BMW REVS UP THE IX2

The new BMW ix2 full-electric sports activity coupé launches, providing a sportier crossover vehicle

The BMW X2 second generation brings the sports activity coupé right up to date, with the most advanced iDrive features and stunning new styling. Best of all though, it introduces an all-electric version in the form of the iX2, which fills an important gap in the electric vehicle line up for BMW.

While the BMW iX1 and iX3 are fully-fledged electric SUVs, the iX2 has the sportier coupé rear that defines the crossover models. The ICE powered X models have a number of coupés in their ranks, including the X6, X4 and the original X2, so it's nice to see this style finally getting an EV edition.

The electric iX2 offers up a 313hp and a 5.6-second 0-62mph acceleration, plus a range of 266 miles. Inside it has the latest iDrive and Operating system 9 that we've seen on vehicles like the BMW i5 and ultra-luxury BMW i7.

The exterior of the X2 looks smoother and less angular than the first generation, with a longer back-end that's closer to the X4. The grill is slightly larger though not massive and the new adaptive LED headlights encompass an arrow shape and include both daylight running lights and indicator lights within the clear enclosure.