FIRST DRIVE: BMW X6M COMPETITION - 2024 LCI FACELIFT REVIEW!

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The 2024 BMW X6M Competition LCI facelift receives a mixed but ultimately positive review, praised for its aggressive styling, significant interior upgrades with the iDrive 8 system, and the familiar, engaging M driving dynamics reminiscent of an M5 on stilts. The mild-hybrid V8 engine, producing 625 HP and 750 NM, offers strong performance, with a particularly impressive 0-60 mph time of 3.44 seconds recorded, exceeding BMW's claims. The reviewer highlights improvements in steering feel and the faster-acting adaptive dampers, contributing to sharper handling. While the ride can be firm, especially in Sport Plus, the reviewer finds it acceptable for daily driving and notes that modern dampers mitigate excessive harshness. The car is commended for its unapologetic performance SUV character, feeling like a larger sibling to the M2 and M3. Criticisms are minimal, focusing on the slightly high ride height and the traditional suspension setup compared to more advanced rivals. The price is acknowledged as high but in line with the segment. The reviewer suggests using the M1 button for exhaust flap control as a workaround for the ineffective exhaust button.