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Agent001 submitted on 1/17/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:28:06 AM
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Direct from the show floor at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, Agent 001 gives us a nice tour of the inside of the new segment busting BMW X6. If you have trouble viewing the video above, click here to download the BMW X6 Video The AutoSpies.com 2008 Detroit Auto Show photo gallery is sponsored by Lexus. 2008 Detroit Auto Show Photo Gallery
FWD Torque Steer. Absolute proof the Devil exists. — Agent001 (View Profile)
FWD Torque Steer. Absolute proof the Devil exists.
— Agent001 (View Profile)
I'm leasing an X6.— EL34 (View Profile)
I'm leasing an X6.
— EL34 (View Profile)
Posted on 1/17/2008 12:29:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
EL34....Me too!!!— Chip (View Profile)
EL34....Me too!!!
— Chip (View Profile)
Posted on 1/17/2008 3:42:03 PM | | Votes: -2
Hey, I'm a real estate agent and leasing is the best way for me to get a car.— EL34 (View Profile)
Hey, I'm a real estate agent and leasing is the best way for me to get a car.
Posted on 1/17/2008 5:29:41 PM | | Votes: 0
Chip, you'll love the X6.EL34— EL34 (View Profile)
Chip, you'll love the X6.EL34
Posted on 1/17/2008 5:30:13 PM | | Votes: -2
If nothing else, maybe these good reviews will mean BMW starts discounting/incentivizing the X5 so I can afford one.Thanks 001..I was previously an 'aztec' naysayer but after watching your video I think the X6 looks pretty great.— nybimmer (View Profile)
If nothing else, maybe these good reviews will mean BMW starts discounting/incentivizing the X5 so I can afford one.Thanks 001..I was previously an 'aztec' naysayer but after watching your video I think the X6 looks pretty great.
— nybimmer (View Profile)
Posted on 1/17/2008 5:55:46 PM | | Votes: 0
EL34-For the love, pick a vehicle you're going to buy/lease and do it already. For the past two years you've been saying you're going to buy the big car. Remember the time when you were going to buy the Lexus LS? Then the BMW X5, the Mercedes E-Class BLUETEC, then the GL-Class BLUETEC, now this. Will you please get something and stop informing us every week what your next purchase will be? And also, how do you know Chip will love the X6? Have you driven the X6? Have you even seen one?— lexusis350 (View Profile)
EL34-For the love, pick a vehicle you're going to buy/lease and do it already. For the past two years you've been saying you're going to buy the big car. Remember the time when you were going to buy the Lexus LS? Then the BMW X5, the Mercedes E-Class BLUETEC, then the GL-Class BLUETEC, now this. Will you please get something and stop informing us every week what your next purchase will be? And also, how do you know Chip will love the X6? Have you driven the X6? Have you even seen one?
— lexusis350 (View Profile)
Posted on 1/17/2008 6:30:21 PM | | Votes: 3
When my FX35 lease is up, the X6 is going to be on my very short list for next vehicles. I love this size SUV (obviously).— Agent004 (View Profile)
When my FX35 lease is up, the X6 is going to be on my very short list for next vehicles. I love this size SUV (obviously).
— Agent004 (View Profile)
Posted on 1/17/2008 7:02:39 PM | | Votes: 3
tell us what is more important.. REAR seat room and comfort, and REAR storage area...Does your 6'5" fit in the rear?— jgf330xi (View Profile)
tell us what is more important.. REAR seat room and comfort, and REAR storage area...Does your 6'5" fit in the rear?
— jgf330xi (View Profile)
Posted on 1/17/2008 1:33:20 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
Look at the lead photo in the article...pic of someone in the back seat and yes I can fit as well.Wouldn't want to be back there for a 10 hour drive but under 2 hours, fine.001— Agent001 (View Profile)
Look at the lead photo in the article...pic of someone in the back seat and yes I can fit as well.Wouldn't want to be back there for a 10 hour drive but under 2 hours, fine.001
Posted on 1/17/2008 1:48:01 PM | | Votes: 1
I'm 6'3" and with the front driver's seat where I'd normally have it, sitting behind it, I had PLENTY of leg room. I'd say a good 4-5 inches extra. The rear seat is actually reclined a little bit, so even that has a bit more aggressive feel to it. Not like you're laying down, but like you're also in the driver's seat.However, my head was hitting the roof of the X6 even with this built in recline. It needed to be about 1" higher for me not to hit.— Agent004 (View Profile)
I'm 6'3" and with the front driver's seat where I'd normally have it, sitting behind it, I had PLENTY of leg room. I'd say a good 4-5 inches extra. The rear seat is actually reclined a little bit, so even that has a bit more aggressive feel to it. Not like you're laying down, but like you're also in the driver's seat.However, my head was hitting the roof of the X6 even with this built in recline. It needed to be about 1" higher for me not to hit.
Posted on 1/17/2008 4:27:52 PM | | Votes: 0
according to BMW the rear seats only lose 1.1" of headroom in the rear versus the X5, so supposedly most people will fit fine in the X6. I'm heading to Detroit Wednesday, that's definitely one of the cars I'll be checking out.— JRobUSC (View Profile)
according to BMW the rear seats only lose 1.1" of headroom in the rear versus the X5, so supposedly most people will fit fine in the X6. I'm heading to Detroit Wednesday, that's definitely one of the cars I'll be checking out.
— JRobUSC (View Profile)
Posted on 1/18/2008 11:03:48 AM | | Votes: 0
as great of a car that it is, its still ugly in the back and rear side profile— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)
as great of a car that it is, its still ugly in the back and rear side profile
— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)
Posted on 1/17/2008 1:44:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
Do we need a tour? It's exactly like the X5's, but smaller.— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)
Do we need a tour? It's exactly like the X5's, but smaller.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)
Posted on 1/17/2008 2:02:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
it still think the X5 looks better, I saw my first X6 in real life today and I was dissapointed (a bit). But the new xDrive system and than stunning new engine are amazing.— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)
it still think the X5 looks better, I saw my first X6 in real life today and I was dissapointed (a bit). But the new xDrive system and than stunning new engine are amazing.
— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)
Posted on 1/17/2008 4:38:26 PM | | Votes: 0
Exactly. It is a more stylish X5, in the same fashion that the CLS-Class is a more stylish E-Class. The problem is that the X6 is not THAT much more stylish than the X5.— Anthony (View Profile)
Exactly. It is a more stylish X5, in the same fashion that the CLS-Class is a more stylish E-Class. The problem is that the X6 is not THAT much more stylish than the X5.
— Anthony (View Profile)
Posted on 1/17/2008 2:36:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
disagree completely ... in person it has much more of a presence than the X5. Looks more muscular. It is going to be very limited production in the US. BMW is only going to send about 8,000 to the us per year .. — BMW4me4ever (View Profile)
disagree completely ... in person it has much more of a presence than the X5. Looks more muscular. It is going to be very limited production in the US. BMW is only going to send about 8,000 to the us per year ..
— BMW4me4ever (View Profile)
Posted on 1/17/2008 2:56:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
The X5 looks pretty incredible with the 20" rims.— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)
The X5 looks pretty incredible with the 20" rims.
Posted on 1/20/2008 1:05:03 AM | | Votes: 0
whats the purpose of this car again?— Htay7500 (View Profile)
whats the purpose of this car again?
— Htay7500 (View Profile)
Posted on 1/17/2008 4:14:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1
Transportation I guess...— Kinger (View Profile)
Transportation I guess...
— Kinger (View Profile)
Posted on 1/18/2008 4:45:38 AM | | Votes: 0
You mean like a fungus?— autopro (View Profile)
You mean like a fungus?
— autopro (View Profile)
Posted on 1/21/2008 5:17:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
it's an X5 with a slanted trunk...what's so great about it? only thing that should deserve news from this vehicle is its hybrid introduction for BMW. the rest is really attrocious. i mean, BMW as of late is trying to invent new segments for unwanted designs. think abotu it...a minivan is for a large family, pick-up truck for towing/hauling goods, luxury sports sedan for speed and agility with room to spare.this x6, what class is it for? it can't carry much, the passengers look uncomfy in the back seat...what design thought process was bangle thinking?— r15mohd (View Profile)
it's an X5 with a slanted trunk...what's so great about it? only thing that should deserve news from this vehicle is its hybrid introduction for BMW. the rest is really attrocious. i mean, BMW as of late is trying to invent new segments for unwanted designs. think abotu it...a minivan is for a large family, pick-up truck for towing/hauling goods, luxury sports sedan for speed and agility with room to spare.this x6, what class is it for? it can't carry much, the passengers look uncomfy in the back seat...what design thought process was bangle thinking?
— r15mohd (View Profile)
Posted on 1/17/2008 4:20:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
just look at the picture above, i've seen coupes with more rear legroom...hell even a the honda fit is bigger and can probably carry more.sorry for my ranting, but this is just plain stupid!— r15mohd (View Profile)
just look at the picture above, i've seen coupes with more rear legroom...hell even a the honda fit is bigger and can probably carry more.sorry for my ranting, but this is just plain stupid!
Posted on 1/17/2008 4:27:26 PM | | Votes: 2
this is meant for someone who doesnt want a sporte ute and doesnt need another sports sedan. They are looking for something with more of a presence. Just so you know, the X6 looks bigger than the X5 and definitely more sporty. Wait til you see it in person, especially in Black.R15... it is a big vehilce but a lot faster and more nimble than the X5. People said that when the Mercedes CLS came out that lack of rear headroom and calling it a 4 dr coupe was ridiculous. Look what happened, almost every manufacturer is introducing a CLS competitor. — BMW4me4ever (View Profile)
this is meant for someone who doesnt want a sporte ute and doesnt need another sports sedan. They are looking for something with more of a presence. Just so you know, the X6 looks bigger than the X5 and definitely more sporty. Wait til you see it in person, especially in Black.R15... it is a big vehilce but a lot faster and more nimble than the X5. People said that when the Mercedes CLS came out that lack of rear headroom and calling it a 4 dr coupe was ridiculous. Look what happened, almost every manufacturer is introducing a CLS competitor.
Posted on 1/17/2008 4:57:35 PM | | Votes: 1
i prefer the X5, thats much better looking— Talli (View Profile)
i prefer the X5, thats much better looking
— Talli (View Profile)
Posted on 1/17/2008 5:07:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
^^^me 2— stash84 (View Profile)
^^^me 2
— stash84 (View Profile)
Posted on 1/18/2008 11:06:09 AM | | Votes: 2
I really like this. I just can't decide if this or the X5 is better. But they're both my top two favorite SUVs.— lexusis350 (View Profile)
I really like this. I just can't decide if this or the X5 is better. But they're both my top two favorite SUVs.
Posted on 1/17/2008 6:31:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3
They will subvent the lease right out the box.Their's not enough room for main stream buyers.Only people who care about styling will buy this suv.BMW should stick to what they do best sport sedans that's all they really know how to do.BTW it will ride like a brick like the x5 does.— autopro (View Profile)
They will subvent the lease right out the box.Their's not enough room for main stream buyers.Only people who care about styling will buy this suv.BMW should stick to what they do best sport sedans that's all they really know how to do.BTW it will ride like a brick like the x5 does.
Posted on 1/17/2008 7:00:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1
you are the only one who thinks the X5 rides like a brick. Everyone else that has driven or own the X5 with the V8 says it is the " best driving SUV on the market ". — BMW4me4ever (View Profile)
you are the only one who thinks the X5 rides like a brick. Everyone else that has driven or own the X5 with the V8 says it is the " best driving SUV on the market ".
Posted on 1/17/2008 7:07:35 PM | | Votes: 3
^^^thanks for clarifying the engine size. 4.8 may drive nice but the 3.0 is WAY to slow! I felt like someones grandpa in that thing.— 0to60 (View Profile)
^^^thanks for clarifying the engine size. 4.8 may drive nice but the 3.0 is WAY to slow! I felt like someones grandpa in that thing.
— 0to60 (View Profile)
Posted on 1/17/2008 8:55:37 PM | | Votes: 3
its the 306hp twin turbo 3.0 of 335i so it will NOT be slow. Its NOT the same engine as the 3.0 x5.— rumnyc (View Profile)
its the 306hp twin turbo 3.0 of 335i so it will NOT be slow. Its NOT the same engine as the 3.0 x5.
— rumnyc (View Profile)
Posted on 1/18/2008 12:13:43 AM | | Votes: 2
The X5 is THE best-handling SUV. Seeing as the only one that competes that could really come close is the Porsche Cayenne S, and having driven both, I can say with confidence that the X5 was far better. It felt more connected to the road, had a much better exhaust note, had a much more luxurious interior and to top it all off, costs ~$15K less with similar options.— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)
The X5 is THE best-handling SUV. Seeing as the only one that competes that could really come close is the Porsche Cayenne S, and having driven both, I can say with confidence that the X5 was far better. It felt more connected to the road, had a much better exhaust note, had a much more luxurious interior and to top it all off, costs ~$15K less with similar options.
Posted on 1/20/2008 1:07:23 AM | | Votes: 1
The X6 is a very nice car. Leasing it would be the way to go. I would choose the M3 Coupe over the X6 though.— bmwfan1513 (View Profile)
The X6 is a very nice car. Leasing it would be the way to go. I would choose the M3 Coupe over the X6 though.
— bmwfan1513 (View Profile)
Posted on 1/17/2008 7:18:41 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3
I think it is going to be badass! The twin turbo V8, the new driving system where you can go to just rear wheel drive. bad to the bone!— 2ndbimmer (View Profile)
I think it is going to be badass! The twin turbo V8, the new driving system where you can go to just rear wheel drive. bad to the bone!
— 2ndbimmer (View Profile)
Posted on 1/18/2008 10:30:57 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2
i prefer the looks of the fx45— stash84 (View Profile)
i prefer the looks of the fx45
Posted on 1/18/2008 11:11:28 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
Yea! That was a real sales winner.— autopro (View Profile)
Yea! That was a real sales winner.
Posted on 1/21/2008 5:18:35 PM | | Votes: 3
Actually the XF not very good inside. Lots of cheap plastics and — SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)
Actually the XF not very good inside. Lots of cheap plastics and
Posted on 1/19/2008 3:09:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
Do you really think the XF will turn more heads than the X6?And do you really think the X6 has a cheap interior? It's the same as in the X5, which is the nicest in its class.— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)
Do you really think the XF will turn more heads than the X6?And do you really think the X6 has a cheap interior? It's the same as in the X5, which is the nicest in its class.
Posted on 1/20/2008 1:08:16 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1
Hey slowone puppy killer if I'm a moron,I'm much smarter than you what does that say about your lack of grey matter?— autopro (View Profile)
Hey slowone puppy killer if I'm a moron,I'm much smarter than you what does that say about your lack of grey matter?
Posted on 1/21/2008 5:03:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
BTW I didn't say it didn't handle well that's precisely why it rides like a brick.Let me explain toyou non-car professionals if you design a vehicle to handle with great responce and handling,you have to make a tighter suspension with less travel.Those purpose vehicles will naturally ride harder.Most of the buying public wants more comfort and a smoother ride because their not going to take their SUV on a race track.That why the X- doesn even come close to the RX-350 sales numbers.— autopro (View Profile)
BTW I didn't say it didn't handle well that's precisely why it rides like a brick.Let me explain toyou non-car professionals if you design a vehicle to handle with great responce and handling,you have to make a tighter suspension with less travel.Those purpose vehicles will naturally ride harder.Most of the buying public wants more comfort and a smoother ride because their not going to take their SUV on a race track.That why the X- doesn even come close to the RX-350 sales numbers.
Posted on 1/21/2008 5:16:14 PM | | Votes: 2
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