BMW X6
One of the most striking SUV designs on the car market – the X6 is guaranteed to make an impression.
The BMW X6 is not a car that leaves people sat on the fence. In many ways, this is motoring Marmite. Some people love the coupe styling and low roofline on this SUV, and some people absolutely hate it. What’s guaranteed when driving this car is discussion and opinions – and that actually forms part of its appeal.
A criticism levelled at some modern cars is that they don’t have a distinctive appearance or struggle to stand out from the crowd, and that certainly isn’t a problem with the X6. It’s somewhat unusual for a car brand to launch a car with such dramatic styling, but BMW did and the X6 has been provoking opinions ever since.
Whatever you might think of its styling, there’s no questions over the way the X6 performs. It borrows the majority of its parts from the X5 SUV, a hugely capable car that feels at home on a variety of surfaces and is a truly luxurious ride on the road. Available with a series of powerful engines it shares with the X5, the X6 has the ability to perform in a way that defies its size and weight if you wish it to, and in ‘M50d’ form is one of the fastest diesel-powered vehicles in its segment. That’s not to say it can’t be a relaxing place to be, though. Being a BMW, there’s a variety of options to choose from which can help make your X6 feel truly individual, and our advisors are happy to help find the specification and price that suits you the best.
What many BMW’s do so well is strike a balance between exceptional performance and a measured, calming drive. Set the X6’s driving modes to ‘Comfort’, leave the 8-speed automatic gearbox in to do its thing, and the X6 will happily potter along the motorway, providing you with a hugely comfortable and relaxing driving experience. The ability of the X6 – and many other BMW’s – to be so tame when required is a big aspect of their charm.
Visually divisive, yet absolutely superb to drive, the BMW X6 is a confident choice when it comes to luxury SUVs and has a few surprises up its sleeve when it comes to driving performance too. If you’re a Synergy leasing customer seeking a uniquely styled SUV with exceptional driving dynamics and confidence inspiring all-wheel drive, the X6 should be at the top of your list.