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BMW X2

302 hp, four cylinders: the 2019 X2 M35i turns the SUV into a hot hatch.1

Researched October 29, 2026 from 23 sources

At a glance

0200400
114–312 hpPower
07.515
4.7–11.5 s0–100 km/h
0125250
170–250 km/hTop speed
0250500
220–494 N·mTorque
01,2502,500
1,460–2,095 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.29

Engine
1.5–2.0 L turbo gas/diesel I3/I4; F39 PHEV; U10 mild hybrids/iX2 EV2
Layout
Front-engine FWD/AWD; iX2 FWD or dual-motor AWD2
Gearbox
6-speed manual; 6/8-speed automatics; 7-speed DCT; iX2 single-speed246
Built at
F39: Regensburg, Germany; Tiexi, Shenyang, China; U10: Regensburg, Germany2
Units built
About 380,000 F39s built by October 20238

The story

BMW made the X2 a sportier, less practical alternative to the X1. The F39 shares its UKL2 roots with the X1 and MINI Countryman, but puts CS-coupe tribute roundels on its C-pillars.23

2016: Concept X2 debuts in Paris20162017: F39 revealed on October 2520172018: March market launch on UKL220182019: 302-hp M35i joins the family20192020: xDrive25e splits power between axles20202021: UK M Mesh Edition announced20212022: GoldPlay goes green and gold20222023: F39 bows out; U10 adds the electric iX220232024: Global March launch; iX2 range expands2024 BMW X6: First seen in 2008BMW X6BMW X4: 2015–2025 model yearsBMW X4BMW Concept X2: 2016BMW Concept X2BMW X2 (F39): 2017–2023F39 2008201020122014201620182020202220242026
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones2716
Show the numbers
YearWhat happened
First seen in 2008BMW X6
2015–2025 model yearsBMW X4
2016BMW Concept X2
2017–2023BMW X2 (F39)
2016Concept X2 debuts in Paris
2017F39 revealed on October 25
2018March market launch on UKL2
2019302-hp M35i joins the family
2020xDrive25e splits power between axles
2021UK M Mesh Edition announced
2022GoldPlay goes green and gold
2023F39 bows out; U10 adds the electric iX2
2024Global March launch; iX2 range expands
  1. 2016

    Concept X2 debuts in Paris

    BMW previews the future production X2 with a concept at the Paris Motor Show.2

  2. 2017

    F39 revealed on October 25

    The production X2 is unveiled on October 25; F39 manufacturing starts in November.2

  3. 2018

    March market launch on UKL2

    The F39 reaches buyers in March, sharing the X1 and MINI Countryman's front-drive UKL2 architecture.2

  4. 2019

    302-hp M35i joins the family

    BMW gives the M35i a 302-hp 2.0 L turbo four, eight-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive.1

  5. 2020

    xDrive25e splits power between axles

    The xDrive25e plugs in: a 1.5 L gasoline engine drives the front axle, an electric motor the rear; its 10 kWh battery offers up to 35 electric miles WLTP.24

  6. 2021

    UK M Mesh Edition announced

    UK buyers get a gloss-black mesh grille, Frozen Black-Brown cladding and 19-inch two-tone wheels; first deliveries are set for March.4

  7. 2022

    GoldPlay goes green and gold

    GoldPlay builds on M Sport trim, with gold accents and exclusive San Remo Green paint.5

  8. 2023

    F39 bows out; U10 adds the electric iX2

    F39 production ends in October. The U10 debuts on October 11 with the first electric iX2; its xDrive30 carries a 64.8 kWh usable battery.26

  9. 2024

    Global March launch; iX2 range expands

    Global launch is scheduled for March; the 201-hp iX2 eDrive20 joins in spring, with up to 297 miles of claimed range.67

Every generation

  • BMW X6
    BMW X6First seen in 2008
  • BMW X4
    BMW X42015–2025 model years
  • BMW Concept X2
    BMW Concept X22016
  • BMW X2
    F392017–2023

Power over the years

From 138 hp to 312 hp in 6 years.

0100200300400 2018202020222024 hp 2018 · 138 hp · sDrive18i 1.5 turbo2018 · 189 hp · sDrive20i 2.0 turbo2018 · 228 hp · xDrive25d diesel2018 · 228 hp · xDrive28i2019 · 302 hp · M35i 2.0 turbo2020 · 217 hp · xDrive25e plug-in hybrid2024 · 148 hp · sDrive18d diesel2024 · 168 hp · sDrive20i mild hybrid2024 · 201 hp · iX2 eDrive202024 · 241 hp · xDrive28i2024 · 308 hp · iX2 xDrive302024 · 312 hp · M35i xDrive (US) 312 hp M35i xDrive (US) 138 hp sDrive18i 1.5 turbo
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YearHorsepowerModel
2018138sDrive18i 1.5 turbo
2018189sDrive20i 2.0 turbo
2018228xDrive25d diesel
2018228xDrive28i
2019302M35i 2.0 turbo
2020217xDrive25e plug-in hybrid
2024148sDrive18d diesel
2024168sDrive20i mild hybrid
2024201iX2 eDrive20
2024241xDrive28i
2024308iX2 xDrive30
2024312M35i xDrive (US)

Versions

6 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • SE (F39)

    Standard

    SE (F39)

  • Sport (F39)

    Standard

    Sport (F39)

  • M Sport (F39)

    Standard

    M Sport (F39)

  • xDrive25e (F39)

    Standard

    xDrive25e (F39)

    2020–2023

    217 hp
  • M Sport / M Sport Package Pro (U10)

    Standard

    M Sport / M Sport Package Pro (U10)

  • Limited

    Edition Sunrise

    2020

How to spot one

Look for

  • F39: extra BMW roundels sit on the rear roof pillars, behind the side-window kink.23
  • F39: the twin kidney grilles widen toward their bottom edges.14
  • U10: angular headlights flank nearly hexagonal kidney grilles, with optional illuminated outlines.26

Year by year

  1. 2020

    F39 loses its round front fog lights and gets a revised front bumper; LED headlights become standard.15

  2. 2024

    U10 grows by 194 mm in length and changes from a hatchback-like profile to a more pronounced coupe roofline.26

  3. 2026

    Dune Grey metallic takes Utah Orange metallic's place in the paint menu.16

  4. 2026

    Smoke White and Castanea Veganza replace Oyster and Mocha; red-and-black Veganza disappears from xDrive28i.16

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a BMW X2
    X2
    Photo of a BMW X1
    BMW X1

    BMW X1

    The first-generation X2 has a lower roof and more tightly pinched side windows than the X1.23

  • Photo of a BMW X2
    X2
    Photo of a BMW X4 / X6
    BMW X4 / X6

    BMW X4 / X6

    The second-generation X2 is smaller than both and uses a different LED rear-light design.26

Against its rivals

  • X2 vs Range Rover Evoque P300 (2020)

    0–96.6 km/h lower is better

    X24.6 s
    Range Rover Evoque P300 (2020)6.6 s
    17

  • X2 vs Audi SQ2 Vorsprung

    0–96.6 km/h lower is better

    X25 s
    Audi SQ2 Vorsprung4.5 s
    18
  • Cupra Ateca

    X2 vs Cupra Ateca

    0–96.6 km/h lower is better

    X25 s
    Cupra Ateca4.7 s
    18
  • Mercedes-AMG GLA45

    X2 vs Mercedes-AMG GLA45

    0–96.6 km/h lower is better

    X24.5 s
    Mercedes-AMG GLA453.9 s
    1

Prices

Value today $18.0K–$32.9K22

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K$80K 201820202022202420262028 Value today: $17,997–$32,877 2018 · $39,395 · US base, xDrive28i2018 · $50,920 · US as tested, xDrive28i2019 · $47,445 · US base, M35i2019 · $55,020 · US as tested, M35i2024 · $42,995 · US base, xDrive28i2024 · $52,195 · US as tested, xDrive28i2024 · $53,025 · US base, M35i2024 · $61,625 · US as tested, M35i 2018 · $39,395 · US xDrive28i base, 2018 model year 2026 · $22,200 · 2018 xDrive28i, M Sport X, 33k miles, BaT post-auction offer $22.2K BaT post-auction offer, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2018Launch price$39,395US xDrive28i base, 2018 model year
2018Price when new$39,395US base, xDrive28i
2018Price when new$50,920US as tested, xDrive28i
2019Price when new$47,445US base, M35i
2019Price when new$55,020US as tested, M35i
2024Price when new$42,995US base, xDrive28i
2024Price when new$52,195US as tested, xDrive28i
2024Price when new$53,025US base, M35i
2024Price when new$61,625US as tested, M35i
2026Auction sale$22,2002018 xDrive28i, M Sport X, 33k miles, BaT post-auction offer
2026Value today$17,997–$32,877

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 6 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 10 stories from its legend
    • “Second in X-Cross at the 2023 Rebelle Rally”
    • “Simm gave the X2 its own roofline”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 4 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 23 sources
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  6. 2024 BMW X2 and iX2 revealed with bold new look | CarExpert carexpert.com.au
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  10. Buyer’s guide to the BMW X2 - Car Keys carkeys.co.uk
  11. Used BMW X2 (Mk1, 2017-2023) review | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
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  13. BMW's New 'Sunrise' Editions Of X2, 3-Series, And Z4 Are Exclusively For Japan | Carscoops carscoops.com
  14. BMW X2 2018: Interview mit Projektleiter Julius Schluppkoten bimmertoday.de
  15. BMW X2 2020: Mehr Fotos zum Mini-Facelift für alle X2 (F39 LCI) bimmertoday.de
  16. 2026 BMW SUVs Lineup: Xactly What’s New and What’s Changed motortrend.com
  17. 2019 BMW X2 M35i vs. 2020 Range Rover Evoque P300 R-Dynamic HSE caranddriver.com
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