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BMW, X6 Little Known Facts

Brand: BMW Model: X6
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  1. The BMW X6 was first introduced at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show.
  2. It was designed to be a Sports Activity Coupe (SAC), a concept that combines elements of SUVs and coupes.
  3. The original BMW X6 was based on the E71 platform, which also underpinned the E90/E92 generation of the BMW 3 Series.
  4. It features a sloping rear roofline, unlike traditional SUVs, which gives it a more coupe-like appearance.
  5. The X6 has a high seating position and a large glass area for good visibility.
  6. It was initially available with three engines: a 3.0-liter inline-6, a 4.8-liter V8, and a 5.0-liter V10.
  7. A hybrid version of the BMW X6, known as the xDrive50i, features a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with an electric motor producing a combined 443 horsepower.
  8. The X6 has a unique feature called "Comfort Access" which allows owners to start and lock their car without using a key fob.
  9. It was the first BMW model to be produced in South Africa, at the Rosslyn plant near Pretoria.
  10. The original X6 had a claimed fuel economy of up to 13 mpg (city) and 19 mpg (highway).
  11. In 2014, BMW began offering the X6 with an xDrive40e plug-in hybrid powertrain in Europe.
  12. The second-generation X6 (F16), which was introduced in 2015, features a more upright rear end and a revised interior design.
  13. It has a maximum towing capacity of up to 7,700 pounds (3,500 kg).
  14. A high-performance variant called the X6 M was unveiled at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show, featuring a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 617 horsepower.
  15. The BMW X6 has a maximum payload capacity of up to 1,200 pounds (544 kg).
  16. In some markets, including Australia and South Africa, the X6 is also available with a rear-wheel-drive configuration for better fuel economy.
  17. It features a range of driver assistance systems, including Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Parking Assistant Plus.
  18. The X6 has a claimed acceleration from 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) in as little as 4.8 seconds with the xDrive50i engine.
  19. In China, the BMW X6 is also available with a more powerful V12 engine producing 600 horsepower.
  20. A third-generation X6 was unveiled in 2023 and features a new design language, including a revised front end and rear lights.
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