BMW presented the new X6

der BMW X6 auf der IAA in Frankfurt (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

BMW presented the new X6
It will build on the markets at the end of the year
After yesterday we saw the first pictures of the second generation of the BMW X6, the German manufacturer today officially introduced the car. It will debut before an audience at the exhibition in Paris, and sales will start in December this year.
BMW presented the new X6
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As a new generation of suspension of the car retains the proportions of its predecessor by showing evolutionary changes in its design. They are influenced by the latest generation X5, which shaped crossover coupe is based. The salon is also occupied by the new BMW X5, as small differences are found only in the center console, which when X6 has received additional elements, dressed in leather.

The second generation of the BMW X6 will be equipped with several additional packages offered different visions and equipment. Modification Design Pure Extravagance, for example, puts the impressive and high quality highlights both the exterior and interior, and M Sport package emphasizes the dynamics of the machine, reported by BMW. Already available in the market introduction will be the options of BMW Individual.

As to the basic equipment of the new generation of X6, it is considerably more extensive than in the previous model. No surcharge will be offered bi-xenon headlights, 19-inch alloy wheels, automatic power tailgate and eight-speed transmission with Steptronic Sport paddle and leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, auto-dimming rear-view mirror and security package Driving Assistant of BMW ConnectedDrive.

The company did not disclose the exact dimensions of the model, specifying only that boot now offers a volume of 580 liters (1525 liters when folding rear seat), and the total mass of the car is reduced by about 40 kg.
BMW presented the new X6
When introduced to the market model will offer a choice of three drive units - one petrol and two diesel. They are upgraded, requiring up to 22% less fuel, specified by BMW.

Top version - X6 xDrive50i, is powered by a V8 petrol engine with 450 hp 650 Nm. Engine enables acceleration from standstill to 100 km / h in just 4.8 sec., And the maximum speed reaches 250 km / hour. Average consumption is 9.7l/100 km.

Diesel models BMW X6 xDrive30d - straight-six diesel engine with 258 hp and 560 Nm, and BMW X6 M50d - straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers and 381 hp The first accelerates to 100 km / h in 6.7 sec. Achieves maximum 230 km / h and consumes an average of 6.0 l/100 km, while the second requires only 6.6 liters of fuel per 100 km. mileage, developing 100 km / h in 5.2 sec.

In spring 2015 range of models will be complemented with BMW X6 xDrive35i (306 hp) and the BMW X6 xDrive40d (313 hp). At a later stage will appear and M version with over 550 hp

Prices of second generation BMW X6 will be announced shortly before the market launch, which will take place in December this year.