BMW X6 Hybrid

First off, I give props to BMW for pursuing the hybrid technology. A company of their caliber ought to be on the forefront anyway, IMHO. However, the preformentioned product seemily resembles the Lexus flagship hybrid, in the sense that those that can afford to pay six figures for a car, can do so, and coincidentally participate in the effort to reduce oil consumption. But here's where Toyota get its props more often and ahead of anyone else. They FIRST design a car that works and can be afforded by a greater percentage of the general public (PRIUS). If they choose to develop a luxury flagship afterwards, great! How much of a breakthrough does it become when you start with an expensive car, and make it more expensive with hybrid tech. Start from scratch Mr. Bavarian....... then you'll really impress us.

You'd think that the BMW - Chrysler - GM partnership strange. But remember this ...
BMW autos use GM transmissions in
most of their vehicles!

NICE RIDE

If a large hybrid was easy to make then everyone would have one.

Small hybrids have huge advantages since they are better aerodynamically (small cross-section). Also the power required to move them is less so efficient electrical components are easier/cheaper to come by.

Those dorky looking hybrids are the way they are to improve aerodynamics and mileage.

There will never be a 100 mpg carburetor, but a 100 mpg car will be affordable in a decade.

To Charles I say "right on!" If BMW actually wants to MAKE A DIFFERENCE then they should hybrid-ize the Mini. 70K miles on my PRIUS and loving it...

It´s good to be german and ridin´ a car like X6. :)

hybid <> fuel economic in global; I simply dun understand why Prius, Honda Civic Hybrid use fuel inefficient petrol engines - BMW has similar fuel economies these hybrid have without hybrid technology in their comparable size 116i, 118d models and even for comparable price !!! Who dare would bother with heavy expensive to run (lifecycle etc.) batteries yet in low-end brand like Honda when for the same money I can have BMW with same fuel economy?!

So there are other ways of fuel economy than quite uneconomic petrol-electric hybrid...

But of course, I am lacking for BMW X6 with 3-liter I6 diesel-hybrid with city fuel economy same as mini cars have (as the highway fuel economy of X63.0d and the same with hybrid would not differ, of course, or even the hybrid would take more due to weight etc.).

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I just paid $95K for this vehicle replacing my 2007 4.8i X5 and I must tell you, this car is the ultimate driving machine, the acceleration, the smoothnes ,the luxury is all in one also I should add the 20% savings on my gas bill.
I drove all types of car in the world market, this is my ultimate choice.

Canadian Fuel Consumption Guide:

BMW ActiveHybrid X6:
Eng. Size/Cyl: 4.4/8
City 12.6 L/100lm
Hwy 10.3 L/100km

BMW X6 xDrive50i (none-hybrid):
Eng. Size/Cyl: 4.4/8
City 17.1 L/100lm
Hwy 11.0 L/100km

I think all these hybrid technology is still in the crappy stage because these car should be designed to get at least 50% more than the conventional gasoline vehicle. 20 to 30 percent is not a good aim. Keep working on it guys the public is not impress by the MPG and the price. Not proportional saving.

Hybrid BMW's are a good news for the forever fans of BMW. Not anyone can afford a BMW and that's because BMW are strong heavy power cars with a relatively high fuel consumption. Let's hope the fuel consumption part will soon change, that would make the BMW parts more appealing.

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