Used 2017 BMW X6 sDrive35i SUV Review
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Edmunds Summary Review of the 2017 BMW X6 sDrive35i SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Powerful engines
- Pro:Agile dynamics
- Pro:Comfortable and quiet ride
- Pro:Top-quality interior with comfortable front seats and ample storage
- Con:Small cargo area
- Con:Poor rearward visibility
- Con:Limited rear headroom
- Con:rear seats don't recline
- Con:Priced higher than many other luxury SUVs
Full Edmunds Review: 2017 BMW X6 SUV
Driving
Hit the road in the 2017 BMW X6 and the first thing you'll notice is the authoritative acceleration provided by the 35i’s 300-horsepower six-cylinder engine. This engine also feels refined throughout its rev range and is nicely complemented by the smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission.
If it's more thrust you're after, the xDrive50i model's 445-hp V8 should prove sufficiently satisfying, although it comes at a hefty price premium. This engine provides all the performance most people could ever want, along with an exhilarating exhaust note when pushed hard. Best of all, its prodigious power output is balanced with a level of refinement that the hyperactive high-performance BMW X6 M sorely lacks.
The X6's standard suspension produces an unruffled ride quality even over bad pavement. Dialing up the Comfort mode with the adjustable suspension produces a similar result. Switching the adjustable suspension to the firmer Sport mode improves handling thanks to firmer body control, though there's no escaping the fact that this is a large, heavy vehicle with a higher center of gravity than your average sport sedan. The steering feels precise but doesn't offer as much feedback as in competitors such as the Porsche Cayenne.
Interior
Slip inside the 2017 BMW X6 and you'll find front seats that are both comfortable and supportive, especially the available 20-way multicontour seats. Rear seats are distinctly less accommodating due to the lack of headroom caused by the sloping roofline. The center portion of the backseat is also not particularly useful — it's more of an uncomfortable hump between the two deeply contoured outboard seating positions. Oddly enough, the rear seats don't recline either. Finally, rear-seat ingress and egress are made more difficult by rear doors that don't open particularly wide and a low roofline that requires occupants to duck their heads on the way in and out.
As for the cabin environment itself, the X6's passenger space offers a stylish design set off by top-drawer materials and trim. The iDrive system's large 10.2-inch touchscreen is a useful improvement, and its control knob and touchpad are easier to use than ever before. That said, it can still take a little longer to do everyday tasks with iDrive than with competing infotainment systems.
When it comes time to haul plunder instead of passengers, the X6's cargo hold offers only 26.6 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats. Fold all three sections of the 40/20/40-split rear seatbacks down and you end up with 59.7 cubic feet of stowage. To put this last number into perspective, the Porsche Cayenne, which isn't exactly the poster child for practical crossovers, offers a total of 62.9 cubic feet.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2017 BMW X6 in Ohio is:
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