The first batch of spy shots of the upcoming BMW X2 have arrived. It’s not looking like the elegant concept anymore, is it?

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The all-new BMW X2 has been spotted putting in test mileage at the Nurburgring. The camouflaged coupe/SUV is set to be production ready at the end of this year with an expected sales ETA of 2018. It's essentially a sporty-looking version of the BMW X1 in the same way the X4 is to the X3 and the X6 is to the X5.

From the spy shots, it appears that the concept model’s sloping roofline and bold stance have been softened to meet production and safety requirements.

The front and rear lights have also reverted to a more familiar BMW design than the striking LEDs of the concept model. View the concept X2 here.

The Nurburgring testing mule also shows a car sitting on large, low profile tyres. This suggests BMW is perhaps testing a racier version of the X2, possibly something like an X2 M. We will keep you updated as more details emerge.

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