Thanks a lot, X6: BMW is Contemplating a Smaller X4 Crossover

Could a smaller Sport Activity Coupe (SAC) be coming from BMW? According to Autocar, the answer is "yes". Fans of the X6 should be pleased. Everyone else? Sorry.

Said to be called the X4, it would be to the X3 what the X6 is to the X5: a four-door, four seat coupe-ish thing based more around style than functionality.

Considering that the X4 would share the X3's platform, expect similar power trains to the X3. That means the most recent versions of BMW's inline-sixes: naturally aspirated, turbo'd, and (hopefully) diesel.

The fact that this is being discussed begs the question: with the X4 a possibility (due to the "success" of the X6), could an X1-based X2 coupe be far behind, and if yes, what are your thoughts? Have your say in the comments section below.

By Phil Alex

*All photos: BMW X6

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Geneva Preview: Hamann BMW X6 Tycoon EVO M with 670HP

While Evolutions are in the news, we might as well go and cover the latest nastiness from Hamann: the Tycoon Evo M. Under all the bodywork is an more/less/equally beautiful/interesting/hideous (you choose) BMW X6 M sport activity vehicle.

Tycoon's bi-turbo V8 is massaged a little... to the tune of 670 horsepower and 780 Nm or 575 lb-ft of peak torque. Time-warps to 100 km/h (62mph) take a claimed 4.2 seconds on the way to 300 km/h or 186 mph.

The performance is provided by the new stainless exhaust system, catalytic converters, and reprogrammed ECU, while the questionable looks are thanks to the addition of a huge front fascia, wide-body fender extensions, side-skirts, and new rear fascia / spoilers.

There's also a (technically) functional vented carbon fiber hood. Everything else is standard Hamann fare: different wheels, custom colors and interiors, etc., etc. Move along folks, nothing to see here.

- By Phil Alex

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Hartge Presents Aerodynamic Doodads for BMW X6

More often than not, Hartge tweaks BMWs to make them go faster but this time, the German firm decided to focus its attention on beefing up the X6s looks with a full-bodykit that includes a front bumper, side skirts, a rear apron with an integrated diffuser, wheel arch extensions with air-intakes and new tail pipes. The aerodynamic body parts can be complemented with a set of Hartge-designed alloy wheels that are available in various sizes.

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Acura's BMW X6-Like Crossover Concept Teaser Photos Leaked

At next month's New York Auto Show, Acura will take the covers off a concept study for a new crossover model. Although the Japanese automaker has not disclosed any details as of yet, judging from the leaked teaser photos, it appears that this is a near-production version of Acura's BMW X6-esque crossover that has been spied several times in the past. Hit the jump to see more photos of Acura's crossover concept and stay tuned on Carscoop as well be updating this post as soon as we get more information.

Source: Acurazine , Via: Jalopnik

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Geneva Preview: Lumma Design BMW CLR X 650 GT

The tuning folks over at Lumma Design have announced the world premiere of the new BMW X6-based CLR X 650 GT at the Geneva Auto Salon which opens up on March 3. As with all tuning proposals from the German firm, the BMW CLR X 650 GT's styling is a case of love it or loathe it. The aerodynamic pack adorns the X6 with several components including a new front bumper with a carbon fiber lip spoiler, wider fenders, side skirts, new rear bumper and a carbon fiber boot wing.

Additionally, the roof is finished in a black matt color while the X6 rides on 23-inch bicolor alloy wheels shod in high performance tires size 315/25-23. Other components offered include lowered suspension (35mm) and while the company also upgrades the X6's interior with performance-sports seats upholstered with leather and suede and a sport steering wheel with shift indicator display.

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