Think of the U.S. version of the 2021 BMW X2 Edition M Mesh as akin to Olympic Silver Medal winners.

It?s got all the basics of the X2 Sports Activity plus flashy extras including sleek, black exterior accents and new 19-inch M Aerodynamic Style 919 wheels (there?s an option for 20-inch M Aerodynamic wheels, too). Inside you find an eight-speed Sport automatic transmission with paddle shifters, and an upgraded interior that includes leather seats. Step out again and take a look at the grimace of the M Mesh kidney grille, which relays the confidence of a world-class sports car contender.

So why doesn?t this sporty player take the coveted Gold Medal"

Because BMW decided not to give U.S. models the trendy orange stripes (think something akin to the Nike swoosh) that European models sport. Sure, U.S. buyers still have the option of black or orange accents on their tires, but the lack of an orange body stripe makes the U.S. version lose the coolness contest by a swish.
2021 BMW X2 Edition M Mesh

So just what can U.S. buyers expect from a 2021 BMW X2 Edition M Mesh" Quite a lot.

First, availability. The automaker hasn?t capped production of these special editions. In fact, BMW announced its factories in the U.S. and Europe now operating at capacity. BMW sales for the automaker were off only 15.7 percent in the second quarter, which they reported is a stronger showing than anticipated (although they did recently get in hot water when it came to reporti...