Hoping to capitalize on the hot market for crossovers BMW is hinting at plans to expand its crossover lineup, once again, with a model based on the X2 concept. Although it was shown as only a concept Thursday at the Paris auto show, the X2 is expected to go on sale in the United States early next year. With four doors and coupelike styling, the X2 will be the stylish and sportier alternative to the X1.
The X2 will sit on the same architecture as the X1 and redesigned Mini models — the front-wheel-drive UKL platform. An all-wheel-drive version is likely to be offered as well. The X1 is one of BMW’s hottest models, with U.S. sales of 15,709 through August, an increase of 67 percent.
“The BMW Concept X2 combines the fast-moving body language and low-slung proportions of a coupe with the robust construction of an X model,” said Karim Habib, head of BMW Design. “This is a sporty vehicle with a bold character, and it allows us to open up some fascinating new design possibilities for the BMW brand.”
