Launched in spring 2018, the BMW X2 F39 brought a distinctive, low-slung aesthetic to BMW's compact SUV range, reviving the iconic C-pillar roundel from classic coupés like the 3.0 CSL. Built on the UKL2 platform, it featured a lower roofline, firmer suspension and quicker steering than its practical sibling, prioritising sporty road presence. Keeping this fashionable crossover sharp on British roads requires dedicated BMW X2 maintenance, particularly regarding running gear and engine mountings.
The powertrain lineup offered the B38 petrol (18i), the B48 petrol (20i, 306 hp M35i), the B47 diesel (18d, 20d) and the xDrive25e plug-in hybrid with electrified rear-axle drive. Transmissions ranged from six-speed manuals and seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox units to the Aisin eight-speed automatic gearbox. The transverse powertrain uses a hydraulic upper engine mount that tends to perish under aggressive driving or high mileage.