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| 2011 BMW X6 xDrive35i SUV |
Automatic transmission
Up to 16 cty/23 hwy mpg
All-wheel drive
iPod input
Side/Curtain Airbags
Stability Control
Traction Control
Navigation System (Optional)
Satellite radio (Optional)
DVD player (Optional)
MSRP from $59,300
What's New for 2012
For 2012, the BMW X6 gains an optional rear center seat that increases passenger capacity to five. Otherwise, it sees no significant changes apart from a minor shuffling of standard and optional features.
Introduction
Sleek "coupelike" styling is all the rage lately. Four-door sedans with downwardly sweeping roof lines started it off a few years back, and the coupe concept now has been adopted by crossover SUVs, of which the BMW X6 is a prime example.
From the beltline down, the 2012 BMW X6 has all the expected characteristics of a crossover ute -- rugged styling, elevated ride height and all-wheel drive. But all this has been capped by a sloped roof line that suggests speed. Three inches shorter than the traditional X5 sport-utility with which it shares a platform, the X6 does indeed handle a bit better when you're driving fast. But just as with any coupe, there are compromises in the overall package, notably rear seat space and cargo capacity in this case.
