Test: BMW X2 xDrive 25d M Sport X
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This is the latest new BMW model that hit the roads less than six months ago, but has yet to prove itself on our roads. Will it ever be? The possibilities are enough if we think about its premium environment. For many, an off-road coupe is a completely incompatible label, but buyers have proven that they are delighted with such cars. They started - of course - BMW with the now previous generation X 6, followed by competitors. In the small SUV class, Range Rover pioneered this type of coupe with the Evoque, but in any case, the most salient feature of the entire offering is that there are no rules about how they look. Whichever we choose, they all at least seem completely different, whether it's the Evoque, the GLA or the Q 2 that hit the roads before the X 2.
BMW is good at marketing. Therefore, for those who did not delve into their inscriptions and the use of different letters (usually X or M) and additional inscriptions (most often Sport or Drive), it is already difficult to understand what the inscriptions mean. Let's decipher the designation of our model, assuming that at least for X 2 it is clear that it is a coupe-SUV or a Bavarian SAC (these are all those with an even number of X): xDrive means four-wheel drive, 25d more powerful two-liter turbodiesel engine, M Sport X stands for the richest exterior and interior equipment in this car. At least for now, buyers still have to wait for something stronger with the X 2 label.
The latest product from the Bavarian premium giant is the first to move away from its well-known design concept, which until now tended to make individual products look very similar to each other. The X 2 is the first production BMW to feature an inverted trapezoid grille ridge, so the widest part of the badge is wider at the bottom instead of at the top as before. Also, the shape (when we look at it from the side) seems something new (for a BMW), it's not as tall and boxy as those odd-badged “ixes”, even smaller with a pronounced sloping rear end than models. X 4 or X 6. Unusually, it also seems that there are as many as four trademarks on the body (two more on the wide C-pillars). But it's somehow part of the realization that these are emphatically premium designs that customers simply want. But not all of BMW's "new" approaches to the design department have made a big difference in making the X 2 really conducive to visibility - it's something different from the rest. Otherwise, it was created as the penultimate model on its new platform for front-wheel drive cars such as the Mini, 2 Active Tourer or X 1.
The ZX 2 buyer gets a good package of what we envision under the BMW brand name. In addition to the form, which, as you know, conquers some, while others do not like most of all, there is also a powerful engine with an excellent eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Upon contact with the passenger compartment, the driver and passengers immediately receive a corresponding impression of the premium offer with a variety of noble accessories. In this respect, it also satisfies the BMW designers' understanding of ergonomics. Otherwise, the classic sensors are complemented by a well-transparent head-up screen on the windshield. The screen in the middle of the dashboard is transparent, with a diagonal of 8,8 inches, underneath there are quite a few classic rotary knobs. The control of the infotainment system is quite logical, although there are also several methods of menu control that are quite typical for this Bavarian brand. It's safe to say that BMW speaks Slovenian! In addition to the well-known round center button (iDrive), we also find a touchpad on it, on which we can also write. Well, this will surprise those of you who use Apple phones a little, CarPlay is not included (but can be ordered separately). Separately, it is worth noting the very good seats in the front and rear. There is plenty of storage space too, but not all of them are the most useful. The driver misses a suitable place, for example, to store a cell phone. Parktronic and a rear-view camera complement the not too exemplary view of the body. Anyway, our X 2 had a lot of equipment that you get from BMW in packages (Driving Assistant Plus, First Class Upgrade Package, Bussines Class Package, Innovation Package) and some useful equipment is already included in the M Sport X version as standard complete set.
Less enthusiastic will be those who want space and space in the cabin. Well, it's still in the front, and for the rear passengers, the X 2 "evokes" a feeling of tightness in a coupe style, including due to the rather wide C-pillars. People of medium or short stature will also have ample rear seat space, and flexibility combined with a large enough trunk will do the trick. If we compare the X 2 to its X 1 sibling, the coupe's space is somewhat limited, also because the X 2 is just under eight centimeters shorter (with an identical wheelbase) and seven centimeters shorter.
With larger 20-inch rims and the right “blank” tires, the test X 2’s already rather stiff chassis is likely to take on some “sportiness”, but will certainly start to overtake a lot of people after a few thousand kilometers in Slovenian potholes. roads. Even intervention in the program menu to select different settings (let's say less sporty) does not make much difference. It's true that the dynamic X 2 is great on the road and pretty fast, but in most cases modern cars are used differently...
The drive is provided by an excellent turbo diesel two-liter engine, which seems like a great choice (aside from the soundtrack, which is mostly heard by those on the street), both in terms of performance and in terms of relatively moderate fuel consumption. BMW was also one of the first to prepare its engines in accordance with the new emission regulations and the measurement results are exemplary. The eight-speed automatic transmission, which can also be shifted to manual gear selection, is perfectly matched to the engine. But it turns out that this gearbox in automatic programs fits all the conditions, and due to the engine, it is the only choice anyway, since BMW does not offer a version with a manual gearbox.
Due to the technology of the assistance systems (where they use the movement control in front of the car with only a camera) it is worth mentioning an interesting "addition" to the BMW X 2, we can choose and use both the normal cruise control and the adaptive one. The latter only works up to a speed of 140 kilometers per hour, because BMW says that at higher speeds with only an optical camera, safe control over what is happening is no longer guaranteed. Conventional cruise control is available as an accessory of sorts and is invoked by a long press on a button that otherwise selects the preset different safety distances of the automatic mode.
BMW X2 xDrive 25d M Sport X
Basic data
| Sales: | BMW GROUP Slovenia |
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| Test model cost: | 67.063 € |
| Base model price with discounts: | 46.100 € |
| Test model price discount: | 67.063 € |
| Power: | 170kW (231 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 7,4 with |
| Maximum speed: | 237 km / h |
| Guarantee: | 2 years general warranty, 3 years paint warranty, 12 years rust proof, 3 years or 200.000 km warranty Repair included |
| Systematic review | 30.000 km / 24 |
Cost (up to 100.000 km or five years)
| Fuel: | 9.039 € |
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| Tires (1) | 1.635 € |
| Loss of value (within 5 years): | 27.130 € |
| Compulsory insurance: | 5.495 € |
| CASCO INSURANCE (+ B, K), AO, AO + | 10.250 ( |
| Calculate the cost of auto insurance | |
| Buy up | € 53.549 0,54 (km cost: XNUMX €) |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - front mounted transversely - bore and stroke 90 × 84 mm - displacement 1.995 cm3 - compression 16,5:1 - maximum power 170 kW (231 hp) .) at 4.400 rpm - average piston speed at maximum power 12,3 m / s - specific power 85,2 kW / l (115,9 hp / l) - maximum torque 450 Nm at 1.500-3.000 rpm - 2 overhead camshafts (timing belt) - 4 valves per cylinder - common rail fuel injection - exhaust turbocharger - aftercooler |
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| Energy transfer: | the engine drives all four wheels - 8-speed automatic transmission - gear ratio I. 5,250; II. 3,029 hours; III. 1,950 hours; IV. 1,457 hours; v. 1,221; VI. 1,000; VII. 0,809; VIII. 0,673 - differential 2,955 - rims 8,5 J × 20 - tires 225/40 R 20 Y, rolling circumference 2,07 m |
| Transportation and suspension: | SUV - 4 doors, 5 seats - Self-supporting body - Front single suspension, coil springs, 2,5-spoke transverse rails - Rear multi-link axle, coil springs - Front disc brakes (forced cooling), rear disc brakes (forced cooling), ABS, rear electric parking brake wheels (switching between seats) - rack and pinion steering wheel, electric power steering, XNUMX turns between extreme points |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.585 kg - permissible total weight 2.180 kg - permissible trailer weight with brake: 2.000 kg, without brake: 750 kg - permissible roof load: 75 kg. Performance: top speed 237 km/h - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 6,7 s - average fuel consumption (ECE) 5,3 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 139 g/km |
| External dimensions: | length 4.630 mm - width 1.824 mm, with mirrors 2.100 mm - height 1.526 mm - wheelbase 2.760 mm - front track 1.563 mm - rear 1.562 mm - driving radius 11,3 m |
| Inner dimensions: | longitudinal front 890-1.120 580 mm, rear 810-1.460 mm - front width 1.460 mm, rear 900 mm - head height front 970-910 mm, rear 530 mm - front seat length 580-430 mm, rear seat 370 mm - steering wheel diameter 51 mm – fuel tank L XNUMX |
| Box: | 470-1.355 l |
Our measurements
| T = 21 ° C / p = 1.028 mbar / rel. vl. = 77% / Tires: Pirelli P Zero 225/40 R 20 Y / Odometer status: 9.388 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 7,4s |
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| 402m from the city: | 15,3 years ( 149 km / h) |
| Fuel consumption according to the standard scheme: | 6,9 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 130 km / h: | 61,9m |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 35,5m |
| AM table: | 40m |
| Noise at 90 km / h | 58dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h | 63dB |
| Test errors: | unmistakable |
Overall rating (451/600)
BMW says the X2 is aimed at sports car owners, it certainly offers a lot, but probably really more for those athletes and less for those who expect adequate comfort.
Cab and trunk (74/110)
The smallest SUV coupe from the Bavarian auto giant's offer is an interesting design variation on a well-known contemporary theme. It's not as spacious as its more practical sibling, the X1.
Comfort (90
/ 115)The sporty shape is also complemented by a rather rigid chassis, so it lacks driving comfort, especially on rough roads.
Transmission (64
/ 80)The famous two-liter turbodiesel combined with an eight-speed automatic convinces.
Driving performance (82
/ 100)Excellent location (of course, due to the sports chassis), fine-tuned four-wheel drive, satisfactory handling.
Security (95/115)
On top of everything you can get, only in the case of BMW assistance systems, be a little niggardly.
Economy and environment (46
/ 80)If the buyer can afford a fairly high price, he gets a lot, and the fuel consumption is exemplary.
Driving pleasure: 3/5
For the off-road genes, this car definitely delivers a ton of driving pleasure and few people trust it to drive off-road.
We praise and reproach
ergonomics
projection screen
seat
motor and drive
transparency
too stiff suspension
price - with a choice of many packages
