Presenting The New 2010 BMW X6 Active Hybrid

The declining economy and rising price of fuels have made most automakers move towards hybrid vehicles. BMW is the next to join the bandwagon. Most luxury car makers have started using the hybrid technology to improve performance and at the same time maximize fuel economy.

BMW has unveiled its 2010 BMW X6 Active Hybrid at the Frankfurt Auto Show and is ready for retail sales also. This powerful vehicle is teamed with a twin turbo 4.4 liter V8 engine which produces 480 horsepower and 575 pound feet of torque. It is also equipped with nickel metal hydride hybrid power pack and has worked hard to gain the title of the world’s most powerful gasoline and electric hybrid passenger vehicle. With tough competition from other luxury maker of its class like Lexus, Cadillac, Mercedes Benz etc BMW has worked hard to get this respected title.

This  BMW edition  sprints at a speed of 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds at an electronically limited top speed of 130mph. It is completely fuel efficient and offers approximately 20 % better mileage than the other rivals which are equipped with V8 engines. The stop and start function also assist in reducing wasted fuel at idle.

This model offers an impressive fuel mileage in spite of the heavy weight. It is been known that this model weighs 5,000 pounds and an addition of 400 pounds of hybrid power train which is equipped to this model.

The X6 Active Hybrid version uses the two mode system by tying the electrical side to the gasoline side. They can alternatively provide extra power and charge the batteries at 50 KW regeneration rate. They can also trade power between each other as and when it is required. This feature assists in maximizing fuel efficiency and driving dynamics. It is also equipped with seven speed automatic transmission to provide better performance.

The electric motor generates its power from a NiMH high performance battery which is situated under the floor of the luggage compartment. It supplies energy to the cars on board network and when the brakes are applied the kinetic energy is converted to electrical energy and saved in the high performance battery. These exemplary functions provide good mileage as well as stunning performance.

This model is well styled with a huge doomed hood to store the electronic and diagnostic equipments and can be easily recognized even from a distance due to its distinctive look.

The 2010 BW X6 Active Hybrid is displayed at the Frankfurt Auto Show and due for sale before the end of the year.

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