Third-gen BMW X6 makes its official debut
KUALA LUMPUR: Known as the Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) in the auto world, the BMW X6 now has a third-gen model. The previous two generations had a good run with over 443,000 units sold worldwide. The new version showcases a completely redesigned visual appearance and even holds several upmarket equipment with some borrowed from the flagship 7 Series.
First things first, the size of the car has witnessed growth in every direction. It now measures 4,935 mm in length (26 mm more), 2,004 mm in width (15 mm more), and 1,696 mm in height (6 mm less). The wheelbases now measure 2,975 mm, and that’s 42 mm growth.
G06 BMW X6 elements on the exterior -
- LED headlights
- Adaptive LED headlights (optional)
- BMW Leaserlight with Selective Beam (optional)
- Coupe-like roofline
- Better integrated Air Breathers
- Slim LED taillights with L-shaped graphics
- 19-inch light-alloy wheels
- 20- to 22-inch wheels (optional)
- Hexagonal-shaped Air Curtains (xLine package)
- Narrow centre intakes (xLine package)
- Roof rails (xLine package)
- Front under guard protection (xLine package)
- Black wheel arch trim rugged side skirts (xLine package)
- Aluminum satin finishing on a few components (xLine package)
- Aggressive bumper with larger intakes (M Sport styling package)
- Body-colored wheel arch trim (M Sport styling package)
- High-gloss black finish on grille (M Sport styling package)
- Adaptive M suspension (M Sport styling package)
- M Sport brakes (M Sport styling package)
- M Sport exhaust system (M Sport styling package, optional)
BMW X6 interior amenities -
- BMW Live Cockpit Professional system with two 12.3-inch displays
- BMW Operating System 7.0 with BMW Digital Key, Intelligent
- Personal Assistant, connected services, over-the-air updates, and built-in SIM card
- 2.5-zone climate control system
- Ambient lighting
- Welcome Light Carpet
- Thermoelectric cup holders (optional)
- Glass applications for selected controls (optional)
- Wireless smartphone charging (optional)
- Rear-seat entertainment Professional (optional)
- Bowers & Wilkins sound system (optional)
- Panorama glass roof Sky Lounge (optional)
All-new BMW X6 safety gears -
- Cruise Control with braking function
- Collision and Pedestrian Warning with City Braking function
- Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Parking Assistant Plus
- Driving Assistant Professional
- Traffic jam assistant
- Lane-keeping assistant with active side collision protection
- Lane Change Assistant
- Evasion Assistant
- Rear collision warning
- Road priority warning
- Wrongway driving warning systems
- Crossing traffic warning
- Lane Change Warning
As for the car’s engine configuration, it is offered in two petrol and two diesel mills. The former includes - the M50i with a 530 PS/750 Nm 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 unit and a 3.0-litre twin-turbo engine that powers the xDrive40i and makes 340 PS and 450 Nm. On the diesel front, both the trims the sDrive30d and M50d are tuned with a 3.0-litre turbo mill. The former, it churns out 265 PS/ 620 Nm, while in the latter it offers 400 PS/ 760 Nm.
All the variants feature an 8-speed Steptronic automatic gearbox with a BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive system. Also, they all hit 250 kmph of top speed.
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