OFF-Road Coupe! BMW X6

BMW has been on a rampage these days with a concept vehicle for nearly every conceivable crossover effectively plugging all matter of gaps in their vehicular line-up.

And most recently the Bavarian car manufacturer unveiled yet another concept vehicle in their ever growing arsenal, the 5 Series GT, a car whose ride height is somewhere between that of the normal sedan and that of an SUV while at the same time gets a notchback like rear for practicality. Of course its still in development, but one thing’s for sure, just like our test unit X6; it will definitely show up at our showrooms.

The X6 started out life as a concept car as well, with critics lauding this unheard of combination between a coupe and an SUV.

At a Glance
Engine: 2,979cc, twin-turbo, in-line 6
Performance: 306bhp/5,800-6,250rpm, 400Nm/1,300-5,000rpm,
Topspeed: 240km/h, 0-100 6.7 secs
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Price with COE: $293,800
Test Drive/Enquiries: Performance Motors Tel: 6319 0100

In a Nut Shell
Plus: First SUV with Coupe-like characteristics, sweet engine and commanding presence
Minus: Only four people will get to enjoy the fun
Verdict: The X6 is the perfect solution to those that need an SUV but detest the current boxy lineup of similarly looking cars, with its coupe-like lines and incredible agility, no SUV drives like it and definitely none look like it, it’s the perfect solution to a new breed of crossover vehicles.

(For more details, do check out the latest issue of Wheels Asia magazines/April Issue '2009 available at all news stands now!)