I was reminded of the Caliber when I first saw the X6 too. Although the Caliber is much more practical, fuel efficient, ect. (totally different size, class, price anyway).

The Caliber is a great idea by Dodge, the X6 not so much.

And 4894-pounds - OUCH!

 

Power is nice, but for the price and that styling I'd take something else.

 

Honestly I think it looks OKAY, I just don't see the point of it, I rather buy an X5 if I were looking for a BMW in that price range.

 

Ok, let me bring some point to those who don't see it in this car.
Me: married with two little kids (two car seats) car enthusiast. I like power (a lot), and I need to drive my kids here and there almost every day. I got 335i - fast nice car, but car seats on the back hardly fit in. I would not buy an X5 for the reason that it's too big for me for every day driving, and 3.0 is too slow, 4.8 - too much gas. Now, X6 - perfect combination 3.0 twin turbo, direct injection - plenty of power, even more if I chip it (same engine as my 335i), 24MPG actual city gas mileage always in traffic, and plenty of space for the kids in the back. Also, it doesn't look bad exterior-wise in my eyes at all.
Makes sense?

 

this thing weighs 5000 lbs almost, how are you going to achieve 24 mpg city driving

 

Well, even if it gets down to 20MPG due to the weight - I'm still fine with that, comparing to X5 4.8's 14MPG

 

The X5 and X6 are practically the same size. I'm sure the 3.0TT engine will find it's way into the X5 at some point. But if you are saying it looks better than that's up to the buyer. But I honestly prefer the styling of the X5 better.

 

I didn't say I prefer styling of X6 over X5. If N54 engine ever makes its way into X5, I'll be one of the first ones to get it.

 

That sweet motor will be in the X5,X3,X6. X6 is indeed a unique vehicle.. It may be a trend setter like the 1 series..

 

I actually like this car better than the X5. The X5 is bland compared to the X6 and the X6 at the same time looks more dynamic and fun. If only BMW offered a nice economical and torquey diesel in the US I would actually try to persuade my old folks to check it out. They're looking for a new car to replace the Buick.

Besides, the writer was praising the X6 from an engineering and driving point of view.

 

The more I look at this car, the more it reminds me of the Prius. I know, I know, but they have similar roof lines. Why isn't the Prius considered a coupe?

 

How do you justify the 70k+ price tag?

 

LOL, it has 3 series couple tail lights too (which I hate)

 

It's actually $52.5K MSRP on BMWUSA. Besides their lease rates are not bad either.

 

I see that you have a BMW, and let's be real. When was the last time you buy a base BMW?? do they even comes with steering wheel?

This is not even fully loaded. This is decently optioned.

Base MSRP $52,500
Vermilion Red Metallic $0
Sand Beige Nappa Leather $1,000
Cold Weather Package $900
Premium Package $1,750
Premium Sound Package $2,000
Rear Climate Package $900
Sport Package $3,600
• Multi-contour seats
$1,200
• 20" Light-alloy wheels Y-Spoke (style 214) with mixed run-flat performance tires
$950
Technology Package $2,000
Automatic tailgate opening and closing $500
Comfort Access system $1,000
Head-up Display $1,200
Destination & Handling: $775
Total MSRP as Built $70,275