[Brookside]

Scott26 weighs in....

"The front of the X6 is not similar to the X5.
With triangular headlights as similar to the 5er (E60) - they sit in the front corners which blend in
to form the front wheel arches aside the widened twin shell kidney grille which will make its debut in the next 7er -
The twin kidneys now appear to be upturned but borders into a more natural twin shape inside the shell.
The shell also forms substance and interplay with the curves on the top of the bonnet and meet in the surround of the shell.
where the chromed bars ahead of the radiator will be placed.
The rear of the car gets slim-line rear lights that open up broader when wrapped around the corner of the car which leads direct from the rear bumper area forming the rear wheel arches.
An optional targa roof will become available with individual slats folding towards the rear of the car , as will a full panoramic roof .


HusseinDesign

One of the exciting concepts of the design phase of the X6 is BMW want to prove that the X6 is capable for all "four seasons":
How weather and season can enhance the design of the X6.
So we know its going to be a new type of vehicle - A new type of premium segment with the SAC "Sport Activity Coupe".
In the concept of brainstorming something that has already been approved for production is the effect that the car will have on color choices both in exterior and interior.
Although the exact color choice still has to be fettled this is how things are shaping up so far.

For instance "Desert" will feature strong Gold, Orange and Bronze colors with interior of sand beige or golden orange. With light or dark wood or bronze metallic strips.
"Ice" will enhance exterior color with cool whites and light blue hues with the interior merging with transparent and white trim elements (think ipod) and white and cool blue leather.
"Water" will enhance color of deep sea coral Blues and Greens with interiors to match.
"Autumn" will carry deep red to emphasis the interior and exterior.
And then the "Cloud" which will maintain the Blacks,Greys and Silvers.

Overall controls such as switches, stalks , control knobs etc are being evaluated against modern technology the soft touch keypads of laptops and high end mobile phones, ipods ,
plasma TV's in order to emulate a high quality "talking point" interior which will begin first with the F01 7er."

Scott26 is another "insider" who regularly contributes to internet sites...keeping the buzz going. His observations are so thorough and detailed...like he was there....
but he has been proven wrong on some observations...so take it with a grain of salt. Brookside