BMW X2 (F39) prototype breaks cover!

Bosozoku · 08-16-2016, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SamS

Last I checked, BMW was in business to make money. Not perpetuate dogma held by enthusiasts with limited thinking for the future of vehicle options and segments.

Don't tell that to the fanbois though.
They don't want retro. They don't want future.
They want BMW to freeze things the way they are.
So the BMW they bought won't ever get old.

Zirenz2006 · 09-01-2016, 02:27 PM

lets see this thing already!!

hart4bmw · 09-01-2016, 02:55 PM

Zirenz2006 · 09-27-2016, 03:58 PM

Looks like BMW's twitter might be teasing the X2. Press days are Thu & Fri for the Paris auto show.

KPD · 09-28-2016, 06:11 AM

Latest rendering by Julien Jordy for Auto-Moto:

It's basically the X1 front, smaller boot, thicker C-pillar and no quarter window. About the same size as Mini Countryman.

The C-pillar has always been one of the key design features of BMW X range. Without the quarter window, the X2 will look like a chubby 1 Series rather than a "sporty" X1. I don't belong to their target market I guess.

SCOTT26 · 09-28-2016, 02:54 PM

Thankfully its just a rendering.

usmabmass · 09-28-2016, 08:58 PM

Found this on a Greek site an hour ago. Close?

http://www.multi-news.gr/gazzetta-etimazi-mpam-bmw/#axzz4LbcX0eIo

KPD · 09-29-2016, 04:27 AM

Judging by the wing mirrors and headlights in the teaser video, they're going to show the concept car. Not the production version.

Zirenz2006 · 09-29-2016, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by KPD

Judging by the wing mirrors and headlights in the teaser video, they're going to show the concept car. Not the production version.

Yep...so production version should be a let down compared to concept, as they often are

KPD · 09-29-2016, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Zirenz2006

Yep...so production version should be a let down compared to concept, as they often are

Production model is just going to be a shortened and squashed X1. Has its own target market I'm sure. If goofy 3-door convertible SUVs like the Evoke can sell, I'm sure BMW won't have any issues selling a 5-door mini SUVs. Countryman is still popular.

Anyway, press conference starting shortly: http://www.live.bmwgroup.com/2016paris/index.html

KPD · 09-29-2016, 06:05 AM

Yeap. It's a concept model.

Phaeton · 09-29-2016, 06:45 AM

C pillar roundel is cheesy

KPD · 09-29-2016, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Phaeton

C pillar roundel is cheesy

Supposed to be an homage to the M1 I think. Doubt it'll make it to the production model.

I'd love to see those X1 style headlights carried over to the next X3 and X5. Not a fan of the current headlights at all and hate the way they

View post on imgur.com

!! We know the 5 Series front end will be similar to the 7 Series. But I'm still hopeful the upcoming X3 will have a front end similar to the X1.

3D sculpted i3/i8 style tail lights also look great. Can see them becoming a big BMW design cue in non-i models.

jsdh89j9ijkL · 09-29-2016, 11:11 AM

The twin emblems on the M1 looked crap back in the 80s, at least when I got to see one race at Brands Hatch they weren't visible.

RIP Raymond.

TBH, I don't seem to like any BMW concept vehicle. The French are much better IMHO.

ttimbo · 10-11-2016, 01:49 AM

Here's a link to an article showing a more "production" version

http://www.carscoops.com/2016/10/bmw...spec-suit.html

chrisny · 11-15-2016, 02:04 PM

Seems the kidneys are upside down... I don't hate it, but I don't like it either

DRTMGRT · 11-15-2016, 03:05 PM

E84 Reborn?

I could do that.

emulajavi · 11-15-2016, 03:20 PM

That upside down grilles look sad!

I hope they don't go into production.

Maybe someone can make a quick edit on one of the latest pics or renders and put the grilles as usual? Narrower at the bottom and wider at the top.... it will instantly look a lot better...

Now that after 7 years BMW has finally fixed the hood line and brought it to the grilles.... let's hope we don't get into another 'dark age' this time with upside-down grilles....

Thanks.

JustChris · 11-15-2016, 03:38 PM

Looking very much in RR Evoque proportions there in those shots I think and no bad thing.

Zirenz2006 · 11-15-2016, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by emulajavi

That upside down grilles look sad!

I hope they don't go into production.

Maybe someone can make a quick edit on one of the latest pics or renders and put the grilles as usual? Narrower at the bottom and wider at the top.... it will instantly look a lot better...

Now that after 7 years BMW has finally fixed the hood line and brought it to the grilles.... let's hope we don't get into another 'dark age' this time with upside-down grilles....

Thanks.

The upside down kidneys are going into production. That's the new direction the X line is taking. You should see that first with the new X3.

SCOTT26 · 11-15-2016, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by emulajavi

That upside down grilles look sad!

I hope they don't go into production.

Maybe someone can make a quick edit on one of the latest pics or renders and put the grilles as usual? Narrower at the bottom and wider at the top.... it will instantly look a lot better...

Now that after 7 years BMW has finally fixed the hood line and brought it to the grilles.... let's hope we don't get into another 'dark age' this time with upside-down grilles....

Thanks.

Upside Down Grilles are coming.

TheBingoBalls · 11-15-2016, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Upside Down Grilles are coming.

Boooooo...

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