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BMW launches the third generation of its Sports Activity Coupe, the BMW X6, alongside the flagship of the BMW X5 range, the X5 M50i here in Singapore.
29 Nov 2019 | Local News : Singapore
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BMW has launched the new X6 and X5 M50i here in Singapore. Launched at Jones the Grocer at Dempsey on 28 December, members of the media received an exclusive preview that included a guided walkthrough over the features of the new car.
The all new BMW X6 has grown by 26mm in length (to 4,935mm) and by 15mm in width (to 2,004mm), while standing 6mm lower (at 1,696mm) to deliver even greater visual masculinity. The flanks of the new car are also defined by familiar BMW proportions with a crisply drawn character line and dynamic roofline defining its sporty silhouette.
Two petrol units are offered for the new X6, with the X6 M50i receiving a twin-turbocharged 523bhp V8 petrol engine, while the X6 xDrive40i receives a twin-turbocharged straight-six petrol which develops 335bhp. Both models come with an automatic eight-speed Steptronic transmission, as well as BMW's intelligent all-wheel drive to maximise traction, agility and directional stability.
The X6 M50i however receives Adaptive M suspension Professional as standard with active roll stabilisation and Integral Active Steering for exceptionally agile and dynamic driving qualities, while the X6 xDrive40i comes equipped with two-axle air suspension including automatic self-levelling, allowing the car's ride height to be adjusted automatically with the push of a button by up to 80mm.
On the interior the cabin sports a modern and sporty appearance. The design of the cockpit, complete with the new arrangement and design of the control elements, represents a progressive re-interpretation of the driver focus for which BMW is renowned. The BMW X6 comes as standard with Vernasca leather upholstery for the X6 xDrive40i, and BMW Individual full-leather trim Merino for the BMW X6 M50i. A high degree of practicality is ensured thanks to 40:20:40 split rear seat backrests that can be folded down to increase boot capacity from 580 to 1,530 litres.
The Driving Assistant Professional is an additional option for the X6 xDrive40i and standard for the X6 M50i, and delivers steering and lane control assistant with Traffic jam assistant and lane keeping assistant with active side collision protection.
Also at the launch was the flagship of the BMW X5 range, the BMW X5 M50i.
The X5 M50i is able to complete the sprint from zero to 100km/h in only 4.3 seconds.
The X5 M50i also sports a double-wishbone front axle and a five-link rear axle which is tuned with specific kinematics and elastokinematics for suspension and damping settings in order to deliver maximum potential from the outstanding drive design.
Selected design elements such as the front grille surrounds and side mirrors finished in Cerium Grey similarly serve to underline the outstanding status of the eight-cylinder models.
The X5 M50i's interior features an M leather upholstery with contrast stitching and perforated surfaces and interior strips in Aluminium Tetragon, while standard equipment also comprises of illuminated entry sills displaying the 'M50i' logo, a headliner in Anthracite and a Harmon Kardon surround sound system.
| Car Model | Price (as of press time) |
| BMW X6 xDrive40i M Sport (A) | $367,888 |
| BMW M Series X6 M50i 4.4 (A) | $482,888 |
| BMW M Series X5 M50i 4.4 (A) | $462,888 |
