2022 BMW X6 M

　　

2022 BMW X6 M Review

byChristian WardlawCorrespondent

　　Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at zzdcar and was the first editor-in-chief of zzdcar.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.

　　, rating written byChristian WardlawVehicle Test Editor

　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.

　　Though AMC first dabbled with the idea of a coupe-style SUV (see: Eagle SX/4), it was BMW that perfected the modern recipe for the niche vehicle type. Essentially, the BMW X6 is a BMW X5 with a reworked roof, tighter back seat, smaller cargo area and bigger price tag. Hey, style doesn't come for free.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 BMW X6 M 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$310/mo  for X6 M Base

　　X6 M Base

　　4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $109,600 MSRP

　　vs

　　$229/mo

　　Avg. Large SUV

　　Adding plenty of extra flavor, the performance-tuned 2022 BMW X6 M is the most alluring version of BMW's Sports Activity Coupe. And while other luxury automakers have now copied the original X6 recipe with their own coupe-style SUVs, few of these models offer the same thrill of hammering the gas in the 600-horsepower X6 M. A performance-tuned suspension, grippy tires, big brakes, and M-specific exterior and interior details are also part of the X6 M's appeal.

　　BMW last redesigned the X6 M for the 2020 model year, and in 2021 the Competition trim level became a trim package. This year, BMW has dropped some appealing options such as wireless smartphone charging and a Bowers & Wilkins high-end audio system due to supply chain issues. But overall this is still a compelling pick as long as you know what you're getting. Read our test team's Expert Rating below to learn more about the X6 M's hits and misses.

　　

Which X6 M does zzdcar recommend?

BMW offers the X6 M in a single level of specification. Though the SUV is well equipped at its base price, the Executive and Driving Assistance Professional packages are worth getting for their additional comfort and technology-related features.

　　

BMW X6 M models

The 2022 BMW X6 M is a performance-tuned five-passenger SUV equipped with a turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine (600 horsepower, 553 lb-ft), an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Nearly everything comes standard, as explained below:

　　X6 M

　　In addition to the powertrain details, every X6 M is ready to deliver maximum performance thanks to:

　　Paddle shifters Launch control Performance tuning for powertrain, steering, brakes and adaptive suspension 21-inch wheels with performance run-flat tiresAdditional standard features include:

　　Adaptive LED headlights Automatic high-beam headlights Power liftgate Panoramic sunroof Ambient interior lighting Leather upholstery Carbon-fiber trim Four-zone automatic climate control Heated front seats, armrests and steering wheelTechnology highlights include:

　　Digital instrumentation panel 12.3-inch touchscreen (standard on models produced early in the year) 12.3-inch display screen (standard on models produced later in the year) Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration Navigation system Connected services with access to a Wi-Fi hotspot Remote vehicle control/monitoring via smartphone app 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield) Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the X6 M and its surroundings for tight parking situations)Several advanced safety features are also standard equipment:

　　Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending front collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane) Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot) Side collision avoidance (steers the X6 M away from an impending side impact) Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)Four option packages are available for the X6 M:

　　Competition package Increased power output to 617 hp Sport exhaust system Staggered 21-inch front/22-inch rear wheel setup Shadowline exterior design elements M Shadowline headlights M Sport front seats M Driver's package Higher top speed BMW Performance Center driving school for one day Driving Assistance Professional package Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the X6 M and the car in front) Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane) Automatic lane-change feature (uses various sensors to safely change lanes when the turn signal is applied) Evasive steering assist (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance) Executive package Remote engine start Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut) Rear-passenger window shades Heated and cooled cupholders Ventilated front seats with massage functions Heated rear seats

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