BMW X2 (2024) Price & Specs

The new BMW X2 has arrived in South Africa. Here’s how much the 2nd-gen coupe-style crossover – including the 233 kW flagship X2 M35i xDrive – will cost you in Mzansi…

Though the new BMW X2 was revealed as recently as October 2023, the Bavarian firm’s 2nd stab at an X1-based coupe-style crossover is now on offer in South Africa.

As expected, the local line-up comprises a pair of derivatives at launch: the X2 sDrive18i M Sport and the flagship X2 M35i xDrive. Interestingly, neither the oil-burning X2 sDrive18d nor the fully electric iX2 variant appear to be on the cards for a local introduction for now.

*The new X2 sDrive18i ships standard in M Sport guise in Mzansi.*

So, what sort of pricing are we looking at here? Well, the X2 sDrive18i M Sport kicks off at R879 738 (as the name suggests, this derivative ships standard with the M Sport kit in South Africa). For the record, the original F39-series version of this variant was last priced at R740 000 (or R755 500 with the M Sport kit).

The new X2 sDrive18i uses BMW’s turbocharged 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine, which now sends 115 kW and 230 Nm to the front axle via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, facilitating a 0-100 kph time of 9.0 seconds and a top speed of 213 kph. Various “structured” packages grouping individual options are available for the base X2, including the R30 000 M Sport Package Pro.

*SA receives the full 233 kW tune for the new X2 M35i.*

What about the M Performance model, which scores M-specific chassis tuning and adaptive M suspension as standard? Well, the X2 M35i xDrive starts at R1 223 935 (up from the old 225 kW previous-gen X2 M35i’s base price of R950 000). This derivative employs a turbocharged 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine sending 233 kW and 400 Nm to all 4 wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch cog-swapper, endowing it with a 0-100 kph sprint time of 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 250 kph.

Interestingly, Europe receives a version detuned to 221 kW, while Mzansi benefits from the full-fat output (resulting in the most powerful M Performance 4-pot yet, with this engine shared with the X1 M35i that currently isn’t on offer in SA). As is the case with the X2 sDrive18i, the M Performance derivative can be specified with extra-charge packages that group together various individual options (in this case, the M Sport Package Pro costs R25 000).

*The new model is 194 mm longer than its forebear.*

Compared with the original F39-series X2, the new U10-generation version is noticeably larger. Indeed, it’s grown in length by a considerable 194 mm (now measuring 4 554 mm from snout to rump), while also gaining 21 mm in width (to 1 845 mm) and 64 mm in height (to 1 590 mm). Furthermore, thanks to a longer (2 692 mm) wheelbase and wider tracks, BMW claims there is more passenger room inside and extra luggage space.

In addition to the new BMW X2’s almost-hexagonal kidney grille, the roofline defines the newcomer’s exterior design. Unlike the 1st-gen X2, the new model scores an obvious coupé-shaped silhouette with proportions more in line with those of the larger X4 and X6. Round back, you’ll find a Gurney-style spoiler, a chunky rear apron and, in the case of the X2 M35i, 2 pairs of tailpipes.

Inside, there’s the BMW Curved Display running the latest BMW Operating System 9, while a so-called “floating” armrest with an integrated control panel is sited between the front pews.