BMW X6 2015

The redesign BMW X6 will hit U.S. dealerships later this year with a choice of two engines. The base X6 sDrive35i and the xDrive35i are powered by the familiar turbocharged, 3.0-liter inline-six rated at 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque, and it will take you from 0 to 60 mph in only six seconds — 0.3 seconds faster than the first-gen 35i models. The sportier X6 xDrive50i, on the other hand, carries a brawnier twin-turbo, 4.4-liter V-8 that enables the vehicle to accelerate from naught to 60 mph in only 4.8 seconds, 0.8 seconds quicker than its predecessor. That’s because the revised unit is now good for 445 ponies and 480 pound-feet of torque, a strong 45-horsepower and 30-pound-feet improvement over the previous generation.

All vehicles, no matter the trim or drivetrain configuration, come equipped with an eight-speed Steptronic automatic as standard.

Model xDrive35i/sDrive35i xDrive50i Type 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline-6 engine (N55) 4.4-liter V-8 engine (N63) Horsepower (HP @ RPM) 300 @ 5,800 445 @ 5,500 - 6,000 Torque (LB-FT @ RPM) 300 @ 1,200 - 5,000 480 @ 2,000 - 4,500 0 to 60 mph 6 seconds 4.8 seconds

Model	Price
X6 xDrive35i	$61,900
X6 xDrive50i	$72,900

Options

M Sport	$3,500
xLine	$2,500
Cognac/Black Bi-Color Interior Design Package	$1,950
Cold Weather Package	$550
Multi-contour seats	$1,300
Luxury Seating Package	$1,350
Driver Assistance Package	$1,400
Driver Assistance Plus	$1,900
Dynamic Handling Package	$4,500
Ivory White/Black Bi-Color Interior Design Package	$1,950
Luxury Seating Package	$1,350
Lighting Package	$1,900
Premium Package	$1,300
Active Steering	$1,550
Dynamic Damper Control + rear axle air suspension	$1,500
Ceramic Controls	$650
Concierge Services	$250
Enhanced USB and Bluetooth plus Smartphone Integration	$500
Leather Dashboard	$1,200
Multi-contour seats	$1,300
Rear manual side window shades	$250
Parking Assistant	$500
Soft-close automatic doors	$600
Aluminum running boards	$400
Bang & Olufsen Sound System	$4,500
Harman Kardon surround sound system	$875
Rear-seat entertainment Professional	$2,200
ACC Stop & Go + Active Driving Assistant	$1,900
Rear view camera	$400
Space-saver spare	$150
Night Vision with Pedestrian Detection	$2,300
Side and Top View Cameras	$750

INTERIOR

Interior upgrades are pretty much in line with those received by the X5 and include a restyled dashboard, revised front seats that benefit from a sportier design and an updated instrument cluster. Speaking of technology and display systems, the standard iDrive operating system comes with a freestanding, 10.2-inch flat screen. Emphasizing the vehicle’s sporty character is a revised, leather-wrapped steering wheel with revised button configuration and new paddle shifters.

The rear cabin compartment got a few nips and tucks as well. The outer seats have a distinct individual seat appearance and seem more comfortable than before, while the center armrest offers larger storage compartments. The contrast stitching and the Pearl Gloss Chrome accent strip on the knee pads is another cool and unique addition to the X6. Once the rear seat backrest, which comes in a 40:20:40 configuration, is folded flat, the vehicle’s storage capacity increases from 20.5 cubic feet to up to 53.9 cubic feet, a slight improvement over the previous model.

DRIVETRAIN

The 2015 BMW X6’s exterior is lightly redesigned for the new model year, offering a fresh take on the fluid, coupe-like theme with updated front and rear ends. The familiar BMW kidney grille is highlighted by an X-shaped contour and flanked by large twin-circle LED headlights up front, with wide, large air inlets lending an aggressive look, refined just a touch with chrome inserts. Adaptive LED headlights are optional. At the rear, the new design continues to emphasize the width of the X6, with three-dimensional LED light strips, L-shaped rear lights, and, like the front, matte silver underbody accents. Two new colors are available for 2015 as well: Dark Olive and Flamenco Red Metallic.

Inside the 2015 BMW X6, the look is familiar with a 10.2-inch flatscreen display dominating the dashboard view, accented by a choice of brushed aluminum, or a variety of wood trim elements. High-gloss black and pearl gloss chrome surfaces complete the sophisticated, modern theme.

As with other recent BMW vehicles, the X6 is available in a range of trim lines, including the xLine and M Sport line. Each adds a themed package of appearance elements, ranging from refined to sporty. Optional interior upgrades include six colors of Dakota leather, with Cognac and Coral Red new for 2015.

Mechanically, the X6 also gets some upgrades and new options for the 2015 model year, including its first rear-drive variant, the X6 sDrive35i. Powered by the same 300-horsepower, 300-pound-foot, 3.0-liter turbocharged in-line six-cylinder found in the all-wheel-drive X6 xDrive35i and using the same eight-speed transmission found throughout the X6 range (aside from the monstrous X6 M), its only real difference is the lack of drive to the front wheels. The X6 xDrive50i's 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 engine gains 50 horsepower, now rated at 450 horsepower. Neither safety results nor gas mileage figures have yet been released for the 2015 BMW X6.

On the technology front, the 2015 BMW X6 offers a head-up display; BMW Night Vision with pedestrian, animal, and object detection, as well as collision warning; and BMW Selective Beam headlights.