The car that gave rise to the Acura ZDX, Honda Crosstour and, soon, the Mercedes-Benz MLC, is back for a second generation.
Often pilloried by the press as the car that answered the question no-one asked, the E71 BMW X6 was popular enough with the buying public — BMW says it sold 250,000 copies — to warrant a second iteration.
The F16 X6 comes equipped with 19-inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, electric tailgate, 8-speed automatic, leather trim, dual-zone climate control, auto-dimming rear vision mirrors, and rear seats that split-fold 40/20/40.
Options include adaptive LED headlights, hands-free tailgate operation, touchpad for the iDrive controller, Bang & Olufsen surround sound system, surround view cameras, night vision, speed limit info, head-up display, automatic parking and internet connectivity.
Engines, performance, fuel economy
| xDrive35i | xDrive50i | xDrive30d | xDrive40d | M50d | |
| Type | I6 | 4.4L V8 | 3L I6 | - | 3L I6 |
| Turbo | Yes | Two | Yes | Yes | Three |
| Power | 190kW (258hp) | 330kW (450hp) | 190kW (258hp) | 230kW (313hp) | 280kW (381hp) |
| Torque | - | 650Nm | 450Nm | - | 740Nm |
| 0-100km/h | 6.5s | 4.8s | 6.7s | 5.8s | 250km/h |
| Top speed | - | 250km/h | 230km/h | - | 5.2s |
| Fuel economy (city) | - | 13.1L/100km | 6.7L/100km | - | 7.2L/100km |
| Fuel economy (hwy) | - | 7.8L/100km | 5.5L/100km | - | 6.3L/100km |
| Fuel economy (combo) | 8.6L/100km | 9.7L/100km | 6L/100km | 6.3L/100km | 6.6L/100km |
| CO2 output | 200g/km | 227g/km | 159g/km | 165g/km | 174g/km |
Dimensions
Length: 4,909mm
Width: 1,989mm
Height: 1,702mm
Wheelbase: 2,933mm
Boot space: 580L (seats up), 1,525L (seats down)
Off-road specs
Overhang angle (front/rear): 25° / 22.5°
Ramp angle: 20°
Ground clearance: 212mm
Fording depth (at 7km/h): 500mm
