Hybrid Technology with Sheer Driving Pleasure. The BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid

BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid. Contents. Description in Brief.
page 2 Unique and Only from BMW: Hybrid Technology with Sheer Driving
Pleasure. BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid.
page 5 Exterior Dimensions.
page 13 Description in Brief. Character: - World debut of BMW Concept
X6 ActiveHybrid - combining significant enhancement of efficiency with
Sheer Driving Pleasure so typical of BMW. - The close and direct link
of concepts combining the new Sports Activity Coupé with
innovative BMW ActiveHybrid technology ensures an authentic match of
design and technology in every respect. The potential of BMW's
ActiveHybrid system develops its optimum effect in the unique concept
of the Sports Activity Coupé. This holistic, all-round approach
sets the stage for an all-new driving experience. - The BMW Concept
X6 ActiveHybrid, the BMW in the world of hybrid cars. - BMW
ActiveHybrid is far superior to conventional hybrid vehicles in terms of
driving dynamics. Its fuel consumption and emission ratings are up to 20
per cent better than on a comparable car with conventional drivetrain
technology. - The combination with innovative hybrid technology
offers the most sporting and dynamic rendition of a BMW X Car. Design
language typical of BMW takes up the superior driving dynamics of the
Sports Activity Coupé and visualises this superiority through
authentic design and a unique look. Indeed, the extravagant design of
the body combines the sporting elegance of a BMW Coupé with the
striking DNA of BMW X and provides a clear reference to the innovative
drive concept. Technology: - The driving experience in BMW Concept
X6 ActiveHybrid corresponds to the character of a typical BMW based on
supreme dynamism and performance on the road. The car responds
directly, spontaneously and with outstanding precision to the driver's
commands, offering the driver perfect feedback at all times through
touch effects and acoustic signals, like on a car with a conventional
combustion engine. - BMW ActiveHybrid is a particular highlight of BMW
EfficientDynamics, BMW's trendsetting development strategy for today's
world. Introducing this technology, BMW is taking the next step in the
ongoing reduction of fuel consumption and emissions. BMW ActiveHybrid
is based on a modular concept following the strategy of "Best of
Hybrid" to integrate the most appropriate, optimum components in
each case in different concepts. - Interacting with the two-mode
active transmission, the concept, through electrical support, offers
two operating modes, one for setting off and driving at low speeds, one
for higher speeds. This ensures optimum use of the torque generated as
a function of driving conditions. - The innovative two-mode active
transmission allows variable power transmission via the power split
incorporating planetary gearsets. In addition, the active transmission
incorporates an electric drive system and enables the vehicle to drive
at fixed transmission ratios within one system. This combines the
driving dynamics and efficiency of the combustion engine and the
electric drive system in an innovative, intelligent manner.
Exterior design: - The powerful presence of the car's body forms an
ideal match with the flat, sleek flow of the greenhouse roofline.
Indeed, this flowing roofline is a characteristic feature of the car's
coupé silhouette, just like the short front overhang, the long
wheelbase and the long rear overhang. - In its design, BMW Concept X6
ActiveHybrid boasts all the DNA and genes so characteristic of the BMW
X philosophy. The visual balance of the front and rear wheels to be
admired clearly from the side makes a clear reference to BMW xDrive,
BMW's intelligent all-wheel-drive technology. - The second element
dominating the design of the body is the clear orientation to the
wheels, the muscular wheel arches and the large wheels clearly bearing
testimony to the stable position and roadholding of the car. - The
dynamically rising contour line at the side and the growing distance
between the shoulder and the sill-line as the vehicle moves back create
a dynamic wedge shape. - The striking front view with a clear focus
on the vehicle's width again provides the typical look of a BMW X car
further emphasised by the extra-large BMW kidney grille also serving as
the air intake with its robust slats. - The engine compartment lid
comes with clearly shaped contours sub-divided by sharp lines and
tapering towards the BMW kidney grille, as well as a powerful curvature
at the top with that striking BMW powerdome. - Through their unique
shape and design, the D-pillars provide a clear expression of power and
stability. The innovative design of the rear lights, in turn,
emphasises the sheer width of the car, while horizontal lines highlight
the wide track. - The underfloor protection panels front and rear are
made of brushed aluminium, the rear underfloor panel moving out when
required and covering the tailpipes on BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid
while driving on electric power only. - Door cutout trim with blue
stripes and the name "BMW ActiveHybrid" clearly refer to the
unique drive concept of this equally unique vehicle. The light colour
of the body, in turn, forms a clear contrast to the dark window
graphics, and the 21-inch wheels come in innovative, three-dimensional
rim design.