New BMW X6 India Launch On June 11: Will Rival Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe

The SUV was expected to launch much earlier in the Indian market. However, like most product launches in the country, the arrival of BMW X6 was delayed due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent nation-wide lockdown which was announced in India.

The third-generation BMW X6 made its global debut almost a year ago. The SUV-coupe will be brought to Indian shores as (CBU) Completely Built Units making use of the new import rules. The 2020 X6 is expected to be available in two trim level — xLine and M Sport.

The third-generation BMW X6 has undergone subtle changes to the exterior design. The new-gen SUV has a larger footprint as compared to its predecessor. The X6 features the brand's double-kidney grille with vertical slats finished in chrome, a new set of LED headlights with BMW's Laserlight with Adaptive LED headlights, a reshaped taillights, and dual exhaust; among others. The new-gen X6 looks more aggressive as compared to its older-gen model, however, the overall silhouette of the coupe SUV has been retained.

On the inside, the cabin of the new X6 shares most of its interior trims for other models in the brand's line-up. The SUV features Vernasca leather upholstery as standard, power-operated seats with massage function, four-zone climate control, gear lever finished in glass, a panoramic sunroof, and a premium audio system from Bowers and Wilkins. It also features a large touch screen infotainment system that supports Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and the brand's latest connected technology as well.

The BMW X6 sold in the international market is being offered with a total of four engine options. The India-spec model is likely to feature the ‘xDrive40i' 3.0-litre, six-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine that produces 340hp and 450Nm of torque. The engine comes mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox with power sent to all four wheels.

Other engines that are available in the global-specs X6 includes an ‘M50i' 4.4-litre V8 petrol unit that develops 530bhp, an ‘M50d' 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel motor that churns out 400bhp, and an ‘xDrive30d' 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel unit that produces 265hp. There is a possibility that BMW might offer the xDrive30d diesel engine along with the ‘xDrive40i' when launched in India.

Once launched the BMW X6 will rival the Porsche Cayenne Coupe, the Mercedes Benz GLE Coupe and the Audi Q8. We BMW to price the third-generations X6 at between Rs 90 lakh to 1 crore (ex-showroom).

Thoughts About The New BMW X6 Launching In India On June 11

The BMW X6 was supposed to arrive in India much earlier in the year, however, the company had to delay their launch plans due to the ongoing pandemic in the country. The new-generation BMW X6 looks aggressive, offers better features with a premium and luxury feel to the cabin as compared to its pervious-gen model.