Japanese Car Auction Find – 2010 BMW X6

Last week we learned that the Honda Crosstour will be officially dropped from the Honda lineup. Meanwhile, the BMW X6 – a very similar car by all rights – continues to sell very well. In fact, the second-generation 2015 BMW X6 received an 8/10 rating by US News just earlier this week. As a 2010 model year, today’s Japanese car auction find falls inside the car’s first generation of production, but it still has all the same features that make today’s model such a hot seller.

Looking at the auction sheet, you can see that this is a standard BMW X6 xDrive35i. That means that this wagon-sedan-crossover fusion is powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-six petrol engine. Power output is 302 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque, so it actually offers a very engaging and responsive driving experience. With numbers like that, it’s no surprise that even the most scrutinizing critics rated the BMW X6 as having the best performance in its class. US News actually said that, “even base trims of the X6 provided a superb drive.”

The X6’s responsiveness is maximized by BMW’s Dynamic Performance Control system. The X6 is the first car to use BMW’s DPC system, which basically uses an active differential to distribute different levels of torque to the wheels depending on driving conditions. Unlike most active yaw control systems, though, BMW’s DPC corrects over- and understeer both front to back and side to side.

While you’d have a hard time narrowing the BMW X6 into a specific segment, what really separates it from the Honda Crosstour is that it does have a distinct and appealing design. Of course, this is no surprise from BMW, but we really do adore the X6’s aesthetic. It has an almost coupe-like profile with a rounded rear end and a heavy front clip, along with a relatively low ride and a stunning BMW-style mesh grille. As you can see in the images and on the auction sheet below, this particular Japanese car auction find is in pretty good shape for its age, with only a few minor dings and scratches.

Surprisingly, the interior of the 2010 BMW X6 is one of the only areas to draw criticism. The cabin is well-equipped and comfortable, but some drivers bemoan the fact that the car only has four seats… Not exactly what you’d expect from a vehicle that’s commonly described as an SUV. However, the truth is that the X6 offers a lot more interior space and cargo capacity than just about any sedan on the market, and rivals that of many small crossovers. So, it really just depends what you’re comparing it to.

Either way, it’s easy to see why the BMW X6 continues to thrive in BMWs lineup. It stacks up well to the competition, it looks great, and the performance is even better. For more information, get a full translation of the auction sheet below:

“Interior B, first registered March 2010, ABA emissions code, XDrive 35i, AT, AC, power steering, power windows, leather, original TV, airbag, official dealer RHD import, model year unknown, seats and steering wheel worn, rust underneath, scratches and dents, marks as per map”