2023 BMW X6M + X5M Competition - Facelift LCI First Look!

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The new #BMWM X6M and X5M Facelifts are here - and a significant update in the LCI (life cycle impulse) for the #BMW performance SUV duo. They arrive at an interesting time, when the new BMW XM is making the wrong kind of waves, this duo brings a more traditional format of pure combustion in a lighter set up.

Well, almost pure, because now every X6 and X5 now comes with a 48 volt
Mild Hybrid system, including our M Models for the first time, thus these are the first M Models to feature mild hybrid tech!

Big changes in the new V8 engine update, still the 4.4 litre bit with a cross-bank exhaust manifold for better thermal management, a reinforced crankshaft drive and updated turbocharging! (Just like in the XM!) This gives a big kick of power, up to 625HP now, with 750NM and an impressive 0-60 in 3.9 seconds.

The hybrid change connects to this in the form of an electrified eight-speed automatic gearbox, which has a mild hybrid system built within it to give a small HP boost alongside 200NM immediately. The gearbox also comes with hydraulic transmission mounts giving a stiffer connection between the drive train and body. BMW has also developed a ‘near-actuator wheel slip limitation’ system that works in conjunction with the AWD set-up, rear diff, stability control - it now works 10 times faster than conventional traction control.

A big change needed comes to steering, where there’s also speed-sensitive electric power steering, with a revised steering gear on both models. We also get Adaptive M suspension Professional with updated electronically controlled dampers and active roll stabilisation. Dampers now act faster, to allow better comfort and sporty response respectively. Toe in values on the rear have been adjusted for high speeds They have also worked on rigidity around the whole car, with further bracing, bridges and arms to help dynamics.

Big news also for the BMW X6 M60i, which now uses the same V8 BMW M engine S68, replacing the outgoing N63 engine, it’s a proper M engine in a standard BMW! And the M60i also looks fantastic.

But perhaps not as fantastic as the new X5M and X6M - with all new front end aggression. We have New lights, which may mimic new 5 series. They are slimmer than the older ones - and complement the massive grille change. Grille looks amazing in gloss and matte black, and linking to the lower bumper. We have Staggered wheels as before, and the X6M gets spoiler lip and rear spoiler too. Big changes inside with BMW Operating System 8 pro, a huge curved LED screen replacing the old tech - I’ll show you every detail too along with a boost space comparison between X5 and X6!


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