Cars & Autos | Friday 23 February, 2018 4:22 am |

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors, the official importer of BMW in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, revealed the exciting and extrovert new BMW X2 at the opening night of 21,39 Jeddah Arts, a contemporary art exhibition organised annually by the Saudi Art Council. The first-ever BMW X2, the newest addition to the BMW X family, features highly distinctive, unique, unmistakable design with sporty yet urban genes.

 

With a design oozing individuality from every pore and a sporty suspension set-up, the BMW X2 pushes back boundaries, and puts a firework under old habits as it appeals primarily to a young-at-heart target group.

 

At the unveiling of the new BMW X2, Donn Muirhead, Managing Director of Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors – BMW Group said: “Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors is delighted to have launched the BMW X2 at the 21,39 Jeddah Arts exhibition. BMW’s long history of supporting arts and culture initiatives made it the ideal occasion to reveal the first-ever X2. We are confident that guests will enjoy and appreciate the design and innovation of the X2, as they will the many fascinating and attractive installations at 21,39 Jeddah Arts exhibition.”

 

The BMW X2 will be on display in Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors showrooms in the kingdom by March 15, 2018.

 

The design: a distinctive character.

The BMW X2 cuts a sublime figure from any angle. Its stance on the road recalls a finely-tuned athlete – and fuses the rugged profile typical of a BMW X model with the sporting grace of a coupe. Signature details include wheel arches with a squared-off look, striking exhaust tailpipes and accentuated side skirts, not to mention an elegant roofline, slick lines and slim window graphic.

 

Never does the BMW X2 betray its own unique character; this is a standalone model to its core, one which stands out positively from the crowd. Plus, the M Sport X model is available for the first time and allow owners to make the character of their BMW X2 even more individual. Two design features, in particular, catch the eye. The X2 turns BMW’s familiar trapezoidal kidney grille form on its head, and it now broadens as it heads south; this is the first time a modern BMW has gone about things this way. And the additional BMW roundel on the C-pillars references a much-loved detail of classical BMW coupes, such as the 2000 CS and 3.0 CSL, highlighting the sporting DNA of the BMW X2.

 

Dynamics brimming with power and efficiency.

Further attractive models will be added to the Sports Activity Coupe line-up in early 2018 – in the shape of the three-cylinder X2 sDrive18i and the four cylinder X2 xDrive20i. The outputs of the petrol models range from 103 kW / 140 hp in the X2 sDrive18i (with manual gearbox, fuel consumption combined: 6.3 – 6.0 l/100 km [44.8 – 47.1 mpg imp], CO2 emissions combined: 144 – 138 g/km**; with seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission, fuel consumption combined: 6.2 – 5.9 l/100 km [45.6 – 47.9 mpg imp], CO2 emissions combined: 141 – 135 g/km**) up to 141 kW /192 hp in the X2 xDrive20i (fuel consumption combined: 6.2 – 6.1 l/100 km [45.6 – 46.3 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 142 – 138 g/km**).

 

The sporty suspension of the BMW X2 transfers the fine agility and dynamics of the BMW drivetrain to the road. The M Sport und M Sport X models come as standard with M Sport suspension with firmer spring and damper settings and a lowered ride height. This feature is available as an option on the basic BMW X2. The optional Dynamic Damper Control (incl. a 10 mm drop in ride height) allows the suspension settings to be tailored even more closely to individual tastes or requirements.

 

Equipment: modern style.

Drivers can expect to find top quality included as standard. The interior of the M Sport and M Sport X models is trimmed in an enticing Micro Hexagon fabric/Alcantara Anthracite combination with contrast stitching for the instrument panel and centre console. And the instrument cluster and large displays bring added flourishes to the interior and act as visual pointers to BMW’s digital expertise.

 

The non-profit art exhibition showcases the work of more than 30 Saudi and international Artists across multiple locations in the city of Jeddah from Feb 7 — May 5, 2018.