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BMW iX2

BMW X2 and iX2 2024 review: Petrol and electric coupé-SUVs go head-to-head — but which should you choose?

Published 27 February 2024
By Matt Robinson
If you’re in the market for a premium-badged yet compact coupé-SUV costing around 50 to 60 grand, in petrol or EV form, BMW has you covered.
BMW i5 eDrive40

BMW i5 electric saloon review

The new BMW 5 Series is being launched from the get-go in electric form, as the BMW i5.
Published 01 October 2023
BMW X5

Updated BMW X5 reviewed

Revamped BMW X5 gets a sharper look and new tech, but the highlight is an upgraded plug-in hybrid system.
Published 29 September 2023
BMW i4

BMW i4 eDrive40 review

BMW’s fabulous electric fastback shows the upstart brands how electric cars should be done.
Published 05 April 2023
BMW M3 Competition xDrive Touring

BMW M3 Touring review

BMW has finally launched the car we’ve all been waiting for, but is the M3 estate the all-rounder we hoped it would be?
Published 27 February 2023
BMW i7 xDrive60 M Sport

Electric BMW i7 review

The new BMW i7 is sumptuous and silent. Dave Humphreys drives, and experiences, the first-ever electric 7 Series.
Published 05 November 2022
2023 BMW iX1

BMW X1 and iX1 review

BMW’s new X1 goes straight to the top of its class, especially in electric form.
Published 25 September 2022
2023 BMW M340i xDrive saloon

2023 BMW 3 Series review

Aside from a new touchscreen, there’s little to separate the new 3 Series from its predecessor. But it’s still a great car.
Published 20 September 2022
Pre-production prototype of the 2023 BMW XM

2023 BMW XM prototype review

BMW M’s first standalone product since the M1 is the XM SUV. Shane O’ Donoghue tries out a pre-production version of the plug-in hybrid.
Published 15 May 2022
Jeremy Clarkson raves about new BMW M4 — despite nearly crashing it

Clarkson raves about BMW M4 — despite near-crash

Jeremy Clarkson was full of the joys of spring in his latest review for The Sunday Times Magazine.
Published 28 February 2022
2022 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

2022 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer review

BMW has a new high-tech people carrier and Dave Humphreys has driven it.
Published 22 February 2022

2022 BMW M240i xDrive Coupé review

Simplicity rules in the new BMW M240i — a big engine, a small body and a sharp chassis mean it’s massively good fun to drive.
Published 02 February 2022
2021 BMW iX review by Shane O'Donoghue for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

BMW iX review 2021

The new BMW iX is grabbing attention with its divisive looks, but is it a good electric SUV?
Published 28 September 2021