The interior of BMW cars is simple to the point you will start questioning the price tag, but it is all about the materials they use rather than how good it looks. Even though there are no special design elements or curvy A/C vents, the dashboard and most of the panels are covered in soft leather. The glossy wooden trims used on the dashboard and on the center console give it a more natural feel. The seats of the 2012 BMW X6 are very comfortable, thanks to the multi-contoured design and soft leather upholstery. The power-adjustable seats on this SUV are practically insane. Headrests, the side bolsters, and leg extension, everything can also be adjusted electrically.
Being an SUV, you would expect good interior space on this one, but the X6 disappoints in the second row. New for this year is the optional second-row bench seats. Maybe 2 passengers will feel comfortable if they aren’t tall, but the middle passenger seat is completely unusable. Even for the standard seating arrangement, the roofline starts scraping your head the moment you sit upright. Slouching like a potato bag is the best remedy if you want to feel comfortable in this second row. Apart from the standard equipment, you can also add an Active Ventilated Seat package that includes automatically adjusting driver seat bolsters, ventilated seats, and perforated leather upholstery, whereas the Premium package includes four-zone climate control.
Models
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2012 BMW X6
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2012 Infiniti FX35
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2012 Porsche Cayenne
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2012 Acura ZDX
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Seating Capacity
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4
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5
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5
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5
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Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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38.3/NA/40.4
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39.3/57.3/44.7
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39.6/58.9/NA
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38/59.7/42.6
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Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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37.2/NA/35.9
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38.5/57.4/34.6
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NA
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35.3/55.4/31.1
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Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)
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25.6
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24.8
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23.7
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26.3
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Though the cargo capacity is great, the way the boot opens will confuse you even more. What is this exactly?? A coupe that opens up like a hatchback?? The cargo scene is the same as usual with folding seats and a power liftgate. The competition is on par with the X6 when it comes to boot capacity, with the Acura ZDX being the one with slightly more space than the rest. Standout interior features include:
- Full leather treatment
- Piano black finish (Optional)
- Wooden inserts
- Perforated leather seats, Nappa leather optional
- Memory function for the driver
- Immensely adjustable front seats
- 4 zone climate control (Optional)
- Fully power-adjustable steering wheel
How intuitive is the 2012 BMW X6’s infotainment system?
The 2012 BMW X6 comes with a 7-inch display with the BMW iDrive infotainment software, which can be controlled by a rotary knob on the center console. The base trim SUV has a 10-speaker sound system with AUX and iPod integration. Though for some serious music listening experience, you might get the premium 16-speaker sound system for $1,500.
The rotary knob functionality is actually great for selecting options as you don’t have to lean towards the screen to touch it. For the old school people, BMW still has retained the dedicated 8 preset buttons for radio channels. Opting for the x50i gets you BMW Assist emergency telematics, Bluetooth, and a navigation system with voice controls and real-time traffic. Standout infotainment features include:
- 7-inch touchscreen
- Bluetooth
- AUX & iPod integration
- Satellite radio
- Live traffic
- Navigation
- CD/DVD player
- Voice commands