2018 BMW X2 Xtra, Xtra, Read All About It!

The newbie has it all in its locker and could become the king of the urban jungle

- Imran Malik

There’s an increasing number of small luxury SUV’s out there ranging from the Audi Q3, Jaguar E-Pace, Mercedes-Benz GLA and the Lincoln MKC. Now, even though BMW has an already extensive SUV line-up, it is joining that group with a newmodel but with all these alphanumerics being bandied about let me remind you that in Munich terminology ‘M’ means fast, ‘X’ means SUV, odd numbers indicate four doors and even numbers are reserved for coupes. Right then, but what we have here is the X2 (which sits, of course, between the X1 and X3) and although that even number suggests it should be a coupe-like vehicle, that roofline isn’t nearly as swoopy as that of the X4 or X6... Hmm, confused? Just think of the even number model as representing the sleeker, more stylish version of the odd. Therefore, as the 4 Series Gran Coupe represents a sexier alternative to the 3 Series saloon, this aggressive X2 will try to convince potential X1 buyers to move up the ranks. But, is it good enough to do so? Considering it’s based on that front-wheel drive model but is sportier, more refined and more interesting to drive, you can guess the answer.