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BMW X2 M35i 2024 review: snapshot

EXPERT RATING
7.0

Likes

Spacious and thoughtful cabin
Polished drivetrain
Daring appearance

Dislikes

M35i's over-firm ride
Not as practical as X1
xDrive20 is sweeter
John Law

Deputy News Editor

2 min read

Headlining BMW's new X2 range is the athletic M35i xDrive variant that promises more focus than its predecessor.

Fitted standard with all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic for $92,900, before-on-road costs, the M35i xDrive scores the most powerful transverse tune of BMW's 'B48' 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder with 233kW/400Nm and a rorty exhaust.

Able to hit 100km/h in 5.4 seconds, the M35i gets 15mm lower springs and a bespoke chassis tune to harness its punch. The result is a grippy and planted car through the bends, though the ride can be fidgety especially with the optional 21-inch alloy wheels.

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You do compromise rear seat room by picking the more style-forward X2 over the X1 with those over six foot likely to be uncomfortable. The boot is bigger (at 560L) thanks to the X2 being 54mm longer than the X1.

The front cabin is brimming with technology including wireless smartphone connectivity, BMW's latest 'iDrive 9' operating system and connected navigation.

Features include 20-inch alloy wheels, front limited-slip differential, M Sport suspension, 'Vernasca' leather upholstery, heated seats, power tailgate and adaptive LED headlights

Read the full 2018 BMW X Models review

BMW X2 2024: M35I Xdrive

Engine Type Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 7.8L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $76,780 - $88,220
John Law

Deputy News Editor

Born in Sydney’s Inner West, John wasn’t treated to the usual suite of Aussie-built family cars growing up, with his parents choosing quirky (often chevroned) French motors that shaped his love of cars. The call of motoring journalism was too strong to deny and in 2019 John kickstarted his career at Chasing Cars. A move to WhichCar and Wheels magazine exposed him to a different side of the industry and the glossy pages of physical magazines. John is back on the digital side of things at CarsGuide, where he’s taken up a role as Deputy News Editor spinning yarns about the latest happenings in the automotive industry. When he isn’t working, John can be found tooling around in either his 2002 Renault Clio Sport 172 or 1983 Alfasud Gold Cloverleaf.  
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