Spy shots: BMW X6 ActiveHybrid spotted almost camo-free
by Sam Abuelsamid on Nov 2nd 2008 at 2:31PM 
The reasons for the existence of the BMW X6 remain a mystery to most who have seen it, including yours truly. In spite of that, BMW soldiers on with its sports activity coupe and next year it will be the first member of the Bavarian lineup to get the two-mode hybrid system. A prototype of the X6 ActiveHybrid has been spotted out and about wearing almost no camouflage. The absent camo has revealed a lump in the hood which no other current X6 possesses. The hybrid X6 is expected to pair the twin-turbo 4.4L V8 currently available with a two-mode hybrid transmission manufactured by Mercedes Benz. It would probably make more sense if BMW combined the 3.0L six cylinder with the hybrid drive, but then little about this vehicle makes sense anyway. The hybrid transmission is part of the joint development project between GM, Chrysler, Daimler and BMW and uses the same technology that's in the GM and Chrysler hybrid SUVs. The X6 hybrid will probably make its debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January. [Source: World Car Fans]
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gorr 4:34PM (11/02/2008)
A joint venture between Gm, Chrysler, Bmw, Daimler. Where is gone prestige when you buy a brand name products. Do you think i will pay more for a bmw then a chrysler if these car become the same basic thing. They will probably sold these patents to tata, lingyong cars from china and mahindra and mahindra from india, then why not just buy the cheapest car of them all. Not surprisingly customers begin to see the falsity of these poor improvements and the marketing hype and have cease to invest into these bland cars and do like me: Waiting for a real green car to get rid of polluting and inneficient petrol.
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agree 7:40PM (11/02/2008)
Gorr; You are so right. BMW has only 4 wheels, might as well buy a Tata, it also has 4 wheels.
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