2024 BMW iX2 priced below LCT threshold

Pricing for the 2024 BMW iX2 eDrive20 and xDrive30 will start from $82,900 and $85,700 plus on-road costs respectively when the premium compact coupe-SUV twins arrive Down Under in the first half of next year.

Importantly, both iX2 models slot in under the $89,332 luxury car tax (LCT) threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles, which means they’ll also be exempt from fringe benefits tax (FBT) for fleet operators.

Their arrival will expand BMW’s local sub-LCT electric vehicle portfolio from four models to six, joining the BMW i4 eDrive35, iX3 M Sport, iX1 eDrive20 and iX1 xDrive30.

Mirroring the powertrain set-up and most of the standard equipment of the closely related BMW iX1 line-up, the range-topping 230kW/494Nm dual-motor xDrive30 will arrive in the first quarter, followed by the entry-level 150kW/247Nm single-motor eDrive20 due by mid-year.

Both models use a 66.8kWh lithium-ion battery and will cover up to 477km (eDrive20) and 449km (xDrive30) on a single charge – 49km and 2km further respectively than the equivalent iX1s.

Charging the battery at the maximum 130kW will take the iX2 from 10-80 per cent in less than half an hour, BMW says, while AC charging is facilitated by a 22kW on-board charger – something of a USP in this segment.

Exact specifications of the iX2 eDrive20 will be announced closer to its arrival, but BMW Australia has confirmed the xDrive30 will be fitted with 19-inch wheels, dual-zone climate control, adaptive LED headlights, adaptive dampers, a power tailgate, keyless entry/start, a head-up display, M Sport package and charging cables.

It will also come with a 12-month Chargefox subscription.

BMW’s now-signature dual widescreen displays for the infotainment and instruments are standard too, featuring the latest Operating System 9, while plenty of active safety equipment comes courtesy of the Driving Assistant Professional system.

Two option packs will be available: the $3615 Enhancement Package, which adds metallic paintwork, a panoramic glass roof, Harman Kardon stereo, heated steering wheel and massage front seats; and the $4900 M Sport Pro package comprising 20-inch wheels, shadow line M lights, M Sport brakes with red high-gloss callipers and M seat belts.

On their own, the 20-inch hoops are worth an extra $2000.

Metallic paint attracts an $1800 surcharge while a pair of frozen (matte) colours are available at $5000.

BMW is also offering a guaranteed future value handback option for the xDrive30 of $335/week based on a five-year novated lease at 8.29 per cent.

How much does the 2024 BMW iX2 cost?
eDrive20 – $82,900
xDrive30 – $85,700
* Prices exclude on-road costs

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