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Audi Q6 rendering: coupe-SUV to take on BMW X6
The Audi Q6 will take on the BMW X6 most unsubtly just given the name. We’ve never particularly liked the X6 but its overwhelming success means we seem to be in the minority. And so why wouldn’t Audi produce something similar to compete with the SUV-coupe, in the form of the Audi Q6?
This Q6 rendering shows what we could expect from a similarly-designed Audi model. It would be built on the same platform as the Volkswagen Touareg and Porsche Cayenne (proving once again how handy it can be to be part of the VAG group). The Audi Q6 should prove to be slightly smaller than the enormous Q7 and will take on a few more coupe-like features including a sloping front windshield and rear end.
The Audi Q6 intends to plant itself in the luxury car sector, offering only four seats. It will have a series of V6 petrol and diesel engines, all of which should have all-wheel drive option. AutoExpress continues its report, saying that the Audi Q6 could debut as early as this month’s 2011 Shanghai Motor Show, with sales starting next year.
New BMW X4 alongside X3 M in expanding range?
Rumours that BMW could be developing a smaller BMW X4 model intended to represent a baby X6 are gaining momentum on BMW Blog with postings from a “BMW insider”. The rumour of the expanding X range to include a downsized X6 comes along with other models under consideration. The X4 would be an entirely new model with the same coupé-SUV design of the X6 and much of the platform and engine range of the BMW X3. This is an example of the X6 success and how BMW plans to make the most of it.
The rumours of developments to the X model line-up include other models reportedly being considered: X3 M and an X3 35iS. The latter would be a model sharing the same engine as the BMW Z4 35iS: a straight-six twin turbo with 335 hp and 500 Nm of torque. Rather than replacing a possible X3 M, it would appear alongside the performance variant which would use the same powerplant as the upcoming 1M.
BMW X4 rendering
I’m going to declare my prejudice against the BMW X6 and say that the BMW X4 (although this is a rendering and not the real deal) I find equally as difficult to place as a truly useful vehicle. The more compact version of the X6 is set to debut sometime in 2012, and while it represents the little brother, the X4 will be based on the new X3 generation. Instead of having the SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle) label, it will be called an SAS, or Sport Activity Sedan.
The BMW X4 will basically be more of a sedan than a four-door coupe and will be available in both the four-wheel drive xDrive version and an sDrive rear-wheel version (unlike the X3 which is available only in the former). It seems that everything is ready for the X4 to be developed and then debut, but it still hasn’t been given the official green light from BMW management.
Source | BMWBlog
BMW live pics from Geneva and Efficient Dynamics physics lesson video
At the 2010 Geneva Motor Show BMW presented the new 5 Series, the 5 Series ActiveHybrid concept, and the ActiveE electric concept based on the 1 Series coupe. The BMW catch cry for this year is “Efficient Dynamics“, a project which was first launched at Geneva three years ago. For a better idea of why BMW is so focussed on what may seem a boring concept, check out the BMW physics lesson video after the jump, which takes a jab at Audi via an upstart youngster who knows how to draw the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car.
BMW is more than serious, though, about the technology from that concept car that it intends to adopt across the range. The entire range of BMW vehicles has a calculated average of fuel consumption for each vehicle of just 5.9 l/100 km. The ActiveE will soon start road tests, while the Megacity concept development will get underway.
In addition to the environmental focus, on display at the show is the X5 restyling, the 3 Series coupe and cabriolet restyling, the 2010 X6 range and the Z4 SDrive 35is. There was also the 135i with Valvetronic Twinpower Turbo N55 with dual-clutch technology, which is a technical novelty for the BMW M5 now available with Start-Stop, a Competition Package and rear LED lights. We’ll be bringing you more details and pics of the new BMW 5 Series, X5 and the other models from the show, but see these live pics from Geneva to see if BMW is staying exciting while focussing on its technology.
BMW 5 Series live pics from Geneva motor show
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BMW X5 and X6 off-road driving videos
Perhaps in response to Jeremy Clarkson rubbishing the BMW X6, in particular its ability as an off-road vehicle, BMW has produced two videos on the snow driving capabilities of both the X5 and X6. The “M” versions of the cars are driven through the Passo Valparola in Italy’s Dolomites mountain range, in a kind of off-road instruction video.
You can see the BMW X6M and X5M drifting and then in hillside driving (in the second video after the jump). In fact, it’s actually high-speed driving up a ski slope. If you’re a BMW driver and fan, you’ll probably be convinced, and I think the videos are useful for anyone who intends to actually use their SUV as an off-road vehicle. I very much doubt that Jeremy Clarkson would be very convinced, at all…
BMW X6: laptop rubbish according to Clarkson
A coupe, with high driving position and off-road capabilities…? The BMW X6 always looked like a ridiculous car to me, and I’m happy to have Jeremy Clarkson confirm this for me. The SAV (or Sports Activity Vehicle) has plenty of BMW class and technology, with two petrol and two diesel engine options, and the buttons in the interior to boot. But apart from that, this is an unimpressive effort from BMW, where they’ve tried to do too much in one vehicle.
For example, what is the point of a coupe and a jeep all in one if the back passengers wanting to enjoy the off-road experience can’t fit in properly because of the sloping roof line…? What’s more, trying to drive the X6 is very complicated once you’ve figured out what the computer display system is actually saying, the direction in which the gear change is supposed to work and which steering wheel paddle you use to shift up or down (apparently you can do both with both…). In Clarkson’s words: “What was the boss of BMW doing when all the clowns in the laptop department were coming up with this rubbish?” See it all in the video.
BMW range: live pics from Frankfurt
The BMW stand at the Frankfurt motor show features the 5-Series GT, the X1, the X6 ActiveHybrid, the 7-series ActiveHybrid, the X5M and X6M and a few new models as well.
Coming up, we take a closer look at the imposing Vision EfficientDynamics concept, but among the newbies is basically the whole family. It includes the 7-Series High Security, 7-Series M-sport, 7-Series XDrive with all wheel drive, the X3 18d, 1-Series model year 2010, 320d Efficient Dynamics, M3 Edition, M6 Competition Limited Edition and the whole new BMW Performance kit for four cylinder engines. The 2.0-litre diesel gets an increase from 177 hp to 197 hp and torque is up from 350 to 390 Nm.
The X5M and X6M both have 550 hp, while the many engine pics below also take a look at the X6 ActiveHybrid V8 4.4-litre unit with 485 hp and 780 Nm. Both the X6 and 7-Series ActiveHybrid have the new eight-speed automatic gearbox and Start-Stop systems. Check it all out in the gallery below.
BMW live pics from Frankfurt motor show
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics live pics from Frankfurt
The Vision EfficientDynamics has debuted at Frankfurt in these live pics, in a huge stand at the show with an elevated stage. BMW is casting itself as the world’s most environmentally responsible brand, continuing its research into hybrid and electric technology.
New products at the BMW Frankfurt stand include the 5-Series GT, X1, 320d Efficient Dynamics, BMW X6 ActiveHybrid and ActiveHybrid 7-Series. But the absolute queen of the stand is the Vision EfficientDynamics concept, which is truly an ambitious project both technically and stylistically.
It has a new 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine with 163 hp, and two electric motors, one for each wheel axis. A new electronics system that studies road conditions is included, along with GPS on-board sensors which can contribute to regulating air intake based on the road being travelled, for example.
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BMW ActiveHybrid X6 pics
Here’s a full gallery of the new BMW ActiveHybrid X6, said to be the world’s most powerful hybrid with up to 480 hp and 780 Nm of torque. It will be presented at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September together with the new ActiveHybrid 7-Series.
The hybrid X6 has a couple of aesthetic differences compared to the standard model, although the overall BMW SUV style is inherent to both. It will be interesting to see whether BMW’s attempt to make a green SUV is successful, keeping the city lifestyle vehicle alive for an environmentally conscious public.
BMW to present X6 M in New York
The BMW X6 M will be presented at the New York auto show next week, in official news that confirms recent reports of the X6 M debut.
The BMW X6 M will present a new engine, and more profound changes to transmission and suspension. Other than that, most news is being kept under wraps until the official presentation of the first BMW SUV-coupé in a few days.
Hamann Tycoon: BMW X6 nasty brother
Proof that tuners are incorrigible lies in this BMW X6, transformed into the Tycoon: Hamann’s latest interpretation of an agressive SUV.
Starting with 23-inch alloy wheels, we move to the body kit and lowered base of 40mm. Even the engine is updated with a 3.0 diesel increased to 261hp (26 more than the standard version), with the twin turbo gets 29 extra hp, upped to 315 total.
Bmw confirms X6 and Series 7 Hybrid for 2009
At the Detroit show, BMW has confirmed 2009 production of the hybrid versions of the X6 and 7 series, previously seen as prototypes at Frankfurt in 2007 in the form of the X6 ActiveHybrid and in Paris in 2008 as the Series 7 ActiveHybrid.
The engine used on the 7 Series is the new V8, 4.4 litre twin turbo petrol at 407hp, matched with a 20hp electric engine and 210Nm of torque. This will contribute to a 20 percent reduction in consumption, together with energy saved while stopped and other aspects from the Efficient Dynamics system.
The X6 is, generically speaking, a v8 petrol unit with ActiveHybrid Dual Mode, which in concept stage currently includes two driving modes: one for city driving and the other for high speed touring. It seems realistic to expect a debut at Frankfurt later this year.
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