BMW X6
The X6 is BMW car with a body size similar to an SUV, but whose silhouette reminiscent of a coupe by the sharp fall that has the roof. Mechanical and structural elements shared with the X5, but is only approved for four occupants.
It is on sale from € 63,400 with a diesel engine of 235 hp (all prices and equipping of X6). A equal engine (now shared by Diesel), the X6 is € 4,500 more expensive than the X5. At that price difference there are elements that are optional on the X5 and X6 has series like xenon headlights, automatic connection of lights and wipers and rear chamber to aid parking, so that BMW is also called “Dynamic Performance Control “, a device that can intervene to correct the trajectory (comparative equipment X5 and X6 with diesel engines).
In relation to its size, X6 notable for its dynamic qualities on the road. It reacts almost like a good tourism and, therefore, is easier to carry than a quick SUV. A Porsche Cayenne is faster because it has some reactions more alive, but it shows more, that the X6, which is a tall and heavy vehicle. What I liked least of X6 is the comfort provided by its suspension.
The X6 has four seats, each with individual seats. BMW said in its announcement that it is in the rear seats there is plenty of headroom for people ‘very high’, we have found someone of 1.85 m slashing with the roof.
The range of engines is composed of two variants of petrol, xDrive35i (306 hp) or xDrive50i (408 hp) and two Diesel, xDrive30d and xDrive35d (with 236 hp and 286 respectively). All are direct injection of fuel; xDrive35i and xDrive35d have dual turbocharger.
The X6 and the X5 have the same diesel engines. The petrol 306 hp what can bring the 1 Series Coupe and 3 Series.
We tested the diesel version more powerful (286 hp). With this engine, the X6 xDrive35d is a really fast car . Its consumption is moderate but, as we have also had an opportunity to experiment in the Series 5, the version with 235 hp diesel engine may be the most interesting considering jointly benefits and consumption.
BMW X6
The trunk has a volume of 570 l until the tray is covered (X5 has 620 l). When will carry high objects (although the fall that has prevented the gate that they are much), the tray can be left at a site provided at the bottom of the trunk. To expand the volume of the trunk can reduce each of the rear seats separately. The tailgate has a series of allowing two abrirlo different angles. Optionally, the X6 can have an electric motor to automatically open and close the gate.
The steering wheel that has the X6 is lined leather, is a sport, you have to change cams running and controls to manage the phone and radio. It is bringing two buttons whose functions can be scheduled.
As in other BMW, to control navigation systems, climate control, entertainment and communication, the BMW X6 takes command of the series’ i-Drive “between the front seats. In addition, the console there are eight programmable keys that, as a “shortcut” allows tune a station, the destination browser or dial a phone number frequently without having to manage the command “i-Drive”.
Other elements of equipment of comfort I could take the X6, which are also available in other models are these.
The equipment that may have the X6 and that has to do with the dynamic qualities are the “active steering” stabilizing the active ( “Dynamic Drive”) and the suspension of variable hardness. All versions have four-wheel-drive, through a system similar to the X3 and X5 ( “xDrive”).
BMW X6
The X6 premieres device “Dynamic Control Benefit ‘(in English,” Dynamic Performance Control “). This element, standard on all versions, allows vary the force that makes the two rear wheels in an independent manner both at the stage of acceleration in the retention by promoting the stability or the ability to vary the trajectory (agility), according appropriate (more).
The operation of “Dynamic Performance Control ‘is shown in a graphic representation in the instrumentation: bar charts show the strength that is being implemented in each of the wheels.
Tyres are leading type run flat “(without pressure can shoot a low speed and for a few kilometres) and the number of tires are 19 inches in diameter. Some tires optional 20 “, with very wide tires and low profile, which does not seem advisable.
The X6 has a number of sensors included in the data network control stability ‘DSC’, which if it can produce a turnaround, tense safety belts, airbags and active head. It is a protection system before the collision.
The X6, as other models of BMW, has a set of measures to encourage the use of fuel.