When, when, when ......................
 

will we be getting some concrete info on the X6?
My money is down and I am completely unsure now after seeing the spy pics of the production versions.
If it's not 99% as good as the Concept I want to get my deposit back.

Do you guys think the cargo space will be less than an X3?
I have to be able to get 3 large hardshell suitcases in the trunk to do the airport runs.

Misery loves company. I'm dying here waiting.

Absolutely, it will have less luggage space than the X3.

I am sure your dealer will be able to sell your spot if you don't like it when it comes out. You shouldn't expect it to look just like the concept, that would be the first time for any manufacturer.

Don't worry, you can always get the full deposit back.

less cargo than X3 for such a big car would be a suicidal move surely?
so there is no chance of me doing the airport run "with luggage" then?

Honesty, I'm not sure I agree with JCL. I saw a prototype of the X6 at a consumer survey thing and there was cargo space. We'll see, soon I hope :popcorn:

Unofficial news from Latvian dealers - first costumer cars will be in Latvia at june '08. I hope to jump in first vawe...

http://www.blogofbmw.com/2007/11/11/...al-bmw-models/

It coming april, the 4.8 version is coming in july.

Most info on the link is just someone's guesses.

Here's a link to Motor Trend's X6 test drive (originally posted by LeMans, as usual):

http://www.motortrend.com/features/a..._preview_drive

and here's the interesting bit:

The cargo room behind the rear seats is equally impressive given the roofline. The deep trunk looks as though it could swallow several large suitcases, and there's under-floor storage similar to the X5's.

MT is predicting a $5k premium over X5 pricing... that's a deal breaker for me.

What did you expect?

It is a 6 series, they are priced above the 5 series. This is a premium SAV, not the run of the mill X5 SAV.

I expected a $8-$10k premium over the X5 and if it comes in at $5k I will be pleased.

obviously i didn't expect a $5k premium or it wouldn't be a deal breaker for me :rofl:

All kidding aside, I thought of the X6 was more of a "replacement" for the X5, not an additional vehicle in the lineup. That is probably because until seeing the pics with the sloped back roof line, it wasn't as obvious to me that it was an entirely different vehicle.

anyone know of the expected announcement we were due this week ???
this is starting to get painful,waiting & waiting :bawling:

This weekend. :thumbup:

The X6 will be out in UK Summer 08

My god, this has been the slowest weekend of all time ;) any news yet?

:iagree:

:thud:

Where are you LeMans

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Press release is supposed to be out today. And from the update I received BMW is preparing the press release; so anytime.;)

Press release is already available for media though the embargo is still active. expect news in the next days.

DVD Tuesday. :D

:drinking: It is so close...

Few hints...............

• xDrive with Dynamic Performance Control= DxDrive
• Turbo charging + Efficient Dynamics
• 8-Speed Transmission
• Automotive Flex-Ray Data Transfer

X-hileration

can't wait!

some of the reviews said the transmission they drove was 6-speed, so i'm assuming the 8 speed is gonna be an option? prob pretty expensive too...

Do you have any more info on this regenerating alternator ??


Thanks

G.

will it be today LeMansX5?

more pic of the x6 in uae
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9071126....d-dunes-in-uae

any chance of us getting the info before December arrives ?
I need to get a life :excited: :excited:

Move over Janis...Here's some :popcorn: to go with the beer. I'm tired of waiting

Damn embargo.

Is it just being held back from the public? Do the dealers have info?

Yes. Dealers and media.

^^ everywhere? or only in europe?

Its on BMW's extranet, so whoever has access to that.

Thanks LeMansX5 for the link, it wet my appetite for today.
I would prefer to see the official release though ;)

I called my dealer yesterday looking for a scoop. Nothing, nada, zip, zero, zilch :tsk:

call again, and show a little leg :nanana:

Today is dress down day, I'm wearing jeans. I'll go with a skirt on Monday :)

Typical, as they are ignorant. Unless the info is shown to them they don't go looking even if they have access to it.

There's nothing on BMW's Press Club website yet.

Any idea when the embargo is due to be lifted? If we can't an answer I could ask my journalist buddies.

Nothing, if you do not have a login to the site.
Sure ask your buddies and Evo guys, if they have logins.;)

I have my press login but cannot see any news yet. Which site has been updated? (I assumed the german one would be the first to receive the details)

Be sure to put it on PGT when you do Steve ;)

Mediapool. See post 22 by Scott.

Update: Not expecting to see the X6 press release this year. Seems like they are back to drawing board trying to fix the crowded pillars look. :rofl:

Latest word from Scott:

are you sure about that, i have been waiting for along time ....good bye x6..

:saad:

If the press release is delayed, I'm guessing production and the actual release is also delayed. :tsk: Maybe it's time to get into the E70 for two years and leave the X6 for next time around.

Probably a smart play since the new X6 is bound to have first run issues.

no,no,no I will be well gutted if that's true. :rant:
I have been waiting patiently for this release, I may have to jump into an X5 instead.

Hope so...:saad:

They are planing to do the big X6 bang at Detroit auto show in January followed with press release. So, plan to visit Detroit if you want to see up close or Jeff can cover for us;).
I doubt any major delays and BMW is still saying that release is early next year.

I like the X6 less and less ever time I see it. Save yourself about $50,000 go out and buy a Pontiac Aztek and put some rims on it!!!!!

Crazy talk :rolleyes:

:iagree:
Get a Aztek and try to do the ramps at 65 mph like a BMW and end up in a hospital and then pay them the $50,000 to fix yourself. :rofl:

I think I would rather be the Aztek owner in the hospital hidden away from the world than the guy driving around in the the "Euro Aztek" taking ramps at 65 with people wondering why the guy in that silly looking car has a smile on his face!!

:stickpoke:bustingup:bustingup:bustingup:bustingup

Bla, bla, bla... Don't be silly, Silver, tooo much people all around are waiting moment to jump in this vehicle :) This car will be :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: !!!!!

finally someone is telling it as it is, lets face it lads, from the concept pictures etc, the x6 s nothing to scream about, so silver was merely voicing out what i feel is a point of view from a large number of ppl on the upcoming x6 rather odd looks. Lets hope the car when properly unveiled will look better. In the mean time, that was pretty funny silver, calling the x6 a euro azteck hahahah

The concept without the pillars and with a better design of the rear view mirrors look pretty good. However, if they are going to use the X5 rear view mirrors and with all the pillars as shown in the other thread, then it is not as good.

Given that they are prepared to show it to the public very soon, howcome they won't release the engine spec and more details of the Dynamic xdrive? Some people are saying that the 4.8i engine will be used in the top model X6 (for the non-M of course). Hopefully, the 4.4L v8 biturbo is really coming for the X6.

Big side mirrors are demanded by national legislation in many contries around the world. Thier functionalyity is prescribed. And engineers have to obey those rules. Especially the new EU law is very strict ... so expect big mirrors on smaller cars as well.

Pillar-less SAV? I don't thnik so. They are needed for structural rigidity . especially in the car of that size and weight.



V8 turbo engine is coming. Not sure if already at the launch though.

And what about MB CLS mirrors? I hope there will not be mirrors like E70, they are really good for driving but don't fit to X6.

In today's Autocar it printed a claim that it will be publishing 'Official BMW X6 Pictures' this week on www.autocar.co.uk.

I presume this means that the embargo will be lifted sometime this week.

p.s. I have just had it confirmed that pictures will be released from embargo during the next few days. :thumbup:

That is correct. :thumbup:

Steve, pictures are on mediapool now.

Coming soon!!!
:popcorn:

I just tried to look but there was a database error!!! Perhaps too many journos downloading the pictures.. :confused:

Come on Steve, sort it out !!!!!;)

Sorry Glenn, the bloody j-e-e-r-mans must be using linux or something. It's deliberate I tell you... :rolleyes:

Same here.

Here's the first video; :thumbup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFL4pJLYqNA

:popcorn:

sort of disappointed by the rear seats...center console that's just a part of the seat, seemingly just there to deter a fifth passenger, and i hope i'm not acutally seeing those headrest built into the seat...

but it looks nice, like a torpedo