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Spy photos: Bmw X6 in detail

baharnu submitted on 8/17/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:01:38 AM

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Despite its dimensions, the rear passengers will definetely have a problem due to the steeply sloping roofline of the new Bmw.

The new X6 will not be equipped for sure with the third row of seats like its older brother, the X5.

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Not the smartest move from BMW as of late, but I trust their judgement. Much better than the POSs coming from Japan (QX, FX, RX, GX, LX).
— BenzW124 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 10:26:41 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -9

X3 and X6 already dominate over the Japanese pieces of trash. Cut the bs '43LE.' You're not a real car fan if you support Infiniti.
— BenzW124 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 10:33:30 AM | | Votes: -8

German fanboys and I stand proud together. We are the wisest and smartest people in the world cause we know which country makes the best cars. We rule the automotive enthusiast community rightfully so. No Japs allowed. Boost me up fellow German fanboys!
— BenzW124 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 10:46:17 AM | | Votes: -7

I think youre a douchebag trying to pretend to be a grown-up, making yourself look like an idiot.
— BenzW124 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 10:55:31 AM | | Votes: -13

Im done with you. You are not rational, respectful an level-headed like I am.
— BenzW124 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 11:00:28 AM | | Votes: -7

I say you're not a real car fan if you pick what you like by the country it's made in.

Whatever happened to liking a car for what it offers?

— daytonaviolet (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 11:07:03 AM | | Votes: 7

Germany makes the best cars. I thought we were all in agreement on that? Mercedes-Benz and BMW, the best automobiles in the world are from Germany. It just happens to be a coincidence? No. German people have passion for cars. That's why they sell the best everywhere.
— BenzW124 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 11:09:59 AM | | Votes: -8

BenzW124 is the anti david989 :o
— Kinger (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 11:27:51 AM | | Votes: 5

Yay! Now I get to make the following comment:

"It's because of stupid fanboys like you that I hate German cars."
— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 11:36:11 AM | | Votes: 4

All you Jap fanboys are just jealous, as you should be. I'd be jealous too if I were uneducated enough to drive an Asian car.
— BenzW124 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 11:43:24 AM | | Votes: -4

BenzW124's comments are reminiscent of Formula 1.
— Bmw8ter (View Profile)

Posted on 8/19/2007 10:29:29 AM | | Votes: 1

What is the purpose of this vehicle? An X5 with no trunk space? A 3 series that you need to step up into?
— rocker (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 10:28:04 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

yea I'm not so sure of the sloping roofline.
— SHOWTIME (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 10:35:38 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

It's a BM, you know it will be the best period.
— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 10:39:05 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

That's miserable.Looks like BMW designers ran out of ideas for this one.

JUGNU
— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 10:44:52 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

take the luggage rack off and I think it'll look cool.
— JRobUSC (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 10:50:00 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

BenzW124

lol...you BMW fanboys are like the conservatives in America, always have on your blinders. BMW is enthusiasts as GWB is to the republican party.

i an highly doubt you can call the FX a POS, or the RX for that matter. All meet sales expectations and are very stylish. An X5 with its trunk missing isnt a good judgement to build...its called running out of ideas!
— r15mohd (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 10:52:25 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

As much as I love BMW and believe me I do, I still cannot understand the point of this car. I hope it does accomodate the rear passangers comfortably if not its a waste of time, as for the Infinti EX, IMO it does not look good at all, looks like an upscale Hyundai, the FX however, probably the most futuristic looking car, it will still look good 10 years from now. And no us German fanboys are not the smartest and wisest in the world.
BMW needs to get it together, and quickly, I am losing patience with how they are letting the competition catch up in the areas they dominate.
— spiritfilled (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 10:53:59 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

There will be no 4.8 litre V8, but rather a 4.4 litre TT V8.
The petrol engines for the X6 will be the N54 (3.0 litre TT I6), N64 (4.4 litre TT V8), and the S85(5.0 litre V10).

— AdmiralT20 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 11:06:51 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

I hope they do put the TT I6 and V8 in there, but why would BMW put the V10 in there if they're putting the turbo V8? Aside from the fact that the two engines will likely produce similar hp figures the torque advantage of the TT V8 fits that car better. BMW is never going to make an "MX6", I don't see the V10 fitting the philosophy of that vehicle.
— JRobUSC (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 12:01:39 PM | | Votes: 0

Not the S85. That's an M-only engine engineered for the M5 and M6. No other BMW will ever have it.
— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 2:15:46 PM | | Votes: 2

There will be an X6M.
The N64 engine will be pegged at the low 400 in both Torque and HP figures
— AdmiralT20 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 3:52:43 PM | | Votes: 1

X6 M? No way. Maybe an Alpina X6 but no X6 M. The X6 is AWD and based on the X5. BMW has refused to make an X5 M for years and won't even make an M7, two vehicles that would slot against the very successful MB S and ML AMG models and Porsche Cayenne Turbo. They left Alpina to making an "M7" in the form of the B7, and they're supposedly working on an X5 as well. If BMW M won't ackowledge that market then BMW is never going to make an M version of the X6, unless they completely change their philosophy of what an M is supposed to be. And I am saying this as someone who would love for BMW to make an M version of everything. They won't though, they're much more selective than me about what fits their idea of an M car.
— JRobUSC (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 4:43:27 PM | | Votes: 1

and there's no way those figures stand up for the 4.4L V8 TT. Alpina got 500hp and 516lb-ft out of the same 4.4L V8 engine with a single centrifugal supercharger, and the NA 4.8L V8 already in use makes 360 and 360. The V8 TT has to be a big step over that. My guess is BMW rates it at 440hp and 440lb-ft minimum and it really produces 470-500 in both categories, a la the 300-300 (but really more like 330-340) 3.0L TT.
— JRobUSC (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 4:52:19 PM | | Votes: 0

JRobUSC,

If you remember what I wrote " The N64 engine will be pegged at the low 400 in both Torque and HP figures".
The N64 engine is capable of numbers that better the Alpina supercharged version of the N62B44 engine, but it will be pegged. Like you rightly pointed out, the N54 is pegged in terms of performance, we have seen cases where it can be stretched to deliver 360 HP & Torque.

So why would the N64B44O1 be pegged at the low 400 HP& Torque, because there will be an X6 with the S85 engine called X6-M.
Also note that the S85 will get a power upgrade soon.
— AdmiralT20 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 5:31:48 PM | | Votes: 1

JRob, you WANT BMW to make "M" versions of their SUVs? I think that's an incredibly stupid, sell-out idea, pioneered by Mercedes-Benz. I like BMW's philosophy- only make hi-po versions of their purest vehicles. Hence the M Coupé/Roadster, M3, M5 and M6. There should be no others. An X5 M would just be another car for rich soccer moms to pose in.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 11:35:32 PM | | Votes: 2

There will never be an X6 M.

That's a fact.
— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/18/2007 4:22:51 AM | | Votes: 1

S4, I want BMW to do it because Cayenne Turbos, Turbo S's, and ML AMGs sell, and I believe BMW could make a class leading vehicle if they chose to. I don't even care if they call them M's, just make some ultra powerful versions of the normal car. You don't think an X5 with a 500hp V8 TT would sell? Or a 360hp X3? If they won't do it, then I want them to allow Alpina to bring over more models like they do the B7. Let them bring over all the exclusive, high performance vehicles BMW won't make.

As for the X6 M, Admiral, I'll belive it when I see it. And I know the V10 is getting a power bump soon. BMW also indicated the V8 TT will be available in the new 7-series, probably to compete with the S63 and making around 500hp (and could make the same in the X6 -- Cayenne Turbo S what?). There's also possibly a 600hp 7-series coming.
— JRobUSC (View Profile)

Posted on 8/18/2007 8:28:00 AM | | Votes: 0

You know why the Cayenne Turbos and "S", and ML AMGs sell, is because they're actually appealing vehicles. There's nothing even remotely inspiring about the BMW X5, X3, or the upcoming X6..they're just plain ugly vehicles.
— Bmw8ter (View Profile)

Posted on 8/19/2007 10:38:15 AM | | Votes: 1

The new X5 is six inches longer, but it's still of average size for its class.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 11:36:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Still hating that methodist..
— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 11:39:26 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

C'mon guys! Except for the slope roof, the sides, the front and the back, it looks great.
— Lyall (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 11:47:26 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

Am I the only one that caught that? LOL.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 11:36:58 PM | | Votes: 1

Humty-Dumpty hates X5's. He's out on the loose sitting on their rears and converting them to X6's. Wonder how much BMW's paying him for supplying this most valuable design service.
— Lyall (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 11:51:22 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

The only nice car in BMW lineup is the X5, this one just adds another ugly car to their lineup. This backdrop, ugh!! What's all that about? It looks like that horribly ugly Pontiac SUV, the Astech?
— Designer1 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 11:59:02 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Well, at least learn how to spell Aztek when you're likening this car to it...

You really should know this, but the Aztecs were a massive, ancient Mexican tribe who invented the idea of chocolate drinks and exploited cacao beans. I don't know why Pontiac substituted the "c" for a "k" in the car's name.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 11:41:15 PM | | Votes: 0

I have to agree with some here that the design of the X6 lacks a little in the looks department, although to be fair it is still in camo mode.
— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 12:09:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Eh, it's not hard to see this car's butt-ugly profile. In fact it's quite clear.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 11:41:53 PM | | Votes: 1

And when I say "butt-ugly"-- no pun intended, LOL.

Anyway. I think this is one car where I would give you clearance to bash it as much as you want before seeing it without the tape.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 11:42:38 PM | | Votes: 1

oh geez, guess VanHoodonk (or whatever his name is) got some motivation from the Pontiac Aztec, man this looks like a Frog!
Don't get me wrong I love bimmers but so far not so good on this one. Hopefully dressed up with wheels and no camo it might turn out OK, not promising thus far. Although some CGI did show it might look cool?
By the way what's up with all the fanboys around here, all car companies have good/bad things going on, some more than others, I don't understand the company X is gods creation and all other suck? It's like automotive extremists, next thing you know there are going to be BMW terrorists beheading Lexus fanboys... you guys are weird..
— jellybone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 12:39:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

You are so, so, wrong it wasn't the Aztek, it's the AMC Eagle.
— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 2:04:17 PM | | Votes: 3

I can garuntee you that shortly after this 'ugly' BMW's introduction, Lexus will introduce a car that looks just like it.
— pushrod27 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 1:21:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

actually more like when Lexus start producing good looking cars, instead of cars that styled like overchromed toyotas, or in the case of the gs, is, and their suvs cars that look like everything else with lexus badges and chrome details...bland, but i guess that comment was to be expected
— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 5:16:08 PM | | Votes: 3

I like BMW, but I am not too sure about this X6. I am reserving my final judgment for when I see it in the flesh athough I have to admit that back is not looking really good so far.
— Lecsucks (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 1:35:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

This is a perfect example of what wrong with BMW right now, instead of working on interior design they are trying to reinvent a hi-performance AMC Eagle. BMW
wants to segment bust with every car.
WAKE UP BMW - REFINE YOU PRODUCT DON'T SPREAD IN THIN!
— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 2:02:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

i think BMW is best in class most things they make, but i really dont see the point of this thing. one it looks like a turtle, 2. it looks just like an x5 with a odd roofline for an suv. i was expecting the x6 to get its own styling similar to the 6 series, but in suv form not simply an x5 with a new rear and roofline, BMW please no more vehicles like this. and about the BMW needs to refine its cars thing, thats BS, BMW and refinement go hand in hand, now infiniti has that problem, and a few others not BMW they are the benchmark for all these other companies, so that was just bs comment, read any review on any BMW interiors are not there problems, they are the standards
— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 5:14:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Yes BMW interior do need refinement, I have spent significant time in all the cars in the 5er class and owned a 5er. The current update on the 08 has helped but it is not near best in class. 04-07 material were not up to it predecessor quality and we worst in class. To see how an interior in done right look to Audi for materials, Lexus for color design and Jaguar for simplicity and sheer elegance.

While the BMW driving experience is best in class, interior design is not, It does not even complete with past models.
— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 7:22:11 PM | | Votes: 2

i hear you, "expert" opinion saids otherwise, as a person that has owned several bmws, thats not correct. bmw's and german cars in general have improved interior quality greatly over the years, besides that not making sense because which company do you know on this earth that cheapens there cars with each generation none. and lexus for color desighn they offer very few interior colors, and the whole two tone interior (dash, seats) is not a lexus trademark. i dont call black, grey, and beige color desighn and bmw like black top, tan seats that either. while jaguars interiors are elegant if not poorly made, they are not simple to say the least classic, yes, but simple no. that all sounds like opinion. but styling is subjective the fact that BMW is the standard is not
— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 11:45:05 PM | | Votes: 0

My guess is its the coupe version of the X5, like how the 6 is sorta coupe version of the 5er, but of course they couldn't do a two door SAV, so they made it coupe like as possible but with four doors. I personally don't see the point of it either. Just because theres a market for the 6, doesn't mean theres one for the X6.

Either that or they wanted to be like Land Rover, and create the Regular Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. If that's the case, this design doesn't look too successful, but I'll withhold my judgement until I see it in person!
— mkk21 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 7:44:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Hmm, still saving my final judgement for the press photos, though it seems to look good in all of those pictures with exception of the side profile.
— MunichRob (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 8:25:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

And to be honest, I think the side profile is the most important view of a vehicle. A rear end this ugly isn't giving it any help.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 11:38:00 PM | | Votes: 1

i find this car pointless
— arcy (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 11:15:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Honestly! What is the point of this? Let's review:

• It will have the performance of an X5 4.8i

• It will have the seating/cargo capacity of a 3 Series sedan

• It will have the gas mileage of a Cadillac Escalade

• It will have the price of a well-equipped 550i sedan, if not more

• Nobody is going to compete with it, because it's useless

For the price you're probably going to have to pay for this car ($75K), I'd just take a $40K 335i coupe and a used X5.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 11:48:01 PM | | Votes: 2

"Honestly! What is the point of this? Let's review:

• It will have the performance of an X5 4.8i

- It will be faster. It will get the 4.4 TT engine with around 400 hp.

• It will have the seating/cargo capacity of a 3 Series sedan

- Rubbish and you know it. It will be the same as the X5, apart from the smaller boot and lower roofline.

• It will have the gas mileage of a Cadillac Escalade

- Now you are insulting BMW engineers. You don't want to do that.

• It will have the price of a well-equipped 550i sedan, if not more

- Your point being?

• Nobody is going to compete with it, because it's useless

- I do agree with you here.

For the price you're probably going to have to pay for this car ($75K), I'd just take a $40K 335i coupe and a used X5."

- Me too.
— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/18/2007 5:30:48 PM | | Votes: 2

"Rubbish and you know it. It will be the same as the X5, apart from the smaller boot and lower roofline."

How contradictory is that? THAT'S the size of a 3 Series wagon!

"• It will have the gas mileage of a Cadillac Escalade

- Now you are insulting BMW engineers. You don't want to do that."

Hey, the truth hurts.

"• It will have the price of a well-equipped 550i sedan, if not more

- Your point being?"

It will be overpriced. A well-equipped 550i is $70K.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/19/2007 11:54:56 PM | | Votes: 0

Audi would never stoop this low. BMW needs the profits, apparently.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/18/2007 4:13:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

BMW doesn't need any profits, what they are doing it maintaining marketshare. Hell I should know because my firm works for them!
— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/18/2007 5:32:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Yeah. I was looking forward to this car, but what is the point? A Shorter X5?
I will wait until it is released before judging, but it doesn't seem that exciting at the moment.

I think I'll wait for the xc60 to be put into production.
At least I can expect functionality with Volvo.
— ZZZushi (View Profile)

Posted on 8/18/2007 1:08:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

this is looking like a mix of the EX infiniti and an Aztek and a 5er. It will sell for the same reason that people will buy the new Lexus land cruiser LX570: the badge on the nose. It does not matter what each camp fanboys think, or love or hate. BMW is going for the cash that all those ignorant, wealthy non car guys all around the world that will buy anything to make their P#@*&^ look bigger...
But it seems that most of us in here are gearheads and this thing, SO FAR, on a design stand point is a disaster...
— 1evlaudi (View Profile)

Posted on 8/18/2007 10:41:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

this car is a sham please i wish audi would come up with something original
— ronnsscooby (View Profile)

Posted on 8/20/2007 10:12:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

GUys, GUys, Guys....you are missing the point here.

This car-coupe-whatever was made to appeal to women. And that's who will be driving this "POS".

And you will definitely be staring. Then you'll change your tones. Who else buys things for fashionable reasons? WTF do I care what's under the hood? I damn right deserve this if I want it, I take care of mines-I cook every night, I clean house like that's all I know, I work and manage over 50 people, and still have time to play with the kids and sex my man like it was the first night together...POINT IS, this was made for women. So stop debating it, that's why you have V10s and 12s and so on and forth. Who gives a fly frrrrruck what it's supposed to be? It's a CONCEPT!!
— FemmeFatale (View Profile)

Posted on 9/25/2007 4:02:32 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

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