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more about #x6 more comments → fuchikoma: I'd love to get one of those for my car just to keep the road salt out... more » Number_Six: What happens when the dangling red wire snags on something? more » Scandinavian Flick: I see London, I see France, I see a torque-vectoring rear differential from an xDrive50i. more » that ain't the way to have fun, son: Damn... I thought it was the new H2! more » brandegee: Chechen rebel, your car is ready. more » MushyHeirloom: So this is the Zoo Tycoon, right? more » dolo54 blows minds and blows engines!: Dare to be Different more » Alfisted: Like many situations in life, this could be immediately improved by removing zebra. more » bmoreDLJ: The perfect suit for this guy...whoever he is... more » citroën67: I saw that pic and thought that it was a spy photo. more » -
#cardesign
Is That An Undertray In Your Pocket, Or Are You Just Happy To See Me?
A while back, Wert noted that underbody plastics serve a glorious and wonderful purpose. We found an example of this sort of thing in L.A., and it just happens to look awesome. Five bucks says you can't guess the car. More » -
#frankfurtmotorshow
Hamann BMW X6 Tycoon EVO: Tuning In The Bad Taste
Okay, the Hamann BMW X6 Tycoon EVO does have 501 HP, carbon fiber body work and aggressive tires, but it's also a poster child for everything tasteless and tacky about aftermarket tuners. Zebra stripes? Really? More » -
#cardesign
Acura ZDX: Design, Deconstructed
Well into the second century of the automobile, new vehicles can't help but be a portmanteau of earlier designs. Even those that believe they're a new segment. Let’s see some of the recently-revealed Acura ZDX’s forefathers. More » -
#jalopnikreviews
BMW X6 M: First Drive
Despite the enormous size and weight, the BMW X6 M is just as fast around the Nurburgring as the last BMW M3. But why did BMW's M division build the world's sportiest crossover? More » -
#newcars
BMW X6 M Paces Laguna Seca MotoGP Race
BMW supplied one of its new X6 M's for the MotoGP race at Leguna Seca over the weekend, further attempting to brand the segment-blurring tire-shredding-crossover-wagon-hatchback as a racy option for the confused and monied. So how'd it perform? More » -
#rescue911
BMW X6 Emergency Response Truck Is No Ambulance
People who call this BMW X6 xDrive50i an ambulance and complain about the lack of space are mistaken. It's a "notarzt" car, which Ze Germans created to save lives before ze ambulance arrives. More » -
#customcars
Hartge BMW X6 Does Diesel Performance, Horrific Body Kit
Hartge has taken the wraps off its tuned BMW X6, and the 3.0-liter twin turbocharged I6 diesel bumped up to a monstrous 328HP and 498 lb-ft of torque. Unfortunately, they also did a body kit. More » -
#bmwx5m
BMW X5 M, X6 M Minisite Source Code Reveals 550 HP Twin Scroll Details
It's possible BMW may not have hired the most clever web designers for the BMW X6 M website as the source code contains some rather telling tags, like "550 HP" and "Twin Scroll Twin Turbo." More » -
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#genevamotorshow
Lumma Design BMW CLR X 650 GT: Why Or Why Not?
Take the oddly-shaped segment-bending BMW X6, add a bunch of carbon fiber doo-dads, lower it over deep-dish wheels and name it after a Mercedes-Benz racer. The result? The Lumma Design BMW CLR X 650 GT. More » -
#2010bmwx6m
BMW X6 M Spied In Los Angeles
This BMW X6 M mule was spied by VODCars photographer Jason Thorgalsen in LA, leading to a 25-mile chase to bring you these close up photos. More » -
#2010bmwx6m
BMW X6 M Teased In Sneak Preview Video
It looks like BMW’s M division is doing something it said it never would: building an SUV. The BMW X6 M will use tuned versions of the X6’s 400 HP V8 and torque vectoring differentials. -
#bmwx6m
Possible BMW X5M, X6M Prototypes Spotted In Spartanburg
Some are suggesting that the BMW X5 and X6 prototypes you see here will wear the sacred "M" badge when they reach production. The rules used to state that all BMW "M" cars must be naturally aspirated and rear-wheel-drive. But with rumors of turbochargers being bolted to future M-models, and now the prospect of these soft-roaders, presumably with power being sent to all four wheels, it looks like the rules laid down by the founding fathers are being shredded a-la the US constitution. But are we really seeing what we think we're seeing here? More » -
#tuners
AC Schnitzer BMW X6 Proves You Can Make The X6 Look Worse
The tuners and tunettes at AC Schnitzer have turned their wrenches toward the 2009 BMW X6, BMW's unique Sports Activity Coupe. When we reviewed the Bimmer, making it look stranger with visual tweaks wasn't high on the list of things we were hoping someone would change. That didn't seem to deter AC Schnitzer, who added a new nose with a lower skirt, along with repositioned intakes and a revised rear diffuser. Lest you think it's all weird show and no go, the company is also tweaking the diesel engines with a new motor control unit, resulting in an unknown amount of horsepower through the Schnitzer's dual-flow exhaust system. More » -
#2010bmwx6hybrid
Big-Assed 2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid Spotted In Death Valley, No Spotted Owls In Sight
Now we don't know for sure if the lack of spotted owls in these photos is the direct result of engineers blasting the A/C in their 2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid, but we're going to go out on a limb and say that it is. Expect a rapid decline in spotted owl population levels in LA, New York and other major cities where people like to pay lip service to being green as a fashion statement when the big-ass SUV hybrid rolls out. More » -
#industrynews
BMW X6 Sells Out
The entire BMW X6 production run for 2008 has been sold. While there are still a smattering of vehicles available at some dealers, every one scheduled to depart the Greenville, SC production facility has been spoken for by a dealer, many of whom report a long waiting list for the new SAC. This doesn't surprise us at all; the X6 is one of the best driving vehicles made by BMW, easily eclipsing sports SUV competitors like the Porsche Cayenne and Range Rover Sport. In fact, in a competition with the Mercedes CLS, we'd put our money on the big bimmer every time. [via BMWBlog] Thanks to Horatiu for the tip. More » -
#novelties
Journalist Combines X6 And Deer With Disastrous Results
While Wes was flogging his 2009 BMW X6 around South Carolina, a journalist for the Toronto Starmanaged to makewitnessed an impromptu test of the Bimmer's safety features after colliding nearly head-on with a deer. Maybe he was driving on the wrong side of the road (crazy Canadians). Of course, if you've ever driven in that region of the country you'll know that this is the sort of thing that happens from time-to-time and, honestly, who are we to judge a little automotive reviewing mishaps? (Update: we'll find a way to blame this on the Canadians yet!).[Photo/Source: Wheels.ca via AutoNorth] More » -
#2008bmwx6
BMW Assist, Google Maps Introduce "MyInfo" Service For New Big-Ass X6
BMW's teaming up with everyone's favorite mapping monopoly, Google Maps, to bring a new addition to the BMW Assist Safety Plan. It's called "MyInfo," and it's a service which, in addition to sounding hip and techie-cool through deletion of the spaces in the name, will allow BMW Assist subscribers to send business locations, street addresses and their associated phone numbers to their car via some magical connection between the two companies databases. Look at it kind of like a way to use their ConnectedDrive feature from your home. You may already have intimate knowledge of what that's like if you've ever opened up a browser and spent any time at Google's "Local Search" page. The MyInfo system will be available in the BMW X5, X6, 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7 Series, effective with Model Year 2009, but for 2008 will only be available in the new big-reared 2008 BMW X6 — which, as you can see through the link, we've already had the privilege of road-testing. Starting four days ago, in 2008 X6 "Sports Activity Coupes" equipped with the BMW Assist and Bluetooth systems, customers will be able to call the phone numbers received with their Bluetooth connected mobile phone or, if their BMW is equipped with a navigation system, immediately start route guidance by a simple push of a button. Not to shabby a plan if you ask us. But BMW isn't the first to offer space-deleting net-based navigation connectivity. More » -
#jalopnikreviews
2009 BMW X6, Part One
The 2009 BMW X6 isn't great on a racetrack. This thought occurs during my third lap when I realize — the throttle wide open, exiting a corner at 100mph — this may not be the best sports car out there. My next thought is "But this is a 4,993lbs SUV." And that's the point where you realize what we have here is something entirely new. More » -
#newcars
Make Way For a BMW X6 Parade
Boy, put up one set of pics from somebody and they automatically think you want some more. The grocery store BMW X6 wasn't enough fame for David W, now he's sent us pics of the a whole gaggle of them outside the BMW factory. Why they're being led by a Z4 is anyones guess, perhaps they're practicing following a pace car for all the races they'll be in. Maybe it's a dealer ride and drive, validation of one of BMW's 74 types of precision, who knows, but they sure seem to be running them all over the place. In attendance you'll see what looks like the zippy 5.0 liter V8 model lurking around near the gate too. Mmmm, speedy grocery getter. -
#newcars
2009 BMW X6 Caught In Natural Habitat
Reader David W. captured some very nice shots of the recently unveiled 2009 BMW X6 in what we can only assume is its native environment - a grocery store parking lot. Is it bad we're already making fun of BMW's latest and greatest market blurring offering? Sure it's destined for innumerable trips to the salon and the Coach boutique at the hands of trophy wives everywhere, but shouldn't we give it at least a moment to shine? The tall car/sleek suvvie is still wearing its manufacturer plates, so don't get your designer hand bags out and run to get your own copy just yet. More » -
#spyphotos
First Production BMW X6 Caught In The Wild
One of our attentive readers happened to spot what looks to be one of the first (if not the first) production versions of the 2009 BMW X6, specifically an xDrive35i model. Since this car isn't on sale until after March, the most likely place you'd find one running around on the streets is in upstate South Carolina, the base of BMW's manufacturing operations. This is the first we've seen an X6 in black and, we must say, it's a good look for the "Sports Activity Coupe." The full report on how this X6 was gotten below. More » -
#leaky
Leaked BMW Competitive Analysis Gives Peek at Diesel Options
Something fishy just leaked onto the Bimmer-centric site edBMW. It's a supposedly leaked document that compares the freshly unveiled BMW X6, Porsche Cayenne, and Range Rover Sport head to head, oh yeah, and also provides info on two diesel variants. The comparo makes it look like the new X6 is a gift from the acceleration gods, dutifully spanking both competitors (which strangely do not include the Audi Q7) in both acceleration and fuel consumption. We'll take that with a grain of salt and wait for independent testing first. It's that part about two different diesels that's interesting though. More » -
#detroitautoshow
Detroit Auto Show: EyesOn Design Winners Announced
The Detroit Auto Show opened up with the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards, which was questionably awarded to the Chevy Malibu and the Mazda CX-9. Today the EyesOn Design awards presented four awards for design excellence and at least three of the four winners made sense. The award for the best production car went to the Cadillac CTS-V, which is very deserving. Also deserving is the BMW X6, which won the best production truck. The best concept car went to the Cadillac CTS Coupe. The oddity was the best concept truck, which went to the Chrysler ecoVoyager. Calling the ecoVoyager a truck is like calling a dragon a virgin. More » -
#detroitautoshow
X6 to be First Hybrid BMW
It looks like BMW is going to offer its first hybrid powertrain in the new X6 Sport Activity Vehicle. It's likely that sales of the X6 hybrid will begin in 2009. The new X-Drive system should come in handy distributing the massive torque the electric motors are sure to develop to whichever wheel has the most grip. [Via eGM CarTech] -
#detroitautoshow
Detroit Auto Show: Guess which car then click: "it makes me think that the new impreza has a long lost german cousin..." -
#2009bmwx6
2009 BMX X6 Officially Revealed, Shows Off Bootylicious Rear End
Yes friends, here it is. Officially. Not just video, and no longer merely just a concept. For serious. Now that the embargo's dropped thanks to the Brits at AutoCar, we're now comfortable showing you all the pictoral details on BMW's newest cross-coupe with the bangin' big butt of a back-end — in both petrol and diesel versions. That's right, it's the 2009 BMW X6, now revealed for all the world to see in all of it's officialness. We'll have more for you shortly, but for the time being feast your eyes on the brilliantly beautiful — umm — boot? UPDATE: Full press release — in all its big verbose Bavarian verbiage after the jump. More » -
#spyphotos
2009 BMW X6: Brighter, Not Just Whiter!
And speaking of the 2009 BMW X6 — in addition to what we're told is the "BMW V5" we've also got some shots of what does appear to be the X6, courtesy of our friendly neighborhood tipster James. The enterprising photog caught these shots of the new big-rear-end crossover sedan on southbound I-75 just before the I-640 interchange. Full spy report from James after the jump. In the meantime we'll just add these shots to our ever-expanding gallery of X6 photos caught round town. More » -
#gossip
Over the Back Fence: BMW Talk from South Carolina
A bit of advice to automakers' test engineers. Don't go blabbing top-secret info to the neighbors at your kids' soccer games. The Jalopnik readership encompasses many covert types, who are quick with an e-mail to the tips line. Today's back fence comes from a reader in South Carolina, who says he has some insider dish on the coming BMW X6. Following are are the gossipy points, bulleted for your subjection:- Several pre-production prototypes being built per week
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#newcars
BMW X6 Spotted On PCH
We just got the following shots in from Jalopnik reader zedmanauk:My family and I were driving back from Malibu on PCH (Pacific Coast Highway 1) on Saturday (before the fires started) when I noticed a lightly masked BMW X6 on the road in front of us. The manufacturer badges and portions of the lights were covered. My wife took these pics. Because it was twilight and both our car and the X6 were moving, the quality is poor, but it may be interesting anyway.
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#newcars
What's the BMW X6 About? Here's One Answer
Of the new cars launched at this year's auto shows, the BMW X6 continues to stand out as a WTF? moment. Of course, the X6's visual connection to American Motors models of the early '80s makes for an easy joke. But in all seriousness (or as much as we can muster). Where does BMW's X5-sized, slope-roofed, air-sedan fit in the ever-more-finely sliced automotive product universe? According to BMW's North American CEO, Tom Purves — speaking with Automotive News — it's a few things. It's an SUV for people who think SUVs are butt-ugly. It's an SUV for people who don't need lots of cargo space. It's a pothole negotiator for big-city driving. In essence, it's a distillation of BMW's SUV driving experience, without all that pesky utility. Hmm, okay. In a way, he says in sum, it's a "romantic X5." An SUV with joie de vivre? We're assuming that's backed up with reams of market research. Maybe we'll be less confused when the hybrid version comes out. -
#spyphotos
Production BMW X6
Surprise! This spy shot snagged by someone on the hallowed grounds of BMW would seem to indicate the production BMW X6 won't be quite as flashy as the concept version of the X6 shown at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The routine dulling of a concept appears to have been gentle on the X6, with the most noticeable changes being the addition of a B-pillar, larger mirrors and a less glamorous set of wheels. But with the sheet metal unchanged, the production X6 still looks pretty much like the concept at Frankfurt did: bizarre. [The Hollywood Extra] More » -
#frankfurtautoshow
Frankfurt Auto Show: BMW X6 Concept
The BMW X6 may not be the most significant premiere at the Frankfurt auto show, but it was definitely the one met with the most passive puzzlement we've seen. Most in attendance have already seen the spy shots and early press shots, and so knew what to expect. Still, the consensus among those we asked was that BMW has either got a line on a market we've yet to wrap our heads around, or it's produced an altogether unnecessary car with a dubious future. (Who would have thought American Motors was so ahead of the curve back in 1981.) Who would buy such a thing? What's its value proposition? Where's the utility? Is it just a 5-Series for snowy climes? More » -
#frankfurtautoshow
Frankfurt Auto Show: BMW X6, ActiveHybrid Concepts
BMW rolled out its first hybrid-drive vehicle this morning at the Frankfurt auto show. Under the banner of its Efficient Dynamics technologies, the company showed off an X6 crossover with a hybrid-drive system. That's the same system the company developed with strange bedfellows DaimlerChrysler and General Motors. Execs say the system will result in an overall 20 percent improvement in fuel efficiency, roughly that of GM's and Mercedes-Benz's projections for their similarly truckish, two-mode hybrids. The company's chairman of the borard Dr. Norbert Reithofer says it'll be on the barket by the end of 2009. BMW also rolled out its non-hybrid X6, for a brief showcase amid a flurry of Bavarian hyperbole. We're still trying to figure out what it all means. -
#frankfurtautoshow
Frankfurt Auto Show: Official BMW X6 Shots Make Their Way Out On To The Web
We'll have the full live reveal up shortly, but here's a few shots of the big-butt BMWbecause you know, like everyone's doing it and stuff. More » -
#spyphotos
2009 BMW X6 Up Close And Personal
Although we haven't heard any more details since the last few times we've showed off spy shots of BMW's new SUV with the aggressively arched rear end, the folks at edBMWBlog snagged themselves some new shots of the X6 with some lighter camouflage. What we lack in new engineering information, we make up with showing a little bit more clearly how BMW's integrated the Mercedes CLS-like four-door coupe look with the Bangle butt. The result? A whole lot of — umm — something. We've also included our last set of professional spy shots below for comparison. [via edBMWBlog] More »
