2019 BMW X2 M35i

The new BMW X2 M35i: M DNA for the most powerful compact Sports Activity Coupe

Top-of-the-range model delivers dynamic handling characteristics and an exciting design for an impressive first appearance.
Munich. Sportiness coupled with a polarisingappearance – based on this formula, the new BMW X2 has inspired aboveall a young and modern target group following its premiere in March2018. With its extroverted design, the BMW X2 interprets the characterof a premium SAC (Sports Activity Coupes) in an entirely new waywithin the compact segment.





BMW's most powerful 2-litreTwinPower Turbo engine.

The new BMW X2 M35i featuring a 225 kW (306 hp) 4-cylinderturbocharged petrol engine definitely sets new benchmarks above theprevious versions. As the letter M in the type designation clearlysignalises, the new X2 M35i possesses the impressive dynamic handlingqualities of an M Performance automobile. Behind this is yet again theBMW M GmbH, whose racing know-how flows into the development of allcomponents. The 2-litre TwinPower Turbo engine concealed under an MPerformance cover is the very first M Performance four-cylinder engineand at the same time BMW's most powerful version. It delivers afascinating maximum power output of 225 kW (306 hp). Maximum torque isan extremely powerful 450 Newton metres. To ensure that this sheerpower is securely transferred to the tarmac, the X2 M35i comes asstandard with intelligent four-wheel drive technology xDrive inconjunction with the 8-speed Steptronic transmission including LaunchControl. The automatic transmission features specific M Performancetuning. Equipped in this way, the BMW X2 M35i is able to acceleratefrom 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds*. The necessary thermalstability of the engine is now ensured by a redesigned cooling system.

Outstanding driving dynamics thanks to M-specific tuning.

Being a typical M Performance automobile, the BMW X2 M35i features,in addition to a powerful engine, also a M Sport suspension systemthat has been specifically tuned and adapted to match the car's sportycharacter. A adaptive suspension offering two different manuallyadjustable modes and combining maximised sportiness and drivingcomfort is also optionally available. A particularly specialtechnical highlight – and also a premiere for an M Performanceautomobile – is the M Sport Differential installed in the front axlegear. During highly dynamic driving manoeuvres, this lockingdifferential most effectively reduces possible traction losses on thefront wheels. In addition, the braking system has been upgraded foruse on the X2 M35i. The M Sport braking system with fixed callipers inDark Blue metallic and 18-inch steel discs at the front (17-inch atthe rear) guarantees consistently short braking distances even underthe highest loads. With that, however, the M know-how is still farfrom being exhausted. Steering and suspension have also both beenadapted to match the performance of the drive system. For instance,thanks to a special setup, the M sports steering conveys to the driveran impressively direct and precise steering feel. Furthermore, the X2M35i comes as standard with the M Sport suspension with a stifferspring and damper setting as well as vehicle lowering. The rear axleconstruction has been redesigned. A suspension with an adaptive springand damper combination offering two different manually adjustablemodes is also optionally available.

Úpgraded exterior design thanks to M Performance typicalelements in Cerium Crey.

The sporty aspiration of the X2 M35i, which is the result of itsinner qualities, is reflected in an exciting exterior design withnumerous typical M Performance Automobile elements finished in CeriumGrey and based on the X2 M Sport Package. This begins at the frontwith full HD technology for the main headlights and fog lights andcontinues with the double kidney grille in Cerium Grey and the newlydesigned side air intakes of the same colour at the front for bestpossible cooling of brakes and engine. The exterior mirrors have beenupgraded by special caps, likewise in Cerium Grey. At the rear, the X2M35i boasts a distinctive M rear spoiler and demonstrates itsfascinating sovereignty with an M Sport exhaust system with twotailpipes (each 100 mm in diameter). Thanks to the adapted silencersystem, the exhaust system produces a particularly sporty soundspectrum. 19-inch M Sport light alloy wheels in 715M styling(optional: 20-inch M Sport light alloy wheels in 721M styling and inCerium Grey bicolour) impressively round off the exterior designfeatures.



Trend-setting digital competence for state-of-the-art technologies.

In addition to the uncompromisingly sporty orientation of both drivesystem and design, the BMW X2 M35i also demonstrates BMW'strend-setting digital competence in the areas of operation andnetworking. For instance, the full-colour BMW Head-Úp Display is amongthe optionally available features. It offers a display range that isunprecedented in this vehicle segment. If desired, the latestgeneration of BMW ConnectedDrive and the new BMW Connected App can befitted. Optional functions such as the wireless use of Apple CarPlayset further highlights. Driver assistant systems include, for example,camera-based technologies such as the traffic jam assistant for lesstiring driving in dense stop-and-go traffic or the optional parking assistant.

Start of production was November 2018, for European markets not untilMarch 2019.

Source - BMW