The eagerly anticipated BMW iX2 compact electric crossover, which sits above the iX1 in the luxury carmaker's model range, has been globally unveiled. The brand-new iX2 is modelled on the second-gen BMW X2, which also made its debut with its electric counterpart. Later this month, the X2 will also be showcased at the upcoming 2023 Tokyo Mobility Show. Even though the recently revealed electric model is based on the all-new X2, it has received several EV-oriented styling modifications to make it stand out. The BMW iX2 will be available for purchase by March next year and will initially be offered in a single variant. The automaker has not yet announced whether the iX2 will arrive on Indian shores. However, given how aggressively the brand has been following its EV roadmap for our domestic market, BMW fans in India can expect the iX2 to make its way here as well. As of now, the EV lineup of BMW India comprises the iX, iX1, i7, and i4 models.
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BMW iX2 Electric SUV: Extrerior and Interior Layout
The BMW iX2 and the standard X2 are comparable in terms of appearance. Being an electric vehicle, the iX2 gets a closed-off panel instead of the X2's typical radiator grille with vertical slats. A portion of the rear bumper of the EV has been redesigned specifically to give it a distinct appearance. Aside from that, everything else is more or less similar to that of the standard X2.
Inside the cabin, there aren't many differences between the iX2 and the X2. The EV receives the same 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster housed in a single glass panel. Notably, as part of the M Sport package, buyers have the option to add sportier elements to both the interior and the exterior.
BMW iX2 Electric SUV: Battery and Range
The single xDrive30 variant of the all-electric SUV Coupe has a 64.8kWh battery pack and two electric motors, which drive one axle each. The model claims to produce 308bhp of maximum power and 494Nm of peak torque, which is identical to those of the recently released BMW iX1 xDrive30 in India. Moreover, the claimed range for the car stands at 449 kilometres on a single charge. According to the company, the iX2 can sprint from 0 to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds and attain a top speed of 180km/h.
BMW iX2 Electric SUV: Charging Time
Speaking of the charging duration, the German auto manufacturer claims that the iX2 can be fast-charged at up to 130kW, providing up to 120-kilometre of range in about ten minutes. Further, a 130kW DC fast charger can charge the car's battery from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in just 29 minutes, while an 11kW AC charger can charge the iX2 from 0 per cent to 100 per cent in approximately 6.5 hours.
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BMW iX2 Electric SUV: Competition Check
Regarding the market competition, the brand-new iX2 will go up against a range of well-known models including the Mercedes-Benz EQA, the Volvo C40 Recharge, and the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron.
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