Bmw X2, the anticipated sporty 3-door variation of Bmw X1, will not become available until 2016. The current version of the X1 will be restyled in 2013 and will be replaced by an altogether new version in 2015. Then, a year later, its “coupe” version X2 will join in. It is the same strategy adopted by BMW for the X6 and that will be used again for the X3-derived X4.

This proliferation of sporty crossover and SUV models (or ‘SAV’ models, as BMW describes them) will also lead to a sort of little revolution as the new X1 and X2 will be developed on Mini’s platform, with rear or four wheel drive according to the version. The X2 will be available with the 3 door configuration only, just like Range Rover Evoque, and will feature 4 single seats in order to facilitate loading of bulky objects or sport gear. According to AutoBild, the future X1 is currently known as F48 while the X2 - which still needs the definitive go-ahead from BMW’s big bosses -is labeled F47. Engine range will feature the most recent turbocharged 4 cylinder diesel and petrol engines, but the arrival of future hybrid versions mounting a 3 cylinder engine has not been ruled out.

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