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Car enthusiasts in Nigeria with insatiable apetite for functionality, sportiness and premium luxury in a vehicle are to wait towards the end of the second quarter of this year to savour the hospitality and nostalgic feeling offered by the all-new BMW X2.

This disclosure was made by Edward Makwana, manager in charge of BMW group product communications during a product presentation session to motoring journalists from the sub-Sahara African countries including Nigeria, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa that attended the media launch and 305 kilometer test drive in Cape Town, South Africa
The X2 sits between the boxier X1 and larger X3 in BMW’s SUV range and is positioned as the company’s “style-driven” crossover, the new compact SUV is expected to be a rival to the Jaguar E-Pace and Mercedes GLC.
The attractive, exciting and extrovert BMW X2 which comes with a design that exudes individuality from every angle and sporty suspension set-up, the BMW X2 pushes back boundaries, puts a firework under habits and brings uncharted levels of driving pleasure to this vehicle segment.
In so doing, it will appeal primarily to a young and young-at-heart target group, especially those customers that live in urban areas, lead active lives; they are fully connected with the digital world and #TotallyUngovernable.
These target audience are those who refuse to be defined by the expectations of others and believe in shaping their own destiny and following their dreams, even if no one else believes in them.
Inside, the interior blends those recognisable BMW signature elements, such as a pronounced driver focus and dynamic lines, with the understated ruggedness of a BMW X model. The high-class quality and its impressive level of equipment, even in the basic version, are both instantly apparent.
Absolutely unique and extremely exceptional during the day-long test-drive in Cape Town, the new German nameplate showcased sportiness and bold athleticism. It supplies a dynamic and agile performance that is unrivalled in this class. Coupled with a high-quality interior and many innovative technologies. It presents itself as the extroverted protagonist of a new era.
In terms of fuel consumption, the fuel consumption combined: 6.3 – 5 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 143 – 131 g/km is more than just a new BMW X model. With its unmistakable design and sporty, urban genes, it makes a confident impression both in its class and within the BMW X model family.
On the road, it has the poise of an athlete in peak condition. This is true for the standard M Sport and optional M Sport X model. The BMW X2 M Sport X combines design elements from M and the BMW X family.
It is built with has on-road stance as a result of large wheels and a striking wheel rim design. The M Sport and M Sport X models are available with wheels in sizes up to 20 inches that is a standout feature in this vehicle segment. As standard, both models are available with 19-inch wheels. Other rim designs (including the M wheels for the BMW X2 M Sport and M Sport X) can be specified as an option
The Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) goes above and beyond any rival past or present in bringing joy and driving pleasure to the segment. Its inimitable character appeals most strongly to young, extrovert and active people who attach great value to individuality, genuine fun at the wheel and lifestyle matters, without wanting to leave themselves short on functionality.
Instrument panel has contrast stitching and decorative stitching as standard, while the centre console features materials including Sensatec with contrast stitching. The interior of the M Sport and M Sport X models is trimmed in a micro hexagon fabric/Alcantara Anthracite combination. It deftly combines all of this with a generous helping of everyday practicality.
The boot has a capacity of 470 litres, meaning it can effortlessly handle leisure activities, from shopping sprees to a skiing weekend or mountain-bike tour. This high level of functionality manifests itself in the passenger compartment too, thanks to features such as a door design featuring large pockets and stowage bins lower down.
The car’s chassis and xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system has undiluted driving fun, and cutting-edge engines strike the ideal balance between sporting dynamics and exceptional efficiency. The digital services from BMW ConnectedDrive and BMW ConnectedDrive Services now available in freshly updated form add further intensity to the overall BMW X2 experience.
The bold, uncompromising nature of the new car is evident at first sight. It tands out from the crowd in any setting, and even when compared to its bigger siblings such as the X4 and X6, the X2 makes a wholly distinctive impression.
The main contributing factor here is the car’s exterior design, which essentially combines the fast-moving body language and low-slung proportions of a coupe with the robust construction of a BMW X model.

MIKE OCHONMA