BMW X6 Hybrid Spied

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by Clinton Deacon
July 7, 2008 10:00 PM
Filed Under: BMW, German, Spy Photos

Hot on the heels of the BMW X6 M comes the latest set of spy shots of the hybrid version. We first spotted this prototype testing in February this year when it sported a massive power dome and judging by these latest shots the engineers are getting closer to production. The power dome appears almost non-existant now that the engineers can remove some of its testing equipment.

The hybrid powertrain will be based on a the two-mode hybrid system that was developed between BMW, Daimler and General Motors and will be further enhanced with a regenerated braking system. It is unclear which engine it will be coupled with at this stage, although sources state we should see an overall fuel economy reduction of 20%.

Launch of the X6 hybrid is expected sometime in 2009 as a 2010 model so we shouldn't have to wait too long before initial details are leaked released.

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wjaprep
July 7, 2008 11:01 PM
Does no one understand the fact that since the car has already been released, it would atract less attetnion to leave it un covered?

Bada_Bing
July 7, 2008 11:20 PM
Maybe they want the attention , seems not many people like the design.

Bremen_Koenigsegg
July 8, 2008 4:07 AM
^ I thought they sold out of the entire first year's production? I'm fair certain people like the design, but hate the fact it's a world-destroying SUV. Although this option is bound to improve the X6's stature, I believe hybrids are incredibly stupid.

daviepops
July 8, 2008 9:07 AM
I agree ... and why on earth would you bother to remove the BMW roundels from the bonnet the rear hatch and wheel centres ??? ... am I missing something ???

BabyMilo
July 8, 2008 2:14 AM
geez how many versions do they want to release even though ppl dont like the car thy r still adding engines... i think if i had to get an x6 i would get the m coz thn no 1 would see that i bought a stupid ugly car...

samuelcy
July 8, 2008 5:19 AM
this looks....so stupid still...

Bada_Bing
July 8, 2008 10:23 AM
@ Bremen_Koenigsegg = Have a look at this before you say hybrids are useless , http://www.popsci.com/environment/article/2008-07/ferrari-prius

Bremen_Koenigsegg
July 8, 2008 10:35 PM
I've already seen that, but thanks for playing. I should clarify: from a green perspective, hybrids are useless -- in fact, I would argue they're environmentally hazardous. Performance-wise, there is some benefit to hybrid drive, granted, but none that compensate for the additional complexity and weight. They are not offering the X6 ActiveHybrid as a performance enhancement; it is a fuel economy-minded option.

ShinyG
July 8, 2008 11:40 AM
^So you're saying if Ferrari, which usually does cars which are pretty much useless anyway, decides to do useless hybrids you actually get a car that is... less useless!?

alessandro
July 8, 2008 1:18 PM
Saw firt X6 on the road and still amazed. They definitely schould build the X7 otherwise there no for exuse for X6.

smokeonit1
July 8, 2008 1:31 PM
since bmw is doing hot weather testing in death valley, as shown in the pix, the production stage is not too far out... 6 months or so.. if bmw really wants to go ahead...

but the x6 is not really the car to bundle with a hybrid... too much weight, to costly base...

the 1er with the 120i as hybrid, or the 120d with hybrid, that would sell well!!!

benz_man
July 8, 2008 5:50 PM
If you had an engineering package that adds a 20% fuel economy improvement wouldn't you use it on the vehicle that needs the improvement the most?

LMS
July 8, 2008 2:12 PM
Coupling this ugly behemoth with a hybrid engine kinda defeats the prupose no?

gazer23
July 8, 2008 5:46 PM
Looks like a 7 series that has been in a bad accident !

Bada_Bing
July 8, 2008 6:51 PM
Ah who the f**k cares

Xenicide
July 9, 2008 12:46 AM
The X6 is a brilliant vehicle. If there was a hybrid vehicle out there I would buy, it would be this one. The design is a radical, yet welcome change. Everyone has these preconceived notions of how a car should look and feel, and I must say, the X6 is a joy.

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