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So wrong, but right

You can debate the relevance of BMW's X6 all day long, but you'd be missing a cracking drive.


An SUV coupé might not be a unique idea, but BMW has been the most successful in advocating it with its X6. Based on the highly successful X5, the X6 is a sportier looking SUV that's aimed at those wanting the lofty in-yer-face stance of a chunky 4x4 but not the boxy looks. BMW uses the coupé word pretty liberally when describing its X6 but it's no more a coupé than any car with four-doors. Think fastback SUV then, the X6's profile more rakish and flowing than the usual two-box SUV norm. Looked at in profile, above the beltline the X6 is a handsomely proportioned car, almost living up to the overused coupé description. It gets a bit messy though below the windows, the X6 not perhaps the most cohesively designed BMW in the range.

Inside it's all very familiar and BMW-like. The fascia is largely borrowed from the X5, though you do feel a bit more ensconced in the driver's seat thanks to the steeper rake angle of the windscreen and the roofline dropping away behind you. Those in the rear two seats will feel pretty cosy too thanks to the narrow windows and that fastback roof. Space isn't quite as compromised as you might think though: the X6's boot is huge - even if getting stuff in and out of it is a bit of a job thanks to its height and massive lip and narrow opening.


Full Story: The Car Enthusiast - Reviews: BMW X6 xDrive35d


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That car is selling good,i'm seeing more and more of on the road.Sadly most of them are the 35i models

I bought the 35D and it's great

Same here... but most of them here are diesel ones! And they're surprisingly fast!

That's great man, congrats! Do you want to give a small review and pics to the GCZ members???