Production X6 - first view

[X5Jay]

A bit late to the party here...


Steve - great to hear from you again & thanks for the info, pics, and video. I think this new machine looks fantastic and it's officially my new favorite BMW!!!

[Steved]

Here are the fuel economy figures in mpg (Imperial not US)

xDrive50i - 22.7

xDrive35i - 26.0

xDrive35d - 34.2

xDrive30d - 34.6


By way of comparison;

X5 4.8i - 23.5

X5 3.0si - 27.7

X5 3.0sd - 34.4

X5 3.0d - 34.9


Also torque figures for the X6/X5;

xDrive50i - 600Nm (443lb/ft)

xDrive35i - 400Nm (295lb/ft)

xDrive35d - 580Nm (428lb/ft)

xDrive30d - 520Nm (384lb/ft)


By way of comparison;

X5 4.8i - 475Nm (350lb/ft)

X5 3.0si - 315Nm (232lb/ft)

X5 3.0sd - 580Nm (428lb/ft)

X5 3.0d - 520Nm (384lb/ft)

[cmyX6go]

Thanks for all the info Steve

[Fredo]

Originally Posted by Steved

I drove the 35d engined X5 a few weeks ago and unfortunately I was not impressed. My ML63 was soooo much faster in every way, not just in terms of acceleration (which I'd admit isn't the most relevant measure) but in terms of engine pick-up when pulling out of a junction or joining a roundabout. I was really surprised that despite the 420lb/ft of torque of the 35d compared to my 460lb/ft ML, the ML felt about 'twice' as fast.

I drove a new 123d immediately afterwards and the 123d was also quicker than the 35d X5, so I really need to drive another one and hope it feels better.

I am also reminded of how impressed I was with the 35i engined 335i, which sounds like an old Nissan Skyline and pulls immediately and strongly from tickover. Clearly it won't feel as strong in a X6 with 500kg more weight to carry, but it was a much more characterful engine than the 35d engine.

It's difficult for me after being spoilt by the ML63. I do not need another SUV as fast as the ML63, but I would like one that is as effortless torque wise and sounds characterful. I would like to spend as little as I can (since I've also got an Audi R8 coming next year), and I was hoping to choose between the 35i, 35d or 50i X5. All of them can be tuned, although the 50i will take a little while to test and develop, whereas the tuners already have 360bhp and 340bhp versions of the 35i and 35d respectively.

So, I'm not sure which I would go for. I'd really like to see one specified in as 'sporty' spec as possible (20" wheels etc), and I'm going to speak to a few of my journo friends and see how soon I can test an X6 out (hopefully early next year).

The 4.4 twin turbo sounds like the one for you....certainly got the bhp and the torque so it should be an impressive performer.

It will be very interesting to see if the high performance X5/X6 when it arrives is marketed as an M/// or like the E53 4.8is which was "breathed on by M///"
I suspect the latter.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by Fredo

The 4.4 twin turbo sounds like the one for you....certainly got the bhp and the torque so it should be an impressive performer.

It will be very interesting to see if the high performance X5/X6 when it arrives is marketed as an M/// or like the E53 4.8is which was "breathed on by M///"
I suspect the latter.

It will be an X6 ///M.

[cosmos]

Yes. I was told by BMW that there will be an e70 M car. Not simply a body kit, but a whole M car.

[Jason Painter]

I was really liking the X6 before I saw the video. Now I'm not sure if I can stomach the rear end of this thing...

My lease is up on my X5 in May and I think I may just get another X5.

[Electric Blue]

Anyone know when the X6 is likely to be released in Australia and how much it will be?

Cheers..