“The regular X5 is more upright and practical, but the 2022 BMW X6 is just as luxurious inside and better suited for extroverts.”- Car and Driver
The 2022 BMW X6 has a luxurious and opulent interior design. One can witness the usage of high quality materials inside the cabin and the dashboard layout is ergonomic. The front seats are 16-way power-adjustable with power seatback side bolster support and manual cushion extension. The passenger seat gets the same treatment. The seats are heated while Vernasca leather is standard in the X6 and SensaTec faux leather is present on the dashboard with glossy wood trim
The X6 has seating for five, but taller people might not find it favorable to be seated in the rear row for too long, thanks to the sloping roofline, which hurts the headroom. The sloping roofline also makes the rearward visibility a pain, so you have to depend on your rearview camera.The X6 offers 27.4 cubic feet, which is lower than BMW’s own X5. If you want more space, the rear seats fold in a 40/20/40-split to expand the cargo area. This takes the total space to 59.6 cubic feet. Also, you get decent storage options inside the cabin.
Model
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2022 BMW X6
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2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupé
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE
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2021 Audi Q8
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Seating Capacity
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5
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5
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5
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5
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Front Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/ Legroom)
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39.9/60.5/40.3
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N/A
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38.9/58.5/40.3
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38.1/58.5/40.2
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Rear Row (Headroom/Shoulder room/ Legroom)
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37.9/57.9/35.6
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N/A
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38.5/58.4/38.4
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37.1/59.5/40.2
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Cargo Capacity (cubic feet)
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27.6
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22.0
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38.2
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30.6
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The sloping roofline really hurts the headroom of the X6, albeit it does affect all of the SUVs mentioned. The front row spacing is decent in all of the German SUVs, but when it comes to the rear row, the BMW suffers. The legroom in the Audi is the best, while the Benz also trails close by. For the rear seat passengers, other SUVs would be a better option. Mercedes-Benz GLE offers the most cargo space, followed by Audi Q8, BMW X6 and Porsche Cayenne Coupe.
The 2022 BMW X6 comes with two 12.3-inch displays placed adjacent to each other, called the Live Cockpit Professional. It runs on the iDrive 7.0 operating system, being intuitive and easy to use. However, some of the menus can be quite confusing. Some of the standard features include HD radio, SiriusXM, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB ports, and navigation.
A 10-speaker surround sound system is standard. You can upgrade to features such as a Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless charging, and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system. The M50i also allows you to get a Bowers & Wilkins 20-speaker sound system for better musical experience while on the way back home. Some of the standout interior features are:
- Multi-zone climate control system
- 3-stage heated front seats
- Power adjustable steering column
- Comfort access keyless entry
- 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats
- Panoramic moonroof
- 12.3” infotainment display running iDrive 7.0
- 16-Speaker Harman Kardon sound system
- Optional 20-speaker Bowers & Wilkins system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Foldable rear seats
- Speed sensitive volume control