Is the BMW X2 Imported?
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BMW X2 is imported. This model is equipped with two engines: one is a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, and the other is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, codenamed B38A15A, has a maximum power of 103 kW and a maximum torque of 220 Nm, with the maximum power achieved at 4600 to 6500 rpm and the maximum torque at 1480 to 4200 rpm. The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers a maximum power of 141 kW and a maximum torque of 280 Nm, with the maximum power achieved at 5000 to 6000 rpm and the maximum torque at 1350 to 4600 rpm. The BMW X2 is a brand-new compact SUV from BMW, with body dimensions of 4379 mm in length, 1824 mm in width, and 1555 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2670 mm.
I just bought a BMW X2 last year, which was initially an imported version in the Chinese market. Around 2018 when it was first launched, all X2s were purely imported. But now it's different—BMW has established a factory in Shenyang, China, and started local production of the X2. So, many X2s on the road today might be domestically produced. The locally made version is much more affordable, at least saving the high import tariffs, which can lower the price by tens of thousands of yuan. In terms of quality, the domestically produced X2 uses the same production line, so there's no difference in driving experience, and warranty services are more convenient to handle. Personally, I prefer the locally made version for its higher cost-performance ratio, making it perfect for daily commuting. If you check the new models, most dealerships are already selling the domestically produced ones, though imported stock might still be available—you'd need to ask the dealer for specifics. Overall, the shift from imported to domestically produced X2 is a major step in BMW's localization strategy.
From the perspective of the automotive market, the BMW X2 is a typical example: initially, it entered the Chinese market as an imported model, with all 2018-2019 versions being produced overseas. However, as BMW increased its investments in China, the Chinese version of the X2 shifted to local production, with domestically manufactured models from the Shenyang plant becoming the mainstream. This means the proportion of imported models has significantly decreased, replaced by domestic versions, which lowers consumer purchase costs and avoids additional tariffs. Localization has also driven the localization of the supply chain, improving supply efficiency. However, if you're buying used or specific models, you might still find imported ones. In short, BMW's strategy leans toward domestic production, and now, if you buy a new X2, it's most likely domestically made. This partly explains why the brand can maintain competitiveness without inflated prices.
