BMW's 2024 AWD Sports Activity Coupe offers performance, sneaky styling and mild hybrid economy3/23/2024 BMW’s ultra-stylish and posh X6 AWD midsize luxury SUV sports a sleek, slippery looking coupe-like roofline that BMW refers to it as their “Sports Activity Coupe” even though it’s a four-door. And like all BMWs, X6 exudes superb performance and handling. X6 comes in two flavors. The X6 xDrive40i that is V6 equipped, and the X6 M60 xDrive that is V8 powered. Both engines have a 48V mild-hybrid package that really improves fuel economy. We were privileged to test the xDrive4oi and it’s everything BMW’s are noted for, and then some. For 2024, X6 received a face-lift of sorts in that it has a blacked-out kidney grille and air scoops in the front fenders in front of the wheels. New sexy taillights have a lifted brow look and Ovid shaped exhaust tips add to its racy styling that is enhanced with the M Sport package. X6’s interior is gorgeous with its 14.9-inch curved display encompassing a 12.3-inch all-digital, customizable gauge cluster along with sumptuously padded, heated/cooled leather front seats that have a tufted design and are complimented with extended under thigh support that’s nice to have on long trips. The dash is adorned with Fineline Black Wood trim and the gear selector is a crystal glass toggle lever that is supplemented with large paddle shifters. Residing next to it is a mode selector switch for Sport, Comfort, Eco Pro and Hill Descent mode. In Sport, the driver can select sub modes of Sport Plus, Sport Individual or Configure Individual, all of which are part of X6’s Xtra Dynamic settings. The infotainment display is of Google design and has all the features and functions that support premium audio, rearview and frontal cameras, HVAC selections, voice capable navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto connectivity, real-time traffic reports, on-street parking info and loads more. With a low and easy 21-inch step-in into the heated back seats, they can seat three abreast as the transaxle hump is low and if the middle rider is a youngster. Leg room is good provided the fronts aren’t racked well rearward. Rear seat head room is generous although the sloping roofline needs a head tilt for tall folks when entering/exiting the back seat. Back in the spacious cargo area, and with the rear seats upright, there’s 27.4 cubic feet of space that measures 42 inches deep, 41 wide and 29 high. Flip the seat backs and space virtually doubles and offers 72 inches of cargo loading depth. Lift-over into the cargo area is an easy 33 inches that makes loading heavy items a breeze. Beneath the cargo floor is a space saver tire, jack and tools. X6 xDrive 40i gets its potent grunt from a 3.0-liter, turbo inline 6-cylinder that puts out 375-hp and a whopping 398 lb/ft of torque for EPA mileage estimates of 23 city, 26-highway mpg. Power gets routed to the wheels via a quick shifting 8-speed automatic transmission. And with paddle shifters, shift points add extra excitement. And I might add, under full, even half throttle acceleration, the trans shifts lightning fast and sounds like an Indy car shifting when going through the gears. I can only imagine what the M60 xDrive with its 4.4L turbo V8 with 523-hp and 553 lb/ft of torque must feel like. It has to be an extra awesome experience. X6 rode beautifully, albeit a tad taut on Pirelli 22-inch tires and sporty suspension. In sharp tight turns X6 remained planted and poised. And the tones emanating from the exhaust is music to the ears as are the engine tones that reflect BMWs precision and excellent engineering. One optional ($2,100) feature was the Driving Assistance Pro package that includes full-speed adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, traffic jam assist and Highway Assistant that allows hand-free driving on selected roads. All but the latter is nice to have but having a car like the X6 you want to drive it yourself to get its full driving and performance experience. There’s also a lot of current questions about hands-free driving that Tesla, for example, is going through from NHTSA and law suits as a result of accidents. The X6 came exceptionally equipped at a base price of $73,900. But hold on. The options list includes Aventurin Red Metallic paint ($650); M Sport Pro Package ($1,650); Parking Assistance Package ($800); Executive Package ($3,450); Climate Comfort Package ($1,350); 22-inch M Sport wheels ($1,900); Multi-Contour seats ($750); delivery ($995) and the aforementioned Driver Assistance Package took the bottom line to $87,545. This is on par with such competitors as the Mercedes AMG GLE, Audi Q8, Porsche Cayenne and a few others.. But none of those hold the distinction and prestige of a BMW. X6 comes with a 4 year/50K basic and powertrain warranty, 12-year Unlimited rust perforation warranty and 4-year Unlimited roadside assistance program.
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