BMW is the first automaker to bring such an SUV to market, although
other automakers are said to be planning similar coupe-like utility
vehicles. Land Rover, for example, recently unveiled its LRX
coupe-crossover concept.
Compared with the concept, very little has changed. In fact, you'll have
a hard time noticing any differences at all. The only obvious design
tweak was made to the crossover's side windows. On the concept, the B-
and C-pillars are not visible, but on the production car they clearly
divide up the glass.
Even the X6's complex front fender design made it to production. Each
front quarter panel surrounds the entire headlamp, creating a very
seamless appearance. The X6's aggressive front fascia is also carried
over from the concept, with its large air intakes and stylish fog lamps.
Daring design
As the photos show, the X6 is anything but a conservative design.
The X6's roofline begins arching downward after the B-pillar and
continues plunging right to the X6's rising waistline. As a result,
second-row headroom and rear cargo volume are both compromised.
The new X6 is longer and lower than the new X5, seating only four. But
what the sporty X6 loses in seating and storage, it gains in
performance.
Compared to the X5, the X6 has almost an inch of additional wheelbase
length, and two inches of added width. The overall height of the X6 is a
whopping 3.3 inches lower than that of the X5.
All-new twin-turbocharged V8
The range-topping X6 xDrive50i is propelled by an all-new twin-turbo
4.4-liter V8 unit producing 400 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 446
pound-feet of torque between 1750 rpm and 4500 rpm. The sprint to 62 mph
takes just 5.4 seconds and fuel economy is estimated at around 19 mpg
(U.S. gallons).
The engine is designed as a replacement to the company's current
4.8-liter naturally-aspirated V8. It is expected to filter into other
models like the 5-Series, 6-Series and 7-Series in the near future.
The engine seems to represent the second stage in a shift at BMW from
high-displacement naturally-aspirated motors to slightly smaller
turbocharged powerplants. BMW's twin-turbo 3.0-liter engine that powers
the 335i and 135i has been met with overwhelmingly positive reviews, and
it appears BMW is hoping for similar results with its new V8.
The X6's other engine is also a twin-turbo setup. The xDrive35i comes
with the aforementioned 3.0-liter inline-six from the 335i, producing
300 horsepower.
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