Next generation BMW X6 spied for the first time

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The world’s favourite ‘sports activity coupe’ is coming back in its second generation incarnation, and we have a first look at it here. Although still wearing heavy disguise, we expect the F16 BMW X6 to use a similiar formula to the third generation X5 – an evolution more than a revolution, with a focus on increased comfort and luxury.

This prototype has LED headlamps, which like the new X5 meet with the kidney grille in the middle. The outer edge of the headlamps look different from the ones on the new X5, but as this is a prototype this might not be the final product. The shape of the engine hood also looks like the same as the new X5.

On the rear we have a view of the new tail lamps, which have been revamped to feature prominent glow bars that turn upwards towards the edges. The trapezoidal tailpipes neatly tucked into the rear bumper that we see here indicate this is most likely the xDrive50i version, as the 6 cylinder tailpipes normally have a different shape. There is a hint of the muscular pontoon-like curve over the rear wheelarch that meets the tail lamps, a design feature that we also saw on the X4.

As the X6 was just facelifted in 2012, it could be some time until BMW unveils the production X6. Or who knows, they might just shorten the current X6’s lifespan to bring the two cars lifecycle more ‘in sync’?

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Comments

  • frenzyaustin on Oct 08, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    Looks like a jacked up 5-series GT. Actually, what’s the point of this car? It has neither good handling nor great off road.

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    • Looks terrible! headlight is like a peanut! gay car!

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    • Luqman_HKM on Oct 20, 2013 at 12:19 pm

      NEITHER GOOD HANDLING!?
      You must be mad, every motoring journalist is impressed by this car’s handling. It is because the X5 is good in handling, so the X6 is better.

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  • the grey importers will have a field time with this, given how bmw malaysia underspecs and overprices their x5 and x6 suvs.

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  • Luqman_HKM on Oct 09, 2013 at 12:04 am

    ONE IMPORTANT THING!!
    Headroom must increase

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  • Fahmi on Oct 09, 2013 at 12:42 am

    Not that X6 is a bad car, but I prefer the X5 which is more practical, and I dont like the X6’s rear end.. I’m still hoping that BMW go ahead with X7 (so called) to compete with GL-class and new Q7..

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  • Remember when the first generation of x6 how everybody said the most ugliest car of bmw of looking at the set of pictures? Well i was one of them, but when it was first on the road i was actually surprise that it so different than others. If is not successful, i don’t think why mercedes and audi follow the footstep of bmw on this category. Guys is an early prototype lol !

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  • A certain benchmark has been set, and it’s harder to please the market this time.

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  • Mozilla Chrome on Oct 09, 2013 at 9:00 am

    From the look, not much of a difference from the current model..

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  • PLease drive X6 50i. The 4.4 biturbo is an oommpphh!

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