The spacious front seats can accommodate even tall adults, and drivers enjoy great forward visibility. Skip to details on the: New for 2013 The 2013 X6 gains light visual changes, a new leather choice inside and two performance packages for the non-M model. The Rear Climate package, available on the 35i and 50i, adds 4-zone climate control, tinted glass and manual rear side window shades. Handling is carlike, with good steering feel and surprisingly little body roll, though again, the X6 M is the standout here. Not that we mind as the display provides crystal-clear navigation guidance, entertainment info and readouts. Additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components.
X6 M Introduced in late 2009, the X6 M cranks output for the turbocharged 4. In terms of handling and performance--particularly the X6 M model--there are only two or three real alternatives to the 2013 X6. The recall began March 9, 2018. Would you like to sell products for this vehicle on Amazon. Skip to details on the: New for 2013 The 2013 X6 gains light visual changes, a new leather choice inside and two performance packages for the non-M model. The X6 is only offered as an all-wheel-drive model, with the base engine being a turbocharged 3. The 50i utilizes a 4.
Dollars rounded to the nearest whole dollar. The iDrive system, which contains and control all of the X6's higher functions infotainment, navigation, audio, etc. Finally, the M Performance package adds upgraded interior leather, special seating, an M Sports leather steering wheel with paddle shifters, and 20-inch alloy wheels with high-performance tires. They should be able to figure out if the component needs to be replaced or if there is a short or some other problem with your X6. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.
Available driver assistance features include a surround-view camera, a head-up display, parallel and perpendicular park assist, automatic high beams, and night vision assist. The front seats are great, but the rear seats are less roomy, and the cargo hold is one of the smallest in the class. In addition to the high-efficiency powertrain, the ActiveHybrid X6 comes with 20-inch wheels, the 50i's navigation and 20-way adjustable seats. Its coupe-like shape limits rear-seat space, as critics commented that it offers very little head- or legroom in the back. The Cold Weather package adds a heated steering wheel and retractable headlight washers.
The X6 M uses a more robust six-speed automatic transmission. The X6 for 2013 is offered with a choice of several powertrains. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price. All-wheel drive is standard in all X6s, and all non-M X6s get an eight-speed automatic transmission. The iDrive system gives you several ways to adjust settings: You can use the touch screen, the touchpad controller, or the physical buttons and knobs. The rear seats offer less head- and legroom than the front, but adults can fit in the back for short trips.
The X6 continues to blend genres, but does so in mostly successful ways. With massive tires, a stiffer suspension, and upgraded electronic controls, the X6 M does things no utility or crossover should--and does them with apparent ease. The 2013 X6 seats four with its standard rear bucket seats, but an available rear bench seat brings the seating capacity up to five. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. For starters, the three-person backseat is really suitable only for two people of shorter stature because the roofline is low and the seats' center section is high.
Enabling M Dynamic Mode keeps a safety net in place while still allowing plenty of room of good, fast driving. All X6s handle well, their somewhat carlike looks betraying their equally car-like on-road handling. For others, it's an acquired taste that improves with time and familiarity. Competitors include the Porsche Cayenne and Land Rover Range Rover Sport. New for 2013 is the M Performance Package, which adds 15 horsepower and 30 pound-feet of torque to the X6 xDrive35i, or 40 horsepower and 30 pound-feet of torque for the X6 xDrive50i. Some components may have multiple fuses, so make sure you check all of the fuses that are linked to the component in question.
As a cross between a luxury sport coupe and a crossover, the X6 doesn't have many direct competitors. Most test drivers were also pleased with the straightforward operation of its navigation and audio systems, and it has a bit more cargo space than the X6. The touch screen's sharp graphics make it easy to see and read the on-screen menus, and though there's a slight learning curve, the system is easy to use once you adjust to it. Even though rear-seat passengers have decent legroom and their own dual-zone climate control standard on the V8 models, optional on 6-cylinder models , the lack of headroom makes it a short-term proposition for most passengers. That's a compliment, as the layout is both attractive and ergonomically efficient, featuring easy-to-use round knobs for the audio and climate controls. With the package installed, six-cylinder models see gains of 15 hp and 30 lb-ft, while V-8 models are boosted by 40 hp and 30 lb-ft.
Model overview: The X6 for 2013 is offered with a choice of several powertrains. The Sport package will no longer be available. Both rows of seats provide plenty of support and comfort. The X6 xDrive50i, however, gets a 400-horsepower, 400 pound-foot 4. Optional safety upgrades include a backup camera, adaptive cruise control, and lane-departure warning system. The five-seat X6 comes with a turbocharged six-cylinder or V-8 engine, all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The recall began on April 18, 2017.
In addition to the optional upgrades, the X6 offers a strong set of standard features across all models, including: automatic climate control; push-button ignition; front and rear parking sensors; a 10-seaker audio system; 10-way adjustable power seats; dynamic cruise control; and more. Step up to the X6 M's 555-horsepower output from a similar twin-turbo V-8 engine, and you have all you could ask for and then some. The Active Ventilated Seat package adds automatically adjusting driver seat bolsters, ventilated seats and perforated leather upholstery. The wildly quick X6 M's engine is the same size as the xDrive50i, but extracts a massive 555 horsepower from a more highly-tuned, upgraded engine. Other changes include a reworked exterior with aggressive ground effects, a unique suspension and performance-oriented interior cues.