The 2018 BMW X6 delivers eye-catching style and good driving dynamics, but is it still an SUV? The 2018 BMW X6 four-door SUV is evolution, baby. It's a tall-riding crossover with a sleek roofline and the wild-child compared to the X5 from which it is based.
Pros Eye-catching style Strong engines Refined interior Decadent options
Cons Compromised rear seat Tight cargo area Hugely expensive Not really all that fun
Unrestrained styling, raucous power, and surprising agility define the X6—although its fastback design limits rear-seat room and cargo space. A 300-hp 3.0-liter turbo inline-six with an eight-speed automatic can be ordered with either rear- or all-wheel drive. An audacious 445-hp 4.4-liter turbo V-8 is optional and comes only with all-wheel drive. The standard Driving Dynamics Control system allows for five distinct driving modes, and an available air suspension provides even more fine-tuning.
Pros Lovely turbo-six thrust, wonderful automatic transmission, handsome interior.
Cons Unlovely styling, ponderous handling.
We'd maximize the sporting aspect with a bit of financial restraint, and opt for the X6 sDrive35i M Sport Design, equipped with Executive Tier and M adaptive suspension. The 3.0-liter turbocharged engine drives just the rear wheels to minimize weight, while the performance tires and adaptive suspension maximize dynamics.
PROS Engines provide strong acceleration Comfortable and quiet ride Quality interior with comfortable front seats
CONS Limited rear headroom Hard to see out the back Sloping roofline cuts down cargo space
The 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser is unchanged.The 2018 Land Cruiser comes fully loaded apart from a rear-seat entertainment system. It's likely something you can skip if you use tablets and other devices to keep your family entertained.
PROS One of the most off-road-capable SUVs around Surprisingly comfortable ride and capable handling for a big SUV Commanding view of the road ahead
CONS A Toyota badge at a price that matches luxury marques Poor fuel economy Second- and third-row seats lack space and versatility
The 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser is a conundrum: it’s way better on-road than its off-road credentials suggest it should be, but that doesn’t mean it’s for everyone.
Pros Proper off-road cred Great ride quality Decadent interior Dripping with personality and heritage Strong V-8
Cons Ponderous steering Ghastly expensive The Lexus LX 570 exists, too Miserable fuel economy Do you really need all those off-road toys?
The 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser ranked #3 in Luxury Large SUVs. Currently the Toyota Land Cruiser has a score of 8.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 55 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Excellent off-roader Plenty of standard features Comfortable cabin
Cons Poor gas mileage Occasionally unresponsive touch screen