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FEATURES | 9 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
From the driver's seat, the X6 is the same truck as the X5 - so you have a great stereo, comfortable seats, and iDrive.
Automobile Magazine
We were impressed by the system here because it noticed a new traffic incident while we were already driving along its programmed route.
Cnet
Inside, a power-flow meter in the main infotainment screen tells you where all the juice is going, and a small gauge in the lower part of the tach shows battery status, the amount of electric boost, and brake-energy recuperation.
Car and Driver
Aside from its twin-turbo V8, the xDrive50i adds 14-way "multicontour" front seats, BMW Assist emergency telematics, Bluetooth and a navigation system with voice controls and real-time traffic. These extra items are available as options on the 35i.
Edmunds
The severe dashboard angles and technology-laden center console — which features a joystick-style gear selector for the automatic transmission and the iDrive control knob — might be intimidating to some drivers
Cars.com
Every X6 comes standard with 10-way adjustable power seats for driver and front passenger; HD Radio; wood-grain trim; automatic front climate control; push-button start/stop; power liftgate; front and rear parking sensors; a 10-spearker audio system with two subwoofers; dynamic cruise control; and more.
Optional extras are numerous, and can quickly add to the bottom line, but include some attractive high-tech features, such as: four-zone automatic climate control; real-time traffic; iDrive-based infotainment and navigation with BMW Apps support; Bluetooth connectivity; iPod and USB connections; a premium hi-fi audio system; six-disc DVD/CD changer; and more.
While the iDrive system has been the subject of much criticism in the past, the latest generation is more intuitive and readily accessible--but it's still complex.
Conclusion
The 2012 BMW X6 offers a host of standard features, and even more in the way of upgrades--but beware the quickly ballooning price when ticking all of those boxes.
