New BMW X6 now available in South Africa

The new BMW X6 is now available in South Africa and features a wide range of design and equipment modifications. The BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupé now includes the new M50d in the range alongside familiar models such as the xDrive40d, xDrive35i , xDrive30d, xDrive50i and the X6 M.

BMW X6 – Specifications and Features

Engine Capability

The new X6 makes use of BMW’s TwinPower Turbo Technology which contributes to pulling power and helps achieve improved fuel consumption figures. The X6 xDrive50i features a 4.4-litre V8 petrol engine that delivers 300kW of power with a maximum torque figure of 600Nm available at between 1 750 and 4 500rpm. Overall fuel consumption is rated at 12.5-litres/100km with a CO2 emissions figure of 292g/km. 0-100km/h is achieved in 5.4 seconds with a top speed of 250km/h.

The xDrive40d is equipped with a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder diesel engine that produces 225kW with a maximum torque figure of 600Nm available between 1 500 and 2 500rpm. Fuel consumption is rated at 7.5-litres/100km with a CO2 emissions rating of 198g/km. The 0-100km/h sprint is done in 6.5 seconds with a top speed of 236km/h.

The xDrive35i is fitted with a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder petrol engine that develops 225kW with a maximum torque figure of 400Nm available between 1 200 and 5 000rpm. It will reach a top speed of 240km/h with a 0-100km/h sprint time of 6.7 seconds. Fuel consumption is rated at 10.1-litres/100km with a CO2 emissions rating of 236g/km.

The new BMW M Performance X6 M50d features a newly developed 3.0-litre in-line 6-cylinder diesel engine that produces 280kW with an impressive maximum torque figure of 740Nm available at between 2 000 and 3 000rpm. The top speed for this model is 250km/h and will sprint to 100km/h in 5.3 seconds. Fuel consumption is rated at 7.7-litres/100km with a CO2 emissions figure of 204g/km. The X6 M model delivers 408kW from its V8 engine and is mated to a 6-speed M Sport automatic transmission. All other models make use of an 8-speed sports transmission with shift paddles mounted on the steering wheel.

Updated Features

The new X6 features ‘precisely modified details’ which include re-positioned fog lights set in matt finish surrounds, a revised BMW kidney grille and optional adaptive LED headlamps (bi-xenon headlamps standard). Adaptive LED headlights are fitted as standard on the X6 M. New horizontally aligned LED lights are also found on the rear-end. The standard Navada leather trim is now also available in Vermilion Red.

Standard Features

Paint finishes for the BMW X6 include two non-metallic and eight metallic colours. 19-inch alloy wheels come standard for the new X6 while the xDrive 50i now features a new double spoke design in bi-colour. Optional 20-inch alloy wheels in Y-spoke bi-colour design are also available. Exclusive Nappa leather is available as an option in either Black or Ebony White. The four-seater X6 can also include a three-seater rear bench as an option. Luggage space is estimated at 570 litres that can be extended to 1 450 litres by folding down the rear seats.

The optional M Sport Edition is also offered for the new X6 and includes 20-inch M light alloy wheels, adaptive LED headlamps, BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line, black fog light surrounds and M door sill cover strips. The interior benefits from electrically adjustable sports seats with memory function, M-specific Alacantara/Nappa leather combination with contrasting stitching, M leather steering wheel with shift paddles, M driver footrest, stainless steel pedals, Aluminium Flywheel black interior strips and the BMW Individual roof liner in anthracite.

BMW X6 - Price

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