Melbourne Motor Show: BMW X6

Based on the X5’s 4WD underpinnings, the X6 aims to combine a sporty drive with SUV practicality and boasts a muscular stance and high rear-end, more reminiscent of cars from the Dakar Rally.
X6 which is expected to be in our showrooms in late 2008 could also provide the impetus for other new models, including a heavily rumoured X4. Expect a starting price somewhere in the region of $90,000.
A big car, the X6 is 4877mm long, 1979mm wide, 23mm longer and 44mm wider than the X5 and is powered by BMW’s twin turbocharged 3.0-litre six cylinder petrol (225kW) or the possibility of a twin turbocharged 4.8-litre V8 (more than 300kW). A 3.0 litre diesel option will also be made available. All engines will run an eight speed automatic transmission.
On the M front, a 5.0 litre V10 (think M5) could be fitted producing 373kW, and there are also rumors of a hi-tech Hybrid version featuring two 100kW electric motors - though nothing has been set in concrete just yet.

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