The BMW X2 is set to get a midlife refresh next year, as previewed by these spy shots. The car will get a styling update and upgraded technology, mirroring the recent changes made to the BMW X1. As is the way with many midlife updates, the majority of the X2’s bodywork will remain untouched, but you’ll be able to spot the new car by a series of tweaks. The front grilles look much bigger than on the current car, and the LED daytime running lights will be a new shape. The round fog lamps just below the headlights will go – these are merely stickers on this development car – and it’s likely that LED fog lights will be integrated into the lower air intakes.

The round fog lamps just below the headlights will go – these are merely stickers on this development car – and it’s likely that LED fog lights will be integrated into the lower air intakes. (Picture Credit: AutoMedia)

The big news inside is that the iDrive infotainment system is likely to feature touchscreen functionality for the first time. Besides that, it’s thought BMW will limit any changes to new upholstery and trim options, but there’s the possibility that more safety kit and driver assistance will be available.

In the next couple of months, BMW will introduce a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model called the X2 xDrive25e. (Picture Credit: AutoMedia)

In the next couple of months, BMW will introduce a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model called the X2 xDrive25e, which will continue to be available in the facelifted model. Using a 123bhp petrol engine, a 94bhp electric motor and a 10kWh battery, the X2 will be pretty quick: acceleration from 0-100kmph will take 6.8 seconds. In the X1 xDrive25e, BMW claims an electric-only range of 56km, and the X2 will post similar figures.

The X2 shares its engine range with the BMW 1-Series but economy isn’t quite as good because the X2 is a little heavier. (Picture Credit: AutoMedia)

Besides the new plug-in hybrid version, it’s likely that the engine range will get small improvements to improve economy and performance. The X2 shares its engine range with the BMW 1-Series but economy isn’t quite as good because the X2 is a little heavier. All-wheel-drive models get an xDrive badge, while front-wheel-drive versions are called sDrive.