2024 BMW X2 xDrive20i review
While all the hype is about the electric iX2, it's the entry petrol grade that should probably get the most attention in the second-gen range.
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James Wong
BMW X2 vs Renault Arkana Comparison
BMW X2
Renault Arkana
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the BMW X2 xDRIVE20i M SPORT
Based on the Renault Arkana ESPRIT ALPINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
405 to 421 km
50L
295 to 300 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$77,300 - $94,300
$37,500 - $45,000
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Pretty good value
- Great performance, refinement balance
- Big gains in quality, practicality and tech
Misses
- Ticking options can get pricey
- Rear end design may polarise
- No ANCAP safety rating... yet
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks sharp
- No price rises with more spec
- Impressive open road refinement
Misses
- DCT still clumsy off the line
- No hybrid option for Australia
- Back seat is a little cosy
Colours Available
Solid White is standard on all bar the R.S. Line, with the following finishes a $750 option:
- Universal White
- Zanzibar Blue
- Metallic Black
- Metallic Grey
- Flame Red
- Valencia Orange (R.S. Line only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1333 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.3L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW - 233kW | 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 5750 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 400Nm | 262Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | 2250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 81.4 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
