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A UNIQUE AND EXCITING ADDITION : THE BMW X2
WITH ITS UNMISTAKABLE DESIGN AND SPORTY , URBAN FEEL , THE BMW X2 BREAKS NEW GROUND FOR BMW AS A UNIQUE AND EXCITING ADDITION TO THE BMW X MODEL RANGE .
Even next to its bigger brothers , the BMW X4 and X6 , the BMW X2 makes a distinctive impression . The car ’ s exterior design combines the low-slung proportions of a coupé with the robust core of a BMW X model . The BMW X2 is two centimetres shorter and more than seven centimetres lower than the BMW X1 , yet has the same wheelbase . Featuring short overhangs , it also has a stretched , coupé-style roofline and slim window graphic . The kidney grille has always been an identifying feature of a BMW . On the X2 , however , its outline is wider at its base than at its top . The X2 is the first modern BMW to feature this design cue , and it gives the new car a broader , more distinctive and sportier appearance .
At the rear , a spoiler provides a flourish to round off the BMW X2 ’ s roofline and contributes to the BMW X2 ’ s drag co-efficient of just 0.28 . Together with the widthenhancing rear bumper , this creates a powerful rear view .
The class quality of the BMW X2 and its levels of equipment , even in the SE model , are both instantly apparent . The instrument panel has contrast stitching as standard , while the centre console features materials including Sensatec also with contrast stitching . The interior of the M Sport model comes with a Micro Hexagon fabric Anthracite / Alcantara combination , with the M Sport X adding leather upholstery as standard .
All functional controls in the centre console are set in high-gloss black as standard , giving the interior a touch of sophisticated elegance ( excluding SE ). An optional lighting package within the Plus pack allows drivers to set a stylish lighting mood for the interior of their BMW X2 by choosing from the colours Orange , Lilac , Mint , Bronze , Blue and White . The LED lighting in the trim surfaces of the instrument panel and door panels forms a continuous band that extends all the way around the cabin to the rear . One of the most distinctive options on the list is the panoramic roof , which adds to the sense of spaciousness inside the BMW X2 . The front section of the panoramic roof tilts and slides open , just like a conventional sunroof .
The new BMW X2 combines style with generous everyday practicality . The boot has a capacity of 470 litres , meaning it can handle leisure activities , from shopping sprees to a skiing weekend or mountain-bike tour . This functionality manifests itself in the passenger compartment too , thanks to features such as a door design featuring large storage pockets .
The TwinPower Turbo engines within the BMW X2 range team with the car ’ s refined chassis to endow it with class-beating handling qualities , exceptional agility and superb feedback . The common denominator of all BMW X2 models is a chassis that transfers the core responsiveness of the BMW engines to the road . The car ’ s driving responses can be adapted by using the Driving Experience
Control switch , allowing the driver to choose between default COMFORT mode , efficiencyenhancing ECO PRO mode and SPORT mode .
All of the BMW ConnectedDrive and BMW Connected elements in the new BMW X2 have once again been designed to assist , inform or entertain the driver at the appropriate time using just the right services . The new X2 offers its driver three different ways of interacting with their car , as the sixth generation of the iDrive control concept now supplements the familiar iDrive Controller and optional voice control ( within Tech pack ) with touchscreen operation as standard .
Among the other highlight features enabling connectivity anytime , anywhere are the optional WiFi hotspot preparation ( available in Tech Pack ), which equips the BMW X2 to host a built-in WiFi hotspot with LTE speeds , and the optional telephony with wireless charging ( available in Tech Pack ) for compatible smartphones . Apple CarPlay ® ( available retrospectively from the BMW ConnectedDrive Store ), meanwhile , enables easy , wireless in-car use of selected iPhone functions .
The BMW X2 is on sale now with prices starting from £ 33,980 OTR for a BMW X2 xDrive20d SE .
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