Under normal conditions BMW xDrive spreads out drive power to the front and rear axle in a 40:60 split, sensors consistently measuring wheel slip both front and rear. The system is able to vary the balance of drive power within fractions of a second, BMW xDrive, unlike conventional all-wheel-drive systems, thus looking ahead and not only responding when a wheel is already spinning.
Additional displays informing the driver of the operating status and efficiency of the hybrid system
Operation of the hybrid system and current operating conditions are presented clearly and understandably in the displays. The most important information is shown in the central instrument cluster, clearly separated according to the various operating modes. Further information and technical explanations, in turn, are shown in the Info Display in the centre console.
The drive displays are split up into a conventional rev counter for the combustion engine and special displays for electric drive in the lower part of the instrument cluster. Clear visual presentation of these functions shows the driver that the vehicle is ready to go. The electric drive displays relevant to the driver are the charge status of the high-voltage storage unit, the recuperation display, the support provided by the electric motors when accelerating through their boost function, as well as the driving stages in the all-electric mode. In the Control Display this information is supplemented by additional data on current operating conditions and the current flow of energy.
Bodyshell and safety: intelligent lightweight construction, optimised occupant safety
Intelligent lightweight construction and a special structure for maximum solidity also characterise the bodyshell of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6. Apart from frontal and hip thorax airbags, curtain head airbags at the side are also standard within the interior.
The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 comes with three-point inertia-reel seat belts on all seats featuring belt force limiters and belt latch tensioners on the front seats. To protect the occupants from cervical spine injury in the event of a collision at the rear, the front seats feature crash-activated headrests, the rear seats come as standard with ISOFIX child seat fastenings.
All restraint systems are masterminded by central safety electronics, rollover sensors serving to activate the curtain airbags and belt latch tensioners in the event of an impending rollover.
Featured as standard, dual bi-xenon headlights not only ensure optimum illumination of the road ahead in the dark, but also provide a daytime light function through their corona rings. The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 furthermore comes as standard with a light and rain sensor automatically controlling the vehicle’s lights and screenwipers as required. Additional comfort at night is provided by the High Beam Assistant featured as part of BMW ConnectedDrive.
Another feature available as an option is Adaptive Headlights following the road ahead in providing exact the right illumination. This option comes complete with Bending Lights and variable light distribution broadening the light beam to provide a wider range of vision as a function of road speed. As an option, finally, information relevant to the driver may be projected on to the windscreen via the Head-Up Display in a particularly ergonomic position.
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Additional displays informing the driver of the operating status and efficiency of the hybrid system
Operation of the hybrid system and current operating conditions are presented clearly and understandably in the displays. The most important information is shown in the central instrument cluster, clearly separated according to the various operating modes. Further information and technical explanations, in turn, are shown in the Info Display in the centre console.
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The drive displays are split up into a conventional rev counter for the combustion engine and special displays for electric drive in the lower part of the instrument cluster. Clear visual presentation of these functions shows the driver that the vehicle is ready to go. The electric drive displays relevant to the driver are the charge status of the high-voltage storage unit, the recuperation display, the support provided by the electric motors when accelerating through their boost function, as well as the driving stages in the all-electric mode. In the Control Display this information is supplemented by additional data on current operating conditions and the current flow of energy.
Bodyshell and safety: intelligent lightweight construction, optimised occupant safety
Intelligent lightweight construction and a special structure for maximum solidity also characterise the bodyshell of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6. Apart from frontal and hip thorax airbags, curtain head airbags at the side are also standard within the interior.
The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 comes with three-point inertia-reel seat belts on all seats featuring belt force limiters and belt latch tensioners on the front seats. To protect the occupants from cervical spine injury in the event of a collision at the rear, the front seats feature crash-activated headrests, the rear seats come as standard with ISOFIX child seat fastenings.
All restraint systems are masterminded by central safety electronics, rollover sensors serving to activate the curtain airbags and belt latch tensioners in the event of an impending rollover.
Featured as standard, dual bi-xenon headlights not only ensure optimum illumination of the road ahead in the dark, but also provide a daytime light function through their corona rings. The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 furthermore comes as standard with a light and rain sensor automatically controlling the vehicle’s lights and screenwipers as required. Additional comfort at night is provided by the High Beam Assistant featured as part of BMW ConnectedDrive.
Another feature available as an option is Adaptive Headlights following the road ahead in providing exact the right illumination. This option comes complete with Bending Lights and variable light distribution broadening the light beam to provide a wider range of vision as a function of road speed. As an option, finally, information relevant to the driver may be projected on to the windscreen via the Head-Up Display in a particularly ergonomic position.
photo:BMW
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