SLEEKER and more dynamic looking than the X1 it is spun from, the all-new X2 also offers a palpably sportier driving experience to match the styling, which is good news for BMW fans who thought that the company had begun to abandon its old ‘Ultimate Driving Machine’ ethos.

We’re not saying that people should abandon their coupes, but there is a bit more interaction and response here in the sDrive20i than we expected.