BMW is engaged on a redesign for the X2 compact crossover, and the automaker on Wednesday confirmed the next-generation lineup will embody an iX2 electrical choice.
The redesigned X2 will arrive on the finish of the 12 months, which means it must be a 2024 mannequin. BMW confirmed the iX2 will arrive alongside the common mannequin.
Prototypes for the brand new X2 level to a extra coupe-like form than the present era, whose roofline is considerably flat.
Information of the iX2 is not an enormous shock because the redesigned X2 is intently associated to the redesigned X1 that was launched for 2023 and contains its personal iX1 electrical choice. The automobiles use BMW Group’s FAAR platform designed for compact vehicles and crossovers, and is able to supporting gasoline, plug-in hybrid, and electrical powertrains.
2023 BMW iX1
Anticipate the iX2 to match the specs of the iX1, which means a 64.7-kwh battery and a dual-motor powertrain rated at 308 hp. It is doable there may also be single-motor setup sooner or later.
BMW estimates a spread of 250 miles for the iX1, and patrons of the iX2 can anticipate one thing related.
BMW hasn’t confirmed the iX1 or iX2 can be offered within the U.S.
On Wednesday, BMW additionally confirmed the arrival of a redesigned 5-Collection full with an i5 electrical choice in October. The corporate additionally confirmed the i5 will spawn an i5 Touring electrical wagon subsequent spring.