BMW’s efforts to offer the X6 a extra luxurious air are apparent the second you step up into it. The high quality of the inside and degree of ordinary gear (not least its lengthy checklist of digital driving aids) is nicely past that of earlier fashions. 

The driving place can be rather less upright and extra genuinely coupé-like than earlier than, in step with strikes the BMW says are geared toward offering the X6 with its personal particular person character separate from that of the X5. 

All X6s at the moment are geared up with the model’s eighth-generation iDrive system, comprising a 12.3in digital instrument show and a curved 14.9in touchscreen infotainment system. 

It’s a really spectacular place to take a seat, with snug seats and screens in each route and well-integrated, easy-to-access buttons and rotary dials. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are additionally included, which pair properly with the wi-fi smartphone charging pad. 

Seating stays restricted to 5, in contrast to within the X5, however these within the second row profit from added leg and shoulder room in contrast with the previous X6. Most folks might be snug, however these over 6ft 2in tall might be tight to the ceiling. 

Indeed, the X6 nonetheless isn’t as sensible because the roomier X5, and the sloping roofline slashes boot house from 650 to 580 litres – lower than within the GLE Coupé (655 litres) and the Audi Q8 (605 litres). It does improve to 1530 litres with the 40/20/20-split seats folded down, although.

The X6 affords first rate ranges of storage too, with giant door bins for water bottles, an enormous central storage field and two ventilated cupholders up entrance.

Rear passengers in the meantime have entry to their very own climate-control panel, window blinds, coat hooks and a USB-C charging port every, positioned just under the headrest of the entrance seats. 

Overall, the X6’s inside is a calming and classy place to take a seat and probably the greatest in its class.