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Thanks: Olimp Avto 2023 BMW X6 M Starting at $ Highs Shocking power, high-quality interior, bursting with desirable standard equipment. Lows Rocky ride, limited rear visibility, the X5 M SUV is cheaper and more practical. Verdict The X6 M turns even the most mundane commute into a high-power drama with V-8 burble, but its low roofline and stiff ride make it challenging to live with Overview The unusually-shaped BMW X6 M packs a vicious 600 horsepower from its twin-turbo V-8 and sends that muscle through a rear-biased all-wheel-drive drivetrain. Moving this mountain of M-power is a posh affair thanks to an elegant, high-tech interior with lavish standard equipment and near-perfect fit-and-finish. The X6 M’s sticky performance summer tires and stiffly-sprung chassis produce a harsher ride than in the standard X6, and BMW turns the volume up even higher on its exciting mid-size luxury SUV with an optional Competition package that adds 17 horsepower, a rowdy M Sport exhaust, and sport seats. Other SUVs such as the Porsche Cayenne Coupe and Mercedes-AMG GLE-class have followed the X6’s sloping-rear-roofline look and, like the X6 M, prioritize style over maximum rear storage space. What's New for 2023? Nothing. BMW makes no major changes to the X6 M for 2023. Pricing and Which One to Buy X6 M: $114,695 It's hard to fathom how less practicality can command a higher price. Still, the 2023 X6 M costs more than its squareback counterpart, the X5 M. We prefer the less expensive body style, but the X6 certainly attracts more attention. Regardless, the Competition package is a must-have. Not only does it bring 617 horsepower—17 more than normal—but it has better standard equipment too. This includes a sport-tuned exhaust, an exclusive Track mode, and 22-inch rear wheels (versus 21-inchers). The Competition package also brings fancier leather upholstery and knee padding on the center console to reduce punishment during hard cornering. Engine, Transmission, and Performance Gifted with the same raucous engine that powers the BMW M5 sedan, the X6 M is motivated by a twin-turbo V-8. It makes 600 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque in its natural state and 617 ponies with the Competition package. The engine hooks up to an eight-speed automatic transmission that feeds a dynamic all-wheel-drive system. This drivetrain can be told to distribute power to all four wheels for maximum traction or have most of it sent rearward for sharper handling. In addition to its selectable drive modes, including customizable settings that can be activated via steering-wheel-mounted buttons, the X6 M even features adjustable brake-pedal feedback. The BMW also has standard adaptive dampers and a set of 21-inch wheels, but a pair of 22-inchers can be fitted out back (they're standard on the X6 M Competition). We've driven the X6 M Competition and lauded its lightning-quick acceleration, staggering cornering grip, and strong, fade-free brakes. While it rode smooth and steady on the highway, its large wheels and stiff springs contributed to a rocky ride on uneven roads. Interior, Comfort, and Cargo Sportiness and luxuriousness collide inside the X6 M, which boasts carbon-fiber accents and standard leather upholstery. There's also no shortage of high-tech features thanks to a fully digital gauge cluster and a large head-up display. Those are accompanied by niceties such as ambient interior lighting, massaging front seats with heated and cooled surfaces, heated rear seats, and more. Interior cubby storage is highlighted by a coverable bin below the center stack and a useful center-console bin. While its coupe-like profile doesn't affect how comfortable it is for front- and back-seat passengers, the sloping roofline does reduce visibility out back as well as cargo space. The traditional X5 M provides 34 cubic feet behind the back row while the X6 M has only 27 cubes. Read More 📌 Instagram ▶ 📌 Tiktok ▶ @cartvpress
