BMW has released the first official images and details of its new generation X6. In any case, the new X6 will have the same platform as the new X5, from which primarily differ by changed rear part and lower the roof. The new X6 is lighter than its predecessor, more spacious, and also economical. The general public will be able to see the new BMW X6 at the Paris Motor Show, and the official sales will start in December.
The first will be available 4.4-liter V8 gasoline engine with 450Hp and 650 Nm in the version of X6 xDrive50i, followed by a six-cylinder diesel engine with 258Hp in version xDrive30d and 3.0-liter diesel engine with 381Hp and 740 Nm in the variant of X6 xDriveM50d. In the spring of 2015 will come versions X6 xDrive35i (306Hp) and X6 xDrive40d (313Hp). All models will have a BMW 8-speed sport automatic transmission, Steptronic, and the production will take place at the Spartanburg factory in South Carolina, USA.
At your disposal will be a total of 11 colors (including 9 metallic), including Sparkling Storm brilliant and Flamenco Red brilliant. In addition, to the customers will be offered, M Sport package, which among other things includes the aerodynamic kit (front bumper with larger air vents, sills, rear diffuser, matte aluminum front “kidney” …), new alloy wheels, sports exhaust, sleek interior …
Of the many elements of the system and the equipment should be noted Dynamic Performance Control, adaptive LED headlights, Bang & Olufsen surround-sound system, Head-Up Display, Driving Assistant Plus, BMW Parking Assistant, Night Vision, BMW ConnectedDrive, Driving Assistant Plus, Active Cruise Control system, Park Distance Control (PDC), Active Protection System …
Apart from the above mentioned models, we can expected the new X6 M, whose production should begin in January 2015. New X6 M will among other things get revised front bumper with larger air vents, rear roof spoiler, more powerful brakes and red calipers, modified suspension, M sport exhaust system, and powerful 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine.
