BMW is known for luxury, speed and unmatched customer service. Owning a BMW offers several other benefits, from high-end safety features to speed, aesthetics and a lot of advanced performance features.

The safest BMWs are perfect for families or anyone that is willing to sacrifice some speed for safety.

Luxury BMWs that make the top safety lists are:

2019 BMW 5 Series

BMW’s 5 Series has a perfect score from US News Safety and a 9/10 from several institutes that test vehicle safety. The vehicle is a luxury, midsize that is considered the safest in its class in 2019.

Handling is smooth, the cabin is spacious, and there are a lot of configuration options that can add to the vehicle’s safety.
One optional feature that should be added to the vehicle for maximum safety is the Lighting Package. The package brings visibility up to a “good” level. The vehicle’s standard features include:

• Active Protection System
• Adaptive cruise control
• Automatic emergency braking
• Blind spot monitoring
• Daytime pedestrian detection
• Forward collision warning
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Lane departure warning
• Rear cross traffic alert
• Rearview camera

BMW offers the Active Protection System as an optional feature on many of its other vehicles. What this advanced system does is prepare the vehicle in the event of an accident. Through onboard sensors and monitoring, it’s possible to detect an imminent crash and make changes to reduce the risks for the driver.

While filled with great safety features, you can always opt for additional safety options, including:

• Night vision for pedestrian detection
• Heads-up display
• Surround-view parking camera

The BMW 5 Series is BMW’s safest vehicle on the road.

2019 BMW X5

The BMW X5 is an SUV with sports handling and has a lot of neat features, including an advanced infotainment systems and supportive seats. One of the safest luxury SUVs available, the X5 includes a lot of standard features:

• Blind spot monitoring
• Pedestrian detection
• Rearview camera
• Front parking sensors
• Rear parking sensors
• Auto emergency braking
• Rear cross traffic alert
• Adaptive cruise control

As you’ll find out later in the article, a lot of the features that come standard with the X5 are optional in other models. These features are on top of the state-of-the-art airbag systems. You can opt for a few other features that will make the X5 even safer:

• Head-up display
• Parallel parking assist
• Surround-view camera
• Active Protection System

If you want a mid-size SUV that is fast, handles exceptionally well and comes with advanced safety features, the X5 is a great choice.

2019 BMW 3 Series

The 3 Series is sporty and boasts a powerful engine that allows for quick acceleration. Named a Top Safety Pick+ from the IIHS, the vehicle has superb front collision. One main concern that is common among all models are the headlights.

Safety features that stood out and helped make this vehicle a top safety pick are:

• Front crash prevention system
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Automatic emergency braking
• Lane departure warning
• Rearview camera
• Active Protection System

BMW also offers a variety of optional safety features, which would be your best option if you’re primarily focused on safety no matter the cost. The additional features that you can add to the vehicle if you want are:

• Pedestrian monitoring
• Blind spot monitor
• Parking assist
• Surround-view camera
• Parking sensors
• Adaptive cruise control
• Head-up display

Crash tests suggest that the BMW 3 is a sporty, safe ride that puts safety first.

2019 BMW X2

A great subcompact SUV that has great acceleration and a beautiful interior. The X2 is a great choice for families. Sports handling allows for a fun drive, while the vehicle keeps passengers safe in multiple ways:

• Front sensors
• Parking sensors
• Rearview camera

If you want to avoid having to call an auto accident lawyer because you’re speeding or exited a lane while driving, you’ll be able to add a plethora of safety features to the vehicle. The safety features in the optional category enhance safety enough to make this one of the safest SUVs on the road.

Optional safety features include:

• Pedestrian detection
• Parking assist
• Speed limit sign recognition
• Lane departure systems
• Automatic emergency braking
• Auto high beams

If it weren’t for the stock headlights being acceptable, the X2 would be even safer.

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BMW is strengthening its leading position in Australia in the SUV segment by launching some interesting updates for the 2019 X1 and X2 range, with full prices also to be announced. Some variants also come with cut down prices, while others are introduced with the same pricing tags as the previous generation.

Aussie magazine PerformanceDrive has recently released the full prices for the YM2019 of both models and you can find them below, with deliveries expected to begin starting next January.

2019 BMW X1 & X2 – Full Prices:

2019 BMW X1 sDrive18i: $45,900 (unchanged)
2019 BMW X1 sDrive18d: $49,900 (unchanged)
2019 BMW X1 sDrive20i: $50,900 (down $3700)
2019 BMW X1 xDrive25i: $60,900 (down $600)
2019 BMW X2 sDrive18i: $46,900 (down $3000)
2019 BMW X2 sDrive20i: $55,900 (unchanged)
2019 BMW X2 xDrive20d: $59,900 (unchanged.

About the arrival of the brand-new SUVs in Australia, Vikram Pawah, BMW Group Australia, also stated that:

“BMW recognises these segments as key in the Australian market. It is also an area that is constantly evolving in terms of technology, specification and customer preference. BMW prides itself on being at the forefront of such topics. With the additional specification now found across the X1 and X2 ranges, as well as sharper pricing on key models, we continue to provide compelling offers in this space.”

Starting with the 2019 BMW X1, the entire range comprises four variants, starting with the sDrive, and continuing with sDrive18d and sDrive20i. There is also the top of the line xDrive25i. Standard features for all include an 8.8-inch touch-screen display for infotainment system and available with iDrive Touch control on the centre console. It also adds Apple CarPlay as standard along with the Navigation Professional Plus infotainment package.

Under the hood, the 2019 BMW X1 range comes with four power configurations – 103 kW and 220 Nm of torque, 110kW and 330 Nm of torque, 141kw and 280 Nm of torque, and 170 kW and 350 Nm of torque, for the top of the line variant.

Moving to the 2019 BMW X2, the model is offered with three variants – the sDrive18i, sDrive20i and topper xDrive20d. Visual enhancements that separate it from the X1 refer to 19-inch alloy wheels which replace the previous 18-inch wheels, coming with an Y-spoke design and Orbit Grey finish.

Under the hood, the new X2 features the same engine as the X1, only with different power output in the top of the line xDrive20d, which is 140 kW and 400 Nm of torque.

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Following the introduction of the mid-level X2 sDrive20i in Australia earlier this month, BMW customers have also received some pretty good news concerning the introduction of the entry-level sDrive18i and the top of the line xDrive20d in the country.

With the whole lineup in one place, we should also reveal the official prices – sDrive18i ($49,900), sDrive20i ($55,900) and xDrive20d ($59,900).

Famous Marc Werner, CEO of BMW Australia, has also welcomed both variants in the Land Down Under:

“We have already seen strong interest in the X2, both via initial media reviews as well as in the dealerships and on our website. Now we have taken the opportunity to fill out the range, offering a strong entry offering in the sDrive18i, as well as the xDrive20d, a turbo-diesel, all-wheel drive range topper.”

Performance wise, the entry-level sDrive18i features a 1.5-liter turbo-petrol three-cylinder engine with 103 kW and 220 Nm ot torque. This allows a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds, thanks to an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.

On the other hand, the xDrive20d is equipped with a higher 2.0-liter turbo diesel four-cylinder pot with 140 kW and 400 Nm of torque. The same sprint is done in 7.7 seconds. For this variant, the fuel consumption figure is given and stands at 5.1L/100 km/h on a combined cycle.

As for the wide range of options and equipment, Aussie magazine PerformanceDrive has also released the official details and are listed below.

BMW X2 sDrive18i

18-inch light alloy wheels
LED headlights with cornering lights
LED Fog Lights
High-beam Assist
Rain sensor
Automatic tailgate operation
Sensatec interior upholstery
Interior trim in Oxide Silver dark matte with Black high-gloss trim finishers
Sport leather steering wheel with multi-function buttons
Storage compartment package with 12V power sockets in rear centre console
Air conditioning
Park distance control, front and rear
Cruise control with braking function
Rear view camera
Parking Assistant
Driving Assistant, including speed limit info, lane departure warning and forward collision warning
Real-time Traffic Information
Foldable second-row seats with 40:20:40 split
Six-speaker stereo
DAB digital radio
Satellite navigation
5-inch colour touchscreen infotainment
Seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

BMW X2 xDrive20d, same as sDrive20i launch variant and in addition to the sDrive18i:

M Sport X package (M Sport package is a no-cost option)
Seven-speed sports dual-clutch transmission (20i)
Eight-speed sports automatic transmission (20d)
19-inch M light alloy wheels
‘Hexagon’ Alcantara Anthracite cloth upholstery with yellow contrast stitching
Sports seats for driver and front passenger
BMW Individual Anthracite headliner
BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line
M Sport suspension
M leather steering wheel
Automatic air-conditioning
Interior lights package
Interior rear-view mirror with anti-dazzle function.

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If you live in the United States and love the all-new 2018 X2 and X3 from BMW, and yet don’t have enough money to buy the top notch variants, than you should take into account the cheaper variants the carmaker is throwing on the market.

The 2018 BMW X2 can be had in the cheaper variant, the sDrive28i, available from $36,400, as well as the sDrive30i from the new X3, costing no more than $41,000. Prices don’t include the $995 destination and handling fee.

If you opt for the 2018 BMW X2 sDrive28i, then you should know that the model is already available in pre-orders, while the X3 sDrive30i will arrive in a couple of months. So you still have time to put some money away for the latter model.

With $2,000 less than the top of the line X2 xDrive28i, the entry-level sDrive28i also comes with some important characteristics.

Visually, the 2018 BMW X2 xDrive28i features LED lighting, 18-inch alloy wheels or power tailgate. Inside, the model gets the same plethora of high-tech gadgetries and standard equipment – 10-way power front sport seats with SensaTec upholstery, automatic climate control system, or seven-speaker audio system. The cabin is also tweaked with high-gloss black trim with pearl gloss chrome accents, while the steering wheel is wrapped in high-end leather.

In the engine department, the model is equipped with a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo flat-four engine with 228 horsepower and 349 Nm of torque, sent to the wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. This means an acceleration from standstill to 100 km/h in a good 6.6 seconds, at a top speed of 231 km/h.

Being the older sibling, it means that the X3 sDrive30i will get the same visual treatment and the same equipment inside the cabin. The only difference is the engine configuration. In this case, the 2.0-liter flat-four cylinder outputs 248 horsepower and 349 Nm of torque. The acceleration is 0.1 second better than the X2 sDrive28i.

For more details about the 2018 BMW X2 sDrive28i you can also check out the online configurator found on the carmaker`s official website. The X3`s official details will be posted in a couple of months.

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BMW UK has recently announced the introduction of the gorgeous 2018 X2 and will be available for order in around two months. It will first arrive in the xDrive20d variant, with prices to start from £33,980. The rest of the X2 range will also be introduced later on and comprise the sDrive20i, sDrive18d and xDrive18d.

No matter the angle you admire it, the all-new 2018 BMW X2 is a sexy urban crossover, with a strong personality and more aggressive attitude, highlighted by the new aero kit and LED headlights and taillights; it adds as well plenty of power and performance under the hood.

The 2018 BMW X2 is a safe car to ride, as it offers the latest safety measurements – these refer to Lane Departure Warning, Speed Limit Info with No Passing Info Display, anti-dazzle High Beam Assistant, Collision Warning and Pedestrian Warning with City Breaking function, Park Distance Control and rear-view camera.

The safety pack is also complemented by the M Sport suspension system available available on all variants as well as the Dynamic Damper Control, all increasing the SUV`s driving capabilities and dynamics.

The 2018 BMW X2 also boasts plenty of new and advanced technology, like standard 6.5-inch Touch Control Display with navigation system, iDrive with Voice control Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless charging or Head-Up Display.

BMW is also throwing in some additional packages with extra goodies inside – Tech Pack, Drive Pack or Vision Pack.

In the engine department, the X2 xDrive20d variant is equipped in Europe with a diesel engine which develops 190 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque, enabling a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a good 7.7 seconds. The top speed is also electronically limited to 137 mph.

The diesel engine also allows for a decent fuel consumption of around 61 mpg combined, while the CO2 standard emissions are set at 121 g/km.

BMW has also released the official introduction video of the new 2018 X2 in the United Kingdom. Enjoy and don’t forget to share your opinions on the gorgeous urban crossover!

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With the recent adaption of SUVs such as the Range Rover Evoque, it seemed sensible for BMW to try the same move, offering Coupe and Cabriolet models of one of its smaller SUVs in production, an SUV like the BMW X2. The people over at BMW neither confirm nor do they completely deny the possibility of such a move.

With the recent diversification of SUV models going on, it seemed sensible for BMW to follow the same trend. Offering a Coupe or Cabriolet variant of the BMW X2, for those looking to buy something more extravagant than your average BMW SUV may still be something BMW has planned. As they put it, the information can’t be confirmed. This being said, the information is not denied either, which basically means we’ll have to wait and see what BMW’s next move will be regarding this specific subject.

While there have been quite a few renditions of what the BMW X2 would look as a Convertible and Coupe, none of them proved to be the real deal. They have convinced most, however, of the success such version could enjoy, provided that the Bavarian automaker would indeed make such a move. While clearly stating that they cannot confirm such rumors or speculations, BMW has also made sure not to completely deny the possibility of such variants of the BMW X2. It is exactly this fact that reassures most that BMW has indeed planned something in this respect. What is it and how will it look, is something we will have to wait and see.

Without a doubt, the BMW X2 is one of the most interesting models released by BMW. It is an affordable and elegant vehicle, a compromise between BMW’s top models and its more basic vehicle options. The vehicle strikes most as one of the most balanced vehicles in BMW’s history. It offers the best experience to those that seek a vehicle that does not exaggerate with the flashy gadgets we now see on almost all vehicles, regardless of manufacturer.

The BMW X2, as stated by BMW, will remain for the moment just as is. While the possibility of a Coupe or Cabriolet version is not out of the question, at this point it seems it is a distant dream. Regardless of how and when BMW will release such models, if it will at all, the BMW X2 remains one of the most appreciated vehicles the Bavarian automaker has to offer right now.

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The all-new 2018 BMW X2 is the company`s new kid on the block, coming with an extraordinary design language, plenty of high-tech gizmos inside and powerful powertrains under the hood. It has already been announced on the Australian market, arriving this March from $55,900, without the available styling packages.

As we already know, the new X2 is a small crossover, slotting between the X1 and X3, and is first offered in the sDrive20i variant.

It also stands on the company`s new CLAR platform, meaning more lightweight components for increased comfort and space inside, lower fuel consumption and more performance under the hood.

Visually, the crossover`s main highlights refer to LED headlights with corner function, power tailgate, M Sport sports suspension as standard, as well as 19-inch M alloy wheels, blue accents and other M aero parts. All are part of BMW`s first “M Sport X” package.

Inside, the cabin features M Sport leather steering wheel for the driver and plenty of new technologies. Speaking of which, Marc Werner, CEO at BMW Group Australia, has also declared:

“We are excited to be adding the BMW X2 to the small premium SUV segment. The X2’s dynamic stance and highly efficient turbocharged petrol engine combine with outstanding connectivity and infotainment systems to create a sporty vehicle of outstanding versatility.”

BMW Australia has also announced three packages which add more features and gadgetries inside. We are dealing here with the Innovation Package ($2,600) with active cruise control or head-up display, as well as the Comfort Package ($2,700), with electric front seats and seat heating. There is also the Style Plus Package ($3,300) with panoramic glass roof or 20-inch alloy wheels.

As for performance, the 2018 X2 sDrive20i features a 2.0-liter turbo-petrol flat-four engine, with 141 kW and 280 Nm of torque, paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with front wheel-drive configuration. It also sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in a good 7.7 seconds.

Aussie magazine PerformanceDrive has also released the standard equipment for the 2018 BMW X2 xDrive20i. You can find out more about it below.

BMW X2 sDrive20i standard equipment:

19-inch M light alloy wheels
M Sport X Exterior Package
M Sport suspension
M rear spoiler
LED headlights with cornering lights
LED Fog Lights
High-beam Assist
Automatic tailgate operation
Cloth Alcantara Anthracite with yellow contrast stitching
M Leather steering wheel
BMW Individual headliner in Anthracite
Sports seats for driver and front passenger
Interior Lights package
Automatic air conditioning
Rear-view mirror with anti-dazzle function
Park distance control, front and rear
Cruise control with braking function
Rear view camera
Parking Assistant
Driving Assistant, including speed limit info, lane departure warning, Pedestrian Warning with City Brake Activation and forward collision warning
Real-time traffic information
Foldable second-row seats with 40:20:40 split
Instrument panel with 5.7-inch TFT display
Satellite navigation
6.5-inch colour touchscreen infotainment.

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BMW is a real master in identifying the customers` needs on the automotive market, and with the latest trends today, it has managed to provide the best products and services. And this is why the German carmaker remains the leader in the auto industry.

The 2018 North American International Auto Show currently being held in Detroit, US, was the perfect opportunity for BMW to present its newest models. One of them was announced last year and has now been presented to the world, particularly since it is aimed towards the very popular subcompact crossover segment in the United States – it is the all-new 2018 BMW X2.

Just like most of the new models from BMW, the X2 also grew in size, becoming more aggressive and appealing and offering generous space inside and a wide range of engines under the hood. It is based on the also popular X1, being 3.2 inches longer and 2.8 inches lower.

As you probably know already, it also stands on the company`s new UKL architecture, meaning more lightweight materials for increased performance and low consumption. As for the looks, it shares its design lines with the much larger X4 and X6.

Among its top characteristics at the exterior, we should mention the upside-down Kidney Grilles and the BMW roundel on the C-pillar.

As for interior design, it also borrows top features from the 5-Series or 7-Series. However, it does come with tweaks of its own, like the freestanding 6.5-inch infotainment system or SensaTec upholstery. Other elements also include an 8.8-inch infotainment system with GPS navigation, Dakota leather or heads-up display.

Once arriving on the US market later on this year, the all-new 2018 BMW X2 will be offered as an all-wheel drive layout, available in the xDrive28i. The version will come with a 2.0-liter turbocharged flat-four mill, with 228 horsepower and 349 Nm of torque, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The same engine will also be available on the European counterpart.

In the United States, the 2018 BMW X2 will cost at least $38,400; however, with the array of optional available, prices could exceed $40,000. Stay tuned for more details and images!

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When you think of Microsoft’s revolutionary HoloLens you imagine it as part of a cool game experience involving anything but cars. As it happens, BMW has teamed with Microsoft in order to bring an interesting virtual experience of the BMW X2 as part of an interesting advertising strategy.

The main goal of this particular partnership is to make the BMW X2 more visible to the public. In this way any individual can familiarize himself with this particular model. You can check out the car as a whole or analyze bits and pieces that went into the car design. No matter how you look at it, this partnership seems to have created quite a revolutionary new way of exploring a car before purchasing.

Why Microsoft and their product? The answer lies probably in the technology used. Seeing as it provides most mobility and allows interaction between virtual and real objects, the HoloLens seems like the best choice. The partnership with Microsoft is also BMW’s attempt at showing its interest in the high-tech area. By doing this, BMW attempts to attract a younger, more dynamic segment of customers, convincing the individuals within this public to purchase a BMW vehicle model.

Regardless of how you look at it, this partnership seems to be a total success. It should be noted that through this particular project, Microsoft, also has the opportunity to reach the BMW fan segment. It is a collaboration out of which both parts seem to have some sort of gain. This is one of the reasons this particular partnership seems well balanced. Will BMW include other models in this particular project? This is something that remains to be seen.

No matter how you look at it, the partnership between BMW and Microsoft is successful. The results speak for themselves. While this project has not yet reached its highest developing point, it still sends the message of a promising, interactive experience that BMW should be willing to implement for each and every model it produces, not just the BMW X2. For Microsoft, this particular project proves the capabilities of the HoloLens in regards to the automotive industry. It wouldn’t actually be surprising for Microsoft to partner with other important automakers in order to further develop this type of project. For now, this particular project is specifically tied to BMW and its X2 model. No matter how this will evolve, the success o the idea is already ensured.

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We have been waiting for the arrival of the 2018 BMW X2 for a long time and now that the compact crossover has finally emerged, we get to admire it in a wonderful media gallery released below by the German carmaker.

As you probably know already, BMW couldn`t wait for the 2017 Paris Motor Show, which opens its gates on November 25th, and released the 2018 X2 earlier. It has made quite a buzz so far as it was declared one of the best models in its segment.

The 2018 BMW X2 is way too bigger than the previous variant, and can also be offered with the M Sport and the M Sport X packages. The latter one adds a more aggressive attitude thanks to the variety of M goodies.

As we can depict from the new media gallery below, the 2018 BMW X2`s design language is based on the X2 Concept, coming with a low-profile cabin glasshouse area, impressive new kidney grille at the front, fog lights on the side clusters, bolstered wheel arches, wide low overall silhouette and small rear windscreen. All these new lines enhance the car`s aesthetics and increase aerodynamics.

The 2018 BMW X2 crossover is also offered with a new colour pallete in and out – Misano Blue Metallic and Galvanic Gold Metallic at the exterior, and Dakota Leather in Magna Red and Micro Hexagon fabric, Anthracite/Alcantara in Black with M piping inside the cabin.

On the other hand, the M Sport package adds more features like 20-inch alloy wheels and new M goodies all around the body style. The M Sport X is even further enhanced with new body colours, M Sport Dynamic Damper Control and much more.

Besides the aforementioned Dakota Leather in Magna Red and Micro Hexagon fabric Anthracite/Alcantara combo in Black with M piping, the car`s cabin is fully tweaked with the latest technological gadgetries, also found on other new models. We should mention BMW ConnectedDrive Services, Head-Up Display, Apple CarPlay, wide touchscreen iDrive6 interface, Driving Assistance Plus with Parking Assistant and so on.

As for performance, the all-new 2018 X2 is equipped with three engines – the xDrive20i petrol (192 HP) with seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission, xDrive20diesel (190 HP), and the xDrive25d diesel (231 HP). The latter two come with an eight-speed Steptronic transmission.

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