WOODCLIFF LAKE, New Jersey — BMW has announced that its new 2008 X6 xDrive35i will start at $53,275, including destination, when it hits showrooms in late April. The top-of-the-line 2008 BMW X6 xDrive50i will start at $63,775 and is bound for the U.S. in the summer of 2008.

The BMW X6 xDrive50i is equipped with a 4.4-liter V8 that churns out 400 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque. The BMW X6 xDrive35i has a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine that delivers 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque.

The BMW X6 gets a standard sport steering wheel with gearshift paddles, as well as standard 19-inch light alloy wheels. Another unusual touch is new knee pads on the center console that provide the driver and front passenger with more stability in quick maneuvers. The X6, which BMW has christened a "sports activity coupe," will be available in 10 exterior colors, 11 leather options and three trim options.

What this means to you: Now you know how much coin you'll have to come up with to get your hands on this beauty. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent


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Lucky sobs you!

In eastern Europe where I live right now, the price is 3 fold...and more!

Not only you are the richest country, you have the cheepest cars. Damn there is no justice in the world.. :>

By rough estimation I'm expecting around 110,000AUD for X6 35i and around 125,000AUD for the X6 50i... Around a 10k mark up on the X5. Similar to the mark up on the 3 Series coupe compared to the sedan...

The X6 M will probably start at $70k+

Canadian prices are $63,900 for the 35i and $78,100 for the 50i. The 35i actually comes well equipped, so it's not that bad a price ... still there's a large gap to the US model.