BMW unveiled the second-generation X2 in October 2023 earlier than kicking off collection manufacturing solely a few weeks later. A brand new video goes deep contained in the Regensburg manufacturing unit the place the magic occurs to indicate how the iX2 comes alive. It’s the primary time for the reason that crossover-coupe mashup was launched in 2017 that patrons can go for a completely electrical powertrain.

The German luxurious model is among the few automakers to promote principally the identical automobile with a alternative between a combustion engine or an electrical setup. Within the case of the mechanically associated X1 – which can be in-built Regensburg – the lineup is much more various since there are plug-in hybrid variations. BMW calls this technique the “Energy of Alternative” and argues the powertrain shouldn’t impression a automobile’s look.

The X2 and iX2 look just about the identical, following an similar technique used for the X1 / iX1 in addition to larger autos such because the X3 / iX3, 4 Sequence Gran Coupe / i4, 5 Sequence / i5, and the 7 Sequence / i7. In China, there’s additionally an i3 Sedan primarily based on the long-wheelbase 3 Sequence Sedan accessible domestically with combustion engines.

BMW has sadly determined towards bringing the iX2 to the USA the place the iX1 can be a no-show. The place the zero-emission crossover is on the market, it comes completely in iX2 xDrive30 guise. Nevertheless, the portfolio will develop later this yr to incorporate a less expensive X2 eDrive20 with front-wheel drive and a single motor, due to this fact echoing the iX1 eDrive20.

The Regensburg plant the place the iX2 calls residence can be the place the place BMW places collectively the 1 Sequence. As many as 1,000 autos roll off the meeting line every day because of a three-shift operation after just lately introducing an evening shift. Greater than €350 million have been invested on the manufacturing unit up to now few months, creating about 500 additional everlasting jobs.

Later this yr, the manufacturing unit will endure extra adjustments to accommodate the manufacturing of the next-generation 1 Sequence. Not like the 2 crossovers, the new hatchback (codenamed F70) isn’t getting the electrical remedy. In truth, we haven’t even heard something about the potential for a plug-in hybrid powertrain.

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