2022 BMW X2 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

BMW’s crossover lineup has expanded in recent years to include seven different models, ranging from the smallest and least expensive X1 to...

BMW’s crossover lineup has expanded in recent years to include seven different models, ranging from the smallest and least expensive X1 to the extravagant X7. On the small end of the spectrum is the X2, which gets only a few trim-level feature updates for the 2022 model year.

BMW offers the X2 in three configurations: sDrive28i, xDrive28i, and M35i. The first two models are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine that produces 228 horsepower. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard, and xDrive models come with all-wheel drive (AWD). The X2 M35i gets the same engine, though here it produces 301 hp. The M35i also gets standard AWD.

Those powertrains will be good enough to provide stout acceleration for the small X2. The xDrive28i can run from zero to 60 mph in a little bit over six seconds, while the hotter M35i does it in under five seconds, according to BMW. The M35i also gets a novel front axle differential that BMW says will improve handling on everything from tight corners to in-town cruises.

All X2 models leave the factory with a solid list of equipment that includes 18-inch wheels, synthetic leather upholstery, Apple CarPlay compatibility, Bluetooth and USB inputs, a premium 205-watt sound system, SiriusXM radio, adaptive cruise control, an 8.8-inch touchscreen, voice controls, over-the-air (OTA) software updates, power seats, dual-zone climate controls, a power liftgate, forward collision warnings, lane departure warnings, speed limit info, and a parking-distance sensor system. The M35i adds sporty features, such as 20-inch wheels, M Sport brakes, M Sport interior trim, M Sport suspension, and M Sport steering.

The 2022 BMW X2 hasn’t been crash-tested yet, but its predecessor scored top “Good” marks in most tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The two vehicles are nearly identical, so test results for the newer model year should be similar. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) hasn’t rated the 2022 X2 either.

The 2022 BMW X2 is on sale now, and carries a starting price of $37,595 for the base sDrive28i, which includes $995 for destination. The xDrive28i starts at $39,595 and the range-topping M35i starts at $47,445.