Images: BMW E71.I X6 (2008-12)
Released in August 2008, the BMW E71 Mk.I (E71.I) X6 was a large, four-wheel drive SUV. Manufactured in South Carolina, USA, the E71.I X6 range initially consisted of the xDrive35i and xDrive35d, with the xDrive50i following in December 2008. In December 2009, a high-performance M variant was released. In October 2010, the range was updated as the xDrive35d was replaced by the xDrive40d and an eight-speed automatic was also introduced for all variants except the M. In July 2011, the five-seat xDrive30d was released – all other X6 variants, however, had four seats… Read full BMW E71 X6 review
Images: BMW E71.II X6 (2012-14)
Released in June 2012, the BMW E71 Mk.II (E71.II) X6 introduced mechanical upgrades, cosmetic updates and a fifth seat as standard. The X6 range was also expanded with the introduction of the M50d, powered by a 3.0-litre diesel engine with two small, high-pressure turbochargers and a larger, low-pressure unit. The BMW E71.II X6 could be identified by its front fog lights which were repositioned to the upper air inlets, reshaped grille frame, angled grille bars and horizontally-aligned LED tail-lights. The E71.II X6 was also fitted with BMW’s ‘Dynamic Performance Control’ as standard, which could transfer power from the inside rear wheel to the outside rear wheel if a risk of understeer was detected; early-stage oversteer could also be counter-acted by transferring power from the outside rear wheel to the inside rear wheel.
