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New diesel engine for X6


New diesel engine for X6

Author: Isaac BoberDate: 27 July 2011
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BMW Australia has responded customer demand for its diesel engines with the introduction of a new entry model to the BMW X6 range: the BMW X6 xDrive30d.

The 3.0-litre straight-six cylinder turbo-diesel engine has already proven highly successful across the BMW range, including BMW’s market-leading X5 Sports Activity Vehicle where it accounts for well over half of all X5 sales in Australia.

Demand for BMW diesel technology has soared in recent months with the carmaker selling more diesel than petrol engines in Australia in 2010 for the first time ever.

With an MLP of $109,900 the BMW X6 xDrive becomes the new entry model to the range.

The X6 xDrive30d boasts 180kW and 540Nm enabling the Sports Activity Coupe to sprint to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds. Fuel economy is a low 7.4L/100km.

Like all other models in the X6 line-up, the X6 xDrive30d gets an eight-speed automatic transmission as standard. Dynamic Performance Control, which is unique to the BMW X6, is a standard feature on the X6 xDrive30d, too.

The X6 xDrive30d also features a number of BMW EfficientDynamics technologies including Low Rolling Resistance tyres, third-generation common-rail diesel technology and Brake Energy Regeneration.

The X6 xDrive30d also sees the introduction of a ‘five-seater’ option with a three-passenger rear seat now available across the X6 range for the first time. This fifth seat, incorporating a three-point safety belt, retains a centre armrest and the 60:40 fold-down split of the rear seats remains unchanged.

Despite its highly-competitive pricing, the BMW X6 xDrive30d offers high standard specification including 19-inch Star-spoke alloy wheels, Sport Seats, Sports leather steering wheel, Bi-Xenon headlights, and Nevada leather upholstery.

A number of innovations from the BMW ConnectedDrive suite of technologies are also featured as standard including Head-Up Display, Rear View Camera with Top View, Professional Navigation, Bluetooth and USB Audio Interface. High-beam Assist, Automatic Tailgate and Park Distance Control front and rear complete the premium value package standard on the X6 xDrive30d. The BMW X6 xDrive30d is now available in Australian showrooms.

 

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