2025 BMW X2

This marks the second year of the second-generation X2. Its coupe-like roofline adds a dash of design presence and sacrifices a bit of cargo space, but that’s the formula BMW has adopted throughout its SUV range.

Despite the lower roof, the 2025 X2 is still roomy. It’s also packed with BMW’s latest technology and eligible for more. All-wheel drive (AWD) is standard with all X2 models.

We’ve logged hundreds of hours driving and evaluating this generation of luxury subcompact SUVs, including the BMW X2.

The X2 was all-new last year and carries forward essentially unchanged for 2025.

Most vehicles in the subcompact luxury SUV segment start within a few thousand dollars of each other, all grouped in the low-to-mid $40,000 bracket. The X2 is about $1,500 more than the equivalent BMW X1, quantifying the design premium. The Audi Q3 and Lexus NX are the most affordable of the group, and the Mercedes-Benz GLA is the most expensive — but again, they’re all within a couple thousand of each other.

The X2 M35i starts at $53,025 but doesn’t have much direct competition. The nearest competitor is likely the Mercedes-AMG GLA 35, which offers similar power and acceleration but is priced significantly higher at $59,200.

Before buying a new BMW X2, check our Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to see what you should be paying. It’s too early to know what the new X2’s resale value is like, but the previous generation X2’s resale value was below average. Recouping more money when selling a vehicle can mean a bigger down payment and lower monthly payments on the next one.

The X2 is the coupe-like derivative of the X1, which won our most recent subcompact luxury SUV Best Buy award. Considering it shares the same powertrains, suspension, and other components, the X2 is predictably enjoyable to drive. The base 241-horsepower X2 xDrive28i darts from a standstill to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, and the 312-hp X2 M35i does the same dash in 5.2 seconds.

Despite the peppy performance, don’t let the M35i badge fool you. It isn’t a full-on M-division vehicle. It’s not in the same league as those models in terms of power, braking, or handling performance. But it does have beefier brakes, a sport-tuned adaptive suspension, and a more powerful engine — making it something more than the ordinary X2. Driving tip: Try mixing Sport Mode transmission settings with Relaxed (normal) Mode suspension for the best real-world performance on imperfect roads.

Steering feel isn’t the X2’s claim to fame, but the brakes are communicative and powerful. Despite the coupe-like roof, outward vision is generally good, and the seats are supportive yet comfortable.

Fuel Economy

The base BMW X2 xDrive28i gets 28 mpg combined (24 city/33 highway), identical to the X1 and typical for the class. The Audi Q3 rates 25 mpg, while all-wheel-drive variants of the base Mercedes-Benz GLA and NX 250 achieve 28 mpg combined. With a bit more power and sport, the X2 M35i manages 26 mpg combined (23 city/32 highway).

The X2’s interior is spacious, despite the vehicle’s small footprint, and packed with tech. The driver gets a 10.25-inch display as the instrument panel, and a 10.7-inch display completes the dual-screen look for the center stack’s navigation and infotainment functions. Well-bolstered seats hold the front occupants firmly, and there’s a floating armrest with conveniently placed controls, including the start-stop button and gear selector.

Rear seat legroom is 36.7 inches — a bit more than the Audi Q3, a bit less than the Mercedes-Benz GLA, and almost the same as the BMW X1. Cargo space behind the rear seat is also good for the segment at 25.3 cubic feet, about 10 cubic feet more than the GLA, about one cubic foot more than the Q3, and about the same as the X1 — despite the coupe-like roof. With the rear seats folded, the X2 has 51.7 cubic feet of cargo space, which is also near the top of the class.

With bold style (arguably even more than its square-backed X1 brother) the X2 brings a lot of visual impact for the money. The prominent double-kidney grille (which can be illuminated) helps it stand out further, while cementing its BMW-ness. All in all, we think the X2 is a good-looking vehicle.

Great engines

X2 shoppers get to choose between a great engine and an even better one. The base 241-hp unit is peppy and fun, but there’s no denying the extra effect of the 312-hp unit in the X2 M35i.

AirConsole

Wish your car could play built-in video games? Just order an X2, and you can play AirConsole video games with your phone as the controller — only while the vehicle is stationary, of course.

Contrarian design

Most folks buy SUVs for, well, utility, but the coupe-like SUV profile turns that idea on its head. Not everyone will get it, but if you do, this is something for those who enjoy style and design as much as practicality.

Standard all-wheel drive

Called xDrive in BMW-speak, standard all-wheel drive gives the X2 the traction it needs on wintry, gravel, or dirt roads while enhancing dry-weather asphalt performance.

Sport Boost

Opt for the M Sport packageand the X2 brings a secret function. Pull the left steering-wheel-mounted paddle to activate Sport Boost, a feature that BMW says enables “extremely dynamic midrange sprints.”

Value

There’s often a steep price premium for stylish coupe/SUV variants, but the X2 is priced just $1,500 above the more traditionally shaped X1.

Both variants of the 2025 BMW X2 get all-wheel drive and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission as standard equipment. The xDrive28i adds a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, making 241 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The X2 M35i swaps in a 312-hp/295-lb-ft version of that unit.

4-Year/50,000-Mile Warranty

BMW’s new-car warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles, whichever happens first. This guarantee is on par with other European luxury car makers. BMW also includes roadside assistance for that time, except with unlimited mileage, and its Ultimate Care program includes three years or 36,000 miles of complimentary scheduled maintenance.

Safety

The 2025 BMW X2 has yet to be rated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), but the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named it a Top Safety Pick. The closely related BMW X1 was named a Top Safety Pick+ by the IIHS while receiving four out of a possible five stars from NHTSA.