X6 rear seats dilemma

[Sedoy]

Hey guys do you think it will be possible to fairly easy modify X6’s rear seats and get rid of that useless middle compartment to fit extra person? I just don’t see myself buying large heavy car which could only fit 4 people.

[bmwxdrive]

I dont know if the seats can be modified that easily. Honestly, I like the X6 but BMW could have a done a better job designing the rear seat compartments and the seats themseleves.....What do you all think about the rear seats and the compartments.....???? I would have to see it in person to pass final judgement..

[LeMansX5]

I am sure after market guys can do something unless something under there which comes in way.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by bmwxdrive

Honestly, I like the X6 but BMW could have a done a better job designing the rear seat compartments and the seats themseleves.....What do you all think about the rear seats and the compartments.....????

They appear more comfortable than the X5.

[AzNMpower32]

Don't treat X6 as a normal SUV. Rear headroom is seriously compromised anyways.

[X5Jay]

I don't think so. Even if you put some sort of a pad in place of the console, you'd still have the seatbelt problem to deal with. If you regularly need to put more than 4 people in your car, you should probably be looking at something else...

[bmwxdrive]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

The appear more comfortable than the X5.

You are right, they do but the center compartment could have been designed better..... They could have connected it with the front center console....I know it would get in the way if passengers want to cross over to the opposite seat but practicality isnt one of X6's greatest qualities...

[Sedoy]

I’m sure BMW could make X6 it much more practical but due to that SAV (or whatever they call it) philosophy they decided not to. Which questions whole point of buying larger vehicles - for space and comfort? Rear sears is biggest problem of X6! I’m very sad, because I like the exterior.

[Steved]

Originally Posted by AzNMpower32

Don't treat X6 as a normal SUV. Rear headroom is seriously compromised anyways.

This is getting to be a real 'urban myth'. I haven't sat in one yet, but according to BMW's published figures the rear headroom in the X6 is 1.77" less than the X5.

Or to put that another way the X6's rear headroom is 0.8" less than a 5-series sedan, 0.25" less than a 3-series sedan and 0.5" more than a 3-series coupe.

That doesn't sound like its 'seriously compromised' to me, unless you need to shuttle around a coupe of NBA players on a regular basis...

[Sedoy]

Yes but even the coupe can handle 3 normal people on the back seats, in contrast with X6 which is only 2.

Originally Posted by Steved

This is getting to be a real 'urban myth'. I haven't sat in one yet, but according to BMW's published figures the rear headroom in the X6 is 1.77" less than the X5.

Or to put that another way the X6's rear headroom is 0.8" less than a 5-series sedan, 0.25" less than a 3-series sedan and 0.5" more than a 3-series coupe.

That doesn't sound like its 'seriously compromised' to me, unless you need to shuttle around a coupe of NBA players on a regular basis...