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Fuel economy: 12 city/17 hwy mpg
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What Edmunds Says
The 2013 BMW X6 M still makes no sense, but it's a ridiculously fun drive.
Pros
Otherworldly acceleration; handles better than any crossover should; stout brakes; cheaper than a Porsche Cayenne Turbo.
Cons
Seats only four; limited cargo capacity; feels unwieldy on a tight road.
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Base
- 4.4L V8 engine
- Automatic transmission
- Up to 12 cty/17 hwy mpg
- All-wheel drive
- Navigation System
- Bluetooth
- iPod input
- Side/Curtain Airbags
- Stability Control
- Traction Control
- DVD player (Optional)
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MSRP from $92,900
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Published: 02/14/2012
What's New for 2013
For 2013, the BMW X6 M gets LED taillamps, optional adaptive LED headlights and minor cosmetic refinements.
Introduction
The BMW X6 M arrives in 2013 with minor cosmetic changes, including a slightly reworked grille and foglamps, LED taillights with a new look, and adaptive LED headlamps. It will also continue to be comically fast for a crossover. The X6 M's twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 makes 555 horsepower and 501 pound-feet of torque, and pushes the X6 M to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds -- faster than a BMW M3. Unlike the M3, however, the X6 M can tow up to 6,600 pounds.
The 2013 BMW X6 M is still an automotive curiosity. It seats four, but offers less cargo capacity than a Honda CR-V. It relies on electronic wizardry to mimic the handling of a sport sedan built lower to the ground. And it's simply porky: 5,256 pounds, to be exact. Good as it all is, none of the X6 M's processing power can minimize its mass when thrown hard into a hairpin turn.
But it's really the X6 M's unbelievable acceleration that becomes habit-forming. If you can afford this car -- still cheaper than Porsche's quickest SUV -- and have no good reason to own it, then it's probably perfect for you. The 2013 BMW X6 M is set to arrive at dealers this summer, so check back for a full review, including specs, driving impressions and buying advice, as it becomes available.
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