BMW X6: A COUPE SUV?

BMW refer to their SUVs SAVs or Sports Activity Vehicles. Now as the creator of the ‘Sports Activity Vehicle’, BMW is now presenting the world’s first Sports Activity Coupé.

The BMW X6 offers a brand-new, innovative interpretation of the features and design qualities typical of a large BMW Coupé. And at the same time it is the most sporting and dynamic rendition of a BMW X Model.

Through its design alone, the BMW X6 authentically visualises superior driving dynamics and outstanding supremacy.

Individual and extravagant looks: sporting, striking front end with large air intakes, stretched side-line, low greenhouse, clear emphasis on the wheels as an expression of powerful presence, classic coupé proportions, generous, convex-concave surfaces typical of Chris Bangle’s flame surfacing design language, sweeping flow of the roofline into the powerful rear end.

The BMW X6 comes as standard with BMW’s intelligent xDrive all-wheel drive technology and is the first vehicle in the world to offer Dynamic Performance Control for unique agility, tracking stability, precision and traction in every situation. Variable distribution of drive power is thus ensured not just between the front and rear axle – by xDrive – but also, by means of Dynamic Performance Control, between the two rear wheels, left and right. This maintains a superior stabilising function even under sudden load change and in overrun.

Three engines are available. The bottom of the range model, if you can call it that, is the xDrive35i which uses the same twin turbo 3.0-litre engine as 335i and 135i derivatives. That means 225kW and 400Nm, and a 0 – 100 time claimed at 6.7 seconds. Second up is a 6-cylinder twin turbo diesel offering 210kW and 580Nm. Sprint time for this is 6.9 seconds.

Newly developed top-of-the-range power unit: V8 petrol engine with Twin Turbo technology and direct petrol injection (High Precision Injection), the world’s first 8-cylinder petrol engine with the turbo-charger and catalytic converters housed in the V-section between the two rows of cylinders. This innovative arrangement ensures uniquely compact dimensions and serves to reduce pressure losses on the intake and exhaust side. Capacity is 4.4-litres, maximum output is 300 kW from 5500 to 6400 rpm, max torque 600Nm from 1750 to 4500 rpm. This engine will only join the line-up at the start of 2009.

Six-speed automatic transmission with optimised gearshift dynamics standard on all engine variants, extremely fast gearshift, supreme shift comfort, optimisation of fuel economy by converter lock-up clutch operating largely free of slip, electronic gear selector lever and gearshift paddles on the steering wheel featured as standard.

The BMW X6 boasts a body structure conceived and designed for maximum occupant safety. In combination with the car’s passive safety systems, this fulfils all prerequisites for excellent results in all crash-tests relevant the world over. Occupant safety is ensured among other things by three-point inertia-reel seat belts on all seats, frontal and side airbags as well as head airbags at the side, and crash-activated headrests at the front. Bi-xenon dual headlights including a daytime light function, fog lamps, two-stage brake lights, and runflat tyres all come as standard.

Innovative body and interior concept: 4-door coupé with large tailgate opening far up to the top, high-quality, sophisticated interior with a sporty and luxurious ambience, four seats, large, highly adjustable luggage compartment (570–1,450 litres).

Interior design underlining the outstanding, sporting character of the BMW X6. Leather sports steering wheel with multifunction buttons and gearshift paddles featured as standard, centre console with knee pads for the driver and front passenger, front seats with versatile adjustment, in part electric, two rear seats with individual seat contours typical of a coupé and integrated headrests.

Suspension and driver assistance systems (optional) exclusive to BMW: Adaptive Drive (anti-roll and adaptive dampers), Active Steering, Head-Up Display, Adaptive Headlights with variable light distribution and turning light, High Beam Assistant, cruise control with brake function.

A wide range of comfort functions and innovative entertainment options: BMW iDrive with personalised favourite buttons, CD-player compatible with an MP3, AUX-in bush featured as standard, USP socket, multichannel audio system, DVD system at the rear, 4-zone automatic air conditioning, Active Seat Ventilation, back-up camera, navigation systems.