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2019 BMW X6: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 BMW X6 is a light equipment update, led by more standard driver-assistance features and Apple CarPlay across the lineup. Its styling, engines, and basic trim structure carry over.
About the 2019 BMW X6
2nd generation (F16, 2015-2019), final model year before the all-new 3rd-generation X6 arrived for 2020.
BMW positions the X6 as the vehicle that mixes the high seating position and all-weather usefulness of an X-model SUV with the lower, more dramatic shape of a coupe. It is not about maximum cargo space like an X5; it is about style, strong power, a sporty road feel, and a more emotional look while still carrying five people in a luxury cabin.
The rear-wheel-drive sDrive35i is the road-focused entry, while the xDrive35i adds all-wheel drive for better four-season traction. Both use a 300-hp turbocharged six-cylinder engine, while the more upscale xDrive50i has a 445-hp twin-turbo V8, all-wheel drive, and four-zone climate control. Every trim has navigation, Apple CarPlay, heated power front seats, and a digital instrument cluster.
What changed, by category
Safety
Blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning, frontal collision warning with city braking, and Speed Limit Info became standard across the lineup. Park Assist changed from standard equipment to optional equipment.
Tech
Apple CarPlay became standard across the lineup. Dual-zone climate control also became standard on the sDrive35i and xDrive35i.
2019 BMW X6 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sport & Manual Modes |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 300 hp | 445 hp |
| Torque | 300 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 479 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 6000 lb | 6000 lb | 6000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 59.7 cu-ft | 59.7 cu-ft | 59.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Hill Descent Control | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Memory Front Seats | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2019 BMW X6 compared with the 2018 model?
The main changes are added standard equipment. Blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning, frontal collision warning with city braking, Speed Limit Info, and Apple CarPlay became standard across the lineup. Dual-zone climate control became standard on both 35i trims, while Park Assist moved from standard to optional equipment.
Was the 2019 BMW X6 redesigned?
No. The 2019 X6 is the final model year of the second-generation F16, not a redesign. Its engines, body, and basic trim lineup carry over before the all-new third-generation X6 arrives for 2020.
Does every 2019 BMW X6 have Apple CarPlay and blind-spot monitoring?
Yes. Apple CarPlay and blind-spot monitoring became standard on every 2019 X6 trim. Lane departure warning and frontal collision warning with city braking also became standard across the range.
Did the engines change for the 2019 BMW X6?
No. The sDrive35i and xDrive35i retain a 300-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, while the xDrive50i keeps its 445-hp twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8. All three use an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 2019 BMW X6 a major upgrade over the 2018 model?
No. The 2019 model is mostly a carryover with worthwhile standard-equipment upgrades rather than a major mechanical or styling change. Its clearest advantage over the 2018 model is that several driver-assistance features and Apple CarPlay are standard across the lineup.
2019 BMW X6 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 BMW X6.
4.3
2019 BMW X6
(37 reviews)
“The safety features are superior to none. The driver assist and parking assist make me more confident in my driving capabilities. This car is sleek, classy and overall, well worth one's interest.”