The steering characteristics, unfortunately, do not match the thrilling powertrain or the emotional design. An aggressive but contained soundtrack alerts passengers and passersby of something feisty under the hood and exudes the X6's intended impression. With “manual” mode activated, sturdy paddle shifters call upon calm, quick shifts. BMW’s official 0-to-60-mph claim is 4.1 seconds. Throttle tip-in is early, steady and even, and a full stab will snuggle the driver into the seatback. The twin-turbo V8 cranks out gobs of power readily available across the rev range, thanks to a consistently decisive and accurate eight-speed transmission standard on every X6. With a curb weight of 5,115 pounds, the new M50i is significantly heavier than the 4,784-pound, six-cylinder xDrive40i, but its quick-twitch demeanor off the line, taut suspension, and light steering hide that fact. That's a massive improvement of 78 horsepower and 73 lb-ft of torque from the previous V8-powered X6. Now, more than a decade later, BMW has proven to be more trailblazer than outcast, as multiple competing (and non-competing) brands have launched their own versions of what are now known as “ crossover coupes.” As an all-new, third-generation model, the 2020 BMW X6 doubles down on its core philosophies and improves in nearly every way.Īlthough bookended by the six-cylinder 40i models below and X6 M model above, we had access to the X6 M50i powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 that makes 523 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. Dubbed a “Sports Activity Coupe,” the X6 threw out the checklist of what makes a good utility vehicle and instead aimed to provide a sportier appearance, personality and overall experience. Since the BMW X6 was launched, naysayers have denounced the genre-bending design as impractical and even pointless. 2020 BMW X6 First Drive | From outcast to trailblazer The original crossover 'coupe' started a trend.
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