Exterior

If you took BMW's Z4, raised it up and lengthened the rear quarters to add two more doors, you would get something of the X6's profile. The scalloped headlights, twin kidney grilles and stacked tail are classic BMW.

Black moldings around the grille
Both models have a monotone front bumper, which is an upscale departure from the black inlays used on the X3 and X5
19-inch wheels and run-flat tires
Available 20-inch wheels

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