Featured Vehicle - The 2017 BMW X6

BMW X6

2017 BMW X6: Like the smaller X4, the 2017 BMW X6 is labeled as a sports-activity coupe by the brand. That means it's a crossover SUV with a hatchback bodystyle that seats five. The X6 competes most closely with the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class. Changes to the X6 for 2017 are minor.The X6 is available with two engines: A 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged six-cylinder that makes 300 horsepower and a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that makes 445 horsepower. Both mate to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The X6 is available with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. Fuel economy is rated at 18/25 for the base X6, 18/24 for the four-cylinder with all-wheel drive and 15/21 with the V8.An M performance version is offered and has a 567-horsepower twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8. Fuel economy is rated at 14 mpg city/19 mpg highway.Available features include Bluetooth, USB, satellite radio, power tailgate, heated/cooled front seats, 19-inch wheels, 20-inch wheels, Apple CarPlay, 360-degree camera, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, head-up display, wireless charging, Wi-Fi hotspot and wireless charging. The X5 seats five, but an optional third-row can push seating capacity to seven.Available safety features include stability and traction control and anti-lock brakes, blind-spot detection and dual-front, front-side and curtain-side airbags.The 2017 BMW X6 starts at $62,395, including a $995 destination fee.

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