The design updates focus on the front, headlights, grill and air intake housing the safety systems/Walla! system, Yoav Falls
Price:
NIS 790,000
Competitors:
Audi Q8, Mercedes GLE Coupe, Porsche Cayenne Coupe, Maserati Levante
We Liked:
Cabin, Design, Suspension, Engine
We Didn't Like:
Price
Score:
9/10
We tend to think of the BMW X6 as a car Relatively new, however the model has long passed the age of 15, a reminder: it was first presented as a concept vehicle in 2007 under the definition SAC - Sport Activity Coupe which itself is a definition for SUV Coupe meaning an SUV with a roofline that goes down in the rear, as if they dressed up the roofline of A 2-door coupe on an SUV chassis.
Although the debut of such a configuration can be attributed to Sanyong with the Aktion, the one who established himself as the inventor of the category, certainly in the luxury sector is BMW's X6, and the rest is history or hysteria as other premium manufacturers imitate the unusual structure for its time.
The first generation of X6 began to be marketed back in 2008 and presented quite a few technological innovations as standard.
In 2020, the third generation was launched.
The X6 tested here is of the third generation, but with the impressive facelift that the model underwent in early 2024, which mainly touched the front of the vehicle with new lighting units and an updated front grill.
Excellent and simple human engineering, the red upholstery may be a little too much for solid customers, if there are any for the X6/Walla system!, Yoav Falls
Design:
As mentioned, the exterior design is updated with lighting units, a front grill and a new air intake that houses the sensors of the safety systems.
Its unique coupe silhouette is quite handsome and in the tone gray color the car looks smaller than it really is.
As improbable as it sounds, the X6 is devoid of flashy gimmicks that various models have today to make them look 'impressive'.
This is the most mature and mature design of the X6 for its generations, and although the opinions on the essence of crossover coupe designs are divided, I definitely found it to my liking.
Cabin:
The first thing that meets you in the cabin are the colors of the leather upholstery, black with reddish brown, a lot of reddish brown.
From here things improve significantly.
In front of the driver is a 12.3" digital dashboard with a variety of displays depending on the selected driving modes and the driver's settings.
In the center of the dashboard is a 14.9" multimedia monitor, of course with a wireless connection to Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
A wide central console with a closed compartment and a wireless charging surface, and in the center of the console is a control panel for controlling all the vehicle's systems with a gear selector, a switch for P, and an electric handbrake.
To the left are driving mode selection switches - Eco, Comfort and Sport.
Forget the Echo.
You didn't buy a car like this to put it on eco mode, and next to it is a switch for driving / bleeding the car.
On the right side of the control panel is a large dial that is used as a command for the iDrive-Touch system that actually controls all of the vehicle's systems, without having to make an effort and stretch the royal hand towards the multimedia screen.
Another switch is the height mode selector for the adaptive air shocks, which allow the vehicle to be raised, lowered, stiffened or softened as needed.
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Despite the sloping roof, the space in the back is also good for adults/Walla system!, Yoav Falls
In front of the driver, three spokes are plump and comfortable to hold, a little too big for my taste.
Large parts of the dashboard, the central console and the door panels are combined with wood veneer.
It is also worth noting that things 'fall' near exactly where you would expect them to be.
No more digging through endless menus but a really great user interface.
The driver's seat is electric, of course, ventilated and heated, with a variety of acceptable and non-acceptable adjustments.
The only criticism I have about the seat is that short drivers, not to mention height challenged, and that includes those 1.70 meters tall, would be better off if it could be raised a bit more.
Beyond that, the driver's seat is equally wonderful, and in sport mode it is adjustable and closes on the driver so that he does not slide out of the seat during sharp turns.
Interior space in the back seat is excellent thanks to a generous wheelbase of 2.975 meters.
Despite the rear-sloping roof, there was no apparent head height restriction in the back seat, unless you're an NBA center.
Trunk
: The trunk is large and useful with a volume of 580 liters, and a small accessory to illustrate the depth of thought of BMW.
There is a spare wheel under the trunk floor.
Lifting the floor reveals that it is supported by a hydraulic arm that eases lifting, and keeps it in the raised position.
Closing the floor is accompanied by a noticeable 'click' and the floor actually locks in place.
580 liters and a floor with a hydraulic lifting mechanism/Walla! system, Yoav Falls
Equipment:
The X6 xDrive 30d is fully equipped with dual-wheel drive, adaptive air dampers, an excellent multimedia system, multimedia operation with hand gestures (it works great even though you feel like a complete moron, certainly if you are looked at from the outside), full electrification for the front seats, climate control with Four zones, 360 cameras, autonomous parking perpendicular or parallel, Herman Kardon audio system, 22" rims and much more.
Engine and performance:
a 3.0-liter diesel-powered power plant and a 48V light hybrid electric auxiliary system are responsible for propulsion.
Together, the two engines produce 298 hp (the diesel engine 286 hp) and 68.3 kgm (the diesel engine 66.3 from 1500 rpm).
The eight-speed planetary automatic gearbox, with the option of manual gear shifting using levers behind the steering wheel.
The official acceleration to 100 is 6.1 seconds, on the way to a maximum speed of 233 km/h.
When it approaches from behind, you clear the road/system voila!, Yoav falls
Fuel consumption:
The fuel consumption, if it is relevant for this type of vehicle, was surprisingly good.
The official consumption is 13.7 km per liter. In practice, after 36 hours with the vehicle, the average fuel consumption was about 12 km per liter, which is no less than wonderful for such a vehicle, certainly considering the driving style and the aggressive pressing of the pedal while driving.
Economical driving in the X6, that is, moderate driving at a speed of 100 km/h, without strong accelerations and without gas-brakes all the time, produced a consumption of over 17 km per liter.
Comfort and behavior:
power and torque is something any Chinese kid can do, and if there isn't enough, then we'll add another engine and get crazy and easy-to-achieve power.
But the real gap that distinguishes the best German products and the X6 is a wonderful example of this, and it is a gap that the manufacturers from the East have not yet closed, and it is not certain that they want to close, these are the suspension systems.
The X6 is blessed by God with a fine suspension set, undoubtedly one of the top 5 I've driven with the ability to restrain the chunky chassis, transmitting accurate information through the steering wheel to the driver (remember that information should be appropriate for the vehicle and the buyer, and BMW has alternatives for those who drive a track and driving joy in the form of the M series) and maintaining high comfort and excellent adhesion to the asphalt.
On city roads, the X6 copes well with the problematic pavement, broken roads and speed bumps at random heights.
The suspensions curb the impact of the entry, and know how to curb the exit as well so that the comfort in the car is not affected.
The X6 does not hover over the bumps but contains them impressively.
On highways he is like the king of the road.
No matter what speed you decide to cruise, X6 provides the feeling of a super predator.
It is fast, the steering is wonderful, the grip is high and the comfort in the passenger cabin is impressive.
Here I point out again that the steering wheel was a little too big for me for more demanding driving.
I would be happy one smaller size.
The great thing about the X6 is the road behavior/Wala! system, Yoav Falls
Safety:
In terms of safety, the X6 is equipped with most of the advanced safety accessories offered today, and accordingly receives a score of 6 in the Ministry of Transportation's safety equipment.
No crash tests were found for the X6 either by EuroNcap and unfortunately not by its US counterparts the NHTSA or the IIHS. However, it is possible to tap something from the X5's crash tests which consistently receives maximum scores, and it is unlikely that the X6 will be any different The
bottom line
is the X6 xDrive 30d is marketed at a price of NIS 789,900. This is perhaps the biggest criticism that can be leveled at it. Although it is not alone, the whole merry band of its competitors from the Audi Q8, Porsche Cayenne Coupe and Mercedes GLE Coupe, all hang around in the price segment These, when it sits halfway between the 687 thousand shekels of the Audi and the 849 thousand shekels of the Mercedes.
For those with a lot of pennies in their pockets, as far as the X6 is concerned, it is still a very fine and worthy vehicle, continuing to set a very high bar with an emphasis on the side The dynamic, its more prominent hallmark in this arena thanks to very high levels of precision and driving pleasure, performance and to make you feel really good about this expense - even fuel economy.
For those who want the real thing, there are also the M versions and not just a design kit like here, the price depends / Walla system!, Yoav Falls
On the technical side: BMW X6 30d
Engine, drive:
diesel, 6 cylinders, double
displacement (cc):
2,993
power/torque (hp/kgm):
68.3/298
transmission:
automatic, 8 gears
Dimensions:
length (meter):
4.96
width (meters):
2
Height (meters):
1.7
Wheelbase (cm):
2.98
Trunk:
580 liters
Performance (manufacturer):
0-100 km/h:
6.1 seconds
Top speed:
233 km/h
Fuel consumption (test ):
12 km per liter
Safety:
European crash test score:
not tested
Active safety:
emergency braking, cruise control, lane keeping, warning of a vehicle in a dead zone and cross traffic from behind and reverse travel assistant in the recovery of the last 50 meters
Air pollution:
15/15
Warranty:
3 years
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