Along with announcing the updated X5 M Competition, BMW has depicted a double act by dropping the X6 M Competition facelift.
More aggressive looks
Debuting two weeks after the updated X6, shown alongside the reworked X5, the X6 M Competition incorporates the same exterior redress touches as the standard and X5 M Competition models, but adds a different look to the rear spoiler.
As a result of the fastback coupe-style rear, the spoiler moves from the roof to the bootlid due to a pair of carbon fiber flaps located at the outer corners of the windows.
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While keeping the Matrix LED lights, black chrome box exhaust outlets and alloy wheels measuring 21 inches in front and 22 inches in the back, options not offered in the X5 M Competition are carbon fiber mirror covers and gloss black bottom. lip spoiler.
But similar to the X5, the X6 M Competition can be specified in the same trio of new colors; Brooklyn Gray Metallic, Frozen Pure Gray Metallic and Isle of Man Green Metallic, along with the optional Shadowline exterior package.
M-ified Curved display
Inside, the revision of the X5 M Competition has been carried out, namely the Curved Display with special M readings and graphics, M Sport seats finished in Merino leather, a new ambient light bar, an M steering wheel and a redesigned center console with an M gear Lever instead of a rotary dial.
Unsurprisingly, practicality in the X6 M Competition is less than in the X5 with boot space down from 650 liters to 580 liters and from 1 870 liters to 1 530 liters with the 40/20/40 split rear seats folded down.
Altered dynamics
Below, the same changes to the X5 chassis have been made to the X6 as a result of the new 48-volt hybrid system.
These include revised M adaptive suspension, retuned electric steering, improved dampers and an Active M Differential, increased body rigidity and extended M compound brakes.
Two turbos, eight cylinders and 48 volts
As for the engine, the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 produces an unchanged 460kW / 750Nm, although as a result of the mild hybrid system, it provides an additional nine kilowatts and 200Nm for short bursts.
Hooked to the new eight-speed Steptronic gearbox with BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive system sending the amount of twist to all four corners, the Competition X6 M will get from 0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds and reach the top of the limit. speed 250km/h.
With the optional M Driver Package, the limited v-max rises to 290km/h. Like the X5 M Competition, the added electrical hardware has increased the weight of the X6 M Competition by 90kg to over 2.4 tonnes.
South Africa bound
Set to go on sale in April in the United States and Europe with production resumed at BMW’s global X model plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, South African market sales of the X6 M Competition have been confirmed as of this third quarter. year.
Expect BMW South Africa to announce pricing at a later stage with a possible premium over the current R3 028 842 pre-facelift model asking price.