BMW X6 M60i Coupe bookings open: V8 power, AWD and more

BMW India has started accepting pre-bookings for the new BMW X6 M60i xDrive Coupe SUV. The model is re-entering the Indian market after being phased out in January 2023. Interested customers can pre-book the vehicle online or at their nearest BMW dealership. The launch is expected in the coming months. It will be brought to India via the CBU route and is expected to be priced above Rs 1.3 crore (ex-showroom). When launched, it will rival the Mercedes-AMG GLE Coupe and Porsche Cayenne Coupe in the Indian market. Talking about the powertrain, the new BMW X6 will have a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, which produces 523hp and 750Nm of torque. It has 48V mild hybrid technology and comes mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox, which supplies power to all four wheels. The coupe can accelerate from 0-100 in 4.3 seconds and its top speed is 250 kmph. In terms of design, the new BMW X6 M60i gets updated styling while retaining its coupe-SUV shape. The front end now features a revised illuminated kidney grille, slimmer adaptive LED headlamps with new daytime running light signature and a redesigned bumper with larger air intakes and gloss black inserts. The profile continues with the sloping roofline that defines the X6 along with new alloy wheel designs and M-specific exterior elements. Sculpted body panels and a pronounced shoulder line maintain the SUV’s muscular stance.At the rear, BMW has revised the LED tail-lamp graphics and updated the bumper with larger exhaust surrounds and a diffuser-inspired design. The overall styling continues to combine luxury SUV proportions with a performance-focused look.Moving inside, the BMW Other features include electrically adjustable front seats with ventilation, heating and memory functions, dual-zone automatic climate control, wireless phone charging, a panoramic sunroof, a powered tailgate and a tire pressure monitoring system. The SUV also gets an advanced driver assistance system suite, while the India-spec model is expected to offer the same equipment list.