Bavarian behemoths BMW have launched their newest product in the Indian market – the X6.
Priced at Rs 1.15 crore, this ‘sports activity coupé’ as BMW brand it is the first design of its kind to be sold in India. Available as the xDrive 40d, it is powered by an in-line six TwinPower Turbo diesel engine, the X6 produces 313 PS at 4,400 RPM and 630 Nm between 1,500 and 2,500 RPM. This allows to a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 5.8 seconds and a ceiling speed of 240 km/h. The engine is mated to the new second-gen ZF 8HP eight-speed automatic transmission, mated to the xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system, with paddle shift options to help achieve those speeds. The car is also available in a Design Pure Extravagance package as an optional extra.
Speaking at the launch, Philipp von Sahr, President, BMW Group India said, “BMW established the Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) segment with the introduction of BMW X6 and continues its remarkable success story. The BMW X6 was the first of its kind and the second generation once again perfectly combines quintessential BMW X qualities with elegance of a BMW coupe. The all-new BMW X6 with the M Sport package sees BMW once again setting the benchmark for extravagant, emotive design, luxurious interiors and extensive customisation options. The sporty exterior of a coupé and equally impressive dynamism and agility makes the all-new BMW X6 the most attractive and distinctive car both on the road and off the beaten track.”
The car will enter India via the CBU route, and is available in showrooms across India in four colour options.
