X6 Colours and Trim

[Steved]

Apologies for not posting this information earlier, but I just realised that the forum has yet to discuss this. I've had the official X5 brochure for more than a week now, and there are a couple of things that occur to me that you may not already know.

You've already seen all the colours on the visualizer and they remain the same in the brochure.

Interior trims are as follows though;

4AD Brushed Aluminium (as in the X5)
4AZ Dark Bamboo Wood (as in the X5)
4BN Dark Ash Wood (new to the X6, reminds me of the Dark Poplar I had in my E53)
4B6 Black Flywheel Aluminium (new to the X6, reminds me of that turned aluminium pattern on the 3-series, but its dark like the metal has been oiled. If you look at the X5 35d intro video you'll see this on the dashboard)

Upholstery Colours

I will just list the unique X6 options;

GHSW Black, Alcantara/Leather combination (like in the M3, but I don't think it's the same as we had in the 4.6is and 4.8is)
GHCH Chateau, Alcantara/Leather combination
LUCX Oyster, Nevada Leather (this is lighter than Beige and will suit those who are looking for the closest option to grey)
LUCH Chateau, Nevada Leather

Chateau is a new colour, and on the sample pages looks to be of a similar darkness to Black. It is richer and darker than Saddle Brown, with more red tones, pretty close to a milk chocolate colour. It looks to be an excellent choice for anyone who prefers a dark hard wearing colour but would like an option away from Black.

I am seriously considering Chateau Nevada leather inside either Space Grey, Deep Sea Blue or Vermilion Red, although I fear that it would not work in VR.

There are a few other details inside the brochure, such as interior dimensions if anyone wants to know.

[LeMansX5]

I want to see how the mineral silver looks in person.

[Steved]

Since I am sitting here by my PC I may as well post the dimensions.

Key points of note;

Exterior Dimensions;

1) Front track of X5 and X6 is the same, however the bodywork width at the front of the X6 is 5cm wider.

2) The X6 is 7.6cm lower than the X5, although this decreases to 6.7cm if the X6 is fitted with the optional roof rails

3) Rear track of the X6 is 5.6cm wider than the X5

4) The X6 is 2.3cm longer than the X5 and all of this comes within the rear overhang.

Interior Dimensions;

5) Front - width is same as X5, height from drivers seat to roof is 2.5cm less in X6 and this is equivalent to an X5 with a sunroof fitted.

6) Rear - width is 1.1cm narrower than X5, height is 4.5cm less than an X5

7) Boot space you should already know to be 50 litres less than an X5, but still 110 litres more than an E53 X5.

[Steved]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

I want to see how the mineral silver looks in person.

I suspect Mineral Silver will be a kind of creamy pearlescent silver, which is how it looks in the brochure.

[sirees01]

here's a link to the dimensions http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...sc001036b4.jpg
here's a link to internal leather options http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...sc001491c4.jpg

[Steved]

Excellent, thanks Simon!

[Steved]

I have just been to see all the new X6 colours, and despite narrowing my decision down to Space Grey/Black Leather, I am captivated by Vermilion Red.

I compared it side by side with my favourite colours, the best of which was the Le Mans Blue I had on my 4.8is, and by comparison Vermilion Red is a similar strength to Le Mans Blue, but with more flecks of lamp-black, together with the metallic flakes. It has a depth of colour that exceeds even Le Mans Blue, and the red is a deep wine red that looks very expensive. I also laid it side-by-side with Indianapolis Red (the M-colour avail on M5/M6) which I really despise, and Vermilion has none of the brownness of Indi Red and looks much more confident. Definitely a Coupe colour.

The launch videos showing the X50i in motion look pretty representative of how Vermilion looks in the metal. It is a clever colour since those parts of the body shaded from the light look almost black, whereas the parts in the light brighten up and shine red. It's clearly designed to accentuate the curves of the X6.

I also had a look at the Chateau Leather, and thought it looked ghastly. Not for me thanks, so I will stick with Black.

The other colours look in the metal as you would imagine;

- Tasman is a dull, greeny grey. Nice enough if you like that kind of thing, better IMO than Steel Grey, not as dark and dull as that, and the green is subtle.

- Mineral Silver, is a creamy beige silver.

- Monaco Blue looks close to the old Orient Blue I had on a previous car, so that means 'very' dark blue, and more of an off-black.

- Deep Sea Blue, looked nice enough in pictures but it is much darker than Le Mans Blue and a less sophisticated mix of hues, so it looked a little ordinary to me.

So Vermilion or Space Grey for me, but I'm leaning towards Vermilion...

[LeMansX5]

Thanks, Steved. Vermilion appears to be best color. Intersting to hear that its deeper than Le Mans blue. Le Mans blue looks deep metallic in bright sun and darker at night. Now, if only they can have Xdrive 50i available sooner.

[Steved]

Le Mans Blue is always my benchmark, it is such an excellent colour but I reckon Vermilion Red will be quite popular when people start seeing it on a complete car.

The first press drives should most likely be a few weeks after Detroit, so I hope to get along to one of these and see a few colours in person.

[sirees01]

Originally Posted by Steved

Le Mans Blue is always my benchmark, it is such an excellent colour but I reckon Vermilion Red will be quite popular when people start seeing it on a complete car.

The first press drives should most likely be a few weeks after Detroit, so I hope to get along to one of these and see a few colours in person.

Hi Steve, hope you had a great Christmas.
Your above comments on Vermillion Red have now cemented my decision on this colour. I am glad that you have seen the colour in the metal & have reported back positively. What colour interior did you see on the VR car?
Thinking of either beige or oyster to complement it.