BMW is working on a compact crossover X2

In the near future to the BMW X6 and X4 can join the most compact crossover kupeobrazny index X2. Future novelty will receive a sporty design with traditionally "littered" roofline and front-wheel drive platform.

New sports crossover Bavarians are going to build on the basis of a new generation of BMW X1. According to the publication Auto Express, it is planned to build on the front-drive platform UKL1, which has served as the basis for the new Mini and kompaktvena Active Tourer 2 series. Basic modification BMW X2, so get front-wheel drive, but BMW is listed in the plans and issue-wheel drive versions. The magazine Auto Express, the most popular will use diesel BMW X2, which will be equipped with three-cylinder engine or a 1.5-liter or two-liter four. However, provided for crossover and the whole gamut of gasoline engines. On the role of basic appoint 140-strong 1.5-liter turbo unit, known by the new generation Mini, and will provide the most powerful version of the two-liter power turbochetverkoy about 300 hp It will have to compete with the Audi RS Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG.