2012 BMW X6, Reviews

For 2012, the 2012 BMW X6 gains an optional rear center seat that increases passenger capacity to five.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options The 2012 BMW X6 is a four-passenger SUV (an optional center seat for the rear increases capacity to five) available in two trim styles that correspond to engine choice: the xDrive35i and xDrive50i. The term xDrive refers to an all-wheel-drive system as standard equipment. Standard equipment on the X6 xDrive35i includes 19-inch wheels, front and rear parking sensors, power tailgate, sunroof, automatic and adaptive bi-xenon headlights, foglights, automatic wipers, cruise control, 10-way power front seats, heated front seats, driver memory functions, leather upholstery, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, the iDrive electronics interface and a 10-speaker sound system with CD player, iPod/USB adapter and HD radio.

Aside from its twin-turbo V8, the xDrive50i adds 14-way-adjustable front seats, BMW Assist emergency telematics, Bluetooth and a navigation system with voice controls and real-time traffic. The Cold Weather package adds heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel and retractable headlight washers.

The Active Ventilated Seat package adds automatically adjusting driver seat bolsters, ventilated seats and perforated leather upholstery. The version of this package known as Sport Activity deletes Active Drive. As with the xDrive50i, an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are standard.

EPA fuel economy estimates stand at 16 mpg city/23 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined. Standard safety features on the 2012 BMW X6 include antilock disc brakes, stability control, traction control, hill descent control, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and active front head restraints.

BMW Assist emergency telematics are optional. In standard form, the rear seat accommodates just two passengers, since the large rear center console is not removable.