BMW first released the X6
in 2008 and has since sold a reported 150 000
units of the thing. That’s apparently more than what they expected to sell of
the coupe SUV. No one is complaining
of course. Now it’s time for a facelift,
as it normally is every three and a half years. Expectedly the X6 facelift will hit our dealerships
during the third quarter.
Some details are in order. Modifications include matt finished fog lights, a new lower section
with different grille bars, optional LED
headlights (a segment first), new rear lights, and different wheels. Standard rubber is 19 inches across, but a 20-inch option
can be had for extra dosh. The exterior
can be painted in one of 10 different
colours such as Marrakech Brown
metallic or Orion Silver metallic.
While BMW initially launched the X6 strictly as a four-seater with two in front and two
at the back, later a bench option was made available. The M Sport Edition also adds sweet touches like M-specific Alcantara/Nappa leather combination
seats, an M leather-covered steering
wheel with shift paddles and others.
Models in the range remain as follows: xDrive35i, xDrive50i, xDrive30d, xDrive40d and X6 M with 408kW. Of course with the new M Performance M50d xDrive whose 280kW,
740Nm tri-turbo diesel engine, X6
goes into a truly different dimension.
For further reduction of nitrogen oxide (NOx) in the exhaust
gas, the BMW X6 xDrive30d can also
be fitted with optional BMW
BluePerformance Technology as of
spring 2012. Here, in addition to the standard components of diesel particulate
filter and oxidation catalytic converter, the AdBlue system is used, with urea injection and an NOX catalyst
storage which eliminates sulphur dioxide
as well as nitrogen oxides. This means that the vehicle already meets the
requirements for the EU 6 emission standard which comes into effect from 2014.
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