BMW X6 News
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The somewhat ungainly proportions of BMW's not-a-sedan, not-an-SUV X6 have been the subject of intense debate. It's not ugly in the traditional sense, but it's not especially attractive either. AC Schnitzer has nevertheless decided to take on the challenge of tuning the X6, focusing its efforts on the diesel-powered versions. The diesel choice is an odd one, given the potential for the twin-turbo V8 also found in the X6, but it suits the similarly odd-ball status of the X6. By tuning the computer for both the 3.0d and the 3.5d, the company has improved performance, though it hasn't yet...
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Lumma releases teaser for new CLR X 650 BMW X6Germany’s Lumma Design has released a preliminary sketch of its upcoming performance pack for BMW’s new X6 SUV, with the debut of the first production version set to coincide with the Paris Motor Show in October. Dubbed the CLR X 650, the changes to the X6 will be led by an extreme...
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U.S. to account for half of BMW X6 sales
BMW has confirmed that its upcoming X6 crossover has been designed with the U.S. market primarily in mind, with official forecasts predicting up to half of the car’s annual production volume will be sold in the world’s biggest market. After the U.S., the next biggest markets for the X6...
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Diesel BMW X6 promotional video leaked onto web
The latest new model to roll off BMW’s production line was recently officially revealed - at least from the outside - but thanks to what appears to be an internal leak, we can bring you a look at the X6, uncovered and up close, inside and out. The example in the video appears to be a diesel...
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BMW Concept X6 Active Hybrid
In addition to the new X6 Concept, BMW is also presenting a modular two-mode hybrid version of the car dubbed the X6 Active Hybrid. The concept is running a new BMW drivetrain that integrates the batteries, electronics systems and power inverter all within the transmission. Compared with the...
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Revealed: BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe Concept
BMW has finally taken the wraps off its long-awaited X6 crossover, a new model described by Chief designer Chris Bangle as a coupe with off-road capabilities. Though BMW is calling its new show car a concept, an almost identical version of the car will hit the market early next year. The car...
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Video: New teaser for BMW’s X6 crossover
Just days away from its unveiling from the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW has released a teaser video of its new X6 sports-crossover. Though labeled a concept, the new show car is expected to be an identical version of the final production car due to on sale early next year. The video has...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Spy Shots: Barely disguised BMW X6
BMW is currently preparing its Spartanburg plant in the US to start churning out as many as 40,000 units of its upcoming X6 crossover vehicle, and these latest spy shots gives us the best look yet as to how the new model will be styled. Clearly seen is the vehicle’s sloping coupe-like...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Official: BMW confirms the X6
BMW’s CEO Norbert Reithofer has confirmed production of the long-awaited X6 crossover will begin in 2008 at the factory in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He also stated that the plant is increasing capacity to an annual output of 200,000 vehicles, no doubt due to the strong demand for the...
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Suppliers confirm BMW X6 production
BMW is currently preparing its Spartanburg plant in the US to start churning out as many as 40,000 units of its upcoming X6 crossover vehicle, according to one of BMW’s suppliers. The X6, which is based on the same platform as the recently released X5 SUV, will be positioned as an up-market...
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More details on the upcoming BMW X6 Coupe
German magazine Auto Zeitung has spilled more information on BMW’s upcoming X6 Coupe, a sporty version of the hugely successful X5. Scheduled for release in the beginning of 2008, the X6 will share the same four-door coupe styling made so popular by the CLS, but will do so on the same...
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BMW Chairman Norbert Reithofer has hinted that BMW may be looking to expand its range, especially in its popular X5 model. One such expansion could be the X6, which would be a cross-country model. The picture shows a rendering of what something like that may look like, which looks as though someone has plonked the top of a Z4 onto an X5. The coupe could be married with the 4.4L V8 from the current X5, which would mean that it would develop 355hp. That should make for interesting driving, especially if your going off road and need to be in somewhere in a hurry. No one is sure if this is what...
