I am thinking of getting this "down country" bike, because I want a mountain bike that would complement, rather than completely overlap with, my gravel bike's capabilities. At the same time, I don't want an Enduro Brodozer.

Canyon Lux Trail

This is the bike design that Trek ripped off from Canyon, and Specialized has now ripped off from Trek.

The XT version is what I am coveting, but the SLX is on sale, albeit in an ugly color. It would be the most sensible purchase.

Canyon sizing is a bit wonky. I sit right on the border between small and medium. (I also tried out the Trek Supercaliber 9.7, and my best fit is to their large.)

My previous experience with Canyon was a bit mixed, but what I can say is they actually do service their warranty claims. Unfortunately, I got to test that 3 times. The customer service gauntlet is the low point. At least I can put the bike together without having to read the directions.