2009 BMW X6 - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 4 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2009 bmw x6 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Powertrains and Performance: The 2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-6 that produces 300 hp and 300 pound-feet of torque. In our testing, this X6 accelerated to 60 mph from a standstill in an impressive 6.3 seconds. The xDrive50i comes with a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 that generates 400 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque; BMW claims a 0-60 time of only 5.3 seconds. Both engines route power to all four wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control. Fuel economy registers an EPA-estimated 15 mpg city/20 mpg highway and 17 mpg in combined driving... |
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2009 BMW X6 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...but where it excels compared to other automatics is in the shift quickness of its clutchless-manual mode, which enhances the appeal of this feature immensely. Clutchless-manuals aren't usually that compelling because many aren't that responsive — you might move the gear selector to change gears then wait a second for it to happen. When you nudge the gear selector in the xDrive50i — to downshift or upshift — the gear change happens nearly instantaneously, and this makes the mode much more enjoyable to use. Gas mileage for the xDrive35i is 15/20 mpg city/highway; it dips to 13/18 mpg for... |
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2009 BMW X6 OverviewSource: CarGurus...With the X6, BMW is also introducing a new drive management system: Dynamic Performance Control (DPC). The X6 comes standard with BMW's xDrive all-wheel-drive system, which defaults to a 40/60 front/rear torque split. DPC, however, adds an electronically controlled rear differential that through the use of two planetary gear sets and two clutch packs directs additional torque to either rear wheel to help steer the X6. This helps on different road surfaces and to quell understeer, since it can send torque to the outside rear wheel in a turn. This system was first developed for Formula 1... |
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2009 BMW X6 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...finished in galvanized metal Three-spoke steering wheel with paddle shifters and radio controls Available four-zone climate control with separate settings for each rear passenger Available power-operated steering column Available power tailgate Available heated front and rear seats Under the Hood Both engines incorporate direct fuel injection and two turbochargers. As with other BMWs, the numbers on the trunk don't have much to do with the engine size. The xDrive35i uses a 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder, while the xDrive50i uses a 4.4-liter V-8. BMW says both engines promise minimal turbo lag... |
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