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2011 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid
The BMW X6 is a vehicle the German automaker has dubbed a sport activity vehicle - or SAV - and now for the first time BMW will offer the X6 in hydrid form as the X6 ActiveHybrid.
Priced from $89,725, the gasoline-electric version of the luxury SAV carries a hefty premium over the X6 xDrive50i, but it does include most of the goodies in the standard V8's Premium Package.
The X6 ActiveHybrid offers a handful of options: Ventilated seats, Cold Weather package, Rear side window shades, automatic high beams, satellite radio, rear seat entertainment, smart phone integration and a premium audio system.
Physically, the X6 ActiveHybrid differs in few ways from its more conventional brethren. Most bystanders will notice only special badging and unique alloy wheels.
One of the most performance-oriented hybrid powetrain to hit the market yet, the BMW system is based on a 400 horsepower twin turbo V8 powered by gasoline and two electric motors that pump out 90 and 84 horsepower, respectively. The peak torque of the combined system is a diesel-like 575 lb-ft.
BMW says this large four-door hatchback crossover will hit 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and that it is capable of driving on purely electric power up to 37 mph. CO2 emissions are down to 231 g/km, a 20 percent decrease over a comparable gas-only X6.
The system uses a two-mode seven-speed active transmission and BMW's xDrive all-wheel-drive system comes as standard.
Hidden beneath the rear luggage compartment is a 2.4 kWh NiMH battery pack capable of putting out 57 kW and power is delivered by a 50kW re-generator.
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2011 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid
MECHANICAL
- ActiveHybrid combustion engine: 4.4-liter 32-valve 400-hp V-8 engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, piezo direct fuel injection, 4 overhead camshafts, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing; 90-hp electric motor A and 84-hp electric motor B with power split drive mode (output branched concept) for power conversion
- 7-speed Sport Automatic transmission with Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC) Sport and steptronic Manual shift modes, and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, 2-mode active transmission with an electrical continuously variable mode (ECVT), optimized for low and high speeds, and a fixed transmission ratio
- xDrive all-wheel-drive system
- Trailer hitch prewiring
- Double wishbone front suspension
- Lightweight multi-link integral rear suspension
- Self-leveling suspension
- Engine-speed-sensitive power steering
- 4-wheel anti-lock ventilated disc brakes; electronic front/rear proportioning
- Chrome exhaust tips (dual rectangular shape on X6 xDrive50i and ActiveHybrid X6)
EXTERIOR
- Streamline (Style 297) 20 x 10.0 front, 20 x 11.0 rear light alloy wheels and 275/40 front, 315/35 rear run-flat performance tires
- Metallic paint
- 2-way power glass moonroof with "one-touch" operation, sliding interior sunshade, and wind deflector
- Running boards
- Chrome finish on side-window frame and door-sill trim
- Xenon Adaptive Headlights with auto-leveling and Corona headlight-rings
- Automatic headlight on/off control
- Halogen free-form foglights with Cornering Lights function
- Adaptive Brake Lights
- Privacy glass in rear windows
- Dual power outside mirrors
- Intermittent rain-sensing windshield wipers with adjustable and vehicle-speed-sensitive wiping interval, single-wipe control, windshield-washer system with heated washer jets
- Body-color exterior door handles
- Soft-close automatic door operation
- Power tailgate
INTERIOR
- Engine Start/Stop button
- 20-way pwr multi-contour front bucket seats include standard 10-way power seat functions, plus additional power adjustment functions for shoulder and thigh support, backrest width and lumbar support (contour and position), 2-way manual lateral adjustment for Comfort headrest, and 2-driver memory system
- 4-way adjustable power lumbar support for front seats
- 3-stage heated front seats
- Split-folding rear seats
- Nappa Leather upholstery, dashboard, center console and upper door panel (requires multi-contour front seats)
- Front-seat center console with armrest, storage compartment, and auxiliary input
- Rear-seat center armrest
- 3-spoke leather-wrapped pwr tilt/telescopic multi-function sport steering wheel with paddle shifters
- Electronic analog instrumentation with LED illumination
- Outside-temperature display
- iDrive system with on-board computer and Controller, and 6 programmable memory buttons
- Service Interval Indicator and Check Control vehicle monitor
- Vehicle & Key Memory
- Power windows with key-off operation, "one-touch" opening and closing of all door windows, and anti-trapping feature
- Dynamic Cruise Control
- Anti-theft alarm system with keyhead remote operation interior motion detector
- Central locking system and Coded Driveaway Protection
- Comfort access keyless entry
- Integrated 3-button Universal garage-door opener
- Navigation system with Voice command and Real Time Traffic Information
- Automatic front climate control with separate left/right temperature settings, automatic air conditioning, and recirculation control
- 4-zone climate control with 4 individual temperature settings
- Active-charcoal micro-filter ventilation
- Rear-window defroster
- Dual cupholders front and rear
- Auxiliary pwr outlet
- Nappa leather dashboard trim -inc: leather-wrapped center console
- Ash Grain Wood interior trim
- Automatic-dimming rear-view mirror with digital-readout compass and automatic-dimming, power-folding side-view mirrors
- Time-delay courtesy lights automatically activate when driver's door handle is lifted, remote control is used, or engine is turned off
- Anthracite headliner
- Ambiance lighting pkg
- Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors
- Storage package includes 2 lashing rails, 4 sliding lashing eyes, and lighting in the cargo area
- Fully finished cargo area
- Retractable cargo cover
Safety
- Head-up display (HUD)
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), and Dynamic Brake Control
- Hill Descent Control (HDC)
- Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment
- Front- and rear-compartment Head Protection System (HPS) with front side-impact airbags
- BMW assist with Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling (with Bluetooth enabled mobile phone), with phonebook downloading and speech recognition capabilities (please visit your authorized BMW center for details on standard and optional services and a list of BMW-approved Bluetooth technology enabled mobile phones)
- Rear-view camera w/top view
- Park Distance Control (front and rear)
- Automatic tilt-down of right outside mirror for visibility of curb when backing up
- Crash sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights
- Rollover sensor that triggers airbags and safety-belt pretensioners in the event of a rollover
- 3-point safety belts and head restraints at all seating positions
- Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners
- Active Head Restraints in front seats
- Child safety rear door locks
- Tire Pressure Monitor
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2011 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid
Vehicle
- EPA Classification - TBD -
- EPA Greenhouse Gas Score - TBD -
Engine
- Engine Type Gas/Electric V8
- Displacement 4.4L/268
- Fuel System - TBD -
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 400 @ 5500-6400
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM 450 @ 1750-4500
Transmission
- Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
- Trans Order Code - TBD -
- Trans Type 7
- Trans Description Cont. Automatic
- First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.89
- Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.62
- Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.80
- Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.30
- Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
- Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.83
- Reverse Ratio (:1) - TBD -
- Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.64
- Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High - TBD -
- Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low - TBD -
- Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 0.72
Mileage
- Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 18
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 17
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 19
Electrical
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - TBD -
Cooling System
- Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) - TBD -
Weight Information
- Base Curb Weight (lbs) 5765
Trailering
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Suspension
- Suspension Type - Front Double Wishbone
- Suspension Type - Rear Multilink
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Self-Leveling
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Self-Leveling
- Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
- Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
- Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Brakes
- Brake Type Pwr
- Brake ABS System 4 Wheel
- Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 15.1 x - TBD
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.6 x - TBD
Tires
- Front Tire Order Code - TBD -
- Rear Tire Order Code - TBD -
- Front Tire Size P275/40R20
- Front Tire Size 255/50R19
- Rear Tire Size P315/35R20
- Rear Tire Size P255/50R19
- Spare Tire Size Compact
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size (in) 20 x 10.0
- Front Wheel Size (in) 19 x 9.0
- Rear Wheel Size (in) 20 x 11.0
- Rear Wheel Size (in) 19 x 9.0
- Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
- Front Wheel Material Aluminum
- Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
- Spare Wheel Material Aluminum
Steering
- Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD -
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) - TBD -
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Fuel Tank
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 22.5
Exterior Dimensions
- Wheelbase (in) 115.5
- Length, Overall (in) 192.1
- Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 78.1
- Height, Overall (in) 66.5
- Track Width, Front (in) 64.7
- Track Width, Rear (in) 67.2
- Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD -
- Rear Door Opening Height (in) - TBD -
- Rear Door Opening Width (in) - TBD -
- Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) - TBD -
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) - TBD -
- Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) - TBD -
- Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) - TBD -
- Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 59.7
- Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 25.6
Interior Dimensions
- Passenger Capacity 4
- Passenger Volume (ft³) - TBD -
- Front Head Room (in) 38.3
- Front Leg Room (in) - TBD -
- Front Shoulder Room (in) - TBD -
- Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
- Second Head Room (in) 37.2
- Second Leg Room (in) - TBD -
- Second Shoulder Room (in) - TBD -
- Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Summary
- Vehicle Name X6
- Body Style 4dr Sports Activity Coupe
- EPA Classification
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2011 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid
CRASH/ROLLOVER RATINGS
- No Crash Safety Ratings Available
SAFETY FEATURES
- Head-up display (HUD)
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), and Dynamic Brake Control
- Hill Descent Control (HDC)
- Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment
- Front- and rear-compartment Head Protection System (HPS) with front side-impact airbags
- BMW assist with Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling (with Bluetooth enabled mobile phone), with phonebook downloading and speech recognition capabilities (please visit your authorized BMW center for details on standard and optional services and a list of BMW-approved Bluetooth technology enabled mobile phones)
- Rear-view camera w/top view
- Park Distance Control (front and rear)
- Automatic tilt-down of right outside mirror for visibility of curb when backing up
- Crash sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights
- Rollover sensor that triggers airbags and safety-belt pretensioners in the event of a rollover
- 3-point safety belts and head restraints at all seating positions
- Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners
- Active Head Restraints in front seats
- Child safety rear door locks
- Tire Pressure Monitor
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2011 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid
PRICING SUMMARY
INVOICE
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