The BMW X6 M is the original high-performance
crossover coupe and it’s about to enter its third-generation. While we’ve seen a handful of
prototypes over the past few months, the camouflage is starting to come off and
we’re getting a better looking at the upcoming crossover. Following in the footsteps of the
X5 and X7, the X6 M adopts a brawny front fascia with a massive grille that is
flanked by sweptback headlights. Further below are large air intakes with
honeycomb mesh inserts.
The sporty styling continues further back as the X6
M has aerodynamic mirror caps and stylish wheels that are backed up by a
high-performance braking system. The crossover also has an evolutionary
greenhouse and a steeply sloping roof with a panoramic sunroof. Continuing to the rear, we can
see two tailgate-mounted spoilers and a four-tailpipe sports exhaust system.
The camouflage does a pretty good job of hiding the design, but a couple of
undisguised photos surfaced back in March.
Previous spy photos have shown the cabin will
largely carryover from the X5 and this means we can expect a 12.3-inch digital
instrument and a 12.3-inch infotainment system. There will also be a
leather-wrapped M steering wheel, carbon fiber trim and an M-branded shifter
with contrast stitching. Power will be provided by a familiar twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine.
It produces 592 hp and 750 Nm of torque in the M5
and this figure should carryover over to the X6 M.
Buyers looking for something more powerful will be
able to opt for the X6 M Competition. Doing so will increase the output to 617
hp, but the torque will remain unchanged at 750
Nm. The redesigned BMW X5 debuted last summer, so the standard X6 will
likely be introduced in a couple of months. The X5 M and X6 M should follow
shortly after that.
