2018 BMW X6: More Pizzazz Less Practicality

If you don’t need to have practicality as part of your life in the vehicle you drive but you want an SUV that has the space inside to carry your gear at those times when it’s necessary, the BMW X6 is a smart choice. This is a vehicle that prioritizes the sportiness of being a BMW while being a model that acts like an SUV only some of the time. This amazing machine is ready to head out on the roads to show off with corner carving capabilities that make a huge difference wherever you drive.

Do you feel like a nonconformist? Are you the person who normally goes against the grain and bucks the system? If so, the BMW X6 is the right vehicle for you and this 2018 model that brings in the luxury and performance credentials you need for the ride you’ll make out on the roads you drive. There are8.3-inches of ground clearance and an optional AWD system that makes a huge difference for you when you take it out on the lighter trails. This is a vehicle that’s filled with luxury and with sportiness to be a lot of fun for you from behind the wheel.

As a model that doesn’t need much of an update, BMW added some updates to the iDrive infotainment system, an improved navigation system, and new wheel options to the X6 that you want to take out and enjoy for the drive. This is a sporty midsize SUV that has the ability to rocket from zero to sixty mph in only six seconds to show off the acceleration this amazing SUV has for you to enjoy the drive. This is basically a sports car in an SUV body to be fun and active when you drive.

Features You’re Sure to Enjoy

When you look at what the BMW X6 has to offer you, there are two major trims that you can choose from, the sDrive35i /xDrive35i and the xDrive50i. The base models give you gorgeous Dakota leather upholstery, a power tailgate, 14-way power front seats, a rearview camera with front and rear parking sensors, tri-stage heated front seats, dual-zone climate controls, a power-adjustable steering column, a 10.2-inch touchscreen display, a navigation system, a nine-speaker/205-watt audio system, Bluetooth connectivity, USB input, and the Ultimate care package which provides you with complimentary maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles.

Looking toward the options and upgraded trim level of the X6 you’ll see AWD as the standard item on the two upgraded models. At the top end you have 20-way power front seats, an upgraded 16-speaker Harman/Kardon audio system, a quad-zone climate control system, Apple CarPlay, active blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control lane departure warnings, automatic emergency braking, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, wireless phone charging, in-car Wi-Fi, night-vision assist with pedestrian detection, and a rear axle suspension with dynamic damper controls to give you an even smoother ride in this SUV.

The Pair of Engines

Each trim level has its own engine for the drive you want and both are attached to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The base engine for the 35i models is a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine that offers 300 horsepower and 300 lb.-ft. of torque. This powertrain is good for up to 25 mpg on the highway. The engine for the 50i trim is a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that carries in 445 horsepower and 480 lb.-ft. of torque. This layout can still bring you 21 mpg on the highway to make sure you’re not sucking down fuel faster than you want to when you drive.

It’s time to have a vehicle that is able to get you excited about driving once again and the 2018 version of the BMW X6 is the right model to make this happen for you. Choose the trim level and the features you want and start to see what it feels like to drive an SUV that has more pizzazz and less practicality for your driving experience. The team at your local BMW dealership will be more than happy to help you have this SUV as the one you’ll love to drive every day.