we love the styling, the interior is all quality, easy to use tech
rear head room is always going to be an issue,
BMW has just launched the 2015 BMW X6. The BMW X6 has always been referred to as the answer to the question nobody asked’.
The BMW X6 is a car that polarises opinion, you either love it or to quote a song that was ruled out of this year's Triple J hottest 100 the haters are “gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate“. We here at CarShowroom.com.au love the style and look of the 2015 BMW X6.
BMW X6 Overview
Launching in two waves the first wave will see the three models hitting showroom floors:
BMW X6 xDrive 30d: $115,400
BMW X6 xDrive 50i: $151,600
BMW X6 M50d: $157,900
Sometime in February 2015 we can expect to se the BMW X6 40i and the
BMW X6 35i with pricing to be announced at time of launch.
BMW X6 Engine
At launch there will be three engine choices. Entry will be via the updated twin turbo 3.0-litre diesel. Power is up 10kW/20Nm to 190kW/560Nm and fuel consumption is down by 1.4l/100km to just 6.0l/100km.
Next is the up is the X6 50d with 280kW/740Nm and triple-turbo combination. Somehow BMW have managed to get fuel consumption down to 6.6L/100km and a 0-100kmh sprint time of just 5.2-seconds.
Rounding out the current available range is the twin turbo petrol V8 that produces 330kW/650Nm. The 2015 X6 50i produces 30kW/50Nm more than predecessor and can sprint from 0-100kmh in just 4.8 seconds. Fuel consumption is down 22% from 12.5l/100km to only 9.7l/100km – good luck trying to achieve that figure in this beast.
Each of the engines are matched to a standard eight-speed automatic transmission.
BMW X6 Interior
It’s what the luxury European brands do best. Inside the latest 2015 BMW X6 is a truly luxurious place to be.
The standard front sport seats offer high level of support and comfort and are covered in Dakota leather just like the instrument panel and door trims.
BMW has introduced a new-look LCD instrument panel – which now gives the BMW X6 two 10.2-inch display screens. The screens matched with leather multi-function sport steering wheel with paddle shifters offers a very driver focused cockpit.
In the rear the X6 now has room three passengers and he 40/20/40-split rear seat and a larger luggage capacity from 580 litres to 1525 litres with the rear seat back folded fully flat.
The interior is wrapped in fine Dakota leather upholstery with a choice of four standard colours – Black, Terra, Canberra Beige and Coral Red.
The BMW X6 xDrive50i and BMW X6 M50d gain Driving Assistant Plus with active cruise control, automatic Parking Assistant, a harman/kardon audio system, DAB+ radio and heated front seats as standard
BMW X6 Exterior and Styling
The 2015 BMW has grown in size, it’s now 32mm longer, 6mm wider and 12mm higher than it predecessor. Weight has also been reduced by up to 20 kilograms (model dependant)
BMW has added adaptive LED headlights as standard across the range, the fog lights have also been upgrade to LED.
The famous kidney grille has been reduced to seven slats to give a sportier look. The air curtains and bonnets creases are borrowed from the X5. The C0d is down to 0.32
The side profile has been updated to look more like the X4 with the same lines used.
Buyers can choose between the Pure Extravagance or the M aerodynamics package on the BMW X6 xDrive50i and BMW X6 xDrive30d. The M aerodynamics package costs $1800 but is standard on X6 M50d.
For the BMW X6 xDrive50i and BMW X6 xDrive30d models which include the Exterior Design Pure Extravagance package as standard, a Cerium Grey kidney frame, grille struts, air intakes and mirror caps, and stainless steel underbody protection.
M aerodynamics package –includes 20” alloy wheels, adaptive suspension large air intakes, bespoke contours for the front apron, side skirts and a rear bumper diffuser –chrome surround kidney grille, door sill finishers with M designation, double-spoke M design alloy wheels, dark chrome trapezoidal tailpipes, high-gloss black window surrounds and exterior mirror housings in Ferric Grey. To add
Colour choices for the BMW X6 are solid Alpine White or Black or nine different metallic paint finishes: Black Sapphire, Carbon Black, Mineral White, Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect, Space Grey, Glacier Silver, Mineral Silver, Sparkling Storm Brilliant Effect and Flamenco Red Brilliant Effect.
BMW X6 On The Road
At the national launch of the updated 2015 BMW X6 CarShowroom.com.au had the opportunity to jump behind the wheel of the BMW X6 xDrive 30d.
We drove the X6 from BMW’s head office in Mulgrave out to the Yarra Valley our journey of around 200kms allowed us to sample a mixture of urban and country roads.
The seating position in the X6 are very SUV like with a high seating position giving occupants a commanding view of the road ahead.
With car using 275/40 front and 315/35 rear run-flat tyres and the adaptive M suspension set to ‘Sport’ on our BMW X6 xDrive destroyed the fast flowing road and ate up kilometer after kilometer. We did notice that the car crashed over pot holes when set to Sport but it gripped the road like 4-series more so than a 2.1 tonne SUV.
With the car set to comfort or eco pro mode the suspension offers occupants a plush ride and the BMW X6 becomes a gentle giant that could cruise from Melbourne to Sydney with ease.
BMW X6 Issues
The major problems people will have with X6 is its styling. Rear adult passengers will be cramped.
BMW X6 Competition
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. After the success of the X6, Audi and Mercedes-Benz both have large SUV coupe cross-overs in the works.
Until they arrive downunder the BMW X6 is really in a class of its own.
BMW X6 Verdict
If you require a large SUV but don’t require the practicality of a traditional SUV the BMW X6 stills offers a level sophistication, luxury and elegance that comes with a European badge.
We love the styling of the X6 and think that it delivers a presence like few other cars can on the road.
If you want to standout from the crowd then the BWW X6 might just be the answer to the question you have never asked yourself.
