Reportajes autos


Model Line Overview

Model lineup:	BMW X6 xdrive35i ($52,500); BMW X6 xdrive50i ($63,000)
Engines:	300-hp 3.0-liter inline 6; 400-hp 4.4-liter V8
Transmissions:	6-speed automatic
Safety equipment (standard):	dual front airbags; front side-impact airbags; curtain side airbags with rollover deployment; tire-pressure monitor; front and rear park assist; traction control; electronic stability control with cornering brake control and Trailer Sway Control; Hill Descent Control; Hill Start Assist; ABS with EBD, Brake Assist, Brake Drying, Brake Fade Compensation
Safety equipment (optional):	rearview camera
Basic warranty:	4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled in:	Spartanburg, South Carolina


Specifications As Tested

Model tested (MSRP):	BMW X6 xDrive50i ($63,000)
Standard equipment:	dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, 20-way multi-contour power-adjustable front seats, interior air filter, power tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, cruise control with brake function to maintain the set speed down hills, 60/40 split folding rear seat, power mirrors with tilt-down back-up aid, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, power sunroof, 6-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo, navigation system with voice activation and real-time traffic, auxiliary input jack, outside-temperature indicator, rain-sensing variable-intermittent wipers with heated washer nozzles, rear cargo shade, xenon adaptive automatic headlights, theft-deterrent system, front cornering lights, fog lights, load-leveling suspension
Options as tested (MSRP):	Cold Weather package ($900) with heated steering wheel, heated front seats, retractable headlight washers, and a ski bag for the rear seat passthrough; Premium Package ($1750) with universal garage door opener, auto-dimming rearview mirror, power folding and auto-dimming exterior mirrors, 4-way power adjustable lumbar support for the front seats, digital compass, ambient lighting, rear storage system, Bluetooth cell phone link, and BMW Assist emergency and concierge service; Sport Package ($3100) with Adaptive Drive with Active Roll Stabilization and Electronic Damping Control, Shadowline exterior side window trim, anthracite headliner, higher top speed limiter; P275/40R20 front and P315/35R20 rear tires on run-flat performance tires ($950); Active Steering ($1400), power rear liftgate ($500), rearview camera ($400), head-up display ($1200)
Destination charge:	($775)
Gas guzzler tax:	N/A
Price as tested (MSRP):	$73975
Layout:	all-wheel drive
Engine:	4.4-liter dohc twin-turbocharged 32-valve V8
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	400 @ 5500-6400
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	450 @ 1750-4500
Transmission:	6-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	mpg
Wheelbase:	115.5 in.
Length/width/height:	192.0/78.1/66.5 in.
Track, f/r:	64.7/67.2 in.
Turning circle:	42.0 ft.
Seating capacity:	4
Head/hip/leg room, f:	38.3/na/40.4 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m:	N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r:	37.2/na/35.9 in.
Cargo volume:	59.7 cu. ft.
Payload:	N/A
Towing capacity:	7700
Suspension, f:	independent, double wishbone; small, negative steering roll radius; anti-dive
Suspension, r:	independent, integral axle; space-effect multi-link suspension with anti-squat and anti-dive
Ground clearance:	8.5 in.
Curb weight:	5269 lbs.
Tires:	P275/40R20 front, P315/35R20 rear
Brakes, f/r:	disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Brake Drying, Brake Fade Compensation
Fuel capacity:	22.5 gal.