2012 BMW ActiveHybrid X6

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2012 BMW ActiveHybrid X6

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New or Notable

Coupe-like styling
New five-seat option
Eight-speed automatic transmission
Regenerative braking
Hybrid version available
 

What We Like

Inline-six power and smoothness (xDrive35i)
Ride offers good blend of comfort, sportiness
Comfortable sport seats
Interesting shape

What We Don't

Tall bumper makes loading cargo tough
Have to swing legs wide to step out
Rocker panels rub leg when stepping out
Poor rear visibility

The X6, one of BMW's recent forays into crossover territory, is a tallish fastback that the company calls a sports activity coupe. With seating for four or five depending on the setup, it's basically a midsize crossover with four doors, extroverted styling and a choice of two powerful engines. The X6 competes roughly with the Porsche Cayenne and Mercedes-Benz M-Class. BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive is standard, and the X6 comes in two trim levels: the xDrive35i and xDrive50i. The xDrive50i's V-8 will propel the crossover from zero to 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds. In addition, there's a performance-oriented X6 M and a hybrid model.

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