BMW Concept X2 unveiled in Paris – it’s the ‘X1 Coupe’

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When BMW prefaces a new model name with “Concept”, it is a near-certainty that the production model will soon follow; enter the BMW Concept X2. Confirmed technical details are scarce, although the Concept X2 here wears 21-inch wheels, and test mules have been spotted winter testing in Sweden earlier this year.

Just as the X4 and X6 are “coupe” versions of the X3 and X5 respectively, the Concept X2 previews what will be a coupe version of the front-wheel-drive F48 X1. It will be based on the same FWD UKL platform which underpins the X1, F45 2 Series Active Tourer and F46 2 Series Gran Tourer. There’s also the China market 1 Series Sedan.

“The BMW Concept X2 combines the fast-moving body language and low-slung proportions of a coupe with the robust construction of an X model. This is a sporty vehicle with a bold character, and it allows us to open up some fascinating new design possibilities for the BMW brand,” says Karim Habib, head of BMW Design.

As with the aforementioned FWD models, the concept car is expected to come to production with developments of three- and four-cylinder engines currently in the BMW Group line-up. In the case of these FWD models, transmission can be expected to be by the eight-speed Aisin unit sending drive to the wheels, either the fronts or all four depending on variant.

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Mick Chan

Open roads and closed circuits hold great allure for Mick Chan. Driving heaven to him is exercising a playful chassis on twisty paths; prizes ergonomics and involvement over gadgetry. Spent three years at a motoring newspaper and short stint with a magazine prior to joining this website.

 

Comments

  • Ah Kai on Sep 30, 2016 at 1:39 pm

    Why the shark fin antenna pointing on the opposite direction like normal one?

    Nice design BTW..

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  • Anything But P1, Greedy P2 on Sep 30, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    I love BMWs but this is wrong. Without the logo, it could be anything, a Kia or a Mazda. Heck, I do think the Mazda CX-3 looks better.

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  • BbalingBiru on Sep 30, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    First revolusionary design from BMW since Bangle butt!

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  • donno on Sep 30, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    OMG! BMW is doing an Evoque!!!

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  • It’s love it or loathe it. Some say it’s pig on wheels. Key is it’s interior design how? BMW has lost to Mercedes & Audi for avery long long time in interior dept.

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  • heybadigol (Member) on Sep 30, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    While it’s a really good looking car (and looks completely different from the 2nd gen X1), it is not the ultimate driving machine, not with FWD anyways.

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  • Lee Kum Kee on Sep 30, 2016 at 7:40 pm

    I want to book wan! Oh so nice leh.

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  • Joshua on Oct 01, 2016 at 12:05 am

    Tucson wannabe

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  • More like hyundai elantra 2017 head light

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  • Stickman on Oct 02, 2016 at 10:27 pm

    Front design looks like piggy from angry bird. Hehe

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