Pros: One-of-a-kind looks; handling is agile for a relatively large, hefty SUV; strong, smooth powertrains; comfortable, supportive seats; classy cabin trimmings
Cons: Sloped “fastback” body style compromises cargo utility and rear-seat passenger headroom; poor rear visibility; large wheels and performance-oriented suspensions make for a stiff ride; pricier than more-practical X5 sibling
CG Says: The 2015 BMW X6 is redesigned on the same platform that its X5 sibling received for its 2014 redesign. The 2015 X6 is slightly taller, longer and wider than its predecessor, and it receives the expected influx of new tech features. The larger platform improves rear-seat room, and the second-row now offers seating for three instead of two. Rear-wheel drive is now available with the six-cylinder engine; previous X6s were all-wheel drive only. The high-performance X6 M also makes the jump to the new platform; its turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 now makes a whopping 567 horsepower. Even with the redesign, any X6 remains a vehicle for shoppers who value style over utility… which seems a bit peculiar when discussing a sport UTILITY vehicle. If a rakish silhouette is more important to you in your SUV than cargo room or rear-seat passenger space—so much so that you’re willing to pay extra for a swoopy roofline and diminished capacity—then the X6 is for you. But for less money, the X5 delivers all the performance of the X6, with none of its drawbacks.
| Class | Premium Midsize SUV |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door fastback wagon |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Nation of Manufacture | USA |
| Base Prices | sDrive35i:$59,600 AWD xDrive35i: $61,900 AWD xDrive50i: $72,900 AWD X6 M: $102,100 |
| Base Engine turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cylinder |
| Horsepower 300 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 18-19 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 27 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 |
| Horsepower 445 (567 in X6 M) |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 14-15 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 19-22 |
