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2020 BMW X6: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The biggest change for 2020 is a full redesign: the BMW X6 starts its third generation with a new body and platform. It also gains updated engines, more standard technology and safety equipment, and a new M50i performance trim.
About the 2020 BMW X6
3rd generation X6 (G06), first year of the redesign.
BMW positions the X6 as a style-first luxury midsize SUV that mixes the raised seating position and everyday usefulness of an SUV with the lower, more dramatic look of a coupe. In practice, it is the more extroverted alternative to the X5: same basic luxury and strong engines, but with bolder design, a more attention-grabbing profile, and BMW’s usual emphasis on quick responses and road manners.
The sDrive40i is the rear-wheel-drive entry point, while the xDrive40i adds all-wheel drive for better all-weather traction. Both use a 335-hp turbocharged six-cylinder engine and have dual 12.3-inch displays, navigation, heated front seats, and a panoramic moonroof. The M50i is the performance-focused version, with a 523-hp twin-turbo V8, an upgraded suspension and brakes, Harman Kardon audio, and four-zone climate control.
What changed, by category
Structural
The X6 moves to its third-generation body and platform, with a longer wheelbase and revised proportions.
Styling
A fully redesigned exterior and cabin give the X6 a new look, while a much larger panoramic moonroof broadens the glass area overhead.
Powertrain
The renamed sDrive40i and xDrive40i receive an updated 335-hp turbocharged six-cylinder engine. The 523-hp M50i joins the lineup as the new V8 performance trim, replacing the prior xDrive50i in the range.
Tech
A 12.3-inch digital instrument display and a 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation become standard across the lineup.
Safety
The Active Driving Assistant suite becomes standard, bringing blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, and frontal-collision mitigation. Adaptive LED headlights also become standard.
2020 BMW X6 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sport & Manual Modes |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 16 mpg | 21 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 22 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Horsepower | 523 hp | 335 hp | 335 hp |
| Torque | 553 lb-ft | 330 lb-ft | 330 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7200 lb | 7200 lb | 7200 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 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 | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Side Steps | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2020 BMW X6 fully redesigned?
Yes. The 2020 BMW X6 is the first model year of the third generation, with a new body and platform, a longer wheelbase, revised proportions, updated engines, and a redesigned cabin.
How is the 2020 BMW X6 different from the 2019 model?
The 2020 X6 is a full redesign rather than a small update. Its major differences include a new body and platform, stronger six-cylinder power, a new M50i V8 trim, dual 12.3-inch displays, broader standard safety equipment, and a larger panoramic moonroof.
Which BMW X6 trims changed for 2020?
The sDrive35i became the sDrive40i, and the xDrive35i became the xDrive40i. The M50i joined as the 523-hp V8 performance model, while the previous xDrive50i left the lineup.
Does the 2020 BMW X6 have all-wheel drive?
Yes, the 2020 xDrive40i and M50i have all-wheel drive. The sDrive40i uses rear-wheel drive.
What technology became standard on the 2020 BMW X6?
Every 2020 X6 has a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, a 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, the Active Driving Assistant safety suite, a panoramic moonroof, heated front seats, and adaptive LED headlights.
2020 BMW X6 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 BMW X6.
4.4
2020 BMW X6
(77 reviews)
“this is indeed the ultimate driving machine - the fit and finish are perfect, the handling sublime and with the ability to choose, you can either be sporty or comfortable. Infotainment is very simple to use.”
“If you want a vehicle that will stand out in the crowd and deliver superior performance with a little extra room and ground clearance.....X6 is for you!”