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.