The 2011 BMW X6 is one of those vehicles you struggle to classify. With the performance characteristics of a high end coupe, the space of a SUV, and the loving touch of BMW you have a vehicle that is not just best in class but only in its class.
The BMW X6 is available in three trims which are the xDrive35i, xDrive50i, and ActiveHybrid X6.
2011 xDrive35i
- Turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine, which outputs 300 horsepower
- xDrive, intelligent all-wheel drive
- 23 mpg hwy
- 19-inch wheels, front and rear parking sensors, automatic bi-xenon headlights, sunroof, power tailgate, fog lights, and automatic wipers
- HD radio, auxiliary audio jack, and 10-speakers
- 10-way power front seats, leather upholstery, cruise control, and iDrive electronics interface
2011 xDrive50i
- Turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine that produces 400 horsepower
- xDrive, intelligent all-wheel drive
- 20 mpg hwy
- Bluetooth, navigation system with voice controls and real-time traffic, 14-way multi-contour front seats, and BMW Assist emergency telematics
2011 ActiveHybrid X6
- Twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 in combination with an electric motor, and puts out 480 horsepower
- Specialized 7-speed automatic unit with manual shift control
- 19 mpg hwy
Standard Safety Features
- Active front head restraints
- Anti-lock brakes
- Front-seat side airbags and side-curtain airbags
- Hill descent control
- Stability and traction control
The 2011 X6 is a great vehicle as an SUV but with its performance characteristics factored in it, quite simply, puts itself beyond any other luxury crossover out there and certainly is the ultimate driving machine.
