The 2024 BMW X6 xDrive40i Is An Unconventional SUV With A Terrific Engine

The #BMWX6 started the SUV Coupe trend back in 2008 and the latest #X6xDrive40i may be the base engine, but it is arguably the most well rounded version of the #X6. #BMW has given it and the more conventional #BMWX5 a significant refresh for 2024 and the results are impressive.
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[@jr1885]

The ultimate selling machine. Anyone who works at BMW will tell you that the X6 doesn’t sit on dealer lots long. The demand has always been strong.

[@OmarZ77]

Doesn’t necessarily mean it’s selling well, just that they don’t manufacture a lot (actually due to *low* demand) A quick search “BMW USA sales” shows in Q4 2023, they sold 20,697 X5s and only 3,016 X6s.

[@jr1885]

@@OmarZ77 you’re stating the obvious. Of course BMW builds and sells more X5’s. The X6 is for a specific niche market 🙄. I never compared the two because they aren’t in the same segments. If the demand was low, they would sit on dealer lots for months like another niche product from BMW, the 8 Series. We can’t give those cars away.

[@OmarZ77]

@@jr1885 “If the demand was low, they would sit on dealer lots for months” not if manufacturing was lower… you’re not getting the obvious. You said demand was strong. It’s not. If 3,016 is “a selling machine” then what is 20,000 that are the X3 and X5?!

[@SM-hv3sb]

⁠@@OmarZ77spewing facts. Just cuz one random fanboy likes the X6 doesn’t mean demand is strong 😂

[@jr1885]

@@OmarZ77 you obviously have some type of hate towards the X6 and that’s ok. You literally keep comparing it to the X5, and now the X3 when neither of those are niche models. You also keep bringing up total sales numbers as if that has something to do with the X6 being a high demand product. At this point I’m just going to ignore you.

[@BeamerTime354]

The inline 6 that is in the 40i is a great engine. It gets excellent fuel economy and is super reliable. The best motor BMW has ever made.

[@ch6inre6ction11]

I'd wager it was actually the Infiniti FX that truly introduced the sporty/coupy SUV.

[@blingpow8361]

My dad had an fx50 (v8) with the mufflers cut off, the sound matched the speed which was simply amazing. That vehicle is what made me get into loving a suv/truck being as fast/quick as a car.

[@bobbowie9350]

100 percent correct

[@dieseldan420ca]

I dig the FX50S, I seek'd one out with 130k a few years ago for $11.7k to use as my cool all weather Dad mobile. I put a Flowmaster and H pipe on it with a W6 sub the first week.

[@AlexVexler]

As an owner of FX, I would agree, considering FX came out 4 years before X6

[@theredline]

While some my argue that could be true, Infiniti never marketed the original FX as an SUV Coupe back in the day. They mentioned it stylish design and 315 HP V8 in the old ads, but we don't recall them ever mentioning it as an SUV Coupe. That is what BMW called the original X6, a Sports Activity Coupe.

[@kksan]

B58 + ZF8 has been the best power config that I've ever driven. Currently in a F36 with this powertrain.

[@Trollollolollol]

Am I the only one that actually likes BMW design right now?

[@Xo-xz6vi]

Me too! This new generation starting from the new 5 series is actually cool again

[@IA_777]

They do have a few bad apples, this X6 isn't one of them

[@darkurious]

No, you are not. I have a 2016 X6. I was worried about the reliability but I've had no problems with this car. It's almost as good as the 1994 Mazda Protege. That was a damn good car and I miss it. I would love to have an X6M, but not the Competition.

[@Trollollolollol]

@@darkurious as a former x5 e70 owner, I would be very afraid if you have the V8 lol. I dumped about $30k in repairs alone between myself and my aftermarket warranty into that vehicle over a period of about 6 years. Half of that was for the timing chain and valve seals for the N62

[@darkurious]

@@Trollollolollol Yikes! I'm sorry that happened. It's a 2016 inline 6. B5X???? I don't know the engines.

[@jcsdesign]

Congratulations on 1M!! 🎉😮

[@maximerebelo6601]

I hate the new transmission buttons. The shifter was much better!

[@darkurious]

I agree. I wonder if it's a cost cutting change. The Shifter didn't take up space.

[@tuolumne9]

You get used to it. Easier to use when needing to shift from R to P and P to D/S easier

[@maximerebelo6601]

@@tuolumne9 maybe but I would still miss it! It's like the feeling of having a manual transmission!

[@madpistol]

This is a beautiful vehicle. If I was "forced" out of my BMW sedan and into an SUV, this would be a great option.

[@Ryan2Bhonest]

Looks great!! Thanks for the video ! ❤

[@LafemmebearMusic]

I often use the embedded bmw nav actually. It’s great to me. CarPlay is great but often I find the nav system is more consistent as a person who lives in a rural area where signal isn’t always great or even available.

[@user-g8s93dbnyg]

Porsche cayenne and bmw x6s are the ultimate high performance suvs

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

I really like this X6 & I can't wait to buy one.

[@karacha]

Great review as usual and a terrific car. Not much to complain about here. Great engine and transmission, it's modern, performs extremely well, even the MPG figures are solid.

[@nickc90210]

Love my M60i! Took 5 months To build due to the individual color but the X6 is the still the flagship of BMW in my opinion. Looks and drives like the ultimate driving machine!

[@mdw9604]

Awesome review. I have this car. Your memorized knowledge of every detail/spec of this car is amazing.

[@sethgunn8256]

E450 wagon is the real winner that flys under the radar.

[@gaara4667]

If you talking Wagon then a M3/M340 Touring are the actual winners.

[@heinman6250]

@@gaara4667 e63 and rs6 >

[@JRB41]

While I wouldn’t get the X6, I’d get the X5. Better value than the Cayenne and very similar driving dynamics, the Audi and Mercedes come standard with 4 bangers so they’re out of the competition

[@mjunior4316]

Which Audi and Mercedes? The Q8 and GLE 53 would be the competitors to the X5/X6 and they are both 6 cylinders.

[@RellupNorth]

It makes me so happy tot see people giving th FX it’s credit

[@LafemmebearMusic]

I’m t deserves love cus it was a great vehicle. But it was never called a coupe from Infiniti never marketed that way. I simply searched an original Infiniti brochure and at no point did they call it a coupe. Again tho, still amazing vehicle

[@pduffy83usa]

Long live the inline 6!!!

[@SomeHandleIGuess]

The ultimate depreciation machine

[@tylerbuck9347]

Bruh 😭😂

[@ajlee6933]

Where? Please let me know so I can buy one. 😂😂 I wish the X6 depreciated as fast as the Q8 because I would have one.

[@HaiRune]

@@ajlee6933You could probably find one a few years old for 40k - 50k

[@ryanb8736]

I wish that were true. These sell extremely fast as soon as they become used.

[@darkurious]

Well, I wish I could disagree with you but you are right but what gets me is if they depreciate so much, why does a used one cost so much?

[@sinfulxchangez]

My everyday is a x3 m40i and the engine is awesome, better fuel mileage than expected.

[@keithrodes1591]

I like this X6 more than I thought I would!!

[@johannlazarus2737]

Such a great review! I’m in the market for a new vehicle and am sold on the looks of the X6. You’ve highlighted a lot in this video that I need to think about and didn’t pick up in my test drive (opening space of back door, baby seats etc). I need to see if you’ve got a similar video on the new GLE450, the other vehicle I’m considering. Well done on this comprehensive review.

[@sharackb4071]

In the market for this car as well.

[@fenix_group8726]

I'm Italian and still have a 1st gen X6 M50d ...yes, it's the M Diesel Tri-Turbo inline 6 with 381hp and 750nm

[@simplyeric12]

We need a review of the x5/x6m NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rg46979]

Picked up a loaded 2024 X5 M60i and it's super fun. This is very similar, just minus the juice and the extra space.

[@darkurious]

But it's the juice though 😂😂

[@naveenthemachine]

I’d pick the x5 as its more practical

[@scooter5940]

Also, styling is subjective, but I just can’t warm up to this “coupe” styling. Although this does look much better than the Mercedes or Audi versions.

[@darkurious]

Again, I advise not to compare the X6 to the X5. It's like comparing a 4 door sedan to a 4 door wagon.

[@bowinkle8272]

Have you been saying “my test car” this whole time!!!. I thought you were saying “my tester”. Anywho, great review as always.

[@maxineturn]

The perfect powertrain!

[@MrMiamiswaggz305]

Car went from carbon black to sapphire black. I still love your videos, been here from like day one

[@cbotten106]

Must be color shifting paint. 🤣

[@shawnharris7747]

I love my 24 x5 n x7 the power u get out of it is great with good mpgs

[@fleshrocker]

I draw a hard no line if they remove physical climate controls. Otherwise, I find this attractive

[@manofsesame3024]

I may choose the X4 M40i over this one and take it as a taller sedan. If I want an SUV X5 is the way to go plus it is roomier and with better sight. Plus X5 is 2k cheaper.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

It was actually the early to mid 80s AMC Eagle 4x4 sedan.... Not the Infinity, not the BMW, nor the Acura ZDX. But I am glad for BMW's success, on having the X4 and X6 stick around this long.

[@ryanb8736]

Yes, that’s what I think of when I see these. Not many know about the AMC Eagle. They were not alive in early 80’s.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

@@ryanb8736 Sounds like, we're both showing our age lol

[@darrenc5563]

The Ultimate Leasing Machine

[@naveenthemachine]

The b58 is the most reliable engine from bmw as is the zf 8 speed

[@chibbyylol]

Engine is great, issue is everything around it I hear

[@rahimi4762]

Yeah the prestige is lost due to that fact.

[@user-g8s93dbnyg]

This guy hates on every bmw, he drives his moms car

[@VaunShiz]

​@naveenthemachine yes but most cars in this class are leased, it's not cuz of the reliability it's because they are fancy commodity cars and are irrelevant as a few years

[@scooter5940]

I love the B58. Drove the M60i and it was awesome, but just couldn’t justify the extra cost and I love the mileage from the 6. However, no automotive writer or reviewer anywhere can tell my HOW BMW got the power bump out of this engine this year - by changing the boost, timing, compression ratio, etc. Personally, I don’t think they did a damn thing - they have just been under-rating the engine for a few years. Regardless, this engine paired with the mild hybrid is great. I don’t even mind the start/stop.

[@Chineywhale]

Exactly!!!!! I feel the same way lol.

[@mdw9604]

Im not sure of all the changes but from what I read they added port injection, but that woundn't change HP much. I am like you I think marketing finally rated the engine closer to it's actual output.

[@shannonthomass]

Just wiped the drool off my face. Still want the X5. But the x6 is 🔥

[@Av-do9dc]

Love my "Green Goblin X6M"

[@joegraziadei7895]

I love your reviews, but everybody always fails to mention that it has voice activation that can do over 20 essential commands from rolling down your windows, opening your sunroof or even changing the ambient lighting or the climate control. These things need to be mentioned in the video more often as they are super important as infotainment screens become more complicated.

[@dusandestanovic5884]

The first gen was the maddest looking vehicle.

[@bradleyscarreviews]

Sofyan, to activate launch, everything in sport, including the traction(clicking the traction button once). It would’ve done about 4.6

[@rahimi4762]

No the Infiniti FX created the Sport utility coupe

[@LafemmebearMusic]

No , that is factually incorrect. Just googled an original brochure from Infiniti and they never once call it that. Great vehicle truly, just not a coupe and the manufacturer never called it that. They just heavily emphasized that it was very sporty

[@chrismcintosh8790]

Really wish you would add footage of the ambient lights. Would've been nice too see how it looks😢, you used to why'd you stop?

[@darkurious]

YES!!! I wonder if they could by a giant black cover or tarp to show the ambient lighting

[@chrismcintosh8790]

@@darkurious in other videos where he showed it. He just added a shot at night with a voice over

[@jeffs6090]

I wish they gave this the 50e option! The coupe shape is ideal for the EV aspect.

[@cbotten106]

Too niche for the hybrid treatment, one would assume.

[@bibektamang1891]

🔥🔥🔥

[@altamashkhan3833]

Hi nice video 👍🏻also please make a video on Mercedes gle coupe base.

[@KAYJAYSTUDIOSYT]

You're dead on about the powertrains. This b58 is the way to go. Of course, I'd also would also just get a m340i or an is500. Really dont understand the appeal of these coupe suvs.....

[@weirdshibainu]

Given the perfomance, luxury and efficiency, I'd see zero advantage of an E.V. over this for my needs.

[@aarsenalfan]

How does it compare to GLE 450 ?

[@lys1805]

The X3 m40i is a bit lighter and this fantastic engine/transmission pairs nicely. Great cars, happy with the performance

[@boozer74]

I thought it would be the Acura ZDX...

[@user-mg4bw5ly8r]

I don't get it, for this price why not buy a x5 with similar features? X5 is bigger and you get more bang for your money.

[@courtstone]

The X5 doesn't look as good as this my guy

[@scooter5940]

@@courtstonethat’s subjective - I don’t care for the coupe look at all. X5’s outsell these 5 to 1 and it ain’t just the$2k premium.

[@elliottmanning4116]

“Life-cycle Impulse” 😂😂😂😂

[@ms3ben]

Torque is a typo, its 398 for 2024

[@scooter5940]

Looks like he used the torque for either the v8 or the PHEV.

[@theredline]

Whoops, our mistake. Clearly a typo as the HP is incorrect as well. The numbers that our host is saying are the correct figures.

[@lilPhil15]

To this day, I never understood why people buy these sport utility coupes.

[@OmarZ77]

“Coupes”

[@gaara4667]

Because it’s unique. That’s like saying why people buy those hideous G-Wagons. Because it’s unique.

[@manofsesame3024]

Some people love the sleek body style over a boxy SUV.

[@scooter5940]

Me either. Some do like the styling. I do not.

[@chrismcintosh8790]

People that don't need the extra space. That's like buying an actual coupe, people don't need 4 doors so they get it. With this, some people might not need the extra space and they like the styling. BMW is obviously doing something right since they're the first to pioneer this and still building them

[@RellupNorth]

X6 was introduced in 2006 in the USA, and technically Infiniti started the segment with the FX35/45 in 2003

[@LafemmebearMusic]

Y’all , please do basic googling before just saying things. It was not hard to find an original brochure for this vehicle and at no point did they ever call it a coupe. 😊

[@curtisharper9775]

Why would the head rest material be all wrinkled up on such a nice car

[@gaara4667]

I will never understand how people think Porsche did a better job with their “coupe” suv. It’s so lazy. It’s literally a Cayenne with the roof cut off like the GLE. At least with the X6 and Q8 they look like their own vehicles. 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@scooter5940]

Agree. The GLE coupe is hideous,

[@gaara4667]

@@scooter5940 totally agree with that. The GLE is a hideous blob on wheels. The X6 just more muscular and imposing. Real road presence.

[@DRayL_]

I don't like how the window switches are kind of blocked by that swooping hand grip design. Not good, IMO.

[@RomanM803]

Love coupe SUVs

[@godofdun]

I also agree that the rear makes this the worst looking for the coupe/sportback midsizers, with the Audi looking the best. X4 is best in that size, however.

[@user-gd9um1xo4g]

🙏

[@Pajaa37]

my neighbour drives a cow-cart …😂😂😂😂

[@MrStarman1978]

I hope someday I could afford one of these babies!

[@moisetopaz]

$87K and the vehicle doesn't have real leather on the seats. That's crazy!

[@VaunShiz]

Uh yeaaaa the engine is good , it's the B58

[@percisilverwish]

... why do the headrests look like that? looking kinda sus

[@05nautilus]

X5 Comp for me

[@triggatgaming]

$90k and it doesn’t have real leather or massaging seats??? These manufacturers really need to stop taking advantage of customers and remember how they got to where they are.

[@MD-eu7mx]

Bmw is gonna be bmw.. But the new Lexus gx base at 64k seems like a winner

[@junito1008]

0:59 👈🏼😁 Sir, You said X5 twice…that’s a X6 !! 🙃 Edit: He listened to me 😅👉🏼 3:12

[@Tom-USA-number1]

I had reliability problems with my X5 so not sure about the X6.

[@bryy2053]

It's definitely better. Looks better. SUV/coupes-not coupes always just look odd in proportion to me. Would this be my first option for $87k, absolutely not. And it's %100 a lease only.

[@bradleymeyer9775]

I’d rather get the X5 or 5-Series.

[@5_flaco_5]

i prefer the gle 450 coupe

[@stea2494]

I love my 2022 x5 coming from lexus the engineering, ride and tech is so much superior. Only drawback is resale value, very steep decline

[@tahran5782]

Hey it is April not February

[@joegraziadei7895]

Love your reviews, but you keep calling the X6 the X5

[@Anour-rf3yf]

Bone Votier model bwm X6.

[@gurnealsingh2012]

It's a twin turbo not a single

[@metalgear1288]

Just lease it.

[@vindevhunta4905]

Looks great ❤ V8 for me though … And no I’m not a fan boye .. I think the GLE coupe looks better.

[@jeffs6090]

I'm waiting on the upcoming GV80 coupe! It looks even better!

[@OmarZ77]

GLE “coupe” is really ugly (so is this frankly). Maybe coupe SUVs are just inherently ugly.

[@ryanb8736]

B58 with a tune makes over 500hp, plus it’s more reliable. If I wanted a v8 and spent more, then the SQ8 is king for 95k.

[@vindevhunta4905]

@@ryanb8736 I care zero about that..veeeeeeeeeeee 8 for me

[@quantx6572]

Not a fan of this suv coupe body style, although the Cayenne Turbo GT isn’t as bad. That being said, I think the first gen X6 is the best X6 design to date…2011-2014.

[@dnice362]

I personally think this looks terrible just go with the X5

[@tuolumne9]

Much much better in real life. Nothing but compliments

[@dnice362]

@@tuolumne9 I’ve seen them in person, all over, it looks like 1/4 of the car is missing.

[@davontyrell3724]

2023 model looks much better

[@XavierMathewsEntertainment]

Fake leather in a 80K is INSANE.

[@singingLeaf123]

First

[@darkurious]

@theredline Sofyan, thanks for this wonderful review. Would you consider not comparing the x5 to the x6 in terms of practicality? It's the same concept as comparing a Volvo sedan to a Volvo wagon. People who buy an X6 (me) want a car look but have the command and feel of an SUV. so, please stop comparing the two. As you get older, you appreciate not having to get out of a low car. Some people feel safer in the height of a crossover SAC. Compare SACs to cars and compare SUVs to touring wagons for practicality.

[@planetfabulous5833]

He should do a review in tagalog sometime.

[@leonchen89]

Hot target for thieves here in Canada.

[@mtnman1984]

Don't care -Chris Harris

[@MrSwaggah03]

Acura did it first

[@AdeelAnsariUS]

88k for a 3/4 of a suv, no thanks.

[@cbotten106]

I mourn the poor Sensafins that were sacrificed to line that cabin. After all vegans are people too and that fate just seems too cruel! What? That isn't what vegan leather is? Okay, my bad. Nice car/SUV/coupe thing though!

[@JuanLopez-kw9of]

really just a lifted hatchback, but if it was called that, nobody would buy it.

[@shanewilfon6860]

Bmws are so fugly now out of all German cars. Sad. They were so gorgeous in 80s and 90searly 2000s

[@aaaepsllcaaaeps4815]

No matter how you dress a dog,a dog remains a dog cos it will seat on the floor.This guy is born primitive,this is why in every video he keeps on saying MY TESLA MY TESLA MY TESLA

[@lokerola]

I just cannot stand the style of any modern BMW. They're all over-designed, chonky, giant-grill-disaster designs. Ugh.

[@BojanPetrovicvft]

God damn it M-line 90 000$ and no fuckin air suspension ano no massage seats? What do you want BMW to pay you in money plus a kidney perhaps or you prefer a good working hip?

[@cuger60]

One ugly car . X6 is super thirsty and ugly