Is the BMW X2 front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive?
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BMW X2 is a front-wheel drive vehicle. Engine layout of front-wheel drive vehicles: Generally, front-wheel drive vehicles have a transverse engine layout, with a more compact engine compartment arrangement. They have fewer components compared to rear-wheel drive vehicles, which to some extent reduces the overall weight of the vehicle. Additionally, since the engine and driving wheels are close to each other and there is no drive shaft, power loss is minimized, resulting in higher transmission efficiency compared to rear-wheel drive vehicles. Advantages of front-wheel drive vehicles: The advantages of front-wheel drive vehicles are obvious. Due to their simpler structure compared to rear-wheel drive vehicles, production costs are lower, leading to more affordable vehicle prices. They also offer more space and better fuel efficiency. However, the disadvantages are also evident: they do not handle as well as rear-wheel drive vehicles, especially during extreme cornering, where they are not as smooth as rear-wheel drive vehicles.