BMW has unveiled its first-ever iX2 electric SUV which is set to compete against other electric SUVs such as the Tesla Model Y and the Volvo C40 Recharge.
Confirmed with a single xDrive30 variant, the new iX2 will use a dual-motor setup that produces 230kW/494Nm and will be able to accelerate to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds.
This makes the iX2 only very slightly less powerful than the combustion-engine powered BMW X2 M35i xDrive that will produce 233kW/400Nm for Australia.
This is the new 2024 BMW iX2
Powering the iX2 will be a 64.8kWh usable battery pack that can provide a claimed electric driving range of up to 449km (WLTP).
Wearing a similar design to the closely-related iX1, the BMW iX2 features a unique rear-end with a sloping rear roofline and unique tail lights. Rivals such as the Volvo C40 Recharge and Lexus UX300e share a similar body style, though competition can also be found in Mercedes-Benz’s EQA.
Single-motor iX2 likely to follow
Dual-motor iX2 is set to feature at first
With electric vehicles typically far more expensive than their combustion counterparts, it’s no surprise to see high demand for more affordable single-motor variants, alongside the more performance-focused dual-motor models.
BMW recently unveiled its new iX1, which offers up to 230kW of power and 494Nm of torque. An entry grade eDrive20 produces 150kW/250Nm.
The iX2 debuts BMW’s SAC (Sports Activity Coupe) design concept for the very first time, with the model to be built in a single assembly line alongside the combustion X2 in Regensburg.
The new BMW iX2 with the new X2 M35i xDrive
The new electric SUV is set for launch in Europe and other global markets in March 2024, with a second all-electric variant to launch around June/July 2024.
The new iX2 was announced alongside its BMW X2 cousin which will be driven by 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engines.
How much will the BMW iX2 cost in Australia?
Australian pricing for the BMW iX2 is set to be announced in late October before the electric SUV’s production and launch in the first quarter of 2024.
A look inside the new BMW iX2 model
Expect local pricing to be somewhere around above the current iX1 SUV, which starts from $78,900 before on-road costs.
The BMW iX2 is the next phase for electric mobility with BMW fifth-generation battery technologies installed.
Petrol-powered versions of the BMW X2 range are also expected in the first quarter of 2024.
Battery range for the model is up to 449km (WLTP)
The newly-designed X2 look has been completely restyled when compared to the first-generation F39 model.
BMW iX2 xDrive30 standard features:
As standard, the new BMW iX2 xDrive30 will feature the following technologies and equipment:
- Dual-zone climate control
- Sport seats
- Illuminated kidney grille
- Adaptive LED headlights
- Four eye LED daytime running lights
- Optional 20-inch alloy wheels in V-spoke arrangement
- Compound brakes system
- BMW Digital Premium
- BMW Individual
Seats can fold down to give over 1000 litres of storage space
- BMW digital key
- BMW curved display with BMW Live Cockpit
- Harman kardon sound system
- Sports seats with dual-colour upholstery
- 525 litre boot capacity
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- Head-up display
- 64.8kWh battery pack
- BMW Iconic Glow
- Adaptive suspension
- Parking assistant
Optional extras, features and functionality are yet to be confirmed by the BMW Group for the fully-charged iX2 in Australia.
