BMW’s latest addions to its M-Division stable may be a far cry from their smaller bretheren, but the X5 M and X6 M usher in the first turbocharged powerplants the division has seen and created a new niche for the company – the high performance SUV.
Engine and transmission:
4,4-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol mated with a six-speed automatic sports transmission with shift-by-wire gearlever and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
Power: 408 kW at 6 000 r/min Torque: 680 N.m at 1 500-5 650 r/min
Fuel system: electronic fuel injection with twin-scroll turbochargers providing a maximum boost of 1,5 bar.
Drivetrain: Intelligent all-wheel drive
Otional: M Sports module that ups the top speed from 250 km/h to 275 km/h and influences a number of suspension, damper and other dynamic settings.
Standard features: BMW X5 M & X6 M
Exterior: Bi-xenon headlamps 20-inch light alloy wheels with 275/40 R20 tyres (front) and 315/35 R20 (rear)
Special gill intakes in the front side panels Rear air dam with two dual tailpipes in the exhaust system
Front and rear fog lamps
High-mounted stop light
Rear spoiler
High-gloss Shadowline roof rails (X5 M)
Panoramic glass sunroof (X5 M)
Electrically-operated glass roof (X6 M)
Optional: Towbar with electrically-swivelling head (X5 M) and twobar with removable head ball (X6 M)
Comfort & Convenience:
Speed-sensitive Servotronic steering with Sports setting
Powered driver seat
60/40 split second row seat
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Steering wheel mounted cruise control
Remote tailgate release
Park disctance control with rear camera
Electrochromatically-dimming rear view mirror
Keyless Entry with central locking
Speed-sensing auto door locking
M entry trim, M footrest, interior trim bars in brushed aluminium
Leather sports seats with electrical adjustment and integrated heating/ventilation
Tilt and telescopic adjustable steering wheel
Professional navigation system
Head-up display
Four-zone Climate control
Radio and CD player with MP3/AUX/USB/iPod connectivity
Safety and security:
Six airbags – frontal, side and head
Dual front active head restraints
Automatic headlamps
Engine immobiliser
Adaptive brake lights
Run-flat tyres
ABS, Automatic Stability Control, Corner Braking Control, Hill Descent Control, Trailer Stability Control.
Prices:
BMW X5 M – R1 225 000
BMW X6 M – R1 260 000
Warranty and maintenance: 5 years/100 000 km Motorplan, 1 day dynamic driving course and BMW On-Call roadside assistance.
