First Look
The 2010 BMW X6 M is one of the very few vehicles in the market which can’t be described completely on papers. If you hear about the crossover vehicle having a twin-turbo V8 engine generating 555-horsepower of maximum power, having SUV ride height, hatchback body styling and limited hauling capability, you won’t believe it at first. But all this is true in case of 2010 BMW X6 M, which might have all the ingredients of irrelevance, but comes with the unique “M” badge of BMW’s Motorsport division, which is something BMW never takes lightly. Some auto gurus might scoff at the presence of two almost identical SUVs in this exclusive ultra-performance club (the second being the X5 M, which also is launched this year), but one single ride in the X6 M will be convincing enough to get the BMW X6 M.
What’s New for 2010 BMW X6 M?
The 2010 BMW X6 M is an all new ultrahigh-performance edition of the luxurious X6 crossover.
Body Styling and Features
The 2010 BMW X6 M is an ultrahigh-performance crossover SUV, with seating for four passengers and immense luxury. Just as you expect from any car of this price range, the X5 M also comes loaded with plethora of luxurious equipments including the 20-inch alloy wheels offering summer performance tires, a electronically adaptable self-leveling vigorous suspension having M-specific sport tuning, rear and front parking sensors, headlight washers, a power liftgate, xenon headlamps, auto-dimming mirrors, a panoramic sunroof, eight-way power heated front sport seats, leather upholstery, ambient internal lighting, a sport steering wheel, Bluetooth, dual-zone automatic climate control, the newest edition of iDrive having a lot of physical buttons, a 12-speaker CD/MP3 stereo and a hard-drive-based navigation system offering real-time traffic updates and a redesigned menu structure.
Apart from the luxurious standard equipments, there also are plethora of optional equipments available as well, such as ventilated “multicontour” seats, a soft-close automatic doors, heated rear seats and steering wheel, a head-up display, a rearview camera, an USB/iPod adapter, a six-DVD changer, four-zone climate control, a 16-speaker premium sound system, keyless ignition/entry, a back-seat entertainment system, comprehensive leather trim, towing preparation and satellite radio.
Under The Hood
The 2010 BMW X6 M gets its power from a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine pumping maximum power of 555 hp and maximum torque of 501 lb-ft. The generated power if transmitted to all the four wheels of the X6 M by a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift paddles. The six-speed automatic transmission is the only transmission available here.
BMW claims the sprint timing for 2010 BMW X6 M as 4.7 seconds for 0-60-mph. The estimated fuel economy for the X6 M is 14 mpg combined in city and on highways.
Safety Equipments
The safety equipments for 2010 BMW X6 M includes ABS (with brake assist), front seat side-impact airbags, stability control, rear and front side curtain airbags, and whiplash-reducing front head restraints.
Verdict
The 2010 BMW X6 M is an immensely powerful hatchback with astonishing handling capabilities, compromised cargo space and four seats. The powerful crossover might not make a lot of sense to the practical buyers, but a single ride in the car is sufficient to change their minds.
