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Sports Car for All Seasons: BMW X6 Prepares Facelift. See Here How It Looks

Sports Car for All Seasons: BMW X6 Prepares Facelift. See Here How It Looks

Under the Geneva Motor Show which takes place early next month, BMW Group will present a restyled version of the X6, launched in 2008 under the concept model of the Sports Activity Coupe – SAC and which sold 150,000 units worldwide.

In Romania, by the end of last year, 1100 clients have opted for this model. With 338 units delivered in 2011, is the third model of the brand in terms of sales, after BMW X5 and X1.

The new generation will also have gasoline and diesel, equipped with BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology, and intelligent xDrive all-wheel drive completed by Dynamic Performance Control (differentials allow optimum distribution of torque between the rear wheels). The new BMW X6 comes with M50d most powerful six-cylinder diesel offered in the market, with performance that rivals competing models with a displacement versions twice as large.

The new BMW X6 is the first car in the segment will be equipped with LED headlamps adaptive headlights available as an option as an alternative to xenon. LED lights bright rings dimensional adaptive offers a new interpretation of the double round headlights. Along with a superior line, also with LED light, creates a sporty image further. Lighting for the long beam and LED units is provided by a horizontal bar positioned in the center of the ring, and the light is provided by front lights. The new BMW X6 M, adaptive LED headlamps included as standard.

Lights have a new design and LED technology, with two sets of lights that create brand-specific design night. The fact that they are aligned horizontally and extend well out emphasizes the vehicle’s width and smooth transition between front and rear.

Nevada leather is standard equipment now available in Vermilion Red color. Option exclusive Nappa leather with extended coverage area now includes the ability to choose between the colors Black and White Ebony. The new BMW X6 is available as a standard four-seat model. A rear seat for three is optional. The volume of cargo this Sports Activity Coupé is 570 liters and can be expanded up to 1,450 liters by folding back seats or seat.

All engines are equipped with BMW X6 BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and offers both performance and fuel consumption are references in the segment.
The V8 in the BMW X6 xDrive50i offers 300 kW/407 hp, while the BMW X6 xDrive35i variant, fitted with engine (gasoline) straight-six develops 225 kW/306 hp. Diesel engines in-line six-cylinder BMW X6 xDrive40d models and BMW X6 xDrive30d provides 225 kW/306 hp, 180 kW/245 hp respectively.

Both offer not only an impressive supply of power sports, but also a consumer in the EU test cycle, 7.5 l/100 km reach X6 xDrive40d, respectively to 7.4 l/100 km in the BMW X6 xDrive30d .

Since March of 2012, the BMW X6 xDrive30d is equipped with optional BMW BluePerformance technology, the objective is a further reduction of nitrogen oxide (NOx) in exhaust gas. In this case, in addition to standard components of diesel particulate filter and oxidation catalytic converter, AdBlue system is used which removes sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. This means that cars meet EU6 emissions standard, which will come into force in 2014.

An additional version of the model, based on the new BMW X6 is ready to be launched along with a new car. BMW X6 M BMW Performance M50d sets a new standard in terms of power and efficiency. A maximum output of 280 kW/381 hp and 740 Nm of torque, obtained by a unique solution with three turbochargers, make this be the most powerful three-liter diesel engine and six-cylinder in series production. With a sprint 0-100 km / h of just 5.3 seconds, the new model is faster even than diesel versions of the competition, with a displacement twice as large in the context of only 204 g CO2/km emissions and Average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of just 7.7 l/100 km.

Developed specifically for BMW M GmbH – specialists superperfomants sports car – BMW X6M V8 408 kW/555 hp providing benefits and subtleties of detail in the design and equipment. BMW X6 M is equipped with automatic transmission with six-speed M Sport, which highlights the features and status of individual suspension technology has been developed separately.

On all other models, engine power is transferred via standard transmission – eight-speed sport – which includes steering wheel paddles to change gear. Dynamic Performance Control is standard on all versions of the BMW X6 as part of intelligent xDrive all-wheel drive. It offers more precise power distribution – Electronically controlled – but optimizes and stability, traction and dynamic performance. The system stands out especially in cornering with a sporty driving style. from the car into the corners, iDrive transfers power to the rear wheels more to support such an agile response to remit. Dynamic Performance Control provides a distribution of torque between the rear wheels.

Thus, single segment, in case of very dynamic cornering addressed can lead to increasing torque to be distributed to a single wheel. For a further increase agility and the rule are available Active Steering system (not available in the BMW X6 and BMW X6 M M50d) and Adaptive Drive (standard on the BMW X6 and the BMW X6 M M50d) with shock absorbers and stabilizer bar managed electronically.

Cutting edge technology can be found at extended range of driver assistance systems and mobility services from BMW ConnectedDrive. In addition to BMW Head-Up-Display, facilities available at the Sports Activity Coupé include Lane Departure Warning systems (lane departure warning, not available in the BMW X6 and the BMW X6 M M50d), Speed ​​Limit Info (information on legal speed limit for the section of road), Side View rooms (side view) and Rear View (rear view parking) with Top View (system with 3 cameras for parking assistant).

The new BMW X6 is optimized through an intelligent connection with the integration terminals smartphones and music players into the interior of the car and use innovative infotainment functions and features including Internet and Webradio, Last Mile Navigation or Twitter and Facebook.

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  1. Aroosa Gloomy

    January 29, 2012

    Pics are nice

  2. Arjun

    January 29, 2012

    Looks Great..

  3. LCM Linda

    January 29, 2012

    Cool car.

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