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The X2 comes in one form and one form only – a five-seat, five-door SUV with a hatchback-style boot lid. It sits in the BMW range between the similarly sized X1, which has a greater focus on practicality, and the larger X3, which might be a better shout if you regularly need to use the back seats.

The X2 measures in a little less than 4.4 metres long. That makes it around the same length as a family hatchback such as a Volkswagen Golf or Ford Focus. Compared to cars in the same class, the X2 is a little shorter than the Mercedes GLA and the Audi Q3 Sportback, although Audi also makes the smaller Q2. The X2 also comes in a few millimetres shy of the Volvo XC40, Jaguar E-Pace and Range Rover Evoque.

Cabin space is reasonable in the X2, but buyers after a more practical SUV would be better served by the X1 or larger X3. There’s just enough space to fit adults in every seat, although elbow room will be tight in the back if you have three rear passengers. The sloping roofline and narrow windows do mean rear headroom is a little limited, which can make it feel slightly claustrophobic, and also makes it harder to squeeze a child seat back there.

You get a reasonable choice of engines with the X2 including diesel, petrol and plug-in hybrid units. As befits a premium car from a premium brand, none of the options available feel slow or underpowered, so it’s simply a case of selecting how much performance you’d like on tap. All engines are offered with the option of an automatic gearbox that suits the X2 well, along with xDrive all-wheel drive – although standard two-wheel drive models are capable enough for most buyers.

The jury's still out on the X2's long-term reliability because it's still a fairly new model. That said, What Car?'s 2021 survey ranked it very highly for dependability.

You can always add an extended warranty for more peace of mind. This kicks in once the factory coverage expires and will protect you from unexpected electrical or mechanical repair bills.

Yes. BMW makes the X2 with both front and four-wheel drive. The former are badged sDrive, while 4WD models get the xDrive name. Generally, entry-level models come with two-wheel drive, while four-wheel drive is reserved for more expensive versions.

Every plug-in hybrid X2 – the xDrive 25e – gets four-wheel drive as standard. This is because the engine powers the front wheels while the extra electric motor drives the rear wheels, giving four-wheel drive as a result.

It's worth mentioning that, while four-wheel drive will give a small grip boost in very slippery situations, most drivers don't need it in day-to-day driving. Over the colder months, you'll see more benefit from sticking winter tyres on your front-wheel-drive car than from using summer or all-season tyres on a four-wheel-drive alternative.

In many ways, the X2 is a great car. Considering it's an SUV, it handles almost as keenly as a road-focused hatchback, without compromising its long-range cruising ability. It's not as comfortable as the Mercedes GLA, nor as affordable as a Peugeot 2008 but, if you're looking for a compact-yet-practical car from a premium brand that doesn't sacrifice a little style, this BMW is a great choice for you.