(2010) BMW X6 ActiveHybrid

bigu · 08-13-2009, 06:11 AM

(Hicars)Sporting its signature light blue paint scheme, as well as prominent “Hybrid Vehicle” stickers, BMW’s upcoming X6 ActiveHybrid prototype made a road trip last weekend to Austin, Texas, where we spotted it hanging out just a block from the state capitol. Appearing production-ready, the X6 ActiveHybrid is only visually set apart by a hood bulge and a small blue efficiency gauge where the fuel economy gauge would be on a standard gas model.

We first saw BMW’s X6 ActiveHybrid Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and BMW is wasting no time with real-time development, and you’re even looking at the production sheet-metal with the lightly bulged hood. We’re even hearing rumors that the X6 ActiveHybrid will be available in just one color — the light blue seen here.

While it remains unclear what engine will be coupled with the hybrid powertrain, the X6 ActiveHybrid will use a version of the two-mode hybrid system that was developed with General Motors and Daimler.

Like GM’s two-mode hybrid vehicles, the X6 ActiveHybrid will be able to be powered by the electric motor on its own or in tandem with SAC’s internal combustion engine, and will also feature regenerative braking. The system is said to boost fuel-economy in the X6 by 20 percent overall.

While BMW has yet to announce when the hybrid version of the X6 will hit the market, sources say it could be as soon as late 2009 as a 2010 model. We expect its first show arrival to be at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. (BMW X6 ActiveHybrid)

2001BMW330xi · 08-19-2009, 09:37 PM

don't like the wheels too much, and i guess it's a nonsport suspension 'cause it looks liftedddd, lol

wiedrick2005 · 08-19-2009, 10:10 PM

Is the designer retarded? Who would honestly think those wheels look half-decent? Ruins the SAC.

-Jay- · 08-20-2009, 03:56 AM

^

wheels ruin it.

FCPGroton · 08-20-2009, 02:49 PM

I am not a huge fan of the exterior of the X6, but the interior looks fantastic.

davidwarren · 08-20-2009, 02:53 PM

they look like the wheels from the civic hybrid.

Custom3 · 08-20-2009, 02:56 PM

is it like a industry standard practice that if its a Hybrid it gets shyty looking rims?

FCPGroton · 08-21-2009, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Custom3

is it like a industry standard practice that if its a Hybrid it gets shyty looking rims?

They do it for fuel economy. I think they should put some nice rims on it and loose a mile or two to the gallon.

08-13-2009, 06:11 AM	#1
bigu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: sg Posts: 6 My Ride: x6 View My Garage	(2010) BMW X6 ActiveHybrid (Hicars)Sporting its signature light blue paint scheme, as well as prominent “Hybrid Vehicle” stickers, BMW’s upcoming X6 ActiveHybrid prototype made a road trip last weekend to Austin, Texas, where we spotted it hanging out just a block from the state capitol. Appearing production-ready, the X6 ActiveHybrid is only visually set apart by a hood bulge and a small blue efficiency gauge where the fuel economy gauge would be on a standard gas model. We first saw BMW’s X6 ActiveHybrid Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and BMW is wasting no time with real-time development, and you’re even looking at the production sheet-metal with the lightly bulged hood. We’re even hearing rumors that the X6 ActiveHybrid will be available in just one color — the light blue seen here. While it remains unclear what engine will be coupled with the hybrid powertrain, the X6 ActiveHybrid will use a version of the two-mode hybrid system that was developed with General Motors and Daimler. Like GM’s two-mode hybrid vehicles, the X6 ActiveHybrid will be able to be powered by the electric motor on its own or in tandem with SAC’s internal combustion engine, and will also feature regenerative braking. The system is said to boost fuel-economy in the X6 by 20 percent overall. While BMW has yet to announce when the hybrid version of the X6 will hit the market, sources say it could be as soon as late 2009 as a 2010 model. We expect its first show arrival to be at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. (BMW X6 ActiveHybrid)

08-19-2009, 09:37 PM	#2
2001BMW330xi revolt1112@msn.com Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 5,152 My Ride: Jeep View My Garage	don't like the wheels too much, and i guess it's a nonsport suspension 'cause it looks liftedddd, lol __________________ -Ratnesh

08-20-2009, 03:56 AM	#4
-Jay- Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 24,406 My Ride: 06 X3 3.0i View My Garage	^ wheels ruin it. __________________

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FCPGroton Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Old Saybrook, CT Posts: 728 My Ride: 2000 E39 / 2011 M3 View My Garage	I am not a huge fan of the exterior of the X6, but the interior looks fantastic. __________________ 1-877-634-0063 \| info@fcpgroton.com 50 School House Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

08-20-2009, 02:53 PM	#6
davidwarren Halfway to 2L Join Date: May 2004 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 2,479 My Ride: 2001 325i View My Garage	they look like the wheels from the civic hybrid. __________________ You down with UCC? Ya you know me! sowing the seeds of jiggery pokery

08-19-2009, 10:10 PM	#3
wiedrick2005 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 235 My Ride: POS View My Garage	Is the designer retarded? Who would honestly think those wheels look half-decent? Ruins the SAC.

08-20-2009, 02:56 PM	#7
Custom3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 5,327 My Ride: HellRot 330CI View My Garage	is it like a industry standard practice that if its a Hybrid it gets shyty looking rims? __________________

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