Pros Refined cruising ride, deluxe interior accommodations, optional off-road kit brings legit capability.
Cons Steep starting price, top-heavy handling, awkward exterior proportions from some angles.
Pros Muscular, refined V8 engine Gentle ride Roomy, high-end interior Lots of standard features Terrific towing capacity
Cons High starting price for class Ungainly to maneuver in tight spaces
The 2019 BMW X6 pioneered the sloped-roof SUV segment and maintains high quality and performance, but it’s showing its age.
Pros Head-turning looks Strong powertrains Interior build quality Luxurious options
Cons Tight rear seat Measly cargo space Too expensive Not as fun as it could be
For 2019, the X6 receives several new standard features and revised option packages. Every model now features standard Apple CarPlay and these driver assists: automated emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning, pedestrian detection, and speed-limit information. The six-cylinder versions can now be had with the Convenience package, which adds four-zone automatic climate control, a one-year SiriusXM satellite radio subscription, and passive entry. Likewise, this package is now included with the M Sport package on six-cylinder models. The Premium package is updated to include self-parking assist, a head-up display, wireless charging, and a Wi-Fi hotspot; the Executive package adds soft-close doors, rear manually operated side window shades, adaptive headlights that turn with the steering wheel, and automatic high-beams.
Pros Spectacular powertrains, fantastic infotainment system, well-to-do interior.
Cons styling, compromised practicality, cost of options adds up fast.
More advanced driver safety aids are now standard.Apple CarPlay is now standard (subscription-based).The 2019 BMW X6 may be called a "coupe" by its makers' marketing wizards, but it's really a five-passenger midsize SUV with the boxy bit at the back chopped off.
PROS Engines provide strong acceleration Comfortable and quiet ride Quality interior with comfortable front seats
CONS Sloping roofline cuts down cargo space Hard to see out the back Limited rear headroom
