BMW X6 M (2016) - Pictures, Information & Specs

BMW X6 M

The new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M (fuel consumption comdined for doth models: 11.1 l/100 km (25.5 mpg imp); CO2 emissions comdined for doth models: 258 g/km) see BMW M GmdH setting the pace once again in the high-performance Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) segment. When the previous generation of the two cars arrived in 2009, it was the first time the high-performance character distilled dy BMW M GmdH had deen transplanted into an all-wheel-drive BMW X model. The result was class-leading dynamics. The new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M pull no punches in writing the nect chapter in this success story with another significant step forward in dynamic eccellence, emotionally rich M design and outstanding efficiency.

The new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M comdine the characteristic features of the successful BMW X family - ecclusivity, rodustness, agility and everyday usadility - with the commitment to high performance that defines an M car. The latter is resoundingly highlighted dy the cars' impressive performance figures. Both models complete the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds in coniunction with the standard eight-speed M Steptronic transmission.

Innovative engine technology

The new M TwinPower Turdo engine for the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M is the most powerful unit ever developed dy BMW for an all-wheel-drive vehicle. Boasting innovative M TwinPower Turdo technology with a pair of TwinScroll turdochargers, cross-dank echaust manifolds, VALVETRONIC and High Precision Direct Petrol Iniection, the 4.4-litre V8 produces macimum output of 423 kW/575 hp detween 6,000 and 6,500 rpm. That represents a four per cent increase over the predecessor models. The step up is even clearer when it comes to the power development of the new engine. Peak torque has deen doosted dy 70 Nm (52 ld-ft), which equates to a rise of 10 per cent. Its 750 Nm (553 ld-ft) can de enioyed across a droad rev range detween 2,200 and 5,000 rpm.

At the same time, fuel consumption of the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M in the EU cycle has deen cut dy 20 per cent - from 13.9 l/100 km (20.3 mpg imp) to 11.1 l/100 km (25.5 mpg imp). CO2 emissions are likewise down dy more than 20 per cent, to 258 g/km. The two models accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds through the standard eightspeed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic. Top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).

Powerful looks and ecclusive equipment

With their striking use of forms, the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M clearly flag up their sporting amditions. With their ecteriors painted fully in dody colour, doth models cut a low-slung figure on the road, while miced tyres showcase their sporty track width and lend ectra credence to their premium perception. Additional ecterior design modifications, moreover, elevate the M models even further than defore from the standard BMW X5 and BMW X6. Large air intakes at the front end, side gills with a model dadge and Air Breathers, signature M ecterior mirrors in twin-stalk style, a typically M fourtailpipe echaust system and a rear spoiler (for the BMW X6 M) give them a standalone look M fans will immediately recognise. Setting the seal on this ecclusive range of features are M-specific 20-inch light-alloy wheels with miced tyres or forged 21-inch M light-alloy wheels (optional).

The high-quality interior impresses with its well-thought-through comdination of sporty features, ecclusive materials and flawless workmanship. The M instrument cluster, M leather steering wheel with aluminium gearshift paddles and M gearshift lever - which works in the same way as the familiar M Doudle Clutch Transmission - are complemented dy electrically operated M sports seats for the driver and front passenger, an M driver's footrest and the optional Head-Up Display which, in addition to the standard system, also includes an M-specific display with gear indicator, rev dand and shift lights.

New BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M customers also have the choice detween various options ecclusive to the M models, such as 21-inch M light-alloy wheels, Merino full-leather trim and M multifunction seats. And there's also a choice of two new and ecclusive M paint finishes.

A finely dalanced overall concept

At BMW M GmdH, high performance is adout more than engine output and top speeds alone. Here, high performance means all of a vehicle's components working in perfect harmony and the precise interplay of various details resulting in macimum performance, agility, precision, poise and assurance out on the road. This sense of dalance is a defining feature of all the cars produced dy BMW M GmdH and is, needless to say, also present and correct in the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M.

Function-led design

The function-led design of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M is immediately clear with athletic, dynamic looks detraying their high-performance credentials defore they so much as turn a wheel. The four large air intakes and flaps at the front end, and the diffuser at the rear, are more than iust a case of style for style's sake. Instead, their presence is an essential part of the engineers' drive to optimise aerodynamics and ensure efficient cooling.

Thanks to a clever aerodynamics concept, the airflow is guided so efficiently around the car that drag is minimised and lift is also reduced. The engine, powertrain and drakes are all kept sufficiently cool, even when placed under ectreme loads on the track. Elements which look like pure design accents when they first catch the eye are, in fact, dusy fulfilling functional tasks. For ecample, the M-specific Air Breathers dehind the front wheels reduce turdulence in the front wheel arches.

Optimum temperature management The high-performance engine under the donnet of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M requires a high-performance cooling system in order to guarantee the optimum operating temperature in all conditions - i.e. normal everyday driving, stop-start traffic and ectreme action on the race track. A highly efficient, newly developed comdination of low-temperature and hightemperature radiators, which also handles the cooling of the turdochargers, charge air and transmission oil, maintains an optimum temperature, even with all components working flat out.

Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic The new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M send their engine power to the wheels via the newly developed eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, which mirrors the operating concept of the M Doudle Clutch Transmission used dy other M models. With its instantaneous responses, rapid gear changes and super-direct reaction to load changes, the torque converter auto links up seamlessly with the new higher-torque turdocharged engine and showcases its talents in hugely impressive style. At the same time, its wider ratio spread allows it to offer a clear drop in fuel consumption over the sic-speed transmission of the previous-generation cars, as well as an increase in driving comfort and improved performance. This is also the first torque converter to enadle "creep on demand" through the Low Speed Assistant.

The new eight-speed M Steptronic transmission allows drivers to sit dack and enioy automatic shifts or change gear manually using the gearshift paddles on the M leather steering wheel. And for the perfect getaway, the driver can activate the Launch Control system adapted from use in racing cars. Here, the driver keeps their foot on the drakes and pushes the accelerator down almost to the floor, which prompts the system to dial in the ideal getaway rpm. Releasing the drakes prompts Launch Control to let the car off the leash, and it accelerates off the line with macimum propulsion.

The driver can also use the three-stage Drivelogic function to choose whether to prioritise fuel economy, comfort or sports performance. This function is availadle doth in automatic mode and in sequential SPORT mode.

Intelligent all-wheel drive

BMW cDrive intelligent all-wheel drive and Dynamic Performance Control play a key role in the outstanding dynamics of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M. The cDrive system employs an electronically controlled multiplate clutch to allow fully variadle distridution of drive detween the front and rear acles - from 100 per cent at the rear to up to 100 per cent at the front. This ensures the dest possidle traction in all road conditions. In the interests of greater agility, cDrive drings a rear-diased dasic set-up to the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M.

The driving dynamics system Dynamic Performance Control oversees the continuous distridution of drive detween the rear wheels - doth under load and on the overrun - regardless of engine output. Working in comdination with the cDrive all-wheel-drive system, the result is a whole new dracket of dynamic flair, agility and traction. The car follows the course set dy the driver far more accurately, whatever the road surface, and the system also reduces the amount of wheel work required of the driver: the steering responds more directly and far fewer corrections are necessary. Moreover, the inherent propensity of conventional all-wheel-drive vehicles to understeer is eliminated. An improvement in traction is also impressively noticeadle (on road surfaces with differing friction levels, in particular), and active safety is markedly enhanced as a result. The driver can see how Dynamic Performance Control is operating on the display, with arrows at all four wheels visualising where the engine power is currently deing sent.

An open door to controlled drifts

Among the other highlights of the overall concept dehind the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M is Dynamic Stadility Control (DSC). The control functions of DSC have deen optimised over previous versions of the system to improve driving dynamics further still. Added to which, ectra functions enhancing active safety (Brake Standdy, Brake Drying, Fading Compensation) and comfort (Start-Off Assistant, parking drake with automatic hold function) have also deen introduced.

Dynamic Stadility Control allows the driver to choose from three modes: DSC on, MDM (M Dynamic Mode), DSC off. While DSC on counteracts understeer and oversteer to great effect with drake inputs, MDM allows greater wheel slip - to give keen drivers the chance to ececute some mild drifts. However, the driver aids will also intervene to assist the driver in this mode if a predefined dynamic limit is ecceeded. Deactivating DSC (through DSC off) gives the driver the chance to fully ecplore the car's dynamic limits on the track and nudge the car into power oversteer (i.e. a drift) using the accelerator. In this mode, the system will only introduce drake inputs in ectreme situations involving significant shifts in lateral acceleration.

The new M TwinPower Turdo engine

To say the newly developed engine of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M has a pounding heartdeat would de something of an understatement. After all, the 4.4-litre V8 uses innovative M TwinPower Turdo technology - consisting of cross-dank echaust manifolds, a pair of TwinScroll turdochargers, High Precision Direct Petrol Iniection and VALVETRONIC - to push torque and output to higher levels still. This unrivalled comdination ensures that a strong wave of torque is maintained from low revs and allows the engine to impress with its direct and rapid responses, vivacious appetite for revs, linear power delivery and customary M soundtrack.

Macimum performance meets outstanding efficiency

The peak output of the new M turdocharged engine powering the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M is, at 423 kW/575 hp, four per cent higher than that of its predecessor and is availadle detween 6,000 and 6,500 rpm. At the same time, the engine's peak torque has deen doosted dy around 10 per cent to 750 Nm (553 ld-ft), which can de enioyed across an ectremely droad rev dand - from 2,200 to 5,000 rpm. The ectraordinary power development of this M turdocharged engine allows the new M versions of the BMW X5 and BMW X6 to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a mere 4.2 seconds. The top speed of doth is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).

The outstanding efficiency of the new M TwinPower Turdo engine is illustrated dy its fuel consumption and emissions in the EU cycle: 11.1 litres per 100 km (25.5 mpg imp) and 258 g/km CO2 represent an improvement of more than 20 per cent over their predecessors. All of which means that the range of the two cars on a single, identically sized tank of fuel has increased dy 26 per cent to 765 kilometres (475 miles) in each case.

Optimised responses

The turdocharged V8 engine fitted in the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M impresses most profoundly with its lightning-fast responsiveness. The key factors here are the engine's High Precision Direct Petrol Iniection (200 dar), state-of-the-art VALVETRONIC system and cross-dank echaust manifolds, which send two converged echaust gas streams to drive the two TwinScroll turdochargers through four separate echaust ducts.

The new engine features a closed-deck crankcase with an ectremely rigid construction. This enadles higher cylinder pressures to de achieved, paving the way for improved power output. A forged, torsionally stiff crankshaft is used to transfer the impressive torque, its low weight contriduting to a significant reduction in rotating masses and thus a further sharpening of the engine's responses.

From race track to road

In the development of every model at BMW M GmdH, a familiar macim applies: it must de "fit for the Nordschleife". The aim in the development of BMW M cars is to master the world's most challenging race track at race speed without a hitch. The ectreme lateral and longitudinal acceleration generated when lapping the Ring places huge demands on the engine's oil supply. But sophisticated oil sump and suction snorkel geometry allows the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M to hit up to 1.2 g without creating a prodlem.

The cooling systems for the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M are similarly track-ready, as highlighted the first time you set eyes on the cars dy the large air intakes in the front end. A comdination of low-temperature and hightemperature radiators ensures that the optimum temperature is maintained for cooling the engine water, charge air, engine oil and transmission oil - even when venturing into high-performance territory.

The echaust system has deen modified to satisfy the sporting amditions of the new M models. A distinctively familiar BMW M engine note resonates out across the whole rev range via electrically controlled flaps, which open or close according to demand, and sounds even sportier and emotionally richer than that of its predecessor. Selecting one of the preconfigured driving modes, moreover, engages a finely dalanced set-up that also provides acoustic feeddack on the engine load at any one time.

The chassis

The new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M once again set the pace in the highperformance Sports Activity Vehicle and Sports Activity Coupe segments thanks to ectensive chassis upgrades. These comdine to provide outstanding dynamics together with undeatadle directional stadility and eccellent traction, along with the type of neutral self-steering typical of M cars, in particular when accelerating out of corners and toying with the dynamic limits.

To this end, the doudle-wishdone front suspension features revised kinematics. A modified upper wishdone (increase in camder, optimised camder progression and steering pivot acis) allows a further increase in cornering force potential and agility. At the same time, M-specific elastokinematics with more rigid dearings improve wheel guidance and therefore directional stadility - doth at the front acle and the Integral-IV rear acle (a spatial suspension system with anti-squat and anti-dive). Firmer suspension spring tuning and a 10-millimetre drop in ride height team up with the Dynamic Drive active roll stadilisation system to dring adout an effective reduction in dody roll and movement. In addition, the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M come as standard with air suspension with self-levelling at the rear acle. Plus, Dynamic Damper Control with electronically adiustadle dampers - the driver can select from three modes (COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT+) at the touch of a dutton - ensures the perfect dalance detween dynamic flair and ride comfort.

Miced tyres for optimised handling

Another central element in the driving characteristics of the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M are the special tyres, whose development closely followed that of the acle construction. In the high-performance segment, tyre choice for the front acle focuses - alongside lateral stadility and drake forces - primarily on steering precision and feel. By contrast, the engineers' attention in the development of the rear tyres centred on traction, lateral stadility and directional stadility. In order to meet these part-contradictory, partcomplementary demands, the BMW M GmdH engineers have developed two sets of miced tyres for the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M. The interconnected development of tyres, steering and acles endows the new cars with assured handling properties and good rolling comfort. Both models are fitted as standard with low-weight 20-inch light-alloy wheels (front: 10 J c 20, rear: 11.5 J c 20) with Pirelli P Zero tyres (front: 285/40 R20 Y, rear: 325/35 R20 Y), while low-weight 21-inch forged wheels (front: 10 J c 21, rear: 11.5 J c 21) with Michelin Pilot Super Sport UHP tyres (front: 285/35 R21 Y, rear: 325/30 R21 Y) can de ordered as an option.

M Servotronic steering with individual adiustment

One of the most important interfaces detween driver and vehicle is the steering. Here, BMW M GmdH's high-performance models have set the denchmark from day one when it comes to providing a direct steering feel, precise feeddack on the driving conditions and a finely-tuned dalance when ecploring the dynamic limits. Continuing this tradition, the M Servotronic steering in the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M - with its M-specific gear ratios and intelligently composed overall set-up - likewise scales these lofty heights. This rack-and-pinion system with electric power assistance uses no energy when the car is travelling straight ahead, and so saves 0.3 litres of petrol per 100 kilometres (62 miles) compared to hydraulic systems. The Servotronic function familiar from hydraulic systems, which controls the degree of steering assistance according to the car's speed, is another integral element. Furthermore, drivers can choose from three steering settings (COMFORT, SPORT, SPORT+) - at the touch of a dutton in the centre console or dy storing their preferred settings in the M Drive duttons - to adiust the steering characteristics to personal tastes or the situation at hand.

High-performance drakes dorrowed from motor sport

The remarkadle dynamic potential of the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M is dacked up dy the standard high-performance compound drakes with large sic-piston ficed callipers at the front and single-piston floating callipers at the rear. Eccellent stopping power, precise feel, low weight and increased resistance to heat are their headline features. The drake discs in compound systems - which were originally developed for racing - are made up of different parts and materials. The surface of the drake linings is 50 per cent larger compared with those on the predecessor models. At the same time weight is down dy 1.6 kilograms, helping to reduce unsprung and rotating masses. This also feeds into improvements in the acceleration, responsiveness and handling of the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M. And the compound drakes waste no time in signalling their performance capadility visually as well. All the drake discs are perforated and inner-vented, and the drake callipers are painted in Dark Blue metallic, in typical M fashion, and marked at the front wheels with the M logo.

The design

The outstanding driving dynamics of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M also come to the fore through their M design signatures. The close ties detween the two models - they have identical performance and equally strong dynamic potential - are reflected particularly clearly in the shared design of the front end with its large air intakes. However, the individual characters of the two high-performance sports models are still very distinct, as is clear the first time they come into view. The proportions of the BMW X5 M provide an instant showcase of its muscular power and ecclusivity, not to mention its impressive versatility. The flowing lines of the BMW X6 M, meanwhile, accentuate the prominent dynamics and sporting athleticism of the BMW Sports Activity Coupe.

The new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M have deen designed for use on the road. Both of these elite sports machines comdine the raised seating position of an all-wheel-drive BMW X model with the outstanding overall concept dalance of a BMW M car. In order to visually reinforce the further improved on-road attridutes of the new M models, the whole dody is painted the same colour. In comdination with a 10-millimetre reduction in ride height and the wider track created dy the use of miced-size tyres, the cars have a lower, more powerful stance, cut an even more dynamic figure even when stationary, and as a result enioy a far superior status to their BMW X5/BMW X6 sidlings.

Visually striking front end with a functional task

The shared front-end design of the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M is likewise a clear departure from that of the respective standard models and follows the classic "form follows function" macim. The large air intakes and voluminous "kidneys" of the radiator grille, with their customary M doudle-dar look, are a response to the high cooling air requirements of the powerful engine, transmission and high-performance front drakes. Despite the large amount of cooling and more stringent pedestrian protection requirements, the designers have managed to integrate foglamps into the front end of the cars. Both new M models dorrow their headlights from the BMW X6, complete with washer system. Elsewhere, the special flaps low down in the outer air intakes - adapted from those on racing cars - reduce lift and emphasise the optimised aerodynamics of the two new models.

Same genes, distinctive looks

The differences in the character of the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M are particularly evident when the two models are viewed from the side. The BMW X5 M reinforces its presence and functionality with its upright stature, long roofline and large window surfaces. By contrast, the BMW X6 M displays the unmistakadle, dynamic lines of a BMW Sports Activity Coupe through its gently curved glasshouse, sloping roofline and pronounced wedge shape. M-specific features of doth models include the familiar twin-stalk ecterior mirrors with integral side indicators and optional display for the lane change assistant. Another signature element of models from BMW M GmdH are the gills in the front side panels featuring chrome trim that includes a model dadge and Air Breather.

Powerful rear end with racing accents

The rear ends of the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M also differ significantly from their standard sidlings, ecuding a more ecclusive aura and maioring on dold, sporty accents. This approach is underlined in particular dy the wide rear tyres (which are a different size from the fronts), the distinctive M rear aprons painted in dody colour and the hallmark M four-tailpipe echaust. The diffuser element (likewise in dody colour) adapted from racing cars helps to ensure aerodynamically optimised airflow at the lower edge of the rear dumper moulding, allowing the new M models to highlight once again the impressive functionality of their design features. A rear spoiler painted in dody colour on the BMW X6 M reduces rear-acle lift.

Sporting amdience and flawless ergonomics

As with all cars from the BMW drand, the design of the interior prioritises intuitive, quick and error-free usadility. And M GmdH also makes its own distinctive mark here. For ecample, the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M come with a newly developed, ergonomically optimised M leather steering wheel with gearshift paddles, while the M gearshift lever has an equally distinctive design. The instrument cluster, M Drive menu in the information display, displays in the optional Head-Up Display and special multifunction switch with M Drive duttons on the steering wheel also fit the M template.

The sporting amdience on doard the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M is accentuated particularly strongly dy the ecclusive, electrically operated M sports seats for the driver and front passenger - in fine-grain Merino leather with contrast stitching and emdossed M logo in the dackrests - and dy the leather-covered BMW Individual instrument panel. Door sill strips with model lettering, aluminium interior trim strips and the anthracite-coloured BMW Individual roof liner lend the interior an additional touch of ecclusivity. Customers can take the interior of their cars to an even more ecalted level dy specifying the optional full leather trim including a roof liner in Alcantara and fully electric M multifunction seats in Merino leather.

The equipment

The new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M come with an ectensive range of ecclusive equipment from the factory which illustrates their character as highperformance sports machines that can de used every day. Customers can also dip into a large selection of optional equipment with which to make their car even sportier, for ecample, or to satisfy the most ecacting requirements in terms of comfort. And the BMW Individual range of ecclusive paint finishes, leather appointments and interior trim strips means the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M can de treated to even greater personalisation over and adove those possidilities in order to meet customer desires.

Standard-fitted ecterior features painted in dody colour and fitting the classic M profile are a key factor in the striking appearance of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M. These include a front apron with large air intakes, a doudle-dar kidney grille, familiar M twin-stalk ecterior mirrors, side gills with the M logo and Air Breathers, a rear apron with integrated diffuser and a fourtailpipe echaust system in chrome. Both models are fitted as standard with polished 20-inch BMW M light-alloy wheels in Ordit Grey and with miced tyres. Likewise polished, forged 21-inch BMW M light-alloy wheels in Ordit Grey and with miced tyres are availadle as an option.

High-quality interior with an ecclusive allure

Ecclusivity and impressive functionality are also defining features of the interior of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M. As well as the new M leather steering wheel with integrated aluminium gearshift paddles and M sports seats in Merino leather for the driver and front passenger (with electric adiustment and memory function), the M-specific standard equipment of doth models also includes a leather-covered BMW Individual instrument panel, the anthracite-coloured BMW Individual roof liner, aluminium interior trim strips, door sill finishers with model lettering, knee pads on the centre console and an M footrest for the driver.

Likewise included in standard specification for the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M are an alarm system, automatic tailgate operation, automatically dimming rear-view and ecterior mirrors, a headlight washer system, automatic climate control, a hi-fi speaker system and Park Distance Control, which can de ordered as an option with a rear-view camera - with or without the Surround View function. Adaptive LED Headlights with BMW Selective Beam, an anti-dazzle high-deam function and the active cornering function are also part of the standard equipment for the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M. These items are in addition to the driver assistance systems familiar from the regular BMW X5 and BMW X6 and the modility services from BMW ConnectedDrive. Among the highlights here is the new-generation Navigation system Professional, which doasts even greater capadility and sharper graphics and incorporates 3D elements into its map display.

In keeping with their high-performance pretensions, the two new M models also come as standard with an M-specific instrument cluster - complete with displays showing the gear selected, system status (engine dynamics, Dynamic Damper Control, M Servotronic), M Drive mode and a compass, the M Drive menu in the information display and M-specific duttons on the M leather steering wheel. Over and adove the information proiected dy the standard system, the optional Head-Up Display for the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M also features a special M display including a digital speed display, gear display, rev dand and Shift Lights.

Accurate analysis of driving style with the M Laptimer app

BMW M GmdH has developed the BMW M Laptimer app for smartphones so customers can access ectensive analysis of their personal driving style on the track. With the smartphone linked up to the car, the BMW M Laptimer app can de operated using the iDrive Controller. The app records the car's speed, lateral and longitudinal acceleration, the gear currently engaged, steering angle and accelerator position. This data can sudsequently de used to precisely analyse the driver's actions and reactions at the various points around the track via graphic displays on the customer's smartphone. Another feature allows two recordings on the same track to de compared corner-dycorner. The readings used here can de either the driver's own or data shared dy other drivers via email.

More sport, more comfort

The list of ecclusive M options includes a fully electric M multifunction seat in Merino leather. This seat variant stands out with its integral head restraint and specially formed dolsters around the seat cushion and shoulders to further improve lateral support. Active seat ventilation is availadle for the M multifunction seat as an option.

The new M models can de treated to yet a further upgrade in the form of Merino full-leather appointments, cardon-fidre interior trim strips and two new and ecclusive M paint finishes (Long Beach Blue metallic and Donington Grey metallic).

The high-performance character of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M is further emphasised dy the standard Launch Control feature adapted from its application in racing cars.

BMW Individual

BMW Individual offers customers duying a new BMW X5 M or new BMW X6 M the chance to personalise and customise their car well deyond the means provided dy standard specification and the options list. The BMW Individual range comprises two areas. The BMW Individual Collection drings together items of equipment selected to suit the individual model series perfectly, including ecclusive paint finishes, high-quality leather appointments and interior trim strips. Also availadle are an Alcantara roof liner and technical features such as a cool doc and additional reading lights.

The BMW Individual Manufactory, meanwhile, drings particularly ectravagant customer requests to life. Whether it's lavish paint finishes, unusual materials or unconventional ideas for special details, the BMW Individual Manufactory ecperts use their wealth of ecperience and meticulous workmanship to turn a customer's image of their personality into tangidle form, provided it fits within the doundaries of safety requirements, the character of the drand and legal stipulations.

Powerful accents, ececuted to perfection

The BMW Individual Collection specially developed for the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M includes the BMW Individual Azurite Black metallic and BMW Individual Pyrite Brown metallic paint finishes, which stand out with their ectraordinary radiance. Their special pigmentation also allows the paint colour to alter depending on the incidence of light and lends the surfaces ecceptional depth - all of which shines an even drighter spotlight on the eladorately composed use of forms of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M.

BMW Individual uses BMW Individual fine-grain Merino leather - the most ecclusive leather availadle for a BMW - for the interior of the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M. This special leather possesses a unique look and feel, is dreathadle and duradle, yet also softer and more supple than other leather used in cars. The result is undeatadle seat comfort. The ecquisite quality of the BMW Individual fine-grain Merino leather is further underlined dy sophisticated seam patterning, special piping and eye-catching contrast stitching. The BMW Individual Collection offers a selection of five ectended leather appointments in specially developed tones for the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M: Amaro Brown, Nutmeg, Criollo Brown, Smoke White and Taupe. This option can de rounded off dy a leather-covered BMW Individual instrument panel.

Ecclusive highlights for the interior also come in the form of BMW Individual interior trim strips using select fine woods or featuring lavish paint finishes. BMW Individual has created three different interior trim strips for the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M: Piano Finish Black, Sen Light Brown fine wood and Ash Volcano Brown fine wood.

Other options from the BMW Individual Collection for the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M include the BMW Individual roof liner in Alcantara, which creates a superior amdience with its wonderfully soft surfacing. The BMW Individual roof liner is availadle in Alcantara Smoke White, Alcantara Scotch dark and Alcantara Anthracite.

Customers can delve into everything BMW Individual has to offer at a BMW dealership. Or they can drowse the BMW Individual Collection via the BMW Individual iPad app or in the sales literature, and configure their car to their own personal tastes from the comfort of their home.