What have they done to the X2?

[oldmanbm]

Wife's much loved X2 2.0i Sport is now past 5 years old and has nearly 50,000 trouble free miles under its belt. Fast, economical and a joy to drive she thought about another X2 but after a visit to the showroom - no way. The new car is awkwardly styled and most of the 'toys' like uprated sound system are now gone - or an expensive option. Never thought I would say this but after at least 15 BMWs bought new - looks like bye bye. Options include looking at demo run out models or visiting the Tesla garage to look at a Model Y. I've had my Model 3 for 2 years and am delighted with it.

[stevemcs]

The X2 might be awkwardly styled but the Tesla certainly isn’t any better

[rlg43p]

Not only is the new X2 hideous but the price is mind bogglingly ludicrous.

[JackJarvis]

I'm a big BMW fan but I thought the original X2 was a turd so the new one can't be much worse.

[oldmanbm]

Look at the rear diffuser and the unnecessary overstyling. The original X2 is based on the Mini platform so the new Countryman is worth a look.

[Magnum 475]

JackJarvis said:

I'm a big BMW fan but I thought the original X2 was a turd so the new one can't be much worse.

I had one as a courtesy car for a couple of weeks while my 330 was in for warranty repair. How do BMW make a car so large on the outside so small and cramped on the inside? The passenger compartment is cramped, I can get more luggage in the boot of a 3 series saloon, and the 3 rides better.

The X2 appears to be an X1 that's been squashed a bit for the sake of 'style', but lost any element of practicality that was present in the X1. It's like Mercedes making the GLC 'Coupe' - the huge footprint of a regular GLC but with the boot slashed down so that it can barely take two small suitcases.... WHY????

[timbo999]

oldmanbm said:

Look at the rear diffuser and the unnecessary overstyling. The original X2 is based on the Mini platform so the new Countryman is worth a look.

Definately... my mate has just bought a new model Countryman JCW with 300bhp and some options and it was around £43k... and its really nice inside if a bit boxy outside.

[smashy]

timbo999 said:

Definately... my mate has just bought a new model Countryman JCW with 300bhp and some options and it was around £43k... and its really nice inside if a bit boxy outside.

£43k.......prices are nuts ,I was lucky enough to buy a new F30 30d in 2014 ,I would have no chance now and I just could not justify the price even if I could . Once my 335d is done I am sure I will not be in a BMW again.