2019 X6 Interior

For the X6, BMW has stuck to what works for them and has kept the interior similar to other cars in their range. That's not a bad thing at all, as the formula they have is a pretty good balance of practicality and class. The dashboard has a combination of solid, hard, and soft-touch materials, mixed with premium quality wood. Leather abounds throughout. The buttons on both the multifunction steering and the dashboard are well-placed and intuitive to use and also have a durable feel to them. The 10.2-inch touchscreen is well-placed and easy to use thanks to the iDrive controller system. Dakota leather seats come standard, with the options of Nappa and Merino leather also available.

2019 X6 Interior Photos

Seating and Interior Space

The X6 is a five-seater, although if seating three in the rear, those passengers will need to be on the short end of the spectrum to make do with the limited headspace; the sloping roofline will have them cocking their heads if they are close to six foot tall. Rear passengers get only 37.9 inches of headroom and 35.6 inches of legroom, which is quite a bit less than what the GLE and X5 have. In general, it will be tight for most in the back, although kids will feel right at home. By contrast, the front is spacious and roomy, with 39.3 inches of headroom and 40.3 inches of legroom, which is a fraction more than Merc's rival, but not quite as comfortable as the X5. Ingress and egress are effortless - for the front passengers, that is. With wide-opening doors and a raised ride height, it's not a problem for the driver and front passenger. The rear passengers are not so lucky. The door opening is minimal, and with the odd angle of the roofline, it makes it slightly awkward to just hop in and out.

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Interior Colors and Materials

The dashboard and cabin-front are laced with chrome accents on black that look durable and solid. To create - and enhance - the premium feel, a range of trims in both metal and wood finishes are available. Metal trims like Brushed Aluminum and Aluminum Hexagon both come at no extra cost, as well as certain wood trims like Poplar, Fineline Oak, and Fineline Striped Wood. Only Piano Black costs $1,080 extra.

Dakota leather for the seats comes standard in colors like Ivory White and Black, Black, and Cognac. Combinations of Canberra Beige and Black, or Coral Red and Black are also available. Nappa leather can be optioned no extra cost in Ivory White with Black, and Cognac with Black. Top-class BMW Individual Merino leather options come at a $3,700 premium and include Criollo Brown, Taupe, Amaro Brown, Nutmeg, and Smoke White.

2019 X6 Trunk and Cargo Space

As far as cargo space goes, the X6 doesn't offer terrible practicality, but it certainly doesn't stand out. With only has 26.6 cubic feet to work with, the X6 bests the GLE Coupe by three cubes, but it pales in comparison to the 38.2 cubic feet on the standard GLE and the almost 34 cubic feet on the X5. Still, with the rear seats up, it does increase to 59.7 cubic feet. In addition to the regular trunk space, there is also a small storage compartment under the trunk floor that can be accessed by lifting the floor-panel. While the cargo space itself has average volume, it also has an awkward shape because of the slanted roof, which makes it difficult to load larger items and makes us wish the "utility" wasn't replaced "activity" in BMW's self-imposed categorization.

Apart from the trunk, there are two cupholders and a large storage bin in the center console; door pockets are available on all four doors and are surprisingly big. Two more cupholders and another storage bin in the rear armrest. Both front seats also have rear storage pockets.

2019 BMW X6 Trunk and Cargo Space Photos

2019 X6 Infotainment and Features

Features

There's a multitude of standard features in the X6, as well as many optional add-ons. As is expected on this caliber vehicle, both the sDrive35i and the xDrive35i have a sunroof, power liftgate, leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, ten-way power-adjustable heated seats, adaptive xenon headlights, and a power-adjustable steering wheel. Driver aids are plentiful, with lane departure warning, blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic warning, forward collision warning, and low-speed automatic emergency braking as standard. The range-topper, the xDrive50i, builds on what is available on the lower spec models and adds keyless ignition and entry, four-zone climate control, 14-way power-adjustable seats with driver's thigh extension, as well as upgraded leather upholstery.

Infotainment

All models are equipped with a 10.2-inch touchscreen which is connected to the BMW iDrive system. The system is outfitted with a CD player, Bluetooth connectivity, a rearview camera, USB and AUX inputs, onboard navigation, HD radio, and a nine-speaker sound system. The xDrive50i, at the top of the range, gets the Harman Kardon 16-speaker upgrade which includes a 600-watt stereo output, surround audio functionality, as well as SiriusXM Satellite Radio with a one-year subscription.

A rather obvious oversight is the omission of Android Auto, which isn't available at all; and, unlike many car manufacturers who don't charge for Apple CarPlay, BMW equips the X6 with the iPhone-interface, but only as a one-year trial, after which it costs $80 a year. As part of the Premium Package, wireless charging, a Wi-Fi hotspot, as well as a surround-view camera can be added.