It put that high-output 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and M packaging into a coupe-style crossover with a rakish sloping roofline. But instead of taking that less lucrative route, BMW went trendy. Review: The X2 M35i has all the raw components to be the hot hatch of your dreams. The base model Porsche Macan ( $50,900) cannot match the performance, but could appeal to the same buyer looking for a sporty pedigree. The Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 has the same idea, but it has a more powerful 375 hp engine and it is more expensive ( $53,350). BMW upcharges for technology that’s standard on some cheaper cars, such as Apple CarPlay.Īlternatives: The best comparisons for this car are the Audi SQ2 and the Volkswagen T-Roc R. Rear visibility in the X2 M35i is nearly non-existent. Watch Out For: The X2 M35i makes few compromises in the name of comfort. Other traits include minimal family requirements and a willingness to splurge. But he or she wants it in a tiny crossover coupe package instead of a manual transmission-equipped rear-wheel-drive sedan. Who It’s For: This buyer wants a sporty BMW package with the premium M brand badging, accessories, and performance upgrades (brakes, suspension, tuning). The car looks sleek and aggressive, not just for a crossover, and it has a satisfying and rowdy exhaust note. The X2 M35’s sensory output reemphasizes that power. It delivers a consistent abundance of power that won’t overwhelm you on public roads. The Good: BMW built an outstanding 2.0-liter four-pot engine. But does it go far enough to make those enthusiasts crossover converts? It accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in less than five seconds. It does resolve many of the problems enthusiasts have with a bland compact crossover segment. Instead of going after the Volkswagen Golf R, BMW lifted the car a touch and made the X2 a “sports activity coupe.” What, you could ask, has this world come to?Īlternatively, you could exhale, concede the point that no one would pay $50,000 for that hypothetical hot hatch, and judge the X2 M35i on its own terms. It has what could be a wicked 300-plus horsepower 2.0-liter hot hatch engine. The BMW X2 M35i is an affront to an automotive enthusiast’s sensibilities.
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