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

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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 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@DalbirSingh-cr1mm 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

alliejr 4

@denizg2653 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

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.

@emanl84 6 лет назад

Perfect title

@nsulejma 6 лет назад

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

@patricepnc 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

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 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@Da_StormtroopeR 6 лет назад

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.

@TheGbizaille 6 лет назад

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

@loggoggles 6 лет назад

an infant, perhaps

@MrNordlandfahrer 6 лет назад

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

@MarekDrives 6 лет назад

LOL

@CarTestr 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

thats where coilovers come in

@hotte13469 6 лет назад

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

@unowen-nh9ov 6 лет назад

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

@bird718 4 года назад

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

@coreytome673 6 лет назад

Your totally right!

@stefanbruhn4798 3 года назад

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

@MarekDrives 3 года назад

Neither. What's wrong with X1?

@stefanbruhn4798 3 года назад

@@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

@delboy2596 6 лет назад

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

@MarekDrives 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

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

@MarekDrives 6 лет назад

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

@nikosdiakos3547 6 лет назад

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

@MarekDrives 6 лет назад

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

@nikosdiakos3547 6 лет назад

thanks i am waiting for that review...

@Tom-uk2ow 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

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

@Cynzed 5 лет назад

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

@IvanGolo 6 лет назад

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

@unowen-nh9ov 6 лет назад

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

@jasonong23c 6 лет назад

X2 is more of fashion accessory then a car.

@unowen-nh9ov 6 лет назад

Jason Ong And thus coupe.

@triviace 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

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

@alexwk9830 9 месяцев назад

What year car is this?

@MarekDrivesENG 9 месяцев назад

2018

@nikzg16 6 лет назад

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

@MegaGecas 6 лет назад

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

@stubones 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

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

@unowen-nh9ov 6 лет назад

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

@MarekDrives 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

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.

@alliejr 6 лет назад

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

@chongleon 6 лет назад

Rather buy the x1

@Cynzed 5 лет назад

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

@dickduquesne 5 лет назад

"I am Nobody."

@QuattroRMT 6 лет назад

Those narrow tyres look funny on X2

@alliejr 6 лет назад

Agreed.

@mannyechaluce3814 5 лет назад

wish they just made it a Hatchback instead

@MarekDrives 5 лет назад

Like the MINI Paceman? Nobody bought it.

@Max-fd4px 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

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

@MarekDrives 6 лет назад

+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 6 лет назад

"Good Looking Car"...???

@michaelsimpkins5178 6 лет назад

Not worth the money and there are better cars out there

@krachouse 4 года назад

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.