Vehicle Overview
The X6, one of BMW's recent forays into SUV territory, is a tallish fastback that the company calls a sports activity coupe. With seating for four, it's basically a midsize SUV with four doors, extroverted styling and a choice of two powerful engines. The X6 competes roughly with the Porsche Cayenne and Mercedes M-Class. BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive is standard, and the X6 comes in two trim levels: the xDrive35i and xDrive50i. Both models seat four, and the xDrive50i's V-8 will propel the SUV from zero to 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds.
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Sitting safely
The ideal seating position can make a vital contribution
to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:
► Safety belts ...
Look well ahead when driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle
driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces
fuel consumption. ...
Lingering Issues
The X5 hasn't aged well. The styling — unchanged since the second generation
hit dealerships in late 2006 — looks expressive up front but ham-handed in back.
From the glove compartment to the cent ...