page_title: BMW X6
section_title: ActiveHybrid X6 (E72; 2009–2010)
hierarchical_section_title: BMW X6 / First generation (E71; 2008–2014) / ActiveHybrid X6 (E72; 2009–2010)
caption_attribution_description: Subject:BMW X6 Active Hybrid Author:Luc106 Date:December 13th, 2007 Event:Motor Show Bologna 2007 Place/Country: Bologna, Italy I release all rights in the public domain.
context_page_description: The BMW X6 is a mid-size luxury crossover by German automaker BMW.
  The first generation was released for sale in April 2008 for the 2008 model year. The X6 was marketed as a sports activity coupé by BMW. It combines the attributes of an SUV with the stance of a coupé. It was based on the previous generation BMW 5 and 6 Series. E71 development began in 2003 under Peter Tuennermann, after start of E70 X5 development in 2001. Design work by E70 X5 designer Pierre Leclercq was frozen in 2005, with test mules being run from the summer of 2005 and prototypes being tested from late 2006. Production began on December 3, 2007.
  The second generation X6 was launched at the Paris Motor Show in 2014.
context_section_description: The BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid is the concept vehicle of BMWs first full-hybrid vehicle and was revealed at the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung Frankfurt in September 2007. BMWs first mild-hybrid BMW Concept 7 Series ActiveHybrid Generation 1 was revealed at the Paris Motor Show in October 2008. Both cars made their market debuts at the end of 2009 and the X6 Hybrid can drive in pure electrical mode at low speeds. The Active Hybrid 7 Generation 1 does not have this ability.
  The BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid uses the V8 Twin Turbo with High Precision Injection that powers the BMW X6 xDrive50i.
  A defining feature of the BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid is its Two-Mode active transmission, an innovative technology that controls the interplay of the electrical motors and the internal combustion engine. The car can operate in two modes: mode 1 delivers high torque when pulling away from a standing start and at low speeds, while mode 2 is suited for higher speeds. The result is that the car always uses the available power resources in the most efficient possible way, whatever speed it is travelling at.
  The ActiveHybrid X6 made its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in September 2009.
  In late 2009, BMW introduced an X6 featuring a version of the Global Hybrid Cooperation hybrid vehicle drivetrain, popularly known as the two-mode hybrid system. This car was confirmed as being called the BMW ActiveHybrid X6, and it is the world's most powerful hybrid vehicle; it is not sold in the UK. The production vehicle was unveiled alongside a 7 Series hybrid at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.  The ActiveHybrid X6 went on sale in December 2009 in the US market with a base price of US$89,765.
  The drive system featured in the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 consists of a 300 kW (407 hp) V8 power unit with BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology and two electric engines developing 67 kW (91 hp) and, respectively, 63 kW (86 hp). Maximum system output is 357 kW (485 hp) and peak torque is 780 N⋅m (575 lbf⋅ft).
  BMW ActiveHybrid technology offers the driver three significant options: to drive under electric power alone, to use the power of the combustion engine, or to benefit from the combination of both drive modes for short periods of maximum acceleration, using the 485 hp maximum. Driving completely free of CO2 in the electric mode is possible up to a speed of 37 mph (60 km/h).  The hybrid also employs stop-start technology and other energy saving measures to help improve efficiency.  The core-vehicle is however very heavy and the petrol power unit limits the extent to which fuel consumption can be reduced in absolute terms.  The Turbo-Diesel models in the X6 range use less fuel, for example.
caption: BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid
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