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The effectiveness of the torque system is obvious immediately; the prototypes we drove were sharper in their actions than the standard X5 that BMW had on hand for comparison. By varying the degree of drive to either the left- or right-hand-side rear wheels, it cornered in a more neutral fashion and with greater purchase from the big Dunlop SP SportMax tires. The system is seamless and fast-acting. You don't notice it transferring the drive, but you do feel the benefit.

Body control is superb, and there are heightened levels of traction and grip. Comparisons with the arguably class-leading Porsche Cayenne will have to wait a few months, but we wouldn't be surprised to see the X6 shoot straight to the top of its class in dynamic prowess.

So, is it time to run out and order one? It's too early to be sure; our drive of the X6 was way too short to indicate with any certainty just how it will perform on the road. Rest assured, though, if you've placed an order on one in the hope of taking delivery of the finest-handling SUV on the market, you're not likely to be disappointed.