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2010 BMW X6 5.0, October 30, 2009
By LewisLipnick

"I have recently purchased a 2010 BMW X6 5.0 twin turbo SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle). After having owned 12 BMW's from 1972-1989 and 17 Mercedes Benz's from 1989-2009, I can say with a degree of certainty that the X6 is the best overall vehicle I have driven so far. No, the X6 will not appeal to everyone, since it seats only four, is large and drinks a lot of fuel. But no two and a half ton monster of a machine (and it is big) should handle as well, or ride as comfortably as this. While nothing can totally defy the laws of physics, the X6 with the V8 twin turbo and sport suspension comes darn close. Think of a BMW M3 with all wheel drive and smooth ride (neither of which exists) on steroids.

In spite of the limited seating room (driver and three passengers), there is a lot of internal space to spread out. Rear storage is excellent, and becomes cavernous when the two rear seats are folded down. I play contrabassoon in the National Symphony Orchestra, and I can easily get my horn's large case (58" long) into the back with room to spare for two passengers and their luggage.

BMW has made some significant improvements to the 2010 X6 over the 2009 model. Among these are the introduction of a "top view" parking assist camera that not only gives the driver a view of what is behind the X6 when parking, but also up to seven feet around the sides and rear as well. Another significant improvement is the incorporation of an updated I-drive. Ever since the introduction of the BMW I-drive interface, the automotive press has had little good to say about the idea. And I would have to agree that the first generation of I-drive was a bit of an ergonomic nightmare. But this third generation, taken directly from the 2009 7 series sedan, is intuitive and much easier to navigate than competing systems from Mercedes, Audi, and even Lexus.

If you enjoy the art of driving, and want a vehicle that will challenge your driving skills, sticks to the road like glue no matter what the weather, is solid as a rock and safe as a bank vault, all the while doing much more than simply getting you from point A to point B, I suggest that you give the BMW X6 a serious audition."

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