2021 BMW X2

History/Overview

Introduced in 2018, the X2 is the second prong of BMW’s approach to the subcompact crossover category. While similar in size to the X1, the X2 is positioned as a sportier alternative, with a sleeker roofline and a snugger cabin. For 2021, the only updates are minor changes to the X2’s equipment list.

Available Trims

One of the X2’s differences compared to the X1 is its availability with a more potent version of the company’s 2.0L turbo four-cylinder. That motor is standard in the M35i trim, while same engine makes less power in the entry-level xDrive28i model.

Both engines are standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

Standard Features

The BMW X2 xDrive28i comes with 19-inch wheels, leatherette upholstery, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, M Sport steering, electric seat adjustments with driver memory, automatic climate control, heated front seats, front and rear parking sensors, LED headlights and fog lights, a CD player, satellite radio, Apple CarPlay, and navigation.

The X2’s standard safety kit includes tire pressure monitoring, dynamic cruise control, forward collision warning with city-speed automatic braking, and lane departure warning.

M35i trim adds M sport brakes, high-performance run-flat tires, and an M aero package and rear spoiler.

Key Options

X2 xDrive28i can be optioned with an M sport package of sport seats, transmission shift paddles, an M steering wheel, high-gloss exterior trim, and a rear spoiler.

Both trims can be fitted with Premium Essential and Premium Enhanced packages. The former adds a heated steering wheel, ambient interior lighting, an upgraded stereo, passive keyless entry, a panoramic sunroof, and an alarm system. The latter builds on those additions and brings auto-dimming rearview and side mirrors, power-folding side mirrors, an integrated garage door remote, navigation, a power tailgate, a head-up display, lumbar support, and a parking assistant.

Fuel Economy

As of this writing, BMW hasn’t published fuel consumption estimates for the 2021 X2, but they should match (or come close to) the 2020 model’s figures of 9.9/7.6 L/100 km (city/highway) for the xDrive28i model, and 10.0/7.8 L/100 km for M35i versions.

Competition

There’s a lot of overlap between the X1 and X2, so they compete with a similar set of other upscale subcompact crossovers. Those include the Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz’s GLA-Class, the Lexus UX, the Buick Encore, Mini’s Countryman, and the Cadillac XT4 and Volvo XC40.