Overview & Reviews

The X6 xDrive35i's engine specs may look unchanged for 2011, but look closer and you'll see that it has an entirely new turbocharged inline-6 that delivers the same power, but with better fuel economy. Both the 35i and unchanged 50i get a new eight-speed automatic transmission and a brake regeneration system, which relieves the alternator of fuel-sapping battery recharging.

• Powerful and fuel-efficient base engine, wickedly fast V8, capable handling, comfortable front seats, solid construction.

• Two-person backseat with limited headroom and no adjustments, small cargo area, hefty price, heftier weight, poor rearward visibility.

User Reviews:

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  It makes sense continued... - 2011 BMW X6
  By goonvii - February 5 - 8:56 pm

  The X6 is a sports car for car enthusiasts who want to drive the car 12 months per year, including snowy months, who need extra room for luggage. Really, fold down those two back seats and you have a two seater with LOADS of space. You have that high seating and massive weight so your wife, bless her soul, isnt going to pee in her pants every time you pass a truck. The car is fast, luxurious and for my needs, eminently practical. The only con is fuel economy. Dave

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  It makes sense to me - 2011 BMW X6
  By goonvii - February 5 - 8:49 pm

  I was out shopping today for a car to replace my 2009 Mercedes Benz SL550. Ive driven sports cars all my life. I like the style, the handling, the thrills. I love my SL but I can only drive it 2/3 of the year because I live on the side of a mountain and there is snow. In the summer, I love to take it on road trips, but luggage space is always an issue and my wife hates highway driving in it. "Slow down!" "Dont pass that truck!" "Were too low to the road!" "Blah blah blah". I know youve heard it too. Every review I read about the X6 whines on about how impractical it is, how it has no purpose, no focus. They just dont get it, do they? ...continued

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  A Big Mistake - 2011 BMW X6
  By Bob - November 1 - 2:00 am

  My salesman took me for my test ride on a freshly paved highway and secondary road. I was pleased. I didnt realize this cars Achilles heel until driving off the lot (after the sale) onto a less than perfect road. Minor road imperfections hurl the passenger about the cabin like a rag doll, eventually making one seek out the smoothest routes to avoid this very, very unpleasant ride. It appears BMW engineers could only accomplish the X6s marginal increase in performance by completely sacrificing all other driving aspects expected in a luxury vehicle ride, SUV or otherwise. Unless you only drive on freshly paved, perfectly smooth road surfaces, you will likely regret buying this vehicle.