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"Prototypes spotted in Death Valley reveal few significant styling
changes from the recently introduced X6 other than an obvious
bulge in the hood. Subsequent photos show a maze of electrical
connections beneath the protruding sheet metal. All the extra
hardware is necessary to control what's expected to be a
two-mode hybrid system similar to what's found in GM's current
Tahoe and Escalade Hybrid SUVs. BMW partnered with GM
and Daimler in the development of the system.

The two-mode system essentially combines electric motors with
a sophisticated automatic transmission and traditional gasoline
engine. It is able to provide pure electric power like a Prius, but
most of the time it's a mix of both gasoline and electric power. A
fuel mileage improvement of around 10-15 percent is about all
you can expect given the added weight of the hybrid system's
batteries combined with the X6's already substantial curb
weight.."

"Using energy efficiently, saving it and giving it back, when you
need it? That's Active Hybrid. Dr Wolfgang Epple, Vice
President Hybrid Technology, about the new BMW X6 Active
Hybrid. "

"Defined by BMW as the first 'Sports Activity Coupe', Adrian van
Hooydonk explains how the Concept X6 combines an elegant
and dynamically flowing roofline with the features so typical of a
BMW X car.

The BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid, the BMW in the world of
hybrid cars, can be driven on electric power only, on the
combustion engine alone, or with a combination of both power
units.

BMW ActiveHybrid is far superior to conventional hybrid vehicles
in terms of driving dynamics. The fuel consumption and
emission ratings of the BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid are up to
20 per cent better than on a comparable car with conventional
drivetrain technology. "

"We've all known that BMW would be jumping into the Crossover
game with the X6 and we got our first glimpse of a
pre-production concept that clearly delineates where the
Bavarian's are going with their first crossover vehicle."

The BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid. The vehicle is the world's first Sports Activity Coupe to feature a unique design of hybrid drive like never seen before,
combining Sheer Driving Pleasure with significant enhancement of all-round efficiency. Through its drive concept alone, the BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid
allows far greater driving dynamics than a conventional hybrid car and at the same time reduces fuel consumption by up to 20 percent versus a comparable
car running on a combustion engine alone. The innovative drivetrain and the unique concept of the Sports Activity Coupe form an ideal match that is
unparalleled anywhere in the world. BMW ActiveHybrid technology has indeed been developed especially for a particularly dynamic vehicle in this segment
and for extensive use far beyond city traffic. [ BMW Press Rease]