BMW is preparing a facelifted version of the electric iX2 for the 2028 model year. A prototype in camouflaged disguise reveals notable styling changes that reflect BMW’s Neue Klasse design language, particularly in the front fascia.
New Front Design Moves Away from Oversized Grille
The updated iX2 prototype replaces the large kidney grilles with a design inspired by the iX3’s more streamlined look. Slimmer headlights are placed near the corners, connected by a dark horizontal element that gives the crossover a wider, cleaner appearance. The lower bumper also receives new details, including two large openings with active shutters to improve cooling efficiency.
Minor Changes at the Rear and Interior Updates Expected
The sides and roofline of the iX2 remain mostly unchanged, retaining the rising window line, sloping roof, and prominent rear quarter windows. The rear bumper looks simpler and cleaner, with revised taillights as the main visible update at the back.
Inside, the iX2 is expected to adopt BMW’s latest iDrive X interface paired with Panoramic Vision. This upgrade will likely bring a larger central touchscreen, measuring up to 17.9 inches, and replace the existing digital instrument cluster with a new panoramic display system, enhancing the cabin’s technology without changing the overall layout much.
Powertrain and Market Details Stay Mostly Unchanged
Earlier this year, BMW upgraded the iX2’s power electronics with silicon-carbide components for better efficiency. These same components also appear in the iX1 and help the entry-level electric model reach up to 514 km (320 miles) WLTP range, while the iX2 xDrive30 variant offers around 466 km (290 miles) WLTP range.
The facelift is expected to keep the current powertrain lineup that includes front-wheel-drive eDrive20 and all-wheel-drive xDrive30 versions. Pricing starts at about 51,000 euros in Germany.
No Plans for US Launch, Production to Continue in Regensburg
The refreshed iX2 will begin production in July 2027 and will be sold as a 2028 model in most markets. However, BMW does not plan to launch the updated iX2 in the United States, favoring larger electric SUVs like the iX3 and iX4 for that market due to higher profit margins and American preferences. Production will continue at BMW’s Regensburg plant in Germany, which also builds the internal combustion X2.
Source: autoevolution.com