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Journalist Combines X6 And Deer With Disastrous Results
While Wes was flogging his 2009 BMW X6 around South Carolina, a journalist for the Toronto Star
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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.
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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 »
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Why you should buy this car:
Odd vehicles fascinate you. You're open-minded and prepared to accept that a big, tall, heavy SUV can out-drive many a sports car. You always wanted a Lamborghini LM002 but are locked into a world of lease agreements. Your heart says sports car but your head says, "You live at the end of a dirt road in mountains that are snowbound nine months out of the year." Your own personal project car hell is creating the ultimate Dakar racer.
Why you shouldn't:
You think that lightness and simplicity are the be all and end all of automotive greatness. SUVs offend you. You need an SUV for off-roading and hauling manure. You have small children. The thought of $5 a gallon gas sends you into deep depression.
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BMW X6, Part Three
Why you should buy this car:Odd vehicles fascinate you. You're open-minded and prepared to accept that a big, tall, heavy SUV can out-drive many a sports car. You always wanted a Lamborghini LM002 but are locked into a world of lease agreements. Your heart says sports car but your head says, "You live at the end of a dirt road in mountains that are snowbound nine months out of the year." Your own personal project car hell is creating the ultimate Dakar racer.
Why you shouldn't:
You think that lightness and simplicity are the be all and end all of automotive greatness. SUVs offend you. You need an SUV for off-roading and hauling manure. You have small children. The thought of $5 a gallon gas sends you into deep depression.
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12:00 PM on Tue Apr 8 2008
By Wes Siler
3,021 views,
26 comments
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Exterior Design: ***
Like many parts of the BMW X6, its looks are promising yet flawed. Doing a great job of disguising its bulk — the X6 is huge, that lip on the rear hatch is taller than an F-150's tailgate and the pictured wheels are 20-inchers — they're nevertheless awkward in some places — the huge rear end — and disappointingly conservative in others — the boring front. It's an extremely color sensitive shape; white showing off its surfaces best while the burgundy version is just boring.
Interior Design: **
In short: conservative and impractical. By opting for a CLS-style rear console BMW unnecessarily reduced the X6's people capacity to four, but haven't made the interior special enough to justify its lack of space. It's also very color and spec sensitive; the dash looks great covered in dark leather, but the beige plastic found in base versions is just plain tacky. The rear window, big on the outside, looks like little more than a slit from the front seat. The low roofline doesn't compromise rear headroom as much as it looks though, I'm 6'2" and could sit there all day, legroom is equivalent to an X5.
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BMW X6, Part Two
Exterior Design: ***Like many parts of the BMW X6, its looks are promising yet flawed. Doing a great job of disguising its bulk — the X6 is huge, that lip on the rear hatch is taller than an F-150's tailgate and the pictured wheels are 20-inchers — they're nevertheless awkward in some places — the huge rear end — and disappointingly conservative in others — the boring front. It's an extremely color sensitive shape; white showing off its surfaces best while the burgundy version is just boring.
Interior Design: **
In short: conservative and impractical. By opting for a CLS-style rear console BMW unnecessarily reduced the X6's people capacity to four, but haven't made the interior special enough to justify its lack of space. It's also very color and spec sensitive; the dash looks great covered in dark leather, but the beige plastic found in base versions is just plain tacky. The rear window, big on the outside, looks like little more than a slit from the front seat. The low roofline doesn't compromise rear headroom as much as it looks though, I'm 6'2" and could sit there all day, legroom is equivalent to an X5.
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12:30 PM on Mon Apr 7 2008
By Wes Siler
7,203 views,
52 comments
Latest by brownie: @Pope Dearthair the Awesometh: There is no S6 Avant and certainly no RS6 Avant offered in the US. Nor the RS4 Avant, for that matter. Clearly Audi hates America. more »
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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.
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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 »
12:01 AM on Sat Apr 5 2008
By Wes Siler
15,965 views,
134 comments
Latest by weatherman: @Wes Siler: well said. more »
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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.x6parade
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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.
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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 »
9:00 AM on Mon Jan 28 2008
By Matt Hardigree
2,392 views,
29 comments
Latest by tr: after seeing it at NAIAS this past weekend, it's not bad. but i've always been a fan of these types of vehicles, and would be much more a fan if it was a two door. *reminisces about the more »
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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 »
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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.
2:15 PM on Tue Jan 15 2008
By Travis Hudson
788 views,
31 comments
Latest by slash3: The X6 is a truck in the same way that the new ZR1 is a zeppelin. Which is to say, it is not. At all. more »
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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]
3:15 PM on Mon Jan 14 2008
By Wes Siler
744 views,
11 comments
Detroit Auto Show: Guess which car then click: "it makes me think that the new impreza has a long lost german cousin..."
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Here in Detroit, BMW went one step further in answering unasked questions, revealing the production model of the new X6 sport activity vehicle (SAV). We're not sure what sports they're referring to, but as far as activity goes, Bimmer engineers apparently went hog wild in countering the inherent flaws of a such high -ground-clearance vehicle for sporting pursuits. They're defying physics with what BMW calls its intelligent X-Drive, a new ground-control system that distributes power between front and rear axle, and its dynamic performance control system, which distributes torque between left and right wheels as needed. Both supernannies are standard on the 2009 X6. Not standard, though a tasty option, is a new, direct-injection, twin turbo V8 producing 407 hp 450 lb-ft. For people who just have to have it all, and are willing to pay smart people to reconcile contradictory desires.
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Detroit Auto Show: BMW X6 for Production Revealed
Here in Detroit, BMW went one step further in answering unasked questions, revealing the production model of the new X6 sport activity vehicle (SAV). We're not sure what sports they're referring to, but as far as activity goes, Bimmer engineers apparently went hog wild in countering the inherent flaws of a such high -ground-clearance vehicle for sporting pursuits. They're defying physics with what BMW calls its intelligent X-Drive, a new ground-control system that distributes power between front and rear axle, and its dynamic performance control system, which distributes torque between left and right wheels as needed. Both supernannies are standard on the 2009 X6. Not standard, though a tasty option, is a new, direct-injection, twin turbo V8 producing 407 hp 450 lb-ft. For people who just have to have it all, and are willing to pay smart people to reconcile contradictory desires.
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2:18 PM on Sun Jan 13 2008
By Mike Spinelli
21,831 views,
23 comments
Latest by showmehost: Is it a suv or is it acoupe? hummm! It's an unfortunate combination of both! Seriously,JW PattersonAuto Professionals, LLCKansas City, MO. more »
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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.
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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 »
12:01 AM on Sun Dec 16 2007
By Ray Wert
11,123 views,
107 comments
Latest by fourplyn: I've seen and sat in this car. This thing actually had more foot room in the back seats than the X5. This thing is incredible up close. Its like an off road luxury car. Lookin out more »
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This promotional B-roll footage of the new production version of the BMW X6 just appeared on our radar screen-like RSS reader this morning. One thing's for certain, this slight leakage tells us we'll probably be seeing the embargo break on the new vehicle any moment now. Yup, we're just waiting for a literal torrent of shots of the new big-butt sedan/coupe/CUV/wagon thing any moment now. Yes, any second now...wait, no, not yet. Now? Nope, keep waiting. Now? No! Watch the video, fercrissakes! So what's different? Well, in comparison with the X6 concept previewed in Frankfurt, the notable differences appear to be the same changes we saw in the spy photos from back in September — visible B and C-pillars, the larger exterior mirrors and the new pipes in the rear. Now we're wondering — is this the new Detroit Auto Show preview we're supposed to be expecting? UPDATE: Production model shots of the X6 have been added below thanks to the embargo-breakin' UK bad boys at AutoCar. Our new post with all the deets is here.
[YouTube via GermancarZone via CarScoop]
BMW X6, in Production, in Action, on Video and Coming to the Detroit Auto Show?
This promotional B-roll footage of the new production version of the BMW X6 just appeared on our radar screen-like RSS reader this morning. One thing's for certain, this slight leakage tells us we'll probably be seeing the embargo break on the new vehicle any moment now. Yup, we're just waiting for a literal torrent of shots of the new big-butt sedan/coupe/CUV/wagon thing any moment now. Yes, any second now...wait, no, not yet. Now? Nope, keep waiting. Now? No! Watch the video, fercrissakes! So what's different? Well, in comparison with the X6 concept previewed in Frankfurt, the notable differences appear to be the same changes we saw in the spy photos from back in September — visible B and C-pillars, the larger exterior mirrors and the new pipes in the rear. Now we're wondering — is this the new Detroit Auto Show preview we're supposed to be expecting? UPDATE: Production model shots of the X6 have been added below thanks to the embargo-breakin' UK bad boys at AutoCar. Our new post with all the deets is here.
[YouTube via GermancarZone via CarScoop]
11:15 AM on Sat Dec 15 2007
By Ray Wert
24,670 views,
46 comments
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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 »
8:15 AM on Mon Nov 26 2007
By Ray Wert
1,977 views,
20 comments
Latest by crxs: @Acd: To make money. Oh, you mean for the buyers? To show off the money they make. Just like it is with every other car by Volvo, Jaguar, BMW, Mercedes etc. more »
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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
- Will have a torque meter showcasing BMW's "Dynamic Performance Control" rear differential. Similar to Acura's SH-AWD and torque meter found on the RDX and MDX. (Germany following Japan?)
- The first 1,000 or so "out the door" new models will be stored and sent out for same day delivery to all of BMW dealers coast to coast
- M versions of the X5 and X6 on the way
