BMW's slope-backed X6 SUV received an update at the start of 2015, ahead of the release of its direct rival, the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe. It was sold in six different variants, with the twin-turbo V8 X6M topping the range.

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BMW Australia will launch its most expensive SUV in December when the X6 M arrives with a $179,900 pricetag. Powered by a 408kW/680Nm twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8, the X6 M blasts to 100km/h in a mad 4.7 seconds, and has an average fuel consumption claimed at 14.3 L/100km.

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BMW’s twin-turbo trend takes its next step in early 2009, when a new 300kW/600Nm bi-turbo 4.4-litre petrol V8 joins the X6 range in the xDrive50i. With global production of the X6 already a sell-out, BMW Australia has received only half of its requested 2008 allocation of 500 examples.

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BMW’s new E71-coded X6 "crossover" will incorporate sedan, coupe and SUV bodystyles, all in one. BMW refers to it as a Sports Activity Coupe. Based on the second-generation X5, it will be built alongside the luxury SUV in the US. A hybrid version, called the E72, is also expected within 18 months.

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