Khulekani On Wheels
    • Car Reviews
    • Car News
    • Electric
    • Videos
    • Travel
    • About
    • Contact

    Driven: ungovernable BMW X2

    By khulekani / on Oct 14th, 2018 / in Car Reviews, featured

    Driven: ungovernable BMW X2

    By khulekani / on Oct 14th, 2018 / in Car Reviews, featured

    View this post on Instagram

    So your friends say you are different, you don’t conform and you are Totally Ungovernable. They also know that you are the way you are because you know what you want and what you want is not mainstream but exceptionally stylish. In the car arena we think the BMW X2 will speak to you. It’s got stylish, outgoing and bold looks. You’ll get to play in the city and a bit off-road. Also you’ll get expressive colours like this galvanic gold metallic colour. It’s Thursday and the long weekend is fast approaching. Let’s be totally ungovernable… @phumemkhungo #totallyungovernable #bmwx2 #bmw #x2 #suv #city #style #luxury #premium #sheerdrivingpleasure #durban #johannesburg 📸 @phumemkhungo

    A post shared by The Car People (@khulekani_on_wheels) on Sep 19, 2018 at 10:37pm PDT

    The BMW X range caters for everyone and it was only a matter of time before the X2 became a reality. Interestingly, as I’m writing this, the X7 is a reality and will also be joining the fold. The X2 joined the coupe side of the BMW X family that was already spearheaded by the X4 and X6. The car was needed but BMW didn’t just give us a car, they pulled a rabbit out of the hat and gave us a completely new interpretation of their coupe line up. The X2 is not merely a shrunken version of the X4 and X6, but brings its own styling looks to the table.

    Pic Fortune Digomo

    Exterior

    The X2 is identifiable by the unique kidney grille which widens at the bottom, unique LED headlights, bumper with large angular air intakes and if you are in an M Sport X model, the bumper will have a design insert which makes the car appear larger and sporty. The side also appears to show the car to be lower at the front than at the back. There’s a different colored skirt design and more distinct rectangular wheel archers. The C pillar has a BMW emblem which pays tribute to BMW classic coupes. In our test X2 M Sport X model, the back was most identifiable by a large M rear spoiler.

    Pic Fortune Digomo

    Interior

    The interior is well crafted and aimed at pleasing the driver but also keeping all the passengers happy. True to BMW form, the quality is great although there aren’t many deviations to what we know from other BMW interiors. The BMW Connected iDrive works well and depending on options selected, you’ll get a decent 8.8-inch Control Display and touchscreen and full-colour heads up display. If you are a party animal, and I suspect most “ungovernable” X2 drivers are, you must opt for the Harman Kardon sound system to feel like you are in permanent concert mode.
    Sitting lower than the X1 but, having the same width as the X1, the X2 surprises with interior space that can be shared by 5 adults. Those at the back won’t complain about head and shoulder room as the car addresses that by not having a roof that slopes too much. The boots pace is also generous at 470 litres.

    Pic Fortune Digomo

    Engine and drive

    Our test unit was the all-wheel xDrive20d turbodiesel. This diesel unit produces 140 kW of power and 400 Nm of torque and is offered with an 8-speed Steptronic transmission. Fuel consumption is claimed to be at 5.0 – 4.8l/100 km. The power and torque in the car makes it feel like a pocket rocket, it’s quick at take-off and you feel as if all the torque comes much quicker than what BMW says. The car feels extremely comfortable, very confident and composed at high speeds. We took it to Durban on the N3 and did a bit of the R103 and some dirt roads in the Natal Midlands. The car was excellent on the N3 with limited noise coming inside. It was also amazing to see it hug bends neatly and come out of them unshaken. The R103, which is a provincial road and not of the same quality as the N3, did not give the X2 any problems. It remained composed and this was notwithstanding the fact that it has a sports suspension, which is supposed to feel firmer. The interesting part was seeing the Xdrive come to life on the dirt roads. We drove past locals who looked at the car in awe. Most had probably not seen the X2, especially a Galvanic Gold one and seeing it sit lower than other X models, most would have probably not been aware of its capabilities in such conditions. The X2 took those gravel roads in its stride and left us wanting more.

    Pic Fortune Digomo

    Final word

    Most owners will like the X2. Its got a unique and good looking design. Although a more affordable option is offered in the form of the three-cylinder X2 sDrive18i with 103 kW of power. Unfortunately, we view the sweet spot xDrive20d and it doesn’t come cheap, and if you add extras such as the must -have large panoramic roof, adaptive cruise control with lane keep and professional navigation, the price does climb up. Nonetheless, the offering the X2 remains an exciting offering from BMW that will please its core base and snatch a few ungovernable souls who’ve been forced to conform due limited offerings like the X2 in the market.

    Categories: Car Reviews, featured  /  Tags: bmw, BMW X2, Ungovernable, X2
  • Comment

  • One Comment

    1. Jeff S · 16th Oct 2018 at 12:15 pm · Reply

      Great post – I’d love to give this car a try.


    Leave a comment Cancel

    Show one comment
  • Comment

  • Next articleSishayela i-Volvo XC40

    [caption id="attachment_2053" align="alignnone" width="1280"] Isithombe Malusi Msomi/Dbn Spotte...

  • Previous articleWe attend the launch of the all new Lexus ES

    Recently we attended the launch of the luxurious seventh-generation Lexus ES. The ES follows ...

  • More & Related Articles

    BMW takes covers off refreshed BMW X3 and X4

    By Otsile Kadiege BMW’s Sports Activity Vehicle and Sports Activity Coupe – the BMW X3 and X4 received an updated look, the latest gizmos and powertrains with 48-vol...

    Fully-electric Lexus RZ 450e unveiled

    By Otsile Kadiege Lexus recently unveiled the latest addition to their ever-growing range of SUVs – the all-new RZ 450e. The newcomer is an all-new battery electric vehicle...

    All-electric Volkswagen eGolf driven

    By Clive Funizwe Yes, you read that right. It’s an all-electric eGolf, not a hybrid. So what makes the eGolf different to the normal golf it is based...

    New Chery Tiggo 4 Pro pricing announced

    By Otsile Kadiege Chery South Africa has announced the pricing of their all-new Tiggo 4 Pro. The Tiggo 4 Pro is the automaker’s subcompact SUV that’s competing with...

    We drive the range topping Opel Crossland X Cosmo 1.2T AT

    By Sala Masindane Before, Opel only had the Mokka as an available option for an SUV but now all that has changed. Opel has increased its line-up of...

    The all-new Suzuki Vitara Brezza is a lot of value for money

    By Ostile Kadiege We recently attended the virtual launch of the much anticipated Suzuki Vitara Brezza. Slotted in between the Suzuki Vitara and Suzuki Ignis, the best-selling and...

    Isuzu Thailand adds Phantom Collection to mu-X lineup

    By Otsile Kadiege Isuzu Thailand recently unveiled a new model derivative of the bakkie-based mu-X seven-seater SUV called the mu-X Phantom Collection. Tweaks done to the special edition...

    We attend the 67th IAA Commercial Vehicles Exhibition in Hanover

    What do you when you are hosting 6 media personnel on an international trip to Germany? Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bus, Trucks and Vans was recently faced with this...

    COVID-19

    STAY INFORMED ABOUT THE CURRENT CORONAVIRUS IN SOUTH AFRICA AND VISIT THE OFFICIAL COVID-19 WEBSITE: WWW.SACORONAVIRUS.CO.ZA


    © 2023 Khulekani On Wheels - Managed by Tech Matters