2015 BMW X6

The 2015 X6 arrives in 3 trims with sDrive35i being the new entrant. The 2015 BMW X6 comes blessed with a ravishing fascia, a deluxe cabin with a heap of features, and the latest safety programs. The SUV ranks 7th in the segment facing adversaries from the Porsche Cayenne, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, and Audi Q7.

The 2015 X6 is offered in 3 trims namely the X6 sDrive 35i, xDrive35i, and 50i, with a couple of engine options, the 3L Turbocharged inline-6 and 4.4L Twin-turbo V8. The sDrive35i is the base trim that comes for $59,600 and is fitted with an RWD system. BMW also flaunts the X6 as the World’s First Sports Activity Coupe.

The brand packs the X6 SUV with a heap of features in the standard model, 19" silver aluminum wheels, dual-zone automatic front air conditioning, Driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated front seats, 1st row LCD monitor, front Fog/driving lights, Leather seat trim, Driver and passenger lumbar support and many more others.

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If you are making up your mind to get the 2015 X6, the xDrive50i is the one you should go for. The 50i comes equipped with a 4.4L Twin-turbo V8 compared to the 35i’s 3L turbocharged I6 engine. The 4.4L Twin-turbo V8 produces a mind-blowing power that makes it a mammoth in the SUV segment. 

Apart from the engine, there are a generous amount of added features and a wide range of optional features that you can choose to further decorate your X6. We also recommend the Cold Weather and Driver Assistance Plus package as it will increase the functionality, comfort, and safety, making the car more preferable and enjoyable to the driver.

As mentioned before, the 2015 X6 comes with a couple of engines that are fitted in the various trims on offer. The 35i comes fitted with a 3L turbocharged inline-6 engine coupled with 8-speed automatic transmission. This duo generates an impressive 300 horsepower and 295lb-ft of torque. The 35i is capable of reaching 60 mph from rest in just 5.7 seconds and can cover a quarter-mile in14.3 seconds.

The 50i comes fitted with a 4.4L Twin-turbo V8 engine that produces 445 horsepower and 479 lb-ft torque. Both of the engines feel smooth, calm, composed, and engaging. The capable engines offer the SUV with admirable power and push, making it effortless to perform any task at any given time, anywhere. The 35i can be had in either RWD or AWD config. While the RWD boasts a sportier behavior, the AWD has excellent off-road talents.

All the SUVs come powered by 6-cylinder engines, where the BMW packs an inline-6, the Audi supercharges its V6, and Porsche Turbocharges its V6. In terms of pricing, the X6 is the cheapest in the segment, while the Mercedes is the costliest. Porsche being Porsche offers stellar performance and thanks to its aerodynamically superior body, it has the best acceleration in the segment.

The 2015 X6 returns 18,27,21 mpg in city/highway/combined driving cycles, making it a widely preferred SUV. What’s more admirable is the big fuel tank the car is built with. The 2015 X6 comes with a 22.4-gallon gas tank, which merits in the admirable range the car can cover. The big fuel tank gives the car an advantageous side of becoming a tourer SUV.

All the SUVs except the X6, come built with 26.4 gallons of a fuel tank, which makes the X6 trail in driving range. However, it offers respectable mileage. The best fuel efficiency figure is offered by the Porsche, while Audi trails at the bottom. The Porsche Cayenne offers an excellent range of 448 miles in the city and 633 miles on the highway.

The interior of the 2015 X6 is blessed and bestowed with good craftsmanship skills and attention to minute details. The 2015 MY comes glued with a cabin that is an emulation of practicality and appeal. The cabin can seat 5 passengers and is composed of premium soft-touch materials, and leather upholsteries complimented by Cognac and Fine Line Strip Fine Wood. The seats are wide, supportive, cushioned well, and placed upright so that the driver can have a commanding control with a wide view of the road. The front seats provide adequate head and leg space for the passengers, while there is a different story at the back. 

The seats, though being good and cozy, the uncomforting atmosphere is far-reaching due to the cramped headspace. It feels tight and can become concerning for tall adults. The X6 offers a generous 26.6 cubic feet of cargo space which is the best in the segment. Additionally, the rear seats can be folded to increase it to 59.7 cubic feet.

The X6 and the Cayenne are 5 seater SUVs, while the Mercedes and the Audi are 7 seaters. The Mercedes and Audi provide great passenger volume while the X6 trails in the rear passenger space. However, the X6 comes with the biggest cargo trunk which is miles ahead of the Mercedes. Standout interior features include:

• Head-Up display
• 4-Zone Automatic climate control
• Power adjustable sport seats for driver and front passenger
• Ambient Interior Lighting
• Leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with integrated gear shift control

How intuitive is the 2015 BMW X6’s infotainment unit?

The 2015 X6 comes with an iDrive infotainment system, a 10.2” display screen which supports HD movie playback and videos, navigation, and other multimedia. Apart from these, Bluetooth Hands-Free, USB ports, a nine-speaker audio system, 200 GB of Hard drive, Wi-Fi Hotspot, and SiriusXM. There are also a few options like a 16-speaker Harman Kardon or Bang & Olufsen stereo system and a rear-seat entertainment system with display screens and individual beverage coolers. Standout infotainment features include:

• 10.2” High-resolution touch LCD
• iDrive Infotainment System with a wide range of app support
• AM/FM/CD player
• Rear Seat Display
• Harman Kardon/ B&O Premium Sound System
• Bluetooth Handsfree
• SiriusXM satellite radio and HD radio

The 2015 X6 comes with a newly designed silhouette that looks more premium and evolutionary which makes it one of the most appealing and provoking SUVs in the price segment. The front fascia houses the adaptive LED headlights which are sharper and decorate the face with a mean look. The front grille is reworked; it looks more chiseled and is nicely placed in the middle. The taillights consist of LEDs that hug the car, assisted by a slim spoiler that adds to the SUV’s sportiness. 

The exhausts fitted in the back are accented in chrome, which looks eye-catchy and contributes to the decoration of the car. The arches are taken care of by a wide choice of alloy wheel options, as standard you get 19” Y-Spoke shaped alloy wheels, but you can further fit 20” alloys which will add generous spice to its appeal.

The X6 and Cayenne are light compared to the hefty Mercedes and Audi because they come as 5 seater SUVs, while the latter comes as 7 seaters. The latter ones are longer and wider with bigger wheelbases. Talking about the ground clearances, Mercedes leads the competition sharing the spot with the Porsche. Standout exterior features include:

• 20” Alloy wheels
• LED DRLs with Automatic projector headlights
• Aluminum Running Boards
• Doors with soft-close functions
• Air-breather element
• Express Open/close sliding and tilting Glass Sunroof

Being one of the reputed and reliable German Carmakers, BMW has several thoughts regarding the car’s safety. The 2015 X6 comes with necessary and crucial safety and driver programs. The X6 is based on a tensile and sturdy chassis which is composed of high-quality steel, and the main car frame is made of aluminum and is further assisted by side impact beams and pillars. The brakes come equipped with ABS, EBD, and Emergency Brake Assist. Standout safety features include:

• Automatic High-beam with HIDs
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Blind-spot Monitor
• Forward Collision Warning with Pedestrian Detection
• Night-vision
• Forward collision warning with emergency braking
• Surround-view parking camera with parking assistance

The BMW X6 comes with a capable engine that offers good performance figures, a brand new look. With the fascia refreshed, the SUV now looks even sharper and more sophisticated. The cabin is built well and the trunk is bestowed with large enough room to store essential items and belongings. The infotainment system is user-friendly too. What makes the X6 shine, even more, is the presence of the latest safety and driver-assist programs. You can check out the X6 for sure if you are looking for an SUV in the segment for better handling and performance.