Large luxury SUV buyers will be interested hear the 2020 BMW X6 has just been revealed, ahead of its market deployment late this year. The new model switches to the latest CLAR platform, like its brother, the X5. Thanks to the new platform, the overall length of the 2020 X6 […]
BMW X6 M50d
BMW announces quad-turbo diesel, will replace M50d unit
You might have heard of BMW’s triple-turbo-diesel 3.0-litre straight six, which is found in the X5 and X6 M50d. Well, now BMW has upped the ante and given it four turbochargers. The more turbochargers the more power, right? Yep, the new beast produces 294kW of power between 4000-4400rpm, and up […]
BMW working on quad-turbo diesel for ‘750d’, could replace M50d unit
You’ve heard of the tri-turbo diesel, currently available in BMW’s X5 M50d and X6 M50d. Now we hear there might be a quad-turbo diesel on the way from the Bavarian manufacturer, set to debut in the new 7 Series. Rumours are heating up on BMW specialist websites, specifically, BimmerToday. It’s […]
2015 BMW X6 on sale from $115,400, xDrive50i now 330kW
The 2015 BMW X6 has landed on Australian shores and brings revised exterior styling, an increase in standard equipment, a new eight-speed automatic transmission, as well as improvements in both efficiency and output. The new X6 is also marginally wider, taller and longer than the model it replaces. The 2015 […]
2015 BMW X6 on sale in Australia from $115,400
Following the unveiling of the high-performance 2015 BMW X6 M in October, BMW Australia has announced local specifications and model lines available to customers regarding the rest of the 2015 range. Three model variants will go on sale initially, including the xDrive30d, the xDrive50i, and the triple-turbo M50d diesel. The […]
PerformanceDrive’s Top 10 quickest factory cars – 0-100km/h (2013)
Here at PerformanceDrive, we’re often asked ‘what’s the quickest car we’ve tested?’ To answer the question to a more broader audience, we’ve put together a top ten list of the quickest vehicles tested for 0-100km/h, so far. Officially, the 2013 Nissan GT-R is the quickest car on sale in Australia, without […]
2014 BMW X6 to be larger and look more aggressive – report
The new 2014 BMW X6 is only around a year away now, and according to reports, it will be based on the next-gen BMW X5 platform showcasing a more aggressive look. (Image: 2012 BMW X6 M50d) Separating the X5 and X6 from a styling point of view at the moment […]
2012 BMW X6 M50d review (video)
The 2012 BMW X6 M50d is the only vehicle on the market at the moment that comes with three turbochargers under the bonnet (along with the X5 M50d). Yes, three turbochargers. That makes it a very unique package, and being a diesel, it offers intense levels of torque with great […]