BMW X6 M60i launched at 1.78 crores: Got the V8, 0-100 in 4.3 seconds!

BMW India today finally launched the BMW X6 M60i coupe SUV in the Indian market, priced at Rs 1.78 crores (ex-showroom). The SUV will be available in India through the CBU route; Pre-booking is now open. The company also offers an assured purchase of 60% after 3 years / 10,000 km. The BMW X6 M60i is offered in six color options – Aventurine Red, Manhattan Metallic, Brooklyn Grey, Black Sapphire, Mineral White and Isle of Man Green. Upholstery is available in standard Sensafin trim with the option of Silverstone, Tacora Red/Black, Black and Cognac.

Talking about the powertrain first, the new BMW X6 is powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, which puts out 530hp and 750Nm of torque. It gets 48V mild hybrid tech and is paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox, sending power to all four wheels. It also gets rear-wheel steering, adaptive suspension, limited-slip differential and rear-biased xDrive all-wheel-drive system. The coupe can sprint from 0-100 in 4.3 seconds and has a top speed of 250 kph.In terms of design, the new BMW X6 M60i gets updated styling while retaining its coupe-SUV form. The front end now features a revised illuminated kidney grille, slimmer adaptive LED headlamps with new daytime running light signatures, and a redesigned bumper with larger air intakes and gloss black inserts. The profile continues 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 changed the LED tail-lamp graphics and updated the bumper with more exhaust surrounds and a diffuser-inspired design. The overall style continues to combine luxury SUV proportions with a performance-focused look.Moving on to the interior, the BMW X6 M60i features a dual-tone cabin and a layered dashboard design featuring BMW’s curved display setup, which integrates a 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Other features include electrically adjustable front seats with ventilation, heating and memory functions, dual-zone automatic climate control, wireless phone charging, panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate and tire pressure monitoring system. The SUV also gets an advanced driver assistance system suite, while the India-spec model is expected to offer a similar equipment list.