5 BMW X6 2019

BMW, which was named fleet manufacturer of the year at the 2019 Fleet News Awards, has released details of its third-generation X6 sports activity coupe, which will be launched in November.

The model will be available with a choice of two diesel and two petrol engines:

  • Diesel: The 400PS M50d has WLTP combined fuel efficiency of 39.2mpg to 40.9mpg, with CO2 emissions of 181g/km to 190g/km; while the 265PS xDrive30d offers 42.8-46.3mpg and 159-172g/km.
  • Petrol: M50i offers 530PS with efficiency of 32.8-35.3mpg and CO2 of 181-197g/km; while the 340PS xDrive40i offers fuel economy of 32.8-35.3mpg and CO2 of 181-197g/km.

All variants of the new X6 will be fitted with an eight-speed Steptronic transmission as standard meet the requirements of the Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standard.

At 4,935mm, the new model is 26mm longer than its predecessor while it is also 15mm wider at 2,004mm.

At launch it will be available in xLine and M Sport model variants as alternatives to standard specification.

All models will be fitted with cruise control with braking function and the collision and pedestrian warning with city braking function, which also alerts when a cyclist is detected.

The BMW Live Cockpit Professional in the X6 includes a high resolution instrument cluster and a control display, both with a screen diagonal of 12.3 inches.

It also features the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, an intelligent digital character who responds to the prompt “Hey BMW”.

It is able to explain all sorts of different functions, provide up-to-date information and assist the driver.

The X6 is one of 18 model launches BMW has this year. Other new launches include the 3 Series, 1 Series, X5 plug-in hybrid, Z4, 8 Series and X7.

Further ahead, BMW plans to have 25 electrified models by 2025.

 

The manufacturer 

 

Model

Peak Torque (Nm)

Maximum Power (hp)

Top Speed (mph)

Acceleration (zero to 62mph)

Fuel economy* (mpg)

CO2 emissions* (g/km)

OTR Price

xDrive 30d

520

265

143

6.5

42.8-46.3

172-159

£59,340

xDrive 40i

450

340

155

5.5

32.8-35.3

197-181

£60,320

M50d

760

400

155

5.2

39.2-40.9

190-181

£74,335

M50i

750

530

155

4.3

26.4-27.2

243-237

76,870