2024 BMW X2 | WBX63GM09R5012591

Body Styles

The U10 BMW X2 was offered exclusively as a five-door coupe-styled crossover, with a silhouette that now clearly departed from the X1. The body was taller, longer, and visually bolder than its predecessor, with an SUV-like ground clearance blended into a sharply descending fastback roofline. The front end featured oversized kidney grilles with optional contour lighting, flanked by slim LED or adaptive Matrix headlights. Along the flanks, flush door handles, muscular rear haunches, and tight overhangs emphasized its performance posture. At the rear, an angular tailgate, sculpted bumper, and slim wraparound LED lights underscored its sportback identity. With proportions more deliberate and aggressive than ever before, it blurred the line between coupe and hot-hatch SUV.

Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)

The name “X2” designates this model as the sportier, more expressive sibling to the X1 within BMW’s compact crossover lineup. The “X” signals all-wheel drive capability and crossover format, while the “2” places it in the subcompact-premium tier. In its second generation, the X2 matured from niche experiment to clearly defined performance-crossover identity.

Body & Interior Colors and Rims

The new X2 came finished in a striking palette that included standout hues like Fire Red, Frozen Portimao Blue, and San Remo Green, alongside classic options like Alpine White, Black Sapphire, and Mineral Grey. M Sport trims added Shadowline black accents, gloss black grilles, and mirror caps, while optional illuminated kidney surrounds offered a futuristic twist on tradition. Paint finishes included solid, metallic, and BMW Individual options, with certain performance tones exclusive to the M35i.

Inside, the cabin reflected BMW’s digital-forward interior design. The curved display unit housed both the instrument cluster and iDrive 9 infotainment system under one seamless pane. Upholstery choices included Sensatec, Alcantara with M stitching, and Vernasca leather, in shades such as Mocha, Oyster, Black, and Tacora Red. Ambient lighting ran across the dashboard and doors, while M Sport interiors featured hexagonal aluminum trim, sport steering wheels, and metal pedals. Seating was low and sculpted, with aggressive bolstering in the M35i and integrated headrests for added performance flair.

Wheels ranged from 18 to 21 inches. The M35i received exclusive double-spoke designs in Jet Black or bi-color finishes, with 20- and 21-inch options filling the wheel arches tightly. M Compound brakes with gray calipers and perforated discs emphasized stopping power. The stance was enhanced by staggered tire widths and a lowered suspension profile, giving the X2 visual grip that matched its real-world traction.

Top Expensive Options

• Adaptive M Suspension with Sport Calibration: $900
• BMW Curved Display with iDrive 9 and 5G Connectivity: $1,200
• Vernasca Leather Upholstery with Perforated Inserts: $1,500
• M Compound Brakes with Grey Calipers: $2,000
• Premium Package with HUD and Surround View: $3,100
• Panoramic Glass Roof with Power Sunshade: $1,400
• Harman Kardon Surround Sound Audio: $900
• 21" M Double-Spoke Alloy Wheels (Style 874M): $1,800
• Active Driving Assistant Pro with Lane Assist: $1,200
• Illuminated Kidney Grille with LED Contour: $600

vs Competitors

The BMW X2 M35i competes with the Mercedes-AMG GLA 35, Audi SQ2, and Volvo XC40 Recharge, offering sharper dynamics than the XC40, more premium feel than the SQ2, and more balance than the GLA. While the Mercedes leans harder into aggression and the Audi delivers predictability, the X2 blends flair and composure, pairing crisp steering with a high-revving turbo character. Against its electric competitors, it trades off instant torque for linear delivery and mechanical emotion. It may not be the fastest in a straight line, but it’s the most driver-focused crossover coupe in the segment, especially with its M tuning and track-capable chassis options.

Fun Fact

The second-generation X2 is the first BMW compact crossover to feature illuminated kidney grilles as standard on M Performance trims, merging futuristic design with BMW’s bold styling evolution—and making it one of the most visually distinctive models in the entire X lineup.