apparently ppl want that. Ok but hear me out. Have any of you tried to find a first gen screen for a first gen NAV car? My point is this stuff is never supported indefinitely and as you all know these screens delaminate, depixilate, burn in from behind or the sun, break in 15 - 20 years. The car is fine but now you cant do any of fan control, radio, HVAC blender doors, A/C. What a joke.

[@gaara4667]

These changes is to please the Asian market and it’s working. They beat Audi and Mercedes in sales for 2023. Just take your money elsewhere if something so trivial bothers you.

[@gaara4667]

Don’t get it then. It’s not even for you. It’s for the Asians. They just happen to give a damn enough to share it with the world.

[@gaara4667]

@@aurorajones8481mute point. Those are already assessable on the screen at all times.

[@joen4088]

Those wheels are comically big

[@aurorajones8481]

I have to keep saying this: Having all your features from fan control, radio, HVAC blender doors, A/C be tied to that screen is just dumb. I get it that apparently ppl want that. Ok but hear me out. Have any of you tried to find a first gen screen for a first gen NAV car? My point is this stuff is never supported indefinitely and as you all know these screens delaminate, depixilate, burn in from behind or the sun, break in 15 - 20 years. The car is fine but now you cant do any of fan control, radio, HVAC blender doors, A/C... Seriously. Tell me I'm wrong. Im not but go on try and save yourself.

[@MotoManTV]

You're not wrong.

[@almcdaniel1035]

As far as the screen , other carmakers are doing the same , not just bmw

[@YankeeMav]

unfortunately non-starter for me...lack of ventilated seat availability

[@av_oid]

Mini in drag.

[@sxmmb]

The prices in the US are a joke! $ 51.400 base? Really? And you call that expensive? That's € 47.717. The same car here in the Netherland costs € 84.400! (or $ 90.913) Same applies for the options. Also almost double here...

[@TimurGenc]

i saw that too man netherlands is actually crazy. i live in germany and here its 63.000 which is quite high but alright. 47.000 is absolutely fine for such a car

[@sxmmb]

@@TimurGenc yeah in The Netherlands we’ve got a tax called “BPM” (no not beats per minutes lol). So the base price for the car itself in The Netherlands is € 51.470. Then we pay € 10.809 VAT (21%) and on top of that we pay the BPM which for this car is € 21.341. Totalling to € 84.950 without options. The BPM varies per car. The more it emits the more BPM you pay.

[@zigforjustice]

Palm Sunday?

[@MotoManTV]

Pascha = Easter. Similar to 'Pesach' (Passover) as Christian Orthodox Easter is always after Passover.

[@user-vx7vi3vq1c]

I wanted to like this…I can’t.

[@davids1816]

I love this channel. I will say, that this is the least attractive BMW yet. I know their styling is sometimes ahead of the curve but this is even odd in the proportions. It's strange to me Because the non-fastback model looks great. It's also in that in-between range where the EVs are pretty compelling. (I'd avoid a high end one because of depreciation and range)

[@ruk2023--]

If you absolutely have to have a matte paint finish on your car save the manufacturer cost and have the car wrapped in matte PPF instead.

[@cbotten106]

The old X2 was way sexier. This thing looks blocky and kind of awkward. I understand making it bigger, that's just the way of the market.

[@timothyburnside3229]

For a company slash brand that is the ultimate driving machine why does anyone want to sacrifice driving for auto pilot anything! I like the way to refuse to play nice when you are right, this is way to much money for a tweener BMW that excels at nothing!

[@sldillon107]

😊

[@gtb5]

11:27 so you can just stop in the middle of a curve and shoot a video?

[@MotoManTV]

Yep.

[@planetfabulous5833]

He's yummy - I'm subscribing!

[@hefic]

Holly smoke. I really don't like these new designs and cuts inside. I have 2022 x3 with iDrive7, and it looks to me, it might be the best from old and new BMW worlds. Too bad, cabins are loosing true driver oriented cockpits and knobs and buttons. Killing the wheel is a crime.

[@WayApp]

Can't take eyes off it.

[@myaccount__7269]

After owning bmws for many years… switched to Tesla model Y and can’t go back . The slow processor alone is absolutely a deal killer after using the Tesla which is silky smooth . Also that back seat was very cramped and the slow performance (40k for my performance model after rebates) and this is 20k+ more with way slower engine, smaller car, bad UI system etc. bmw needs to step up

[@2bunphettered788]

🤑💰💰💵💸💵💸💵💸💵💸💵💸💰💰🤑

[@carmangeek8882]

What an overpriced joke.