BMW X6 (G06) 40d (340 HP) MHEV xDrive Steptronic

Judging by the proliferation of coupe-styled crossover SUVs available, people don't seem to mind paying more for a less practical SUV, as long as it has dashing looks and decent dynamic ability. Whereas there were almost no competitors for the BMW X6 when the original E71 saw the light of day in the late 2000s, the latest version faces the Audi Q8, Porsche Cayenne Coupe, and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, to mention only a few. The controversial rear-end styling is not to everybody's taste, but BMW made sure you can't miss it. The German marque went to the trouble to endow the X6 with better dynamic abilities than the X5, so the X6 is as much fun as an SUV can reasonably be expected to be on a windy road. The base 335-hp six-cylinder xDrive40i is such an excellent all-rounder that you hardly have to stretch for the significantly more expensive M50i, but if you do, you get X6 M-baiting performance that calls into question the M's existence - and makes some rivals look expensive. Yet, thanks to the refined engines and smooth ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic, the X6 can be as docile and relaxing in traffic as a 7 Series.

The new 2023 BMW X6 SUV undergoes a handful of changes. BMW's usual SensaTec leatherette upholstery is replaced with a new Sensafin leatherette material on all trims, available in Black, Silverstone, Cognac, and Coffee. The Vernasca leather option is dropped altogether, but Merino leather remains available. A head-up display can now be ordered either as a standalone option or as part of the Premium or Executive packages on the 40i trims. The Premium package gains wireless device charging, while both the Premium and Executive packages lose their gesture controls. Last of all, Arctic Grey disappears from the paint palette. The 2023 X6 goes on sale in the USA at a base price of $70,100.

Price Range (MSRP):$70,100 - $89,100.