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X6M finishes 2nd in MotorTrend SUV Test (vs X3M, GLE63S, Levante, Cayenne Turbo)
![]() Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Overall an impressive showing when compared to the X3M, GLE and Levante. In first was the Cayenne Coupe Turbo. Thoughts on the X6M Quote:
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Here are the final rankings. 5th Place: 2020 Maserati Levante Trofeo Looks the business, doesn't drive it. 4th Place: 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Technically capable, a bit boring. 3rd Place: 2020 BMW X3 M Competition Stellar engine, awful ride. 2nd Place: 2020 BMW X6 M Competition Fast, impressive, but lacking the final polish. 1st Place: 2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe A 911 in SUV clothing. Why buy anything else? Link to article: https://www.motortrend.com/news/2020...n-test-review/ ![]()
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Never thought i'd say this about any X6 but in the look department alone the X6M wins hands down. The Porsche looks like its been around for a decade since it hasn't changed enough over the years. Just like I said in my own review I do feel the suspension on this platform is a tad too firm for the type of car that it is. My previous F85 on 22" was the perfect blend imo. My F95 is stiffer for sure. BMW should have equipped this model with air suspension so you can have comfort and handling as well as address the 4x4 wheel gap that would make it damn near perfect.
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Not a complete comparison
There's a glaring problem for this comparison. It's basically in a vacuum where the only thing they cared about is how these drove at their limits.
There's one real world comparison that's always lost when these auto journalists do similar reviews: price comparison. The Porsche just beat out the BMW, but the Porsche's as tested price is $27,715 more than BMW. Is the Cayenne Coupe over $27K better than the X6M? Highly doubtful. |
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Not surprised. I test drove most of them. The X3M has a horrible ride quality and I am a performance car owner and understand a firm ride, but damn. Its just dreadful for a performance suv. Build materials used in the X3 is noticeably less expensive feeling than the G05. The Porsche Cayenne has way too much plastic in its interior at this price point. These test also leave out what factors are the most important to the owner. That can greatly push one ahead of another. Fast is a given so we can get beyond that and get into the design, build quality, tech, luxury features, ride, livability, room, comfort of seats, exhaust sound,etc... The performance pissing match is a juvenile game these reviewers with unknown experience or qualifications like to exploit to sell magazines but none of these Jokers pony up with their own money and that is a huge factor cutting through the BS.
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My gosh is that Cayenne Coupe a pretty thing! I generally don’t find coupe SUVs really tempting, but the Cayenne really nailed the styling and that interior being the high water mark adds to the super SUV - especially with the lightweight package adding those houndstooth seats and CF roof. Of course being the best driving is what matters the most but the other areas don’t hurt like they do the others from my own personally perspective. Bmw uses way too much cheap plastic stuff on their interiors these days whereas The leather, stitching, and the haptic console, plus all the customization you can do on the Porsches are a design queue it seems bmw was trying to mimick but didn’t do so well.
I’d love to have seen them add the Macan turbo or GTS and the GLC63 and the Stelvio Q to round out. I imagine the Macan would have either pushed the Cayenne to second or have been second itself with the Cayenne still taking first. Last edited by HeelToeShift; 09-10-2020 at 03:00 PM.. |
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Weird comparison throwing the X3M in there. Winner is unsurprising though. So damned expensive, but so damned good.
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![]() https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...e-coupe-drive/ "You see, the body panel above the rear side window plunges down at a faster angle than the rear portion of the roof does. It's an optical illusion that gives the coupe a sportier look without making the rear seats useless. If the roof were painted the body color instead of being made of glass or this dark carbon fiber, the effect would be lost."
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What’s really cool is that no matter which brand you prefer, you can get something practical, something fast, and luxurious (some here much more than others) and not sacrifice too much to a sports car or sedan. My wife and I are likely to order the new SQ7 which would have also been cool to see tested here along with the RSQ8 and Urus. |
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Why buy anything else? Because the X3M isn't $170,000
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All of them a compromised hot mess with a shelf life of a French baguette. No offense to current and future owners.
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While SUV's continue to improve greatly I'd still buy an RS6, E63S or Panamera ST over any of them.
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Porsche just knows how to build cars. They look the business and drives like it too!
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What I'd do is get an X3M and grab a slightly used Cayman GT4... Win and super win |
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2) Doesn't look special 3) Not a M While ride comfort will be a lot better it also won't drive like M car either.
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MT comments about Levante Trofeo are spot on. I drove one and have exact same impressions about suspension behavior. Underwhelming.
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