Alongside the Concept X6, BMW showcased its X6 ActiveHybrid, which utilizes a two-mode system like that of General Motors’s upcoming hybrid SUVs, the Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade. The technology was developed by the Global Hybrid Cooperation, formed by BMW, the former DaimlerChrysler, and GM.

Unlike GM’s mild-hybrids, a two-mode system allows the vehicle to run on electric power alone at low speeds and doesn’t necessitate the use of smaller, less powerful engines. Overall, BMW claims a twenty-percent reduction in fuel consumption for the ActiveHybrid.

With the X5 growing in its second generation—7.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider, and a couple hundred pounds heavier than the original—to accommodate a third row of seating, perhaps there is room in the BMW SUV lineup for a vehicle catering to those wanting the sporty driving promise of the roundel on the hood and room for four in a stylish, blatantly road-oriented SUV. We’ll see when the production X6 debuts in less than a year, with the ActiveHybrid to follow later. Expect virtually no change from what you see here, and don’t expect us to call it a coupe.


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Hybrid X6 = E72

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I can't tell, my connection is too slow right now so i choosed a crap quality to get a fluid motion.

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Wow, this thread is moving fast!

I must say hybrids have never been sexier. This one makes me want to drive one.

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Just as i was expecting - simply perfect in every possible way! Damn! They really did it this time! Who wants an X5 after seeing this? Not me, not for sure... j/k...

The bumper and headlights have really done great job to separate it from X5. Side and rear have nothing to do with X5. More aggressive headlights and bigger intakes removed my doubts about ctrl+v of X5's front - it does resemble it, but to me this is very different car.

Loving it and i've decided - when my X5 arrives i'll enjoy it for 2 or maximum 3 years and then, look at above pic - that'll be my next car.

Holly Molly???? Where's the Artist?? always putting everything BMW down... What do you have say about this????

Andreas, i'm having a heart attack!!!!!

Where are the doubters of X6???