BMW X6

[bmagni]

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Judging from this prototype we photographed in Germany, it appears
that BMW has started development work on the X6–a new model spun off
from the recently-released X5. This new performance-minded crossover
appears to have taken the philosophy of the Mercedes CLS four-door-
coupe, utilizing a sloped roof-line and and tauter packaging in the
name of style. Sober concerns such as functionality and cargo
capacity have been left to the X5, which has grown larger and more
versatile in its recent second-generation redesign. From the looks
of it, this X6 has been styled to match the bravado of cars like the
Range Rover Sport, which take the SUV in a decidedly athletic direction.

The heavy camouflage obviously hides the nuances of the design, but
the prototype’s smooth profile, steeply raked windshield, high
waistline and slim greenhouse are readily apparent. The sloping roof
arc is expected to continue straight into a coupe-like hoffmeister
kink, bringing a little of the Z4 coupe into the crossover zone. One
look at the chiseled ground-effects between the wheels also hints at
some pronounced fender swells that should add to the sporting look.

When we first shot this prototype, speculation began on the exact
identity of this vehicle, since another X5 spin-off–the V5–is said
to be in the works. But the V5 is supposed to be a uniquely space-
efficient vehicle in the guise of Mercedes’ R-Class, and this
prototype doesn’t seem to fit that description. Given the success of
the Range Rover Sport in the marketplace, and the lukewarm launch of
the R-Class, BMW appears to be making the right move in putting the
X6 ahead of the V5 in the development cycle. The X6 is likely still
two years away from showrooms. The fact that it will share elements
of the X5, that time-frame could be accelerated a bit.

[TopGearNL]

I hate the X3 and X5, so Im not expecting this to be different :P

[thepest]

I love the X3 and X5, so I'm not expecting this to differ :P

[fsandys]

I'm with TopGearNL, so I'm not expecting this to differ :P

[gucom]

im with TGNL and fsandys, except i expect this car to be better than X3 / X5 :P

[RC45]

Hey - its the Infinit FX45 isnt it? ;)

[Daggernite]

Im also a member of the X5 haters club :)

[bmagni]

X5 is the coolest SUV out there, the ML is so so and cayenne looks like shit... you haters :P

[thepest]

^ At last, some help :))

[Alfa_GTA]

its competition to audi Q7, but look more agresive

[chest3r]

The idea of a coupe-ish sporty-handler SUV makes me sick... sorry :? :puke:

The idea of anything related to an SUV makes me sick !! :x

[Sir_GT]

X5 is the coolest SUV out there, the ML is so so and cayenne looks like shit... you haters :P

I think the "M" in Merc's ML stands for "Mom". I do like the GL-class though.

The new X5 looks great. I like this one too. It doesnt make sense to you guys, but it makes perfect sense to us people living in the Philippines (have you seen our "roads?"). This'll sell in the middle east and asia.

[Just_me]

Inside information

Quote:
"X6 is why M will not go into X5. The X6 will be the car more performance orientated and suitable for the M badge in terms of dynamics , performance and packaging and materials . Incidentally this will be the first BMW M car to adapt with four wheel drive. Although the first models will use BMW's upcoming V8 turbo which will begin with the X5 and the next 7er first. BMW wanting to introduce the X6 with top-level petrol and diesel powerplants to refer to the premium individual status of the X6.
A V8 diesel is confirmed for European customers. BMW will build the car in it's Spartanburg works in South Carolina alongside the X5 and Z4 models.
The BMW premium market strategy (BMW's master plan for the future in the early 00's) jigsaw is rapidly falling into place."

[Sir_GT]

X5 is the coolest SUV out there, the ML is so so and cayenne looks like shit... you haters :P

I think the "M" in Merc's ML stands for "Mom". I do like the GL-class though.

GL - the G stands for 'gay'... :P

Give me a G55 AMG anyday!! :D

(the G stands for 'great' in the old Mercs)

:wink:

As for the bimmer - I don't dislike the X5... actually, I think it's one of the coolest SUVs on sale today, right next to the Range Rover Sport... but a coupe-ish SUV? what the hell is this? sounds like another weirdo deluxe all-roader like the R-Klasse... :? :?

BMW is making an R-class competitor, but IIRC, the letter they're using is "V". Which means the X6 must be to the X5 what the 6-series is to the 5-series.

[Just_me]

X5 is the coolest SUV out there, the ML is so so and cayenne looks like shit... you haters :P

I think the "M" in Merc's ML stands for "Mom". I do like the GL-class though.

GL - the G stands for 'gay'... :P

Give me a G55 AMG anyday!! :D

(the G stands for 'great' in the old Mercs)

:wink:

As for the bimmer - I don't dislike the X5... actually, I think it's one of the coolest SUVs on sale today, right next to the Range Rover Sport... but a coupe-ish SUV? what the hell is this? sounds like another weirdo deluxe all-roader like the R-Klasse... :? :?

BMW is making an R-class competitor, but IIRC, the letter they're using is "V". Which means the X6 must be to the X5 what the 6-series is to the 5-series.

X6 is SUV based on a Coupe

[ae86_16v]

Inside information

Quote:
"X6 is why M will not go into X5. The X6 will be the car more performance orientated and suitable for the M badge in terms of dynamics , performance and packaging and materials . Incidentally this will be the first BMW M car to adapt with four wheel drive. Although the first models will use BMW's upcoming V8 turbo which will begin with the X5 and the next 7er first. BMW wanting to introduce the X6 with top-level petrol and diesel powerplants to refer to the premium individual status of the X6.
A V8 diesel is confirmed for European customers. BMW will build the car in it's Spartanburg works in South Carolina alongside the X5 and Z4 models.
The BMW premium market strategy (BMW's master plan for the future in the early 00's) jigsaw is rapidly falling into place."

The M Brand did go into a X5 before in the form of the 4.6iS and 4.8iS. Both cars were tuned by the Motorsport Division. It doesn't have to have a ///M badge for it to officially be a M Car.

[Sir_GT]

X5 is the coolest SUV out there, the ML is so so and cayenne looks like shit... you haters :P

I think the "M" in Merc's ML stands for "Mom". I do like the GL-class though.

GL - the G stands for 'gay'... :P

Give me a G55 AMG anyday!! :D

(the G stands for 'great' in the old Mercs)

:wink:

As for the bimmer - I don't dislike the X5... actually, I think it's one of the coolest SUVs on sale today, right next to the Range Rover Sport... but a coupe-ish SUV? what the hell is this? sounds like another weirdo deluxe all-roader like the R-Klasse... :? :?

BMW is making an R-class competitor, but IIRC, the letter they're using is "V". Which means the X6 must be to the X5 what the 6-series is to the 5-series.

X6 is SUV based on a Coupe

The X5 is an SUV based on the 5 series... the X3 is an SUV based on the 3 series... need I go on? :)

[Mattk]

This just looks dodgy. I think it may be a Cayenne competitor, but I can't see it winning that fight.

[Just_me]

Inside information

Quote:
"X6 is why M will not go into X5. The X6 will be the car more performance orientated and suitable for the M badge in terms of dynamics , performance and packaging and materials . Incidentally this will be the first BMW M car to adapt with four wheel drive. Although the first models will use BMW's upcoming V8 turbo which will begin with the X5 and the next 7er first. BMW wanting to introduce the X6 with top-level petrol and diesel powerplants to refer to the premium individual status of the X6.
A V8 diesel is confirmed for European customers. BMW will build the car in it's Spartanburg works in South Carolina alongside the X5 and Z4 models.
The BMW premium market strategy (BMW's master plan for the future in the early 00's) jigsaw is rapidly falling into place."

The M Brand did go into a X5 before in the form of the 4.6iS and 4.8iS. Both cars were tuned by the Motorsport Division. It doesn't have to have a ///M badge for it to officially be a M Car.

and now they can tell everyone X6 is a proper M car...