No pricing data available at this time. Our Opinion - 2025 BMW X6 Review The 2025 BMW X6 has been in production for six years and still has a sloped roof. It replaces the more conventionally shaped X5 SUV. The X6 gives up cargo space and headroom for backseat passengers in exchange for a more rakish—but still controversial—profile. Building on what BMW did, the inside has a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, a bunch of modern tech features, beautiful, high-quality materials, and a stylish look. There is a 375-horsepower turbocharged inline-six engine in the xDrive40i trim and a 523-horsepower twin-turbo V-8 engine in the M60i. It comes with an all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission that puts power from both engines on the road. We also reviewed the BMW X6 M, which has 617 horsepower and a very sharp chassis, in case 523 horsepower isn’t enough. Even though the X6 helped the upscale “crossover coupe” market grow, it is no longer the only car in its class competing for customers with the Porsche Cayenne Coupe and Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe. What's New? For 2024, the 2025 X6 gets a major makeover, along with a few small technical improvements. As part of the Driving Assistance Professional Package, the X6 now includes BMW’s Highway Assistant hands-free driving assistance. Starting with cars made after March 2024, the system will include Active Lane Change with eye activation. Glancing at the right rearview mirror will start the lane change. (X6 M won’t be able to get to it.) We’ll let you know how well this new system works after we’ve tested it. The My BMW App will allow keyless entry because BMW’s Comfort Access and the BMW Digital Key Plus are now working together. The BMW Digital Key Plus unlocks the doors as you approach and lets the driver choose where to sit and move the steering wheel. A lot of changes have been made to BMW Maps navigation and the My BMW App system. The map view and routing are now better. The app now has an E-mobility Analysis feature that looks at how the driver drives and suggests the best BMW EV model for them to trade in when it’s time for a new EV. This is done to get gas-powered BMW owners more interested in and knowledgeable about the company’s electric models. Pros and Cons Pros Exciting and fun to drive. The spaciousness of the roof, despite its slope. Lots of good engine options. Cons It’s more expensive than the X5, which has the same mechanicals. There are no plug-in hybrids available. There is a small hole in the window control panel. Engine, Transmission, and Performance The X6 xDrive40i has a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine that makes 375 horsepower. It pairs with an eight-speed automated transmission and features all-wheel drive. It is a part of a hybrid system with 48 volts. The M60i has the same all-wheel-drive system and transmission, but it’s 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine makes 523 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. Even stranger is the fact that this review is about the X6 M, which is faster and has up to 617 horsepower. The standard six-cylinder engine is still very smooth and quick, though. Also, both the X6 xDrive40i and the M60i come with 20- to 22-inch wheels and adaptive dampers as standard. We were impressed by how well the V-8-powered X6 stopped and turned during our tests. Even though it was firmer than the six-cylinder X6 setup we tested, it never felt rough. When traveling at a slow pace, people liked how quiet the cabin was and how the heavy, adjustable steering felt. Safety There are a lot of standard and optional driver-assistance technologies in the BMW X6. Some important safety features are: Automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning are built in. It comes with blind-spot detection and rear cross-traffic alert as standard. You can use both hands-free driving mode and adaptive cruise control. Internal and External Cargo Capacity The X6’s interior is a lot like the interiors of most of BMW’s other cars right now. This means that the dashboard is made up of two big 12.3-inch digital screens made of high-quality materials and soft-touch surfaces. The instrument panel looks nice, but we’d rather see the gauges more traditionally. The optional head-up display is fortunately simple to use. The rest of the switchgear has also been carefully set up. You can change the volume of the music in a BMW by waving your hand in front of the infotainment screen. These controls are there, but they’re not necessary. There are a lot of standard features, such as 16-way power-adjustable front seats, customizable ambient lighting, heated front seats, and passive entry. The back seat has about two and a third inches less headroom and legroom than the boxier X5. It’s still comfortable for two adults to sit there. The X6 also has a smaller space for cargo behind the back seats. In our tests, it could only fit nine carry-on bags, whereas the X5 could hold eleven. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG What the EPA says about the 2025 X6’s gas mileage has stayed the same. In the city, the X6 xDrive40i should get 23 mpg, and on the highway, it should get 26 mpg. With the twin-turbo V-8 engine in the M60i xDrive, which costs more, gas mileage drops to 17 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. On C/D’s 75-mph highway fuel economy route, the xDrive40i got 29 mpg, which was three mpg more than the EPA’s estimate. Infotainment and Connectivity The 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system comes with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto already installed. The company’s iDrive interface is quick and has good graphics, but some of the menus that are layered on top of each other can be hard to understand. BMW has a Wi-Fi hotspot, better USB ports, wireless charging, and navigation built right in. An even more expensive Bowers & Wilkins stereo or a high-end Harman/Kardon stereo, which comes standard on the M60i, can be added to the X6 as an upgrade. Range, Charging, and Battery Life We tested the newest X6 xDrive40i in 2020. It went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, which is good for an SUV. With 40 more horsepower, this model should go even faster. With its twin-turbo V-8 engine that makes 523 hp, the X6 M60i cut that time by almost a full second, going from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. Towing and Payload Capacity In its class, the X6’s ability to pull is often overlooked, but it can really do it. When the towing package is added, the X6 can pull up to 7,200 pounds. Price and How to Choose The 523-hp X6 M60i boasts a louder exhaust and quicker acceleration, making it an exciting option, but the price difference may lead some to consider other alternatives. In terms of performance, BMW’s smooth inline six-cylinder engines have a long history of beating the competition. The X6 xDrive40i’s 3.0-liter turbocharged engine has a lot of power for almost $20,000 less. We would choose the M Sport package, which comes with a sportier suspension, a better exhaust system, a sleeker body kit and exterior trim, and a unique steering wheel.
