2023 BMW X6 M Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Like the BMW X4, the X6 walks the line between car and SUV, but it falls more on the SUV side when it comes to size and handling. The X6 M jumbles that balance with outrageous performance and aggressive bodywork. BMW made no major updates to the SUV for 2023.
Under the hood, the X6 M carries a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8. In standard form, it makes 600 horsepower, but buyers can opt for an upgrade to the Competition Package, which brings an additional 17 horsepower. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard, along with all-wheel drive. The system can shift power delivery between wheels that need it most, including a mode that sends most to the rear wheels for a more engaging driving experience. Acceleration for the standard model lands at a 3.8-second zero-to-60 time.
Adaptive dampers are standard, and the SUV rides on massive 21-inch wheels. Despite its size, the X6 M feels like a lively sports car, and the acceleration from the twin-turbo V8 is brutal by any measure of that word. At the same time, its ride can be rough and noisy, thanks to its large wheels and sporty suspension.
The X6 M’s interior is plush, and it comes standard with Merino leather upholstery. Carbon fiber trim and a finished, velour-carpeted cargo area are nice touches, and BMW includes an Alcantara headliner for extra luxury. The front seats are deep and heavily bolstered, and the back bench is surprisingly well padded. That said, the X6’s sloping roof cuts into headroom and reduces cargo space compared to a traditional SUV shape. The good news is that there’s plenty of legroom in back, so it’s not a complete penalty box.
BMW includes plenty of standard luxury features that make the sport X6 M feel worth its stout price tag. The list includes four-zone automatic climate controls, a power tailgate, folding rear seats, a panoramic moonroof, power seats, three-stage heated seats, a heated front armrest, a heated steering wheel, and a memory system.
Standard tech includes a 12.3-inch configurable digital gauge cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment screen. BMW hasn’t clarified, but we expect the 2023 X6 M to get its latest iDrive 8 system. A full-color head-up display is also standard, and the SUV comes with a built-in dashcam system to record track drives and everyday commutes.
We don’t have safety scores for the 2023 X6 M yet, but it gets a lengthy list of standard features, including automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure alerts, rear cross-traffic alerts, and forward-collision warnings.
The 2023 BMW X6 M has a starting price of almost $115,000. It competes with the Audi RS Q8, the Mercedes-Benz GLE, the Porsche Cayenne, the Jaguar F-Pace SVR, and the BMW X5 M.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Internet radio app: Spotify · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · Watts: 464
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Active parking system: fully automated · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB-C front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 20
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.15 · Locking differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey surround · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 20
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: with wind deflector · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Dash camera: side recording · Impact sensor: alert system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.0
Suspension
Air Suspension: rear · Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist · Smart device app compatibility: BMW ConnectedDrive · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation