This weeks car - BMW X6

[BYRON]

This weeks car of choice is a new BMW Xdrive3.0d.

Very very good car, although the steering and feel of it is a bit heavy and too progressive at times.The styling isnt to every ones taste, but it seems to work imo. The interior is completely comparable to a 6 series (4 seats), as is the whole design concept.
Rear view will annoy some, although it has proximity park distance - so no issue.
This engine is no slouch, although the one to go for would be the Xdrive3.5i imo.

The pictures probably dont show how big this thing really is. mg

 

[Englebert]

I think they look bizarre, the rear hatch is like a Z4 Coupe yet the rest of it is a mix of X3/X5.

 

[Gareth]

looks awful

 

[richard1]

looks awful

Agree

Im sure it is engineered well and good to drive though.

 

[BYRON]

Agree

Im sure it is engineered well and good to drive though.

Wouldnt expect anything else for the price tag and premium badge.
At times it lurched and was surprisingly heavy to steer.

Interior is basically a 6 series, with the large centre console and 4 seats.

 

[Englebert]

What is the rear legroom like? The old X5s was pathetic! I really like the look of the new X5 though tbh... with the big wheels.

 

[Ian_182]

Guy round the corner has one of these.Its the 635D version

Its much better to look at in the flesh

 

[my172]

It's gonna have the normal BMW quality but it just looks horrid!!

 

[Alexander]

hideous!

 

[BYRON]

What is the rear legroom like? The old X5s was pathetic! I really like the look of the new X5 though tbh... with the big wheels.

Not amazing tbh. Comfortable, but not spacious.

 

[MDP91]

what an ugly looking car IMO

 

[philmots]

Seen a few of these about, went out in the X3.5d one with my mate and it went for its size!

I think they're great and would have one if I could afford it, that and an M3 on the drive would be perfect.

 

[mini_nick]

Someone at work has a white one with massive rims on it - looks pretty pimp! Ill try get a pic of it at lunch time!

 

[Adamhodg]

Really dont see the market for this tbh.
Horrible looking motor!

 

[Fletcher]

Do you work for BMW Byron?

 

[iimushroomzii]

Disgusting!!!!

 

[Christopher]

We used to have an old X5 and it was surprisingly small inside!

I actually like these, which is weird. lol

I saw a white one the other day, on the huge drug-baron wheels. PIMP

 

[Ian_182]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/712697.htm

Like this chris

 

[BYRON]

Do you work for BMW Byron?

No. I am a risk/pricing manager for a fleet management/Contract hire company.

 

[Christopher]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/712697.htm

Like this chris

Yep! Identical!

It looks like a miltary vehicle, which is kind of cool.

I'd have one over a Cayenne, anyway

 

[gaz44]

BMW - must try harder! I don't see the point in it and it looks like a barge. It looks like the rest of the BM range from the front.

 

[Ian_182]

Very quck in .35 mode though and the handling will be class

 

[B5 BDJ]

not a fan of the new X6, really wierd looking car!

 

[Pablo]

They are absolutely HENCH!

An RR Sport would wimper in it's prescence.

 

[Ian_182]

Im waiting for the X6M

That should shift with the M5 5.0 v10 in there

 

[Jaws]

Saw a white one of these in italy and thought it looked pretty neat. They look alot better in person.

 

[mini_nick]

This one is parked outside my office at the mo - think it looks rather pimp!

 

[philmots]

^ awesome

 

[Pete.]

Why , oh why, oh why? How many of these will ever experience proper off road excursions? Seems pretty pointless to me and will become another Chelsea Tractor or Footballers ride.

 

[adele_90]

extremely ugly!
its a bit more barable in white tho lol!

 

[beacytan]

i have seen a white and a black one in the flesh and thought they both look mint!!!

 

[Green_Speed_Machine]

I drove the 35d with the twin turbos. Shifts for a car of its size but I wouldnt buy one!

 

[Josh@Renparts]

are you going to sell me this turini lol? i keep PM'in you but you don't reply?

 

[Green_Speed_Machine]

are you going to sell me this turini lol? i keep PM'in you but you don't reply?

Soz i didnt think i would get pm's as im now not a fully paid up member. I've replied now...

 

[Bodge!]

Looks like a inflated 6 Series

 

[Englebert]

PMSL at the white one, i bet those wheels are 20" at least, but they look completely lost!

Also, what happens when white goes out of fashion again...

 

[Coby.]

Saw one of these the other day and thought it looked pretty good to me.... I like the Controversial Styling

 

[Ben.]

love BMW's but hate this one with a passion

 

[.GAZ.]

1 word

FUNKY

 

[Ian_182]

PMSL at the white one, i bet those wheels are 20" at least, but they look completely lost!

Also, what happens when white goes out of fashion again...

Its the same as the one on PH and there 22"s