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Efficiency takes a back seat to performance and style with the 2011 X6, even in hybrid form. Read more »

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Coupe profile-above the waistline
Very comfortable seating
Quick-shifting manu-matic gearbox

Dislikes

Bulky, trucklike lower half
Premium fuel required
Can get pricey, especially the high-performance versions

MSRP FROM $57,000

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Overall Review » 8.2

Interior / Exterior » 7

Performance » 7

Quality » 9

Safety » 9

Features » 9

Fuel Economy / MPG » 6

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X6 xDrive35i: 17/23 mpg. X6 xDrive50i: 14/20 mpg. ActiveHybrid X6: 17/19 mpg. X6 M: 12/17 mpg.

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X6 xDrive35i: 17/23 mpg. X6 xDrive50i: 14/20 mpg. ActiveHybrid X6: 17/19 mpg. X6 M: 12/17 mpg.
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When a carmaker adds a hybrid to a model lineup, it's usually to improve overall fuel economy ratings. That's not the case with the X6. It's a powerhouse, to be sure, but at 17 mpg city and 19 mpg highway, even the base six-cylinder gasoline engine does better: 16/23 mpg for 19 mpg combined, 1 mpg better than the hybrid. The V-8 xDrive50i scores just below the hybrid at 14/20 mpg for 16 mpg combined, and the X6 M dispense with pretense, trading 12/17 mpg ratings for 555 horsepower and raw, unfiltered fun.