The high-end hybrids are coming hot and heavy these days. And the one we've driven most recently, the 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 coupe-UV thing is among the priciest.
BMW has announced that the dual-mode X6 (the result of the company's collaboration with General Motors and then-DaimlerChrysler) will go on sale in December for a not-insubstantial $89,775 (including the $875 destination and delivery charge). That puts the X6 hybrid near the top of pricey hybrid heap.
It's more than the upcoming Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid (at $88,825) and more than the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 4WD (at $76, 925). But it's still less than the slow-selling Lexus LS600h L, which at $106, 910, is the only hybrid with a base price topping six figures.
Well, the only one so far.
zoomzoomn says:
07:56 AM, 11/10/09
Yeah. Maybe the price isn't, but the sales level surely will be insubstantial. So, how do you make an already low volume, niche vehicle even more low volume and niche marketed? Here's your answer!
bankerdanny says:
08:31 AM, 11/10/09
What amazingly pointless vehicles. Huge price increases (and probably less profit for the manufacturers) for nominal increases in efficiency. Triumphs of form over substance.
cr_driver says:
10:11 AM, 11/10/09
The price of novelty and technology. Sucks....
bodyblue says:
02:03 PM, 11/10/09
What a silly, expensive, stupid and ugly machine.
estreka says:
04:09 AM, 11/11/09
An epic example of fad over function.