X6. Why?

Great work from the guys at BMW. They have delivered a car that, even more than the Audi Q7, marks you out as an utter tool.

The world’s first Sports Activity Coupe!
More power!
More size!

But, with the back doors welded shut, offering none of the practicality of other large 4WD vehicles. Those genius designers at BMW have managed to squeeze less cargo carrying capacity and fewer seats into the larger X6 than you get in their smaller X5. Brilliant! I guess they needed the extra space for the second turbo charger. Essential in Double Bay. Or Chelsea.

Apparently BMW "will create a brand new 4WD segment that appeals to performance-car enthusiasts." A new segment eh? So we can expect more of these things? I remember the good old days when a performance car enthusiast would buy a performance car. Now there is the option of an automatic, diesel tank.

The opening paragraph of the brochure apparently claims the X6 “represents the fusion of athletic coupe charisma with the authority and versatility of a Sports Activity Vehicle – a stylish refusal to compromise. And fuck the environment”. OK, I added the last bit.