{"id":2316,"date":"2012-07-17T12:35:11","date_gmt":"2012-07-17T12:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/?p=2316"},"modified":"2012-07-25T12:26:27","modified_gmt":"2012-07-25T12:26:27","slug":"bmw-x6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/bmw-x6\/","title":{"rendered":"BMW X6"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"2012_x6_1\" src=\"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012_x6_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"170\" \/><br \/>BMW X6<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"2012_x6_2\" src=\"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012_x6_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"170\" \/><br \/>BMW X6\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a quick opinion on the BMW X6 first released in 2008. Essentially it is supposed to be the sports version of the X5 with its coupe like profile. However in reality it is more like the old Mazda 626 liftback. The design also reminds us of a Volvo S60 but with traditional BMW design themes. The X6 can even be mistaken for a number of 1990&#8217;s Korean cars renown for simply being ugly. However since the Korean manufacturers have discovered style so the BMW X6 does stand out in 2012.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the exterior design the engines and technology in the X6 is up to date with modern turbo diesel and petrol engines with twin turbos with lots of other electronic driving aids. The power output and performance make the various models some of the fastest SUVs on the road. However the X6 does weigh over 2 tonnes even in basic trim it needs all the performance it can get.<\/p>\n<p>Overall we think the BMW X6 is all about making a styling statement but what sort?<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<table style=\"width: 700px;\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">\n<script type=\"mce-mce-mce-text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\ngoogle_ad_client = \"ca-pub-2027171236681273\";\n\/* MotorBLOG HLink Unit 1 *\/\ngoogle_ad_slot = \"6842347948\";\ngoogle_ad_width = 468;\ngoogle_ad_height = 15;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\n<script type=\"mce-mce-mce-text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<p>\n\/\/ ]]><\/script>\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>BMW X6<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>BMW X6<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"2012_x6_1\" src=\"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012_x6_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"170\" \/><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"2012_x6_2\" src=\"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012_x6_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"170\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Engines<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">\n<p>N57D30A IL6 Diesel<br \/>6 cylinder turbo charged inter-cooled<br \/>3.0 Litre (2993cc)<br \/>Claimed 180Kw @ 4000RPM<br \/>Claimed 540Nm @ 1750RPM<\/p>\n<p>N55B30A IL6 Petrol\u00a0<br \/>DOHC EFI VVT Twin Turbo Charged\u00a0(95 Octane)<br \/>3.0 Litre (2979cc)<br \/>Claimed 225Kw @ 5800RPM<br \/>Claimed 400Nm @ 4000RPM<\/p>\n<p>N55B30A V8 Petrol\u00a0<br \/>DOHC EFI VVT Twin Turbo Charged\u00a0(95 Octane)<br \/>4.4 Litre (4395cc)<br \/>Claimed 300Kw @ 5500RPM<br \/>Claimed 600Nm @ 1750RPM\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">\n<p>2075Kg<br \/>Towing capacity up to 2700kg<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Fuel capacity &amp; consumption<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">\n<p>Up to 85 litres<br \/>N57D30A IL6 Diesel 7.4\u00a0litres per 100km<br \/>N55B30A IL6 Petrol\u00a010.1 litres per 100km<br \/>N63B44A V8 Petrol\u00a012.5 litres per 100km\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Other specifications<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">\n<p>8 speed Auto<br \/>Overall height\/width 1699\/1983<br \/>Overall length\/wheelbase 4877\/2933<br \/>Track (front\/rear) 1644\/1706<br \/>Wheel size: 255-50-19 275-40-20<br \/>ANCAP safety rating 5\/5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Capability<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">\n<p>Angle of: (degrees)\u00a0<br \/>Approach ??\u00a0Departure ??\u00a0Breakover ??<br \/>Minimum ground clearance xxxmm<br \/>4WD system: AWD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Performance<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">N57D30A Diesel\u00a00-100kph 7.5 secs<br \/>N55B30A\u00a0Petrol 0-100kph 6.7 secs\u00a0<br \/>N63B44A Petrol 0-100kph 5.4 secs\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">2012 $109,900 &#8211; 190,900 AUD<br \/>2008 $114,000 &#8211; 145,500 AUD<\/p>\n<p>*Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change!<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">\u00a0<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\ngoogle_ad_client = \"ca-pub-2027171236681273\";\n\/* MotorBLOG HLink Unit 2 *\/\ngoogle_ad_slot = \"5105621021\";\ngoogle_ad_width = 468;\ngoogle_ad_height = 15;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n\n\/\/ ]]><\/script>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BMW X6 \u00a0 BMW X6\u00a0 Here&#8217;s a quick opinion on the BMW X6 first released in 2008. Essentially it is supposed to be the sports version of the X5 with its coupe like profile. However in reality it is more like the old Mazda 626 liftback. 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