2012 BMW X6 – Rather Poor Mix Together

First Look:

The modern car making is coming down to “coupelike” styling, at least that is what the current generation of vehicles entering the market suggests. But this trend couldn’t be attributed to the modern models, it all started with 4-door sedans having downwardly spanning roof lines some years back, and now we see that coupe concept now getting down to crossover SUVs, and the 2012 BMW X6 is a fine example of that.

The 2012 BMW X6 has everything that it takes to a fine crossover vehicle starting from strong styling, all-wheel drive to eminent ride height. But all these attributes has been concealed by a sloped roof line, which hints speed. The 2012 BMW X6 is around three inches shorter than the conventional X5 SUV with which the vehicle shares its platform, but the good thing here is that the X6 handles a tad better if you arent driving fast. But just like any other coupe, there are certain compromises made in almost every department, and the most noticeable in this case is the cargo capacity and rear seat space.

For sure, the 2012 BMW X6 offers a lot more pleasing and enjoyable driving experience just like any BMW model, and it even the less powerful variant of the two vehicles is rather impressive. The X6 comes with a communicative steering and buttoned-down suspension which further shows to its roots. But there’s no denying the fact that the BMW X6 is a big and heavy vehicle and hence never confuse it with a sport sedan. As marketed, the X6 does drives like an actually sporty SUV, but doesn’t have any serious practicality.

Seeing all that, we just find any serious reason for buying X6, especially when there are so many conventional luxury vehicles available in market, and on top of that the fact that many of those vehicles are available with all-wheel drive. Among all the luxury SUVs, the BMW X5 doesn’t comes with the same ostentatious styling like the X6, but the good thing is that it offers almost the same driving experience in addition with complete backseat and an extensive cargo area. One another sport-tuned SUV is the Porsche Cayenne, it also has great practicality.

But we think that practicality won’t be an issue for someone who’s buying 2012 BMW X6. The thing that matter here is that the buyers love styling and the fact that it’s a BMW.

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The 2012 BMW X6 comes with an optional rear center seat, which increases the seating capacity of the vehicle to five. Except for that, there isn’t any significant change in the vehicle, apart from minor ruffling of optional and standard features.

Body Styling and Features:

The 2012 BMW X6 comes in a single body style of a 4 seater SUV (you can get an optional rear seat and increase seating capacity to 5), which further is available in two trim levels corresponding to the engine choice: the xDrive50i and xDrive35i. The xDrive in the name represents the all-wheel-drive system as the standard equipment for the vehicle. There also is one another trim in the form of the ultra high-performance BMW X6 M.

The 2012 BMW X6’s xDrive35i gets 19 in wheels, rear and front parking sensors, sunroof, power tailgate, foglights, adaptive and automatic bi-xenon headlights, cruise control, automatic wipers, heated front seats, 10-way power front seats, leather upholstery, driver memory functions, the iDrive electronics interface, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and a 10-speaker sound system having iPod/USB adapter, CD player and HD radio. In addition to the twin-turbo V8 engine the xDrive50i brings 14-way-adaptable front seats, Bluetooth, BMW Assist emergency telematics and a navigation system having real-time traffic and voice controls. The standard equipments of xDrive50i are available as option for the xDrive35i.

There is an optional Premium Sound package, which brings a 16 speaker enclose-sound system having satellite radio. Go for the Cold Weather package and you could get a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats and retractile headlight washers. If you get the Active Ventilated Seat package you will be getting ventilated seats, perforated leather upholstery and automatically adapting driver seat bolsters.

The Premium package brings 4-zone climate control, keyless entry/ignition, a navigation system, manual rear side window blind and a rearview camera having top view. The Sport package will brings in a choice of 19 inch or 20 inch wheels, darker inner and outside trim and the Active Drive enhanced suspension. There also is a version of this package which is known as Sport Activity, and it brings all those features except for Active Drive. The Technology package has been fitted with high beams, a head-up display and a sideview camera.

A lot of aforementioned items still are available as stand-alone options, and so is the case with active steering, adaptive cruise control, and a lane departure warning system, running boards, soft-close automatic doors, a back center seat, extensive leather upholstery and a back-seat entertainment system.

Under The Hood:

The power for the 2012 BMW X6 xDrive35i comes from a 3.0 ltr turbocharged inline-6 engine which generates 300 bhp of maximum power and 300 lbs-ft of maximum torque. Just like the xDrive50i the xDrive35i also has its engine mated with all-wheel drive and 8-speed automatic transmission. According to BMW the X6 35i will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 second. The estimated fuel economy for the vehicle is expected to be 16 mpg in city and 23 mpg on highways.

The BMW xDrive50i will get power from a 4.4 ltr twin-turbo V8 engine that will be generating maximum power of 400 bhp and 450 lb-ft of maximum torque. the estimated sprint time for the vehicle from 0 to 60 is of 5.3 seconds, the estimated fuel economy in city drive is of 14 mpg, and the same on highways is of 20 mpg, it comes to a combined fuel economy of 16 mpg.

Safety Equipments:

The 2012 BMW X6 ensures the safety of its occupants with antilock disc brakes, traction control, stability control, front-seat side airbags, hill descent control, active front head restraints and side curtain airbags. Some other safety features in the vehicle includes the likes of Dynamic Performance Control (DPC), which immensely increases the directional traction and stability by airting power to separate wheels. The optional equipments for the vehicle include BMW Assist emergency telematics.