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SUVs BMW X6 First Look: 2009 BMW X6 xDrive50i
69 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2008 at 7:12 AM
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First Look: 2009 BMW X6 xDrive50i - BMW has never been shy about inventing new vehicle categories out of thin air. (Don't think the X5 is a sport-utility vehicle; it's a sports activity vehicle!) So never mind that a coupe is generally defined as a closed car with two doors, while the X6 has four doors. The X6 has a coupelike fastback roof line, so that will have to be justification enough for calling it a sports activity coupe. (more)
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Replying to: bmlexus (Jan 23, 2008 9:42 pm)
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Replying to: rcf8000 (Jan 24, 2008 5:43 am) The negative points that do bother me a little is also the visibility and down sized side windows, other points will be no concern at all specailly for those whos is going to get this vehicle. Surely styling will be the biggest concern for getting this vehicle.
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Replying to: bmlexus (Jan 24, 2008 4:14 pm)
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Replying to: apints (Jan 29, 2008 1:13 pm) Considering that a fully loaded X5 4.8i is over $76k and a fully loaded 535xi wagon is $73k, that price range is entirely believable. Still, it would be nice to see the actual price list.
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Replying to: bmlexus (Jan 23, 2008 5:00 pm) The torque and the nearly flat power curve are the deal changers. There should be a big difference in performance given that the new engine makes 450 ft-lb of torque and 400 hp at 1,800 rpm. The normally aspirated V-8 makes peak torque of 350 ft-lbs at 3,400 - 3,800 rpm. And the X6 is supposed to be about 150 lbs lighter than the X5. BMW's published X6 acceleration is 0 - 60 in 5.3 seconds, a full 1.2 seconds faster than the 4.8i. Real world acceleration probably will be a little quicker given that BMW's published numbers are usually conservative. If my experience with the turbo V-6 is any indication, acceleration will be effortless and deceptively smooth. Maximum power will be available as soon as you press the pedal and will be applied to a lighter vehicle in an RPM range where people actually drive (vs running a V8 at 4,500 rpm.) It will be the type of vehicle that hits 100 mph on the on-ramp before you realize what's happening. This turbo V-8 also will be used in the new 7 series, which should be lighter than the X5/X6 and won't have the added weight of AWD. That should be very interesting.
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Replying to: anon3 (Jan 31, 2008 6:30 pm) BMW's published X6 acceleration is 0 - 60 in 5.3 seconds, a full 1.2 seconds faster than the 4.8i. Real world acceleration probably will be a little quicker given that BMW's published numbers are usually conservative. Thats true 4.8 x5 has done 0 to 60 in 7+ and what they wrote were 6.5sec By all the engine calculations that you have done will the x6 be more comfortable better ride quality better handling will be there surely. new engine makes 450 ft-lb of torque and 400 hp at 1,800 rpm. The normally aspirated V-8 makes peak torque of 350 ft-lbs at 350hp and the rpm is? |
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Replying to: anon3 (Jan 31, 2008 6:07 pm)
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Replying to: muchkus (Feb 19, 2008 3:15 pm)
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Replying to: mtech8 (Feb 22, 2008 12:10 pm)
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I currently have an X3 (my 2nd in 4 years). I like the sportiness of it and the fact that it is an SUV (SAV). However, I was thinking when my current lease is up next year, that I might get a BMW coupe. Now that the X6 is coming, I don't have to give up my SUV for a coupe. It's like they made the car for me. I can't wait to get one; although I'm a little apprehensive after hearing price speculations. Hopefully, they will have some good lease rates by the time I'm ready to get one.
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