2025 BMW X2

How does the BMW X2 drive? We tested the BMW X2 M35i, which is the sporty version of the X2. It's fitted with a more powerful engine and other hardware enhancements. It performed well at the Edmunds test track, sprinting from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds. That's impressively quick for a small luxury SUV. Braking and handling performance were solid, too, though much of that was down to our test vehicle's performance tires. But the X2 doesn't feel nearly as nice on the street. There's a delay between pushing the gas and the engine supplying power, and we found the transmission's shifting jerky and sluggish.

Ride quality was below average, a trade-off for the X2 M35i's sporty handling. It isn't backbreaking, but the X2 doesn't hide bumps or imperfections very well. We suggest trying the xDrive28i if you want the smoothest ride. The X2's sleek design also makes it a bit difficult to see out of. The surround-view camera helps, but it's not included as standard equipment.

How comfortable is the BMW X2? Comfort and convenience aren't the X2's strong suits. The seats are well shaped and supportive, but we found long drives could get wearing on you because of the stiff seat padding. The front seats offer decent space, but the X2's sloping roofline limits rear headroom. That roofline also makes installing a car seat a bit cumbersome, though the Isofix anchors are easy to access.

The X2 uses touchscreen controls for almost all major features, including for things like the standard dual-zone automatic climate control system. We would prefer easier-to-use physical knobs or switches to adjust things like the temperature or heated seats. One area where the X2 shines is keeping wind and road noise out of the cabin. It's a quiet SUV on the highway.

How’s the tech? The X2's infotainment system is one of the best around. The touchscreen is easy to see and responsive to use. There are plenty of built-in apps for music and more that you can use, and the system itself offers a decent level of customization. The maps for the built-in navigation system are helpful and well labeled.

If you prefer to use your own device for navigation, the BMW X2 offers standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Both use wireless connectivity. You also get two USB-C ports in each row. There's a wireless charging pad, too, and the clever vertical design helps keep the center console nice and tidy.

Is the BMW X2 a good value? The X2 has premium interior materials and excellent fit and finish. It's one of the classiest cabins you'll find among extra-small luxury SUVs. The X2 is available with tons of features, too, from upgraded audio systems to a wide suite of driver aids. Unfortunately, very little of it comes as standard equipment. A decked-out X2 is going to cost you.

BMW has basic and powertrain warranties of four years/50,000 miles, which isn't anything special, but it also includes three years/36,000 miles of included maintenance.

In the right setting, the X2 is more fun to drive than the average small SUV. That's especially true in M35i trim like our test vehicle, with its 312-horsepower turbocharged engine. We didn't have as much fun driving it as we expected because of the slow-to-respond powertrain, but overall the X2 offers more potential excitement than most rival models.

Coupe-like SUVs used to stand out a lot more 15 years ago, but the BMW's styling has been copied so many times by now that the X2 doesn't feel as interesting and novel as it did when the first generation debuted.