Regular People See The X6 as a "Sedan"

"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind) 10/05/2016 at 16:29 • Filed to: Perspectives

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So while I was in San Diego I pointed out an X6 M to one of my co-workers. I said, “That’s pretty much a $120,000 SUV over there!” They said, “Wow! Why did you call that an SUV?” I explained and they responded with, “But it looks the same size as that one Honda, I forget the name.”

I listed the Crosstour.

“ No .”

I said Acura ZDX.

“ No, it’s a Honda car .”

A stupid grin appeared across my face as I submitted Accord Coupe with anticipatory glee!

“ No the smaller one .”

“The Civic?!”

“ THAT’S IT, THE CIVIC! It looks about the same size as the Civic! ”

This is the second time I have ever pointed out an X6 to a non-enthusiast in order to get their take on the trendy bodystyle we enthusiast call an abomination. For the second time the answer I received not only confirmed the vehicle as a sedan but a compact sedan at that! And neither person budged on their perception of the X6 even after hearing a known “car person” say it was an SUV multiple times.

And you know what, I hope you all can see what they probably saw because the X6 definitely doesn’t look like a hatchback, it looks as if it may have a trunk. What if people are buying “4-Door Coupe-UVs” thinking they are a more roomy, more practical, more powerful, all weather small sedans?

Jalopnik, you need to do a survey because I think there may be an alarming amount if non-enthusiasts that see the liftback CUVs as being sedans that are one class size smaller! With so many bodystyles and ride heights available now, it would seem we are converging on a single shape that will define all cars...scary!

CaptDale - is secretly British > Wobbles the Mind 10/05/2016 at 16:30

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LOL

DipodomysDeserti > Wobbles the Mind 10/05/2016 at 16:32

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Your coworker might just be weird. The first time my wife saw one she asked me what the hell it was. She thought it looked like the mutant child of a minivan and an SUV.

RallyWrench > Wobbles the Mind 10/05/2016 at 16:35

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Regular people are idiots. That’s the market for these.

Tekamul > Wobbles the Mind 10/05/2016 at 16:37

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I think your coworker’s just dumb.

An X6 is several hundred pounds heavier than my minivan.

Rico > Wobbles the Mind 10/05/2016 at 16:40

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Breaking News: people who don’t know shit about cars still don’t know shit about cars.

Case in point:

My girl called my car a BMW after I was driving it for 2 years. I drive a MB C300. _

E90M3 > Rico 10/05/2016 at 16:42

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She was probable insinuating that she wished you were driving a BMW.

RT > Wobbles the Mind 10/05/2016 at 16:43

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My sister, who is also a professional regular person, pointed one out to me and said “What is that thing? It’s really ugly!”

So, I guess some regular people make more sense than others.

Wobbles the Mind > Tekamul 10/05/2016 at 16:43

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Have you ever played any of my “Weighting Games?” Looks and weight are very deceiving. Look at a Diesel Nissan Titan XD vs a Diesel Ford F-350 Platinum.

Rico > Wobbles the Mind 10/05/2016 at 16:44

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Should’ve did this to him after he said it:

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > Wobbles the Mind 10/05/2016 at 16:45

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There’s a special place in my heart for the BMW Abomination and the M Version, the BMW Mbomination.

Tekamul > Wobbles the Mind 10/05/2016 at 16:46

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It both looks AND weighs like a minivan. Neither of these things are in the same league as a civic.

I stand by my original assessment, black list your coworker.

Wobbles the Mind > Rico 10/05/2016 at 16:46

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Oh she knows what she is doing, she’s a woman! No, you are being “conditioned.” Hope you like your new X4.

CaptDale - is secretly British > RallyWrench 10/05/2016 at 16:46

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Same people who bought this...

Audistein > Wobbles the Mind 10/05/2016 at 16:51

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The design of the newest X6 is really very clever in making it look at lot smaller than it really is, especially in dark colors.

A close family member referred to the X6 as “an ugly station wagon”. Not the 5er GT, the X6. She also sees the Panamera as a wagon. My X5 is still an SUV though.

Tristan > Wobbles the Mind 10/05/2016 at 16:58

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So it’s an AMC Eagle?

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Wobbles the Mind 10/05/2016 at 17:10

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It just looks like a sedan with really terrible proportions. So i can see how someone would see it as a sedan.

IanZ - limited-slip indifferential > Wobbles the Mind 10/05/2016 at 17:21

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Lowered like that I can kind of see it, but otherwise I don’t know how anyone could make that mistake.

Rico > E90M3 10/05/2016 at 18:47

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Lmao!

Rico > Wobbles the Mind 10/05/2016 at 18:48

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An X4?!

haveacarortwoorthree2 > Rico 10/05/2016 at 19:04

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She was just trying to tell you in a nice way to use your turn signal!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Wobbles the Mind 10/05/2016 at 19:46

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In that pic it kinda looks a WRX ish thing.

Also the fact that he thought it looked like a Civic just emphasizes why I don’t like the Civic anymore. It’s almost the same size as a X6! Hahaha

wiffleballtony > Wobbles the Mind 10/05/2016 at 23:52

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Some people confuse my Pontiac G8 for a gen 2 Prius.

Gizmo - The Only Good Gremlin, but don't feed me after Midnight > Wobbles the Mind 10/13/2016 at 21:34

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I saw one today, did a double take when I saw the BMW emblem; then threw up a little in my mouth. What an eyesore.

190octane > Wobbles the Mind 12/21/2016 at 06:33

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It’s not my favorite car but if someone offered to trade me a X6M for my car straight up, I would do that shit every day and twice on Sunday, even with the stipulation that I couldn’t sell it for 5 years. It would have to be in that beautiful Long Beach blue or some other crazy Mcar color that stands out in a crowd.