In 2008 when BMW launched the X6 Sports Activity Coupe, the Munich-based automaker went under burn down for the continuous expansion of their X-models. The BMW X6 SAC created a new demographic, a niche that shortly became attractive to other automakers besides.

The X6 was marketed as a Sports Activity Coupe and combines the attributes of an SUV (high ground clearance, all wheel bulldoze and all-weather power, large wheels and tires) with the opinion of a coupé (bold styling, dramatic sloping roof). While slightly longer and wider than the X5, the X6 sits significantly lower and seats only four people, a feature that many started to criticize.

Soon the X6 became a hitting for the visitor with nigh of the units heading to China, Eastern Europe and Middle Due east. While not a volume seller, the X6 was often difficult to notice on dealers' lots. In December 2010, BMW of North America reported xxx.8 percent sales increment, exactly 561units. Globally, the company sold iv,018 units in December 2010.

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Today, Audi appear they are considering an X6 competitor. Audi's Head of Design Wolfgang Egger talked to the press about a sport crossover rival to the BMW X6. "It has been a big success in China, where it'south get a second automobile driven past women. In that location, it's a female sports car."

According to Egger, the forthcoming Audi Q3 volition exist a stride in this management, merely the automaker could however go further to compete with BMW.

Last year, Mercedes-Benz besides announced a competitor for the X6. Dubbed GLC, the coupe-crossover is due to launch sometimes in 2014.

[Source: LeftLaneNews ]