BMW dropped a 3rd teaser for the approaching X2, possible the ultimate one for the reason that cute ute debuts in full tomorrow night, Tuesday, October 10, U.S. time — early Wednesday morning in Germany. The topic right here is the X2 M35i xDrive, which would be the even spicier variant of a second-gen X2 lineup that is getting extra edge. Spy pictures and a shock X2 look within the sport Fortnite present the silhouette of a fastback roof supposed to place the X2 extra according to its X4 and X6 brethren, together with a spoiler that includes a ducktail-like flick on the base of the hatch. The X2 M35i xDrive teaser reveals a automobile that can undertake lots of the identical cues because the X1 M35i xDrive that launched in June. Meaning a black grille, flashy wheels, out there M Compound brakes, a lot of M badges, a extra ornate rear spoiler, and M’s trademark quad-pipes in a shiny black decrease bumper, making this the second M Efficiency mannequin to get 4 ideas.
The powertrain must be the identical turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 312 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque; Europe’s model might be barely down on output in comparison with our U.S. model as a result of totally different emissions guidelines and gear. Output runs to all 4 wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The X1 M35i makes a limited-slip differential and an adjustable M suspension normal gear.
Customer to this month’s Tokyo Mobility Present in Japan could possibly be the primary to see the X2 in public. Along with the usual and M Efficiency trims, the battery-electric iX2 must be on stand, too. Energy for the EV is anticipated to come back from the identical setup within the iX1, a 64.7-kWh battery juicing two motors making a mixed 308 horsepower. And as soon as the general public present takes place, avid gamers can head again to BMW’s digital metropolis Hypnopolis in Fortnite to play with the X2 within the Automotive Creator software.