据宝马内部人士披露,宝马将于2017年投产X2。宝马认为，目前的X系列仍有足够的空间容纳一款新车，而X2将与下一代X1共享同一平台。这位内部人士称，X2将只提供xDrive全轮驱动版本并将采用五门布局，但车辆侧面轮廓将与X4和X6一样类似三门轿跑车。这已经是外媒第二次报道宝马将于2017年投产X2，因此可以确定X2项目已经获批。该车动力系统将取自X1并标配六速手动变速器，也可选装八速自动变速器。另据报道，即将发布的MINI Countryman将被设计为一款“适合在任何地方行驶的SUV”，该车将与车厂开发的达喀尔拉力赛车采用相同设计。虽然有传言称Paceman已经被拿下，但最新报道称该车存在且将采用更时尚和运动风格外观，但为了提升实用性将采用五门布局。

 

xDrive-only BMW X2 confirmed to enter production in 2017

A reliable BMW insider has announced the X2 is slated to enter production sometime in 2017.

 

BMW apparently believes there is room in the lineup for an additional X model in the form of an X2 set to share platform with the second-generation X1. The BMW insider says the X2 will be available exclusively with an xDrive all-wheel drive system and will adopt a five-door configuration but with a more three-door coupe profile, as seen in the larger X4 and X6.

 

This is the second time a report indicates a 2017 release date for the X2 so chances are the project has already been signed off. Power will come from X1's engines linked to a standard six-speed manual transmission or an optional eight-speed automatic.

 

In related news, the same BMW source says the upcoming MINI Countryman has been developed as a "proper go-anywhere SUV" in the same lines as the firm's Dakar rally car. Although rumors are saying the Paceman will be dropped, the report mentions it will live on and will adopt a more stylish and sporty approach but with five doors for added practicality.