3 WORST And 6 BEST Things About The 2024 BMW X2 M35i

BMW X2 M35i or Mercedes AMG GLA35?
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0:00 - Intro

BAD:

0:23 - Fractionally slower…Allegedly

1:33 - The MINI-ness

2:12 - Transmission

GOOD:

3:00 - Looks

4:25 - Fun

5:23 - Size/Practicality

6:24 - Features

7:21 - Price

7:55 - Interior

8:57 - POV drive

12:56 - Conclusion

[dwnshft]

Special thanks to our Patreons for their support of the channel! X2 or GLA?

[Mark_BMW_Mini_PGH]

great job. When you were frustrated with the car shifting for you, try this: Pull back on the toggle shifter a 2nd time (first pull = D, second pull = M). Then, it will do it's best to obey your shifting choices, while always reserving the ability to downshift or upshift to protect the powertrain, if you forget to keep working the paddles.

Nice pace, good facts about this as well as comparison to predecessor and competition.

And, like others, the profile really gets me as an old SAAB-o-phile from way back. So excited for this updated model.

[DanaCaudill-hd]

Love the old 1990s Saab-like profile. I own a 2022 x2 m35i and was impressed with my test drive of the new version. ordered new m35i in storm bay with red interior and 21 in wheels.

[MrNSmith]

The MINI-ness of it? BMW was already using UKL2 for years before the first Mini based on it, the F54 Clubman, came to market. It's a BMW platform that trickled down to Mini.

[juniesco]

So funny that this video popped up Matt. I just test drove this vehicle today. My lease is up in a few months 😏

[Fastar]

the logo trunk open has been on the X4 for a while now. at least on the G02 model and newer.

[AlexIsUber]

Front looks good. Exhaust looks great. Rear loooks bloated

[GreggShowman]

First time viewer and Great review Matt. Really great insights. I am a lifelong non-gear head Beemer driver. Almost exclusively a 5-series middle aged business man driver. I did test drive the new X2 just last week as well and was pleasantly surprised. With my wife in a '22 X3 (thus covering us for cargo and size when needed), am I crazy for thinking about a fun X2 to replace my '22 530i? Really feeling inspired to have a sporty SAV. Sort of a larger sports car. Was considering the base model 2.8 with M-sport package added as I don't think the full M is warranted for my primarily commuter and local driving. My only question - which you do touch on in your video - is how you think the ride will be for 2-4 hour highway drives along the northeast I-95 corridor? To me, the 5-series has always been a "sportier Cush" to their Benz equivalents. Do you think my 60 yr old body will get uncomfortable at all for periodic, slightly longer drives? Open to comments from all, and thanks again!

[EverettJohnson-jszw]

Only thing is I wish the rear end sat a little lower.

[benbustama]

I actually like this design. Love the interior design, rear spoiler & quad pipes! Car sounds great too. I prefer BMW design over all of its rivals… Ordered a new X1 M35i for the misses just yesterday. She loves it - she picked it over the X3 M40i. She preferred the much smaller footprint and the lower front hood that is easier for her to navigate in a smaller SUV. You sound a lot like the YouTuber, Eat, Sleep, & Drive, lol! Nice review mate.

[alp]

An outstanding review. Thanks. My fully-equipped red "Baby X6" that was "ordered" back in December should be delivered to me here in PA USA in a few months. Hopefully! It'll replace an X3 M40i which might have been replaced by an X3 M or higher... but upon the recommendation of my cardiologist, I opted for the X2 since it's more appropriate for folks in their 80s. The car looks and sounds great, it's got plenty of space for groceries and stuff (but maybe not a wheelchair), and it is sufficiently lux and techie inside. (I heard that there's no interior leather due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.) Plus, at just over $60K, it's a steal compared with most competitors, like a M-B AMG. The one flaw for me is that a Class 2 trailer hitch isn't an option like on my X3, so I'll have to find another means of pulling my Harley trailer. Hopefully, the car will be here in time for the MVasion event down in TN and NC, where it would be great fun to take it on the Tail of the Dragon or to cruise the Cherahola Skyway. Yes, indeed. Bimmers = Lots of Fun. Thanks again for the positive review.

[Scotty_in_Ohio]

Funny because MINI Countryman has been putting the boot release in the logo for years now - BMW didn't have to look to other manufacturers for that. As a MINI owner I'll likely move to an X2 when it comes time to replace our Countryman - we're just not "feeling" the new MINI design - they've really done a good job at removing the MINI's mini-ness and I'm not sure it'll ever come back...

[vhuerta]

the logo being the trunk release is somehting that exist in x4 some while ago

[rabbivj]

I saw one at the bmw performance school in Greer…I kinda want one LOL

[TerryParker-ub]

I have an. X1 hate to run flat tires and no button to turn off the start stop every stoplight engine turns off the old one you could turn the turn that function off about this one.

[michaelv]

I wouldn`t mind driving one of those around town. And that comes from an M850i, X5 50e and Z4 M40 i owner.

[MYMOUNTAIN_]

Its down on torque by 50Nm which is alot, and owning the F40 M135i xdrive, can say that that chassis and trans feels alot better after driving the X1 M35i xdrive, there is still a fair amount of torque steer, which is dissapointing tbh, overall its ok, but i wouldn't waste my money again on another BMW product like this.

[lordseth]

Pero qué demonios tratan de hacer con las ópticas ? Horribles las de atrás por lo menos y las de adelante aún no me convencen 🤔

[wackit]

I know its engine is sound enhanced, but it sounds great! ✌️

[Makasuro]

My lease is up in a few months, I think I found my next one. Thanks for this video!