2010 BMW X6 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Now in its second year of production, the BMW X6 sport activity coupe enters the 2010 model year with a number of new standard features, including HD radio and a power-operated tailgate. In addition, the 2010 X6 comes equipped with an updated, fourth-generation version of BMW's iDrive controller, which drivers can use to manage the X6's climate control, audio, and optional navigation systems. Criticized in the past for its excessively complicated operation, the iDrive system now features improved high-resolution graphics, revamped menu structures, a redesigned controller, and more programmable memory keys.
New optional features for the X6 include an updated navigation system with an 8.8-inch display and an 80-gigabyte media server. In addition, BMW upgrades the optional rear-view camera, so it now includes a top-view perspective, and adds automatic high-beam headlights as a new optional feature for 2010.
In addition, BMW adds a new trim, the ActiveHybrid X6, to the X6 lineup for 2010. The hybrid powerplant mates two electric motors, generating 90 hp and 84 hp, with a 4.4-liter, 400-hp twin-turbo V8 engine, making the ActiveHybrid X6 the most powerful hybrid available today. The powerplant links to a two-mode electrical continuously variable transmission (ECVT), which enables the ActiveHybrid X6 to operate on the electric motors alone at lower speeds and engages the gas engine when the driver requires additional power. Although BMW has not yet released fuel economy numbers for the ActiveHybrid X6, it expects the hybrid powerplant to reduce fuel consumption by 20 percent, when compared to BMW's conventional gas-powered engines.
The xDrive35i and xDrive50i trims, which carry over from the previous year, complete the X6 lineup for 2010. A 3.0-liter, twin-turbo six-cylinder engine, developing 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque, drives the xDrive35i, while a 4.4-liter, twin-turbo V8 engine, producing 400 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque, powers the xDrive 50i. In both trims, the engines link to a six-speed automatic transmission with Sport and Manual shift modes. Steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters come standard.
BMW offers a performance upgrade for both trims for 2010, should owners require additional power and torque. The performance upgrade boosts horsepower by 20 hp and torque by 30 lb-ft. The upgrades are available as part of the optional Sport Package.
All X6 trims come equipped with BMW's intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive technology, which adjusts instantly to accommodate all types of road conditions. For 2010, BMW adds Dynamic Performance Control, which works with an innovative rear differential to multiply torque to either of the rear wheels to help steer the vehicle on slippery or loose road surfaces.
Outside, the X6 continues to display a muscular design, with the distinctive BMW dual-kidney front end, a high waistline, a tapering roofline, and contoured wheel arches. Inside, the X6 seats four passengers in an upscale cabin. Such features as Nevada leather upholstery, Ash Grain wood trim, 10-way power-adjustable front seats, and a two-way power glass moonroof come standard. Other standard features for the X6 include a leather-wrapped steering wheel, automatic climate control, and a 10-speaker, 205-watt AM/FM audio system with HD radio and two subwoofers.
The xDrive50i adds 20-way power-adjustable front seats, while the new ActiveHybrid X6 trim adds such standard features as Nappa leather seats, a 6-CD/DVD changer, four-zone climate control, and heated front seats. The X6 offers a respectable 25.5 cubic feet of storage space behind the rear seats, which expands to 59.7 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down.
Dynamic Stability Control, Dynamic Traction Control, Dynamic Brake control, Hill Descent Control, and antilock brakes all come standard. BMW also equips the X6 with a full range of airbags, as well as a rollover sensor.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · USB auxiliary audio input · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 12
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: alloy · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.91
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in. · Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: cornering · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: front
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit · Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Stability control: electronic
Steering
Steering ratio: 19.5
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: ready
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · USB auxiliary audio input · Wireless headphones · 6 disc CD/DVD in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 12
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 14.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power steering: Servotronic · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.64
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8.8 in. · Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Moonroof: power
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: mulitlevel · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: front
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit · Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Stability control: electronic
Steering
Steering ratio: 19.5
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: ready
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 16 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 20
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.64
Engine
Electric Motor HP: 86 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 63 · Electric Motor Torque: 206 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 400 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5500 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 450 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 1800
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Running boards: chrome · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8.8 in. · Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: HID · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 20
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: front
Steering
Steering ratio: 19.5
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: ready
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed
