Even though the X6 is not small, interior room is at a premium. Occupants feel kind of squeezed and the A-pillars are too big. Actually, when you sit behind the wheel, you feel somewhat like a prisoner behind bars. Furthermore, finding the ideal driving position is impossible: you could adjust the seatback at any angle and slide the seat forever and you still wouldn't feel comfortable. Every time I sat in the driver's seat, I feared the ensuing backache. The seats are too firm and, overall, comfort is sorely lacking.
Again, I want to point out how the exterior dimensions of the X6 can be misleading. Front-seat access is made harder by the excessive width of the so-called running boards. Things aren't much better in the back; actually, they're worse. The door opening is limited and the roofline stands at eye level, meaning larger folks will have to squeeze and duck to enter.
Storage and cargo room is also not a strength of the X6. There aren't a lot of compartments and trunk capacity is significantly reduced by the sloping roofline. In addition, visibility is very disappointing: the rearview mirror is useless because the roof comes straight in your field of vision. Come to think of it, visibility is one of the biggest flaws here.
Successful heart transplant
Having said all that, BMW still excels in the powertrain department, nearly achieving perfection. Accelerations are brisk and sustained, with no power gaps whatsoever. The transmission is very flexible and responsive. The steering is precise, although the wide tires lead the vehicle into tire ruts, which forces the driver to adjust the steering wheel.
The suspension is firm and perfectly suited for sporty driving. The brakes live up to the brand's reputation. Handling is a bit problematic because, as mentioned, the X6 is larger than what its interior dimensions would suggest. And like the X5, this vehicle is a tad fuel-thirstier than most.
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| L'accès aux places arrière est difficile car la ligne de toit arrive à la hauteur des yeux |
Again, I want to point out how the exterior dimensions of the X6 can be misleading. Front-seat access is made harder by the excessive width of the so-called running boards. Things aren't much better in the back; actually, they're worse. The door opening is limited and the roofline stands at eye level, meaning larger folks will have to squeeze and duck to enter.
Storage and cargo room is also not a strength of the X6. There aren't a lot of compartments and trunk capacity is significantly reduced by the sloping roofline. In addition, visibility is very disappointing: the rearview mirror is useless because the roof comes straight in your field of vision. Come to think of it, visibility is one of the biggest flaws here.
Successful heart transplant
Having said all that, BMW still excels in the powertrain department, nearly achieving perfection. Accelerations are brisk and sustained, with no power gaps whatsoever. The transmission is very flexible and responsive. The steering is precise, although the wide tires lead the vehicle into tire ruts, which forces the driver to adjust the steering wheel.
The suspension is firm and perfectly suited for sporty driving. The brakes live up to the brand's reputation. Handling is a bit problematic because, as mentioned, the X6 is larger than what its interior dimensions would suggest. And like the X5, this vehicle is a tad fuel-thirstier than most.
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| Les accélérations sont franches et soutenues, et le rendement du moteur ne présente aucune ratée. |