The entire BMW X2 range has seen a $1000 price increase for 2021, though it’s otherwise unchanged.

    The base sDrive18i costs $49,900 before on-road costs, with the range topping out at $73,900 before on-roads for the M35i.

    A sportier-looking Mesh Edition, based on the sDrive20i, is due here in 2021. Pricing has yet to be revealed.

    Related to the more upright BMW X1, the X2 also competes in the popular small luxury SUV segment. Its main competition consists of the Mercedes-Benz GLA and the Audi Q3 Sportback.

    It lives in the shadow of its more practical X1 sibling. Last year, BMW sold 617 X2s against 3060 examples of its X1. The X1 was also outsold by its Mini Countryman platform-mate (926 units) and the Jaguar E-Pace (662).

    Pricing

    • 2021 BMW X2 sDrive18i: $49,900 (+$1000)
    • 2021 BMW X2 sDrive18i M Sport: $52,600 (+$1000)
    • 2021 BMW X2 sDrive18i M Sport X: $52,600 (+$1000)
    • 2021 BMW X2 sDrive20i M Sport: $60,900 (+$1000)
    • 2021 BMW X2 sDrive20i M Sport X: $60,900 (+$1000)
    • 2021 BMW X2 M35i Pure: $68,900 (+$1000)
    • 2021 BMW X2 M35i: $73,900 (+$1000)

    All prices exclude on-road costs.

    Engines

    The base 2021 BMW X2 sDrive18i uses a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged engine which produces 103kW of power and 220Nm of torque. It’s mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and is front-wheel drive.

    The sDrive20i steps up to a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine and produces 141kW and 280Nm. It, too, uses a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and is also front-wheel drive.

    The all-wheel drive M35i and M35i Pure upgrade to a more potent 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine, which pushes out 225kW and 450Nm. Both models are all-wheel drive and use an eight-speed automatic transmission.

    Fuel Economy

    The 2021 BMW X2 uses 6.3L/100km on the combined cycle in sDrive18i guise, 6.0L/100km in the sDrive20i and 7.4L/100km in the M35i.

    All BMW X2 models have a 51L fuel tank. M35i and M35i Pure models require 98RON premium unleaded fuel, while the rest of the range runs on 95RON premium unleaded.

    Dimensions

    The 2021 BMW X2 measures 4360mm long, 1824mm wide and 1526mm tall.

    The boot has a capacity of 470L which expands to 1355L with the rear seats folded flat.

    Servicing and Warranty

    BMW offers a servicing plan for five years or 80,000km, costing $1750.

    All BMW X2s come with the standard BMW three-year/unlimited-kilometre factory warranty.

    Safety

    The BMW X2 has a five-star rating from ANCAP based on testing conducted of the X1 in 2015.

    It scored 90 per cent for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for child occupant protection, 74 per cent for pedestrian protection and 70 per cent for safety assist.

    As standard, the X2 comes with the following safety features:

    • Autonomous emergency braking with forward-collision warning
    • Lane-departure warning
    • Traffic sign recognition
    • Front, front-side and curtain airbags
    • Reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors

    Standard Equipment

    The sDrive18i comes standard with the following features:

    • 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
    • 5.7-inch instrument cluster display screen
    • DAB+ radio
    • Apple CarPlay
    • Six-speaker 100W sound system
    • Wireless phone charging
    • Power tailgate
    • 19-inch alloy wheels
    • LED headlights
    • Automatic high-beam
    • Rain-sensing wipers
    • Head-up display
    • Keyless start
    • Automatic stop/start
    • Semi-autonomous parking assist

    Stepping up to the sDrive20i M Sport X adds:

    • M Sport suspension
    • Lighting package with X2 logo projection
    • M leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • Dual-zone climate control
    • Hands-free power tailgate
    • Comfort Access keyless entry
    • Front sports seats
    • Power front seats with memory
    • Heated front seats

    The M35i Pure adds:

    • M Sport steering
    • M Sport locking front differential
    • M Sport brakes
    • 20-inch M alloy wheels
    • M aerodynamics package
    • Exhaust pipe, mirror caps, and grille finished in Cerium Grey
    • M Sport seats

    The top-spec M35i adds:

    • Panoramic glass sunroof
    • Adaptive LED headlights
    • ‘Dakota’ leather upholstery
    • 12-speaker 360W Harman Kardon sound system

    BMW offers a collection of option packages.

    The M Sport Package, available on the sDrive18i and a no-cost option on the sDrive20i, adds:

    • M exterior package
    • M leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • Front sports seats
    • Sport suspension

    The M Sport X Package, optional on sDrive 18i and standard on the sDrive20i, adds:

    • M leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • Sport suspension
    • Front sports seats
    • Side sill trims, front and rear bumper, wheel arch trims and door claddings in Frozen Grey

    The Convenience Package, only available on the sDrive18i, adds:

    • Automatic air-conditioning
    • Ambient lighting
    • Anti-dazzle interior rear-view mirror

    The Comfort Package, only available on the sDrive18i, adds:

    • Comfort Access keyless entry
    • Power front seats
    • Heated front seats
    • Anti-dazzle exterior driver-side mirror

    The Enhancement Package, available for sDrive18i and sDrive20i, adds:

    • Metallic paint
    • Panoramic glass sunroof
    • 20-inch alloy wheels

    The Drivers Assistant Package, available on all models except M35i Pure, adds:

    • Tyre-pressure monitoring
    • Adaptive matrix LED headlights (sDrive18i, sDrive20i)

    It also adds the Driving Assistant Plus, which includes:

    • Adaptive cruise control with stop/go and traffic jam assist
    • Automatic high-beam
    • Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection

    The Shadow Package, available only on the M35i, adds:

    • BMW Individual Lights Shadow Line (darkened exterior lighting elements)
    • Shadow Line high-gloss black grille and black chrome exhaust outlets.
    • Sun protection glazing

    MORE: BMW X2 news and reviews

    Zak Adkins
    Zak Adkins is a Contributor at CarExpert.
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