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 2017 BMW X6 is essentially unchanged. Wireless phone charging and Wi-Fi hotspot are now available. The X6 is a sloped-roof “fastback” variant of BMW’s midsize X5 SUV. Other than their rooflines and a few small features, the X5 and X6 are virtually identical, though the X6 does not offer a diesel or plug-in-hybrid model like the X5 does. The X6 model lineup ascends through six-cylinder sDrive35i and xDrive35i models, the V8-powered xDrive50i, and the line-topping high-performance X6 M. 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:$61,400 AWD xDrive35i: $63,700 AWD xDrive50i: $76,100 AWD X6 M: $102,200 |
| Base Engine turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cylinder |
| Horsepower 300 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 18 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24-25 |
| 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) 19-21 |
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