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arrived back in 2008. But love or loathe its looks, there’s no doubt the X6 is a capable car, especially the punchy six-cylinder 40d we’re testing here in range-topping M Sport form.
Try as we might, we couldn’t launch the Velar from standstill to 60mph as quickly as the official performance figures suggest is possible. Still, it offers enough low-down pull and outright pace to pass slow-moving traffic on motorways and fast A-roads with ease. Neither car can match the outrageous performance of the SQ7, though. Despite it being the heaviest of our trio, its monstrous twin-turbocharged V8 propelled it to 60mph in just 4.5sec – a time many sports cars would struggle to match. The SQ7’s engine and gearbox work brilliantly together too, with the gearbox kicking down swiftly when asked and swapping gears smoothly when you’re just mooching about.
The X6 feels rather ordinary in such esteemed company, but it handles quite well by wider luxury SUV standards. Its steering is more communicative than the SQ7’s but not as accurate, and there’s more body lean to contend with in corners. The X6’s slower steering means more arm work is required to thread your way around urban backstreets, too.