BMW X6 ActiveHybrid spotted on the road

With the X6 ActiveHybrid unveiling out of the way, BMW continues road testing for their first hybrid models and two new test mules were spotted in Munich and near Spartanburg plant in South Carolina.

BMW ActiveHybrid X6 features a two-mode hybrid system which allows the X6 to run either on its electric motors alone at low speeds, internal combustion or a combination of both. Compared to the 7 Hybrid, the X6 makes use of not one, but two electric motors which deliver 91 hp and 86 hp, respectively, with peak torque values of 192 lb-ft and 206 lb-ft. Top speed in the electric mode is 37 mph, maximum range is 1.6 miles.

The maximum output is 480 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque, enough to be crowned as the most powerful hybrid vehicle ever offered for sale. The ActiveHybrid X6 runs from 0 to 60 mph in only 5.4 seconds and still increases efficiency by 20%. The X6 Hybrid uses a 7-Speed automatic transmission.

Top speed of X6 Hybrid is electronically limited to 130 mph.

The high-voltage, nickel-metal hydrid technology (NiMH) battery pack featured in the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 has a total capacity of 2.4 kWh, with 1.4 kWh available nominally. Maximum output is 57 kW, with the battery’s control unit constantly determining the output level currently available as well as the charge status of the battery.

BMW ActiveHybrid X6 will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Thanks for the photos Rob and commondream !

4 Responses to “BMW X6 ActiveHybrid spotted on the road”

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August 23, 2009 at 2:08 am

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roof replacement says:

August 24, 2009 at 10:06 am

Cool Its awesome In black,
Some shots from Front Would have been Great,
Lets wait For the Motor Show For now

Clay Cravens says:

October 26, 2009 at 5:22 pm

The Activehybrid is the answer I’ve been looking for – the V8 drives much better than the V6 but the mileage is too low. So, the Avtivehybrid is the answer. I love the X6 – I saw one and followed it for two blocks to see what it was. What a beautiful car in person – photos hardly do it justice.

Clay Cravens says:

October 26, 2009 at 5:26 pm

The X6 is a beautiful crossover and the activehybrid solves the mpg issue with the V8.