The coupe SUV range comprises four variants with turbo-petrol and pure electric models sitting alongside each other in showrooms with precious few visual differences. That'll either be a good or bad thing, depending on how much you want to parade your choice to go for current or combustion. Rather than a quirky curio that's smaller and less practical than the X1 , the 20cm longer gen-two X2 finally makes sense in BMW's X line-up.
To see if the driving experience and build quality live up the shiny new exterior, we've been invited to Tasmania to sample the new car's attributes on typically testing and picturesque roads.
Over 20 years and four generations - including the forgettable original - the Kia Cerato has won over about , fans in Australia alone. The second-generation BMW X2 is leagues better than the car it replaces. It now sits nicely in BMW's line-up and offers genuinely tempting electric variants. This isn't an affordable car by any means but next to rivals from Mercedes-Benz and Volvo, the well-equipped iX2 xDrive30 feels a complete package. Similarly, the entry-level xDrive20i petrol is a very compelling choice with a comfortable ride and sporty drive.
We'd skip the contrived M35i unless your heart is set on going quickly in a straight line. With the thinking cap on, it's also hard to make a case for the X2 over the objectively better and more affordable X1. Then there's the more spacious, powerful, efficient and cheaper Tesla Model Y.
That's not really the point of this car, though. It'll never sell in as many numbers as the X1. Those who love its fastback styling will be pleasantly surprised by the new X2. It does what it says on the tin, marrying the BMW badge with a sporty drive and daring style. Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel, accommodation and meals provided. Price is the only area the Cerato has it beat, but the addition of new in-car and safety tech, and the striking new design, makes the price increase easier to swallow.
