12-19-2010, 08:55 AM
|
 |
Member
|
|
Join Date: May 2005
Location: International member
Posts: 2,202
|
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Ajogu
...
I did consider the X6M or X6 5.0, but I don't think I can do without the 5th seat and I want something with better fuel consumption.
The 4.0d is still the 3liter that pumps 306hp, not much more than the 3.0sd.
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Jim O’Donnell, CEO of BMWNA
The X6 has surpassed our expectations–double what we originally thought in terms of segment share. We’re closing in on 100,000 vehicles in two years. We only offered it with two rear seats, and we have changed that and will offer an optional bench seat, but not in the 2011 model year. We would have sold more cars if we had the bench–it will be 70 percent of the volume. The consumer wanted that, and we thought he didn’t.
|
...
|