All-New 2015 BMW X6 arrives in Australia from $115,400

The all-new second-generation BMW X6 has arrived in Australia, priced from $115,400 to $157,900 excluding on roads. First introduced in 2008, the X6 created an entirely new segment called the Sports Activity Coupe (SAC). Building upon the original X6’s global success, the new model aims to further widen its appeal with sportier styling, increase in equipment levels, more powerful and fuel-efficient engines, and improved driving dynamics.

The better-proportioned 2015 BMW X6 features prominent flowing lines, striking accents and sharper contours, further emboldening the BMW X6’s characteristic road presence and dynamic appeal.

The bold front end is dominated by a wider kidney grille which now extends to the new standard Adaptive LED headlights, while the swept back coupe-style roof line maintains the car’s distinctive aesthetic with the strong flat rear apron framed by the L-shaped LED tail lights, highlighting the X6’s wide track and road-hugging stance.

Large 20-inch light-alloy wheels, fitted with low profile 275/40 front and 315/35 rear tyres fill up the gaping wheel arches.

The interior is all new, carried over almost entirely from the X5. It combines standard Dakota leather upholstery, a broad leather-covered instrument panel, sporty three-spoke multi-function steering wheel and highlight trim in aluminium for the diesel models and fine-wood Polar Grain for the BMW X6 xDrive50i.

Ensuring superb visibility of all important functions, the instrument cluster and centre stack climate controls feature black panel technology while a new larger 10.25-inch freestanding display screen in the centre of the instrument panel provides all vehicle, infotainment, navigation and communication information managed by the iDrive Controller on the centre console.

All new BMW X6 models feature front electric sports seats – with heating and electric lumbar support for BMW X6 xDrive50i and BMW X6 M50d models – while in the rear, the new BMW X6 features improved versatility and space with a 40/20/40-split, three-position seat.

Luggage capacity has been increased to between 580 litres and 1525 litres – with seats folded flat – an increase of 75 litres over the previous BMW X6, and easy access is assured with a standard electrically-operated tailgate.

According to BMW, the new X6 comes with a substantial increase in standard equipment for convenience, comfort and safety.

The entry-level X6 xDrive30d benefits from the addition of Adaptive LED headlights and ConnectedDrive features including Driving Assistant – a camera-based system providing Lane Departure Warning, Collision Warning and Pedestrian Warning with light city braking function – and Intelligent Emergency Call that uses the built-in SIM card to automatically call and transfer data to the ConnectedDrive Call Centre in the event of an accident.

These features are in addition to cruise control with braking function; front and rear Park Distance Control; keyless start/stop; dual-zone climate control; Rain Sensor automatic windscreen wipers and lights; convenience telephony with extended Bluetooth functions including Voice Control, audio streaming and pairing of multiple devices; HiFi audio system with USB and Aux inputs; and Navigation Professional System with a 20GB hard drive for media file storage.

A step up into the BMW X6 xDrive50i and BMW X6 M50d models adds Driving Assistant Plus with full braking effect and Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function; automatic Parking Assistant; keyless Comfort Access System; Alarm system; 4-zone climate control; harman/kardon Surround Sound audio system with DAB+ tuner; and metallic paint.

All three BMW X6 models feature a comprehensive list of standard safety equipment including six airbags, Dynamic Stability Control, Dynamic Traction Control, Hill Descent Control, Surround View camera and Head-Up Display.

A range of new petrol and diesel engines power the new X6 with greater efficiency. The 190kW/560Nm 3.0-litre, six-cylinder, TwinPower Turbo diesel engine in the X6 xDrive30d boasts a combined fuel consumption of just 6.0l/100km, a 19 per cent improvement over its predecessor.

At the same time, an extra 10kW of power and 20Nm of torque powers the new entry-level X6 from 0-100kmh in 6.7 seconds, a near one second improvement over the previous generation model.

With an extra 30kW and 50Nm, the 330kW/650Nm 4.4-litre, TwinPower Turbo V8 petrol engine in the BMW X6 xDrive50i is not only the most powerful in the range with a 0-100km time of just 4.8 seconds (0.6 seconds less than previously) but also benefits from a significant 22 per cent reduction in fuel consumption down from 12.5l/100km in its predecessor to only 9.7l/100km.

Although the outputs of the triple-turbo, six-cylinder, 3.0-litre diesel engine in the BMW X6 M50d remain unchanged at 280kW and 740Nm, the car benefits from BMW’s EfficientDynamics technologies with fuel consumption reduced by 14 percent to 6.6l/100km.

Putting all this power to the ground, the new BMW X6 maintains its xDrive permanent all-wheel drive system, offering fully variable torque split between the front and rear axles while building upon the dynamic handling characteristics of the car with a new range of four adaptive suspension packages.

In addition to its standard sports-tuned adaptive M Suspension with specific settings for the Dynamic Damper Control and rear air suspension, the BMW X6 M50d also features the Dynamic adaptive suspension package. This comprises Dynamic Performance Control, which varies the torque-split between the rear wheels and Dynamic Drive active roll stabilisation.

Providing the optimum balance between ride comfort and agility, the Professional adaptive suspension package, standard in the BMW X6 xDrive50i, combines the features of the Dynamic adaptive suspension package with a Comfort adaptive suspension package, featuring unique settings for the Dynamic Damper Control and rear air suspension.

All four adaptive suspension packages are optionally available for the BMW X6 xDrive30d model.

2015 BMW X6 Australian Pricing (excluding on-roads):