[90rr]

badge bexind left back door looks tacky.

[uter]

Originally Posted by F32Fleet

BMW M1 and another BMW coupe Elvis drove.

Originally Posted by F32Fleet

BMW M1 and another BMW coupe Elvis drove.

Elvis drove a 507, which has roundels by the front wheels, mimicked on the Z8 and Z4.

The X2?s c-pillar roundels are more like those on the E9

[F32Fleet]

Originally Posted by uter

Elvis drove a 507, which has roundels by the front wheels, mimicked on the Z8 and Z4.

The X2?s c-pillar roundels are more like those on the E9

ahh yes. For some reason I thought they were on the 507 as well.

[roccy_miyagi]

Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

Because it's not.

Maybe a Tiguan Competitor.

it actually is a direct competitor for the gti type r, jaguar e-pace, infiniti qx30, and others in that hot hatch market

[Advevo]

It wil get aproxx 306 hp.

[bimmerdriver2]

Really something the way the haters of the X2 are fixating on such trivial details such as the roundel...

I've driven both an X1 and an X2. The X1 isn't an M3 but it handles okay. The X2 is even better. The X2 with 300 HP would be quite a hot hatch.

AFRAIK, the front brakes are the same as on various JCW Minis. Drilled and slotted rotors are available.

[JustChris]

Any more updates Jason please, is there a market ETA, would be condering for Mrs JustChris in about 8-12 months, seems it will be out by then?

[RPM90]

I'm not a fan of SUVs, CAVs, or whatever moniker is now used.

I do like the X2 because it reminds me of a hatchback.
But, this is not a GTI competitor.
The GTI is a proper hatchback, as it's basically a coupe or sedan with it's lower center of mass, and it simply has a lift up hatch to access the boot/trunk area.

The X2 is more like a raised hatch, but clearly the mass sits higher as does the seating position.
The X2 is in the same line as the new CUVs coming where they look more like a proper hatchback and a small SUV bumped in the night and some time later a hybrid was born.

The X2 is a new category and type of vehicle that is not quite a proper hatch nor a proper SUV. Other competitors like MB, Volvo, Jag, Ford, Chevy, etc. are also all-in on the compact SUV craze. Yes, I can see the appeal to hatch likers like me.
But, I am still turned off by the sheer pointlessness of it all, and not likely to buy one.
Lower the freaking thing as it should be and I would seriously consider buying one.

BMW would have done much better if they simply made a proper, low mass center, hatch instead of this hybrid thing.
It won't handle as well as a proper hatchback, and it doesn't have the same high roof and utility of a SUV.

It's yet another "designed by market fashion" vehicle, quite fitting for the fickle American market, where way too many Americans think they need to sit up higher in their vehicles but don't want to look like they are in a truck.

I kind of like the X2, but I'm not inclined to buy one for the very reason that it's not a proper hatch, and it's a vehicle where the mass is pointlessly raised as it serves no needed function of performance.

Too many models BMW.
You're losing me quickly, though it appears you're gaining more new customers.
Have a nice business because it seems I need to look elsewhere for a car that appeals to people who still enjoy driving and driving performance.

[RPM90]

Originally Posted by roccy_miyagi

it actually is a direct competitor for the gti type r, jaguar e-pace, infiniti qx30, and others in that hot hatch market

The E-Pace, QX30, XC40, X2 are not "hot hatches" in the least.
The have an interesting "tween" hatch/SUV look, but they will not perform at a driving level that a proper hatch like a GTI or Type R, Focus/RS, WRX/STI, or Civic can.

As politely as I can, your use of the words "direct competitor" is quite incorrect in this regard.

[RPM90]

Originally Posted by DML

That rear side Roundell...Deal breaker for me, cheesy.

I'm not seeing the "cheese" aspect at all.
The roundels location looks quite nice actually.

BTW, you're having quite a pick at that nit and greatly exaggerating the whole thing.

[RPM90]

Originally Posted by Penguino

How is this not a GTI competitor?

[Lucky13]

X2 length 172” and Height 60”
GTI length 168” and Height 58”

[Jason]

X2 M35i spied on video testing on the Nurburgring.

[Roch M4]

I hope that they will use this new version to put a nice gear shifter, the current one is the most annoying of all the BMW lineup

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

I built one,,, it was north of $53000 usd. Nuts!

For that price I can buy a base model M2.

Surprise young Bimmer Fan... no you can't... you'll need $60K to get into an M2 now !

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

Surprise young Bimmer Fan... no you can't... you'll need $60K to get into an M2 now !

That was then, this isss now...

I have my OG M2, now bring on the M2 CSL,,, Bitches !

[wdeerfield]

the shifter on the x1/x2 is the exact reason i wont consider it either

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

Surprise young Bimmer Fan... no you can't... you'll need $60K to get into an M2 now !

The new M2 is light years better than the earlier one.

[clbmw]

Ok, I'm surprised, it sounds pretty good for a 4 pot...

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

The new M2 is light years better than the earlier one.

Not a single review yet so that's a gross overstatement

[srswans]

Originally Posted by bimmerdriver2

Really something the way the haters of the X2 are fixating on such trivial details such as the roundel...

I've driven both an X1 and an X2. The X1 isn't an M3 but it handles okay. The X2 is even better. The X2 with 300 HP would be quite a hot hatch.

AFRAIK, the front brakes are the same as on various JCW Minis. Drilled and slotted rotors are available.

I agree. You gotta drive the X2 to understand. I drove the current 225HP version and I loved the handling. The only downside it being underpowered. The 306HP engine fixes that problem.

Yes, I prefer the RWD inline six but none of them fit in my garage.

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

Not a single review yet so that's a gross overstatement

Well, at least it finally has a better motor than the M240. LOL