BMW X2: Inovev expects production of 120,000 units per year in Europe
- BMW has unveiled the coupe version of the SUV X1 (C segment), which is logically called X2, since the cut versions of the X3 and X5 are named respectively X4 and X6. Like these, the X2 retains its four side doors.
- The X2 is based on the same platform (UKL) as the X1, the Mini and compact minivans BMW Active Tourer and Gran Tourer. The future BMW 1 Series scheduled for 2018 will also be based on this platform, and will therefore move from rear to front-wheel drive, since the UKL platform is designed for front-wheel drive, and also for all-wheel drive (four-wheel drive) that will be available on some versions of the X2.
- The BMW X2 is shorter than the X1 (4.36m against 4.44m) and lower (1.53m against 1.60m), but it is as wide (1.82m), has the same wheelbase (2.67m) but loses its third side window.
- The BMW X2 tackles the most dynamic C-segment SUVs, such as the Mercedes GLA and Audi Q3. The X2 could even tackle the Audi Q2 and Volkswagen T-Roc which are 15 cm shorter, as well as the Toyota CHR which is the same length.
- The BMW X2 uses the same engines as the X1 (1.5 petrol, 2.0 petrol, 1.5 diesel, 2.0 diesel).
- The BMW X2 will be manufactured on the same site as the X1, that is to say the German site of Leipzig. Inovev predicts production of 120,000 X2 s per year in Europe, after ramp up in the first quarter of 2018.
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