This is no regular BMW X6. I mean, look at that power dome! Our spy photographers caught this camouflaged BMW X6 ActiveHybrid, which is slated to be BMW's first hybrid-powered coupe - yes, the BMW X6 is officially a four-door coupe, a definition shattering notions about modern-day coupes.
The engine is a two-mode hybrid gasoline-electric engine developed in co-operation with GM and Daimler and should cut fuel consumption by 20 percent. Just like with all hybrid cars, the X6 ActiveHybrid runs either on electric power or uses an internal combustion, depending on whether the car runs at a low or high speed and generates energy from braking. Apparently the colossal power dome is there just for testing purposes, who'd thought that?
According to our sources the car will be ready for a launch by mid-2009 for the 2010 model year. Enjoy the pictures and stay tuned for more news. In the mean time, take a look at BMW's official press release from September.
BMW X6 ActiveHybrid Spied with Massive Power Dome
BMW X6 Hybrid Caught At a Petrol Station
Comments
AmazingJerry
February 19, 2008 11:35 PM
Read second paragraph and you'll find your answer. Probably test equipment.
ck314
February 19, 2008 11:35 PM
And how about those surreal hazard stickers? Emergency? Perhaps it's more about hydrogen stuff...
RGreen5483
February 19, 2008 11:48 PM
I wonder why the rear of the hybrid would be different from the regular X6? Why all the tape on the quarter panel?
ck314
February 19, 2008 11:59 PM
Some device/container must be hiding downthere for sure, they've just left minimal space for the driver's retrovision.
astonmartindb9
February 21, 2008 4:05 PM
i cant wait to see the reat thiong on the road, BMW are taking a drastic step forward.
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