BMW X6 M60i review: This car has lost its mind!
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Say hello to the updated BMW X6!
This sporty coupe SUV has had a mid-life facelift, and Mat’s about to see whether the changes over the previous model are an improvement!
For starters, let’s check out the design. We’ve got our hands on the M60i edition, which means it comes with several design tweaks over the standard X6. Around the back, there’s a set of exaggerated exhausts and a mini bootleg spoiler, while along the side we have some aggressive side skirts and the carbon fibre trim door mirrors. Up front, there are some new light designs, and the aggressive upgrades continue with a new bumper.
Step inside and the X6 is a seriously nice car to sit in. The dash has been redesigned over the previous edition and now comes with a huge curved infotainment and digital driver display. Annoyingly a lot of the car’s functions are now controlled through the screen, but we can forgive it given how nice the cabin is to sit in.
When it comes to engine choices, the X6 is available with internal combustion engines only - no hybrids, and no electric editions here! The entry-level is a 3-litre straight-six turbo petrol, while the range-topper is a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 like we have here. This can deliver 530hp, although annoyingly this isn’t an increase over the previous X6 M50i’s performance stats.
The New BMW X6 starts from around £75,000, but if you want to go for the X6 M60i, it’ll set you back around £116,000! So is it really worth it?! You’ll need to stick with Mat and see for yourself…
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:48 Design
03:06 Price
04:42 Interior
08:29 Back Seats
11:45 Boot
13:45 5 Bad Things
17:17 5 Good Things
20:11 Engines
21: 04Town Driving
28:20 Motorway Driving
29:43 Country Road Driving
31:55 0-60mph
32:48 Verdict
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Straight off? I don’t believe ya 😂
I would rather take off the non used mass, i mean sedan- manual or auto, this engine, and this saved weight for isolation of the wind and normal suspension which is lighter when it can be all the time comfy and sporty because it will not be that heavy as it is now 🤣🤌
HEY MATE can u review a 2023 bmw alphine xb7
man when will car manufacturers understand that controlling stuff through physical buttons is what literally everybody needs?
Too expensive
Buy an Alfa Romeo, they didn't fall on their heads like BMW, VW, Audi and co.
@@South4153 Alfa electrics are joke. 😂
@@vimtobill4156 it‘s not the 1970‘s anymore my friend. but hey whatever you say
@@South4153 who said anything about the 70's? Slow down lad.
It's so awesome! It's incredible how it manages to combine the worst parts of a sedan, a coupe and an offroader in on, while not having any benefits
This is the ugliest form factor of car ever!
It looks good, that’s the benefit. I don’t like the color tho.
this
It looks great. Big V8. That’s what you’re getting. Huge suv with more storage than a sedan so I don’t get the practicality complaint. 🤷🏿♂️
but looks cool!
Six touchscreen presses to change a cruise control setting on the move - MADNESS!
There are special shortcuts for such things. You need to press one button only 😂
@@andreynelepov1575 still a pile of pants...
Cars are becoming complicated... and they're talking about distraction from smartphones, meanwhile all manufacturers are putting giant screens in their cars... WTF
@@Parrotdise290 this is not about complexity. it's just horrible UX design.
@@bubberlad I talked generally...
24:07 No no no Mat, that IS the right parking space for a typical BMW. #iykyk
Came here looking for this comment 😂
😂😂
Why car manufacturers thought by putting the majority of physical buttons into the infotainment screen was a good idea is beyond me!!
Its simple actually. It makes the car cheaper to make, because the display would be there anyways, so they just got rid of the buttons. In the end, they can scream “technology!”, while saving money on manufacturing and charging you more :))
So they can charge you thousands of pounds when it goes wrong instead of a few quid for a switch?
Costs.. or cost cutting to be more specific.
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@@marksapollo exactly, but no sense of safety and practicality anymore.
Headlight controls on the touch screen? That should be illegal .
They have totally lost it. I Drive was the best in the industry. Now complete crap.
They're automatic lights. I can't remember the last time I moved the headlight knob on my BMW.
lights are full automatic, what kind of 90's car are you driving?
Touchscreens should be illegal full stop.
@@andywmoffatand that’s why you see so many BMWs with no lights on in foggy conditions.
If im not mistaken u can put the parcel shelf under the false floor. There is a cut out for it towards the right i think. 16:40
correct. You can see it in the video 16:35 to be exact
Yes. This is same as previous version. Matt’s fault!!
"Ooh crash! That's a shame...." Put this guy in a movie already 😂😂😂
That was the perfect self-parking for a BMW
It's always had the highest rated auto park feature for years now
Is there a setting for reverse parking in the front windows of a jewellery store after its been nicked for a ram raid?
Great, so why doesn' it work? @@user-my4xu4gf1z
It's trash
I think the software got confused, because there were no side lines ...don't know. This is just a gimmick anyways .
That 0-60 in such conditions ☠
I’ve had several bmw’s over the past 20 years. All new various models including a 2021 X6. I fully intend to get another one M or possibly M Competition. I’m very picky, and in all honesty these are very great to own. Much more versatile and fun than other SUV’s. I actually drove mine from NY to Florida last year the whole trip with my second bout of Covid 😝 I’m really glad I had that X6, it was a pleasure, all things considered.
Hi Mat. Enjoyed the review as usual. I have the X5 and I think you can ask BMW assistant to change the heating settings hands free. Another nice feature is when opening the dorrs at night the surround colours change to flashing red so as traffic over taking from behind gets the warning of open door. Cheers for now, keep up the good work.
Yeah because talking to a voice assistant is só much easier than just flipping a switch
I can’t believe that a car of this price with so many (unnecessary) gizmos doesn’t get a rear window wiper and can’t manage to hide it’s reversing camera so that it remains usable when you actually need it.
It doesn't have a rear window viper because it would ruin the look of it
@@redbull4fly797 A classic case of form over f…..g function.
@@redbull4fly797you can't ruin what's already ruined
Upgrade to crystal elements for a bit of gypsiness.
Beautiful weather in the UK as always!!
For real lol..Fuck having a bmw but you can't enjoy a simple walk lol
I still can't get over that 0-60 time. 3.87 seconds, in the wet, gripping that well is simply majestic 👏
Can't believe they even dared to lend you one with condensation in the light!
Headlights are not sealed units - for most cars since about 10 years already
I'm pretty sure that's normal as headlights are not completely sealed and LED lights don't produce enough heat to evaporate all the condensation.
I had condensation in my headlights when I first got the car after I dried it and cleaned its never happened again
good to pick up on that. bmw end up with light failures alot might be something to do with it
Ayy why haskell profile picture lol
Only 80 miles and that thing already has condensation in the headlights lol.
All new matrix LED’s do it, something to do with not being able to fully seal them apparently. Very annoying.
im getting mine replaced this week under warranty... 12k miles into ownership. Its honestly very offputting quality issues.@@simongibbs3936
@@simongibbs3936Utter BS. Lexus dont do it
@@simongibbs3936Also motorbikes like R1 have had it for over a decade no condensation. Cheers
"Oh I crashed.. that's a shame" 😂😂😂😂😂
Yh bc the way they put that in the software is acc so stupid it's ridiculous
The self park had its preferences set to "Entitled Parking Blocking Lesser Brands" in the iDrive settings 42 clicks and taps buried in menu.
Vegan leather is a vinyl makers wet dream marketing term.
Must remember all the 70's cars that also had ' vegan leather" aswell😊
@@brianiswrong they didn't cost as much
They just called it vinyl back then though. Vegan leather is a typical marketing trick of making something cheap sound expensive.@@brianiswrong
Ironically though, tesla makes their own “fake leather” and its miles above the quality of the BMW Sensatec fake leather. The tesla leather actually made it past 100k miles without the typical bolster wear spot like you find on every BMW by 50k miles.
What's Tesla got to do with it?@@aussie2uGA
I'm glad it's so fast, it'll be able to disappear from my eyesight quicker.
Like you can afford its wheel
@@hassanger8128bmw fanboi gets bodied😢😢😢
It doesn't matter what people can and can't afford. If it looks ugly, it looks ugly. Anyone can say that. And I'm gonna say it, it's hideous. @@hassanger8128
Why do you say that? You think people that buy these cars are better because they can afford them?@@hassanger8128
@@hassanger8128who says you have to afford it to have an opinion on the way it looks.😂
23:00 I believe the parking assistent is looking for parking lines(road markings), therefore it's not recognizing it as a parking space.
Perfect example of why I have only tried the parking assistant once in 2 years. However, the reverse assistant is pretty damn good 👍
7:43 You (rightly) chastise BMW for making virtually everything operable only through the infotainment screen with no physical controls anywhere, but say the swivel wheel is old fashioned and won't be used? Bizarre.
Use it all the time in my 4 series. Almost never touch
Swivel wheel was originally designed because touchscreens didn't existed or were really unresponsive. However, considering touchscreens are very responsive nowadays, swivel wheel isn't as necessary, and it still requires the driver to look at the screen while using. Physical buttons are useful because the driver doesnt have to constantly look at the screen to access functions.
@@patrickyeh1102 understand where you’re coming from but touch is still a bit more distracting when driving. it’s both physically (moving the arm more) and mentally (coordination of hand and eye) demanding. love how current (or at least with OS 8.0) BMWs give you both possibilities. I tend to operate with the wheel while driving and use the touch when parked
As somebody with Cerebral Palsy i have to say that the idrive controller on my F15 X5 is ergonomic nirvana ' Cerebral Palsy and touch sceens don't mix!
Will i be able to sue BMW if i crash the car when changing the HVAC? Also why is it illegal to use a phone but not an infotainment screen?
Loved the bit with the assistent throwing the shelf 😂
i love your content bro like literally every day i watch your videos during breakfast your reactions and all the detail u give just perfect👌👌
I also watch his videos during breakfast😂
Wow the cover images are getting amazing nowadays ❤
Haha love the stick you use to check the exhausts. Incredible sense of humour.
In my M340i LCI disabling the Iconic Sounds also closes the external exhaust valve permanently.
Correction - the heated seats DO heat up the centre and door armrests.
yep
oh and it blows air from a slot in the doors too
it only does this when your select the "heat and comfort package" if not selected you only get heated seats when you select them.
Fistable door mirrors sounds like my browsing history 😅😅
Any chance you can test drive some base models as a lot of us can't afford the top spec motors 👍 could really do with some feedback on how the lower end are to drive.
Absolutely love my X6 40D Mrs loves it keen for a new X6M comp 🔥
It’s safe to say that the BMW X6 will join the Fiat Doblo as a landmark in practical, performance motoring
What an honor indeed
Is that called the Multipla in Western Europe? I tend to believe that this X6 iteration wins that battle on hideousness
@@SunshineSailing84The Doblo is a van-based MPV which in its first generation was awful to look at
@@applejuice5272 In hindsight, compared to this one, the first generation X6 is beautiful to look at! :)
Here are the key takeaways from the BMW X6 M60i review: - The X6 is a controversial coupe-SUV design that has stuck around through multiple generations. The latest facelift updates the exterior styling and interior technology. - Interior highlights include a huge curved widescreen display, high-quality materials, and lots of customization options like crystal trim pieces. - Rear passenger space is compromised due to the sloping roofline, with limited headroom and legroom compared to a conventional SUV. - The 530 hp 4.4L twin-turbo V8 provides blistering acceleration, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.87 seconds. - Driving dynamics are surprisingly agile for the size, with responsive steering and handling aided by rear-wheel steering. - Tech features like reversing assistant and augmented reality directions in the head-up display are impressive. - However, the automated parking assistant needs some refinement to work more reliably. - Main cons are the compromised cargo space, thick pillars creating blind spots, and the distracting ambient lighting at night. - Overall it's a very capable high-performance luxury SUV if you can accept the styling and practical trade-offs.
Lol. You sound like that AI feature in the Samsung S24 Ultra which summarises long texts.
@@TheMoukis Because I am a mobile phone =)
Very thoughtful of them to include a Jim Bea... I mean Lagavulin sized holder in those door panels.
Love it how assisted parking is something phenominal in cars now a dayswhen volkswagen had basically mastered it duringthe switch to 2010's and that thing never got confused about parking and always found the correct spot. In general, i think parking assists were better 12 to 15 years ago
Ford is removing from vehicles for rarely used and to cut costs. I never feel safe trusting them.
I decided to take the afternoon and master my parallel parking. It took about 45 minutes. 30 years later I can nail it, from both sides
Do those people don't drive a cars? What airflow do you have in a slow city riding?
The headlight says it all about whether or not ridiculously expensive cars are worth the difference over a nicely spec'd normal car
no they dont, learn about led headlights, then you will have your answer
Led lights emits less heat than older bulbs So its easy for condesation to form. I dont think its leaking.
I just want folx to go like look into things first before speakin so loud and strong lol 😅is that really too much to ask these day?
The moisture in the headlights is the only thing that could be improved, everything other is perfect 👌
Vastly cheaper cars get the load cover right, the headlights right the remote rear seat release right, and the basic A/C controls knobs/switches right. Pay more money to make the driving experience more complicated.
16:36 brother, there is a sloth right there on the right where that cover goes😂 you just wanted to chuck it away for fun😂
Looking forward to this review 🤩🏃🏿♀️
I feel a person who would buy a coat like Matt's would buy a car like this.....
I call it those Michelin man jackets.
24:31 there is a disabled parking sign... maybe that's why it didn't select that one
And there's no markings on the road whatsoever.
At 14.54 is the best face from Mattey 😂😂😂 the king
Loved the parcel shelf part
Ametrine is part amethyst, part heated amethyst (citrine)... They should have use colour shift paint, golden Yellow and purple...
2:12 Megatron? Wow thats cool
I love the X6! Has always been one of my favorite SUV's. A very unique SUV that combines so many traits together and stands out from all the other cars.
I am waiting for the Ferrari Purosangue review still it's nice to see an SUV weighing 2 tons do 0-60 in under 4 seconds yes the Cayenne is quicker but this isn't bad considering what lamborghini is giving for lot more I would still prefer the Cayenne Turbo GT
A boot lip in my experience is essential as I had a small fridge in the boot and it slid out when the boot was opened, because I had parked on a hill. 😂😂😂
if you can afford a £115k car i doubt you would be putting a fridge in it, let alone having it delivered. are you a DPD driver? lol
I agree, you don't want your illegal gun stash getting damaged.
Simple solution….park facing opposite direction…👍😜
@@AudiS4B7 say that to Linus (LTT), he unpacked TV on parking lot, because it didnt fit in his car and he didnt want to pay for transport. He owns a Porsche Taycan
@@TheMrRadish I got a 55inch packed tv in my smart for2 lol
I'd avoid it myself, the lack of a rear wash/wiper and the hiding of key controls in the infotainment system are too big of a glaring error to ignore, at least for me.
it has self full self driving so the car will drive and it gives you abilty to use the screen, it also has gesture control along with voice control either with BMW or Alexa
@@AudiS4B7 Given how dumb the "smart parking" was on this, I'd trust it as far as I could throw it. Also seen gesture control being used and it was crap ! GIVE ME BUTTONS.
@@Nite-owl its 2024 not 1924 lol. do you still have a blackberry with a keyboard??
@@AudiS4B7 are you high on coke or something no car in the world is fully self driving not even a tesla and in bmw it can only park by itself thats it … it cannot even make turns or go from a to b like tesla… it needs the driver to do that thing…
@@FOREST-9351 no Coke Zero, anyway its called Autopilot on Tesla, Tesla have given levels of driving automation, i class full driving as accleratrating steering and braking also lane changing, other than you say abilty to follow a map like a tesla, which in the UK isnt available yet I would say this does have full drive capablitlies. Maybe suggest you go and buy another coffee while you are waitng for your Tesla to charge!
Love the reviews. And I prefer my 2022 X6M Competition just because of the physical buttons and hooded digital cluster. Question though: why don't you ever review the sound systems? I've been trying to figure out if the Bowers & Wilkins set up is THAT much better than the standard Harman Kardon system on these vehicles. I mean, I know the B&W costs more but is it actually worth an extra $3,400 (USD) over the HK???
I have had two models of the current X6, one had Harman Kardon and the current one 40d 2022 was a demo car with Bowers and Wilkins, the sounds is exceptional and worth the money especially on long drives and that’s coming from an audiophile.
You could try reading the manual as almost everything you complain about having to go in to the menus can be changed by voice command, including distance control, lights and ventilation.
This is the first time when restyling looks worse than before restyling
Are you sure the parcel shelf doesn’t go back to front rather than across, I can see an inset for it!!
My thoughts exactly...
There is a space for the shelf, but you have to turn it the right way, and make sure its the right side up before it will fit - can be a bit of faff
Well on the bright side crashing it helps improve the design .. can only get better from here
I actually like the gear knock more. Lovely video as usual Matt, thanks. Please do a C63 E Performance vs BMW M3 Comp drag race
THE BEST CAR JOURNALIST EVER. Matt is the GOAT
Created this segment of SUVs and still leading it 🔥 Best coupe suv. Also, the 60i name is due to BMWs new generation of mild hybrid technology. A 48volt mild hybrid is added to the 4.4L TT V8. It’s speculated that future B58 models that have this mild hybrid or full hybrid will be called 50i/M50i instead of 40i/M40i.
Dear Car Wow! You are really great pointing out nuts and bolts. I was looking into X5 M60i, but after looking at your video, I am walking away from this SUV. 1st on my list was that back seat looks so uncomfortable for the passenger even in rare occasion in my household.
That headlight condensation is a foreshadow of things to come. Expect some wiring issues down stream.
I don't know about cars but I like watching your videos
like the majority of commenters on here, at least you admit it!
Thinking about m60i or cayenne coupe s e hybrid!! What do you recommend?
Hybrids are messed up. Go for the cayenne gt if you can afford it. Otherwise, go for the full combustion engine kind. But I would personally pick the x6 M60i as it's more reliable. And also it's cheaper. Regardless, both are wonderful cars.
It would be interesting to see what the 0-60 of the X6M would be under normal conditions if it is able to do it in less than 4 in wet weather.
I honestly quite like the new design. They haven't put a beaver tooth front on it, looks sleek but also quite authoritative. Interior looks quite sharp too, but maybe a bit too reliant on the touchscreen.
They're starting to look like 90's fastbacks on stilts. Like a Rover 200 jacked up!
There are some "coupified" crossovers done right. The Cayenne coupe, the Q8 the GV80 coupe. I also happen to really like the Urus but I think I'm a minority there. This one and Mercedes' offering are definitely the undisputed worst ones to look at lol. Ironic because they started the trend.
It’s nice to see the condensation in the headlamps on a brand new BMW, I thought my headlamps were faulty on my 3 series which is 3 years old….Still frustrating tho…☹️
Can you please review M8 manhart.
The condensation happens on most new car lights ,as its given room on the seal to settle in. The lights will expand and seal the unit .
24:59 Matt was so scared💀
In the parking assists defense, those spots weren't marked like normal parking spots tend to be in the US. They were just random empty gaps
Marked bays aren't a US thing. He was just in a rural area. 😂
I wish bmw included adaptive cruise control as standard, and that there was a button to easily access the distance button
The luggage cover might fit on the RH side, under the load floor? looks like a recess?
That's exactly where it goes. They even have instructions in the owner's manual on placing the cover in the RH cavity for storage
My friend has the 40i version pre facelift, and I don't feel Matt's representation of the rear space is accurate. The back is tiny. I am 6'2, and when I sat in the front passenger seat, there was no room behind me. The interior of this cabin is tiny. Same as the 8 series. Massive on the outside, tiny on the inside. The boot is also tiny. I don't get it.
I’ve said that above. He literally looked uncomfortable and couldn’t swivel to camera if you watch back and then goes on to say someone over 6ft will be fine. I’m glad you’ve backed up what I was seeing with a real world experience
Spend a little more and buy an X5M. I’ve never understood the X6.
@@Hen71557 honestly, when I was with my friend when he was ordering his X6, I checked out an X5, and honestly it wasn't much better. I went and checked a standard 5 series as well, same thing, tiny in the back. I love BMWs but they're so cramped on the inside. If the person in the front is 6 ft or taller, an adult is not sitting in the back. The only spacious BMW is the 7 series, and possibly the X7 (which I've never personally sat inside). Audi A6 and Q8 much bigger than 5 series and X6. It's crazy
@@kano0303bmw hater lol
@@user-yi9hz3or2t actually I love BMWs. They're built solid, they have better standard kit than Audis and they're great to drive, but they are tiny on the inside.
I have a 2017 F16 X6M (with almost the same engine) & the best mpg I’ve ever had was 23mpg on a 3 hour drive to the yorkshire dales but I normally average around 15 even though it’s got a new engine as the last one went ‘bang’ 😢
Some drag races are great and I really enjoy them. But this is what I really like to see. Just a genuine car review. Thanks! ❤️
Patiently waiting for the next generation X4
You can add menu items into shortcuts, which then can be easily accessed from a swipe down on the screen.
I would like to see a car company add some sort of manual bypass for the electric seat controls. I try to keep my car clean and thus regularly clean the inside and outside. It can be a pain to sit there for 15 seconds while I wait for the seat to move all the way forward and then all the way back after. Would be nice if they could come up with just a button you could press and move the seat like it was a manual seat.
Welcome back please don’t go away so long again! Enjoy your trip with the family ❤
"Cheeky bugger!" One of the funniest reviews you've ever done, Matt. top man x
Mmh Monsieur got himself a fancy new Winter jacket :)
Nah it's an old one
Is the adaptive cruise control standard? Or with the tech plus pack only?
Tech plus only
I had just taken my Amitriptyline, just before the review 😂. Great review as usual.
Do the review for the new 5 series touring Mat !
Yup, way better car then the stoopid X6.
ew station wagon
I can't believe a car that expensive gets that much condensation in the headlights.
It's because they never ticked the monthly subscription for 'adaptive headlights without condensation'. On a 116k car you'd tick that box, surely?
junk bmw it wont be the only place water is getting. 6 series GT you could fry thr ECU on a boat ramp with water getting into the harness via the rear sub frame. Diabolically badly made.
The dealer will fill them to the brim for a couple hundred if you don't like the condensation.
I wish mat would give quick review of sound systems in these high end cars
When you reviewing the new m5? My dealer has pre-orders open. I want to see a video before ordering one
The only main thing missing on these newer models are them aggressive curves. I dont know why they are fading away.
Proper SUV! I've never been a BMW fan due to all the reliability issues, but their latest engines are really quite incredible, and reliability seems to be getting better.
I have x5m60. Before that had 12 BMWs different models. Never ever had any issues with the bmw cars. But had a lot with MB and Range rovers))
I've never been a BMW fan because I'm poor.
i love my kia ceed 2012 premium. climate control - buttons, heated seats - buttons, heating steering wheel - button ;D
I rather have the x6
Yeah, everybody loves a shitty car when they can't afford a nicer one...
Condensation in the headlights. Shocking
The decorative exhaust tips also serve protective purpose for your exhaust is if you get a little hit from behind your whole exhaust don’t brake which can end up to your manifold and engine
A moderate shunt from behind will push into the real exhaust pipes too.
Regarding the headlamp condensation, BMW say this is normal now. Not sure how come having water in your headlamp is ok, for the electronics and for the light (quality) projected on the road.
It’s crazy to see a brand new BMW and condensation inside the headlights. I owned 2 BMWs before and both had that problem.