Matthias Malmedie drives the new BMW X6 M

Pole position for Matthias Malmedie: the professional racing driver is not known for his patience – so the GRIP presenter was all the more delighted to get up close and personal with the new BMW X6 M before it has even been launched. However, given that BMW’s latest high-performance SAV has yet to be officially unveiled, it is not only well camouflaged; the interior also has the appearance of a prototype, with many elements covered in felt mats. This prevents full-throttle enthusiast Malmedie seeing too much of the car before everyone else – but not from enjoying its monstrous acceleration and track-defying handling.

AS EXCITING AS EVER.

While Malmedie shows us a lot of the new BMW X6 M, he doesn’t get to reveal everything: parts of his commentary have been censored with a bleep, because some of the information he reveals in the video is still top secret. This is set to change on 3 October 2019, when the GRIP presenter will be able to put the pedal to the metal in a brand-new film about the X6 M.

MALMEDIE ON A SECRET MISSION. THE BMW X6 M.

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I'm as happy as a little kid: I'm being allowed to drive a car that hasn't even been launched yet, one that's still top secret.

Matthias Malmedie

„GRIP“-TV-Presenter

WHO IS WHO.

WHO IS WHO.

Matthias Malmedie is the go-to authority on German television for automobile enthusiasts. You could even say that in Germany, ‘M’ stands for motorsport, for BMW M...and for Malmedie. The presenter of the GRIP – The Motor Magazine has a proven weakness for particularly powerful cars and thus a special affinity to BMW M. In short: if it revs and roars on German television or the internet, Malmedie is usually not far away. As the holder of a racing driver’s licence, he always keeps his sports cars firmly under control, without taking himself too seriously. Malmedie presents his show with an appealing mix of expert knowledge, humour and pure foot-to-the-floor fun. It’s clearly a winning combination: around two million fans follow the performance-driven auto-tester on TV and social media, waiting with anticipation for his latest video posts on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Presenter, adrenaline junkie, car tester, public celebrity: Matthias Malmedie does it all.

The X6 M delivers. Incredibly so.

Matthias Malmedie

"Grip"-TV-Presenter

BMW X6 M Competition [1] :

Fuel consumption combined in l/100 km 12.9

CO2 emissions combined in g/km 292

CO2 class G

^[1]Performance data of petrol engines apply to vehicles using RON 98 fuel. Fuel consumption data apply to vehicles using reference fuels in accordance with EU Regulation 715/2007. Unleaded RON 91 and higher with a maximum ethanol content of 10% (E10) may also be used. BMW recommends RON 95 fuel. For high-performance automobiles, BMW recommends RON 98 fuel.

Range depends on various factors, in particular: individual driving style, route characteristics, outside temperature, heating/air conditioning, pre-conditioning.

For plug-in hybrid: Electric drive depending on battery charging level.

For plug-in hybrid: At temperatures below minus 10 degrees Celsius, the fully electric drive system is only available after a few kilometres of driving, once the battery has heated to operational temperature.

For plug-in hybrid: Composed of combustion engine drive and electric drive. Electric drive depending on battery charging level.

For models with Boost function: Temporary uprating <10 seconds in excess of specified nominal value.

The models illustrated include optional equipment. Due to regular software updates, screen designs in the communication may differ from the actual screen design in your car.

All vehicles, equipment, combination possibilities and varieties shown here are examples and can differ in your country. In no way do they constitute a binding offer by the BMW M GmbH. Visit your local BMW website or see your authorised BMW M Retailer for accurate details on the offers in your country.

The stated values were determined in accordance with the prescribed WLTP measurement method. The actual values depend on various factors, e.g. load, driving style, route, weather, auxiliary users (including air conditioning), tires, battery state of health. For ranges, data determined as per WLTP takes into account any optional equipment (available on the German market in this case). For more information about NEDC and WLTP measuring procedures visit www.bmw.com/wltp

"DUDE. THAT'S CRAZY!"

AS EXCITING AS EVER.

MALMEDIE ON A SECRET MISSION. THE BMW X6 M.

WHO IS WHO.

WHO IS WHO.

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