2020 F95 X5M / F96 X6M Reviews Compilation

Jason · 02-28-2020, 05:11 PM

ARTICLES

Autoblog -- Greed and Speed: BMW's latest M SUVS are equal parts powerful and indulgent

Automobile -- These Brutes Ball Hard

Car and Driver -- 2020 BMW X5 M Is Irrationally Excellent

Canadian Auto Review -- Review: 2020 BMW X5 M and X6 M Competition

Caradvice -- The BMW X5 M, one of the world’s fastest SUVs, has had a major overhaul.

Carbuzz -- Stupefyingly Fast, Surprisingly Civil. Luxury SUV gets the M treatment.

Edmunds -- The 2020 BMW X5 M is now the fastest SUV BMW has ever made.

Jalopnik -- The BMW X5M and X6M are good, but that's not really the point.

Motor1 -- Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S vs. BMW X5 M Competition Comparison

Motorauthority -- 2020 BMW X5 M and X6 M are beasts in search of a track.

Motortrend -- 2020 BMW X5 M First Drive Review: Master of Illusion

Motortrend -- 2020 BMW X6 M First Drive Review: Who’s Laughing Now?

Overdrive -- 2020 BMW X5 M Competition First Drive Review

Roadshow -- Power isn't everything.

The Drive -- Defying Physics with Pure Speed

The Globe and Mail -- These ‘utility vehicles’ are the ultimate wolves in disguise

VIDEO REVIEWS

jstein55 · 02-28-2020, 05:26 PM

Thought I'd add this one from Motor1, they compared driving between the AMG GLE 63S and X5 M Competition - which both coincidentally have the same embargo date for reviews.

Seems like the biggest problem is that BMW can't figure out the ride and handling balance. Countless reviews of this new X5/6 M, 3-series, and X3/4 M have criticized the rough ride and supposedly BMW is making changes to the suspension due to criticism from reviews and owner complaints.

https://www.motor1.com/reviews/40137...omparison/amp/

Miko M · 02-28-2020, 05:36 PM

Finally!!
2 more months of waiting now until I get hands on this beast

jstein55 · 02-28-2020, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Miko M

Finally!!
2 more months of waiting now until I get hands on this beast

Already trading in your X3 M?

Miko M · 02-28-2020, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshuastein55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miko M

Finally!!
2 more months of waiting now until I get hands on this beast

Already trading in your X3 M?

I have bad addiction. Lol

That would be mine 21st BMW and 13th ///M car

jstein55 · 02-28-2020, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Miko M

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshuastein55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miko M

Finally!!
2 more months of waiting now until I get hands on this beast

Already trading in your X3 M?

I have bad addiction. Lol

That would be mine 21st BMW and 13th ///M car

Lol, I understand completely i share the same addiction

, about to change up the stable as well despite low milage and short ownership.

boostedjay · 02-28-2020, 06:03 PM

Can't wait to get my hands on my X5M non-comp.. I really want to wait and order an individual color but I'm super impatient haha.

TheBingoBalls · 02-28-2020, 06:04 PM

M Performance model seems to be the sweet spot in the BMW lineup and if you need that extra bit of sportyness, base M model. Every M Competition model I've driven is overly stiff (to me) and doesn't work in the city. Some may be able to tolerate it, but most won't and can't. I'm not saying the Competition models are bad in anyway, but it's made for a specific person. It seems like the X5 M Competition is no different.

Ibiza · 02-28-2020, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshuastein55

Seems like the biggest problem is that BMW can't figure out the ride and handling balance. Countless reviews of this new X5/6 M, 3-series, and X3/4 M have criticized the rough ride and supposedly BMW is making changes to the suspension due to criticism from reviews and owner complaints.

It's more to do with road pavement quality, I have no issues driving in the southeast in my current F85 with the suspension set to sport mode.

Ibiza · 02-28-2020, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miko M

Finally!!
2 more months of waiting now until I get hands on this beast

As I have previously mentioned, I'm 11 months behind ya, as my F85 lease is up Jan '21.

Live on the Beast!!

M3 MT · 02-28-2020, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Miko M

I have bad addiction. Lol

That would be mine 21st BMW and 13th ///M car

That is not bad addiction at all mine friend.

I would rather have that then smoke or drink mine money.

I would love to own as many cars as you do.

Cheers

Miko M · 02-28-2020, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by joshuastein55

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Originally Posted by Miko M

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Originally Posted by joshuastein55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miko M

Finally!!
2 more months of waiting now until I get hands on this beast

Already trading in your X3 M?

I have bad addiction. Lol

That would be mine 21st BMW and 13th ///M car

Lol, I understand completely i share the same addiction

, about to change up the stable as well despite low milage and short ownership.

Tell me about it, I never reached 10K mil on any car yet

Quote:

Originally Posted by boostedjay

Can't wait to get my hands on my X5M non-comp.. I really want to wait and order an individual color but I'm super impatient haha.

Talking impatient, I just bought X3M because I got tired off waiting and soon will trade for X6M

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Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

M Performance model seems to be the sweet spot in the BMW lineup and if you need that extra bit of sportyness, base M model. Every M Competition model I've driven is overly stiff (to me) and doesn't work in the city. Some may be able to tolerate it, but most won't and can't. I'm not saying the Competition models are bad in anyway, but it's made for a specific person. It seems like the X5 M Competition is no different.

I don't mine rush drive at all, I love it!

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Originally Posted by Ibiza

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Originally Posted by Miko M

Finally!!
2 more months of waiting now until I get hands on this beast

As I have previously mentioned, I'm 11 months behind ya, as my F85 lease is up Jan '21.

Live on the Beast!!

Cool, this will be much better in any perspective then the F85 and F85 is already great car!

AwesomeM3 · 02-28-2020, 06:24 PM

Loved the videos and write ups, but makes me wish I had one in my garage (at least I can still drive my F85 X5M while I wait). Still waiting for an allocation so my order can be sent to the factory.

gerson · 02-28-2020, 06:37 PM

The X6 launched way faster than the X5! That X6 is too sexy

.... just that purple is

-EndOfAnEra- · 02-28-2020, 06:43 PM

For those of us still playing with lesser cars, I'll just leave this here:

Cost per 315/30/22 tire

For those of you able to do that at the rate these monsters will eat that rubber,

LemonOne · 02-28-2020, 06:50 PM

X6M's rear end is just plain ugly. Hate the light bars.

Miko M · 02-28-2020, 07:16 PM

Interesting that X6M has a front lip but the X5M doesn't

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beammeupscottie · 02-28-2020, 07:30 PM

Interestingly enough; car and drive has X3M / X4M Competition 0-60 @ 3.3 secs
-And-
X5M / X6M Competition @ 3.7 secs
Weight to power? What gives?

jstein55 · 02-28-2020, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by beammeupscottie

Interestingly enough; car and drive has X3M / X4M Competition 0-60 @ 3.3 secs
-And-
X5M / X6M Competition @ 3.7 secs
Weight to power? What gives?

That's a comparison of tested vs BMW official 0-60 times. The X3/4 M's "stated" 0-60 times by BMW is 4-seconds. Expect the 3.7 second time to be beaten once magazines receive the vehicles for instrument testing.

F85MTuNED · 02-28-2020, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by joshuastein55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miko M

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshuastein55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miko M

Finally!!
2 more months of waiting now until I get hands on this beast

Already trading in your X3 M?

I have bad addiction. Lol

That would be mine 21st BMW and 13th ///M car

Lol, I understand completely i share the same addiction

, about to change up the stable as well despite low milage and short ownership.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miko M

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshuastein55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miko M

Finally!!
2 more months of waiting now until I get hands on this beast

Already trading in your X3 M?

I have bad addiction. Lol

That would be mine 21st BMW and 13th ///M car

Give me the Address to the place that prints your money because clearly your currency is different from everybody else's 🤣

Miko M · 02-28-2020, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by F85MTuNED

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Originally Posted by joshuastein55

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Originally Posted by Miko M

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshuastein55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miko M

Finally!!
2 more months of waiting now until I get hands on this beast

Already trading in your X3 M?

I have bad addiction. Lol

That would be mine 21st BMW and 13th ///M car

Lol, I understand completely i share the same addiction

, about to change up the stable as well despite low milage and short ownership.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miko M

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshuastein55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miko M

Finally!!
2 more months of waiting now until I get hands on this beast

Already trading in your X3 M?

I have bad addiction. Lol

That would be mine 21st BMW and 13th ///M car

Give me the Address to the place that prints your money because clearly your currency is different from everybody else's 🤣

That's a good one

Teutonic · 02-28-2020, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Miko M

That's a good one

Miko and Joshua,

Do you guys lease?

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