The BMW Group has chosen the 2016 Paris Motor Show to present the BMW Concept X2. This new addition to the compact segment has a distinctive design that stands apart from that of the other X models and also draws on the BMW Group's history of coupe-making. The result is a compact concept exuding urban sporting appeal.

The distinctive character of the BMW Concept X2 already shines through in the car's proportions. While its large wheels and familiar two-box design underline its functional X model character; a long wheelbase, stretched roofline, short overhangs, and heavily forward-slanting C-pillar give the body a sporty, low-to-the-road feel.

The interplay of the darker cladding surfaces and striking Luminous Red body colour make the Concept X2 look even slimmer from the side.

The upper section of the car's flanks is dominated by sporty design elements. The elongated roofline and slim window graphic create a stretched feel. The glasshouse tapers towards the rear, forming an athletic shoulder section.

The front-end design of the BMW Concept X2 likewise fuses dynamic elements with a robust use of forms. Clearly contoured volumes and subtle edges create a front-end impression with presence and sporting appeal in abundance. The rear of the BMW Concept X2 rounds off the exterior design in distinctive style. Width-accentuating elements such as the slim rear window and horizontal lines reduce the perceived height of the BMW Concept X2 and underscore its sporting pretentions.

The design of the BMW Concept X2 fuses apparent contradictions into a single coherent statement. "The BMW Concept X2 combines the fast-moving body language and low-slung proportions of a coupe with the robust construction of an X model. This is a sporty vehicle with a bold character, and it allows us to open up some fascinating new design possibilities for the BMW brand," says Karim Habib, Head of BMW Design.