BMW to debut X6 at Detroit Auto Show
BMW has announced that they will debut the new X6 “sport activity coupe” at the Detroit Auto Show this January. They have, however, released details on this oddball vehicle, which will be powered by a 3.0L turbo-I6 and a 4.4L turbo-V8.
Whatever it is, the BMW X6 will be available in two engine variants — the xDrive50i (4.4 V8 engine, 400 hp, 450 lb-ft torque) and the xDrive35i (3.0 inline six-cylinder engine, 300 hp, 300 lb-ft torque), both with Twin Turbo and direct injection.
Dynamic Performance Control is a standard feature that can direct torque to either rear wheel, further aiding steering in both dry weather and sloppier conditions. BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive technology, Dynamic Stability Control, optional Active Steering and Adaptive Drive are all available.
The interior is almost exactly the same as that of an X5, but without the headroom, although BMW claims generous space for four adults inside this four-seater, and four golf bags in the luggage area. It includes all the usual X5 gimmicks such as iDrive navigation, multiple airbags, optional rear-seat DVD player and the joystick-like gear lever.
