BMW X6 facelift launched with xDrive35i powertrain

Kuala Lumpur: In the current undergoing BMW World, the show stealer seemed to be F16 BMW X6 which makes the Malaysian debut of the first facelift of BMW X6 equipped with xDrive35i guise, containing all sport aesthetics with M Sport pack.

Let us start off with the most important aspect at the very beginning, BMW X6 retails at a huge price tag measuring RM 718,800 on roa, not including insurance. The pricing includes 6% GST, unlimited mileage/2-year warranty, 60,000 km/ 3-year BMW Service scheme plus a Repair Inclusive package. Yes, this is actually RM 20k more expensive then the original X6 but it has much more kit to offer.

 

 

The F16 variant to be honest, looks much more evolved than the drive that precedes it, and gets hold of the latest BMW front fascia, the same look sported on the smaller X4. The interior resembers inch-to-inch with BMW X5 and the biggest different that could be spotted are the front knee pads made available on both the sides of the transmission tunnel. The interior supports a BMW professional navigation system with the best sound available in a cabin, 16-speaker 600 W Harman Kardon sound system.

 

As mentioned above, BMW X6 now posesses M Sport kit, meaning more aggressive bumpers, 20-inch M light alloy wheels with 275/40 and 315/30 combination for tyre size on the front and rear respectively. The powertrain on F16 BMW X6 is a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbocharged engine with a maximum power output measuring 306 PS between 5800 to 6400 rpm alongside a maximum toruqe of 400 Nm between 1200 to 5000 rpm. Coupled with an 8-speed Steptronic Sport auto transmisson. The efficient SUV goes from 0-100 kmph in 6.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 240 kmph. The fuel consumption measures 8.6 litres per 100 km and 200 grams of CO2 are emitted per kilometre.