The all-new 2008 BMW X6 is the first-ever Sports Activity Coupe. It incorporates Coupe agility, SAV versatility and offers a better ride, more cargo space and unique features. The X6 gets five doors and can accommodate four passengers.

The 2008 X6 is available in two engine versions— the xDrive50i is equipped with the 4.4 V-8 engine generating 400-horsepower, while the xDrive35i, with its 3.0-liter Inline six-cylinder engine, produces 300-horsepower. Both engines are available with Twin Turbo technology and direct injection. The BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive technology with electronic control for variable distribution of drive power is standard on the X6. The xDrive consistently adjusts to driving conditions in all situations and at all times. The engine is mated to a six-speed sport automatic transmission.

The X6 xDrive50i propels to 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds and its top speed is 155 mph, which is limited electronically by the engine control unit.

The 2008 BMW X6 comes with a host of standard features to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, such as the drive belt for the AC compressor that comes with an independent clutch, which automatically disconnects the compressor as soon as the driver switches off the air-conditioning system.

The tires are equipped with reduced rolling resistance and the cooling air flaps are controlled electronically and reduce the air drag of the vehicle when closed. Adaptive Drive is another unique feature that monitors and calculates data on road speed, body and wheel velocity, steering angle, ride and damper position and longitudinal and lateral acceleration. The high-speed FlexRay data transmission used in the Adaptive Drive allows quick and reliable co-ordination of data.

The X6 features standard 19-inch light-alloy wheels, run-flat safety tires, sporty cockpit, racing knee pads in the front, individual molded seats in the rear and display in the instrument panel. The coupe boasts of 59.7-cubic feet of luggage space with the rear seats down.

The 2008 BMW X6 provides maximum crash safety. The safety gadgets include dynamic performance control, front and side airbags; curtain-type head protection airbags at the side; crash-activated headrests; tire-pressure monitor system; three-point inertia-reel belts; rollover sensor and two-stage brake lights.