The BMW X6 is marketed as the first Sports Activity Vehicle by carmaker BMW; however, it is classed as a luxury midsize SUV.http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/Vehicles/2010/X6/default.aspx http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/BMW_X6/ There have been mixed reviews about the vehicle among the experts, with many indicating it is a completely impractical car, even when they like the way it drives, which not all agree on.http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/BMW_X6/ http://reviews.cnet.com/suv/2010-bmw-x6-m/4505-10868_7-33904329.html

The X6 comes in the versions: the xDrive 35i, the xDrive 50i and an ActiveHybrid model.http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/Vehicles/2010/X6/default.aspx

Several of the experts have similar opinions when it comes to the X6. While it is a BMW, and drives as one would expect from a BMW -- it handles well and is a fast car -- reviewers tend to bring up the same points as drawbacks. For an SUV it has relatively little cargo space, and it will only seat 4. It cannot go off road easily and has a heavy, bulky body without returning much in the way of advantage for the weight.http://www.edmunds.com/bmw/x6/2008/testdrive.html http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/BMW_X6/ In addition, the hybrid version is expensive but does not give much back in fuel economy.http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/BMW_X6/

They also agree that this is the car for someone who has money to burn and doesn't care about the drawbacks. The high-tech gadgetry is praised, and those who want style and gadgets might very well want this vehicle. Several reviewers give suggestions for alternatives that are less pricey and deliver more in the way of functionality and performance.http://www.edmunds.com/bmw/x6/2008/testdrive.html http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/BMW_X6/

• "The X6 M is a piece of automotive engineering that shouldn't exist, its total lack of practicality suggesting it is more about art than function, the automotive equivalent of Mount Everest--BMW built it because it could."—CNEThttp://reviews.cnet.com/suv/2010-bmw-x6-m/4505-10868_7-33904329.html

• "Basically the cleverest rear differential in the world, DPC apportions power to the rear wheels independently to improve agility, stability and traction at all times. This matters to you and me because it makes the X6 handle incredibly well and incredibly safely in any condition without cutting power or hitting the brakes to interfere."—Jalopnikhttp://jalopnik.com/376456/2009-bmw-x6-part-one

• "This is your chariot if you want power, agility and style in a package that is about the most anti-SUV crossover out there."—Left Lanehttp://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-x6-review.html

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