A combination of intense work travel, a vacation and a bout of flu has left my blog a little neglected. However I am feeling a lot better and saw a few things over the weekend that has made me want to write some catch ups.
On a trip to Germany in February I saw the new BMW X6 on proud display in Munich airport. I got some odd looks as I ended up having a double take, a peer inside and finally a photo. I think the Bavarian onlookers wondered what was so special about BMWs latest effort. To me it looked like the ultimate “Urban Luxo-SUV” – here it is in dazzling red:
I thought to myself that the highly luxurious interior, sporty engine and four wheel drive mode would go well in Dubai. Of course it would have to come in “Dubai White” with the obligatory “limo tint” all on windows for it to be Dubai worthy.
I could barely contain a smile when walking down to Safa park this weekend I saw my first Dubai based BMW x6. True to form it came in Dubai livery:
I expect that this will do well with the many BMW fans in Dubai who are tired of their X5′s and are looking for something a little different. For me I will only be an admirer.
I look forward to rescuing one of these when it gets stuck on a speed bump.
I love the way you can read about a new car, or see it on special display, then see on in Dubai during your taxi ride back from the airport. Had the same thing with the Range Rover Sport.
By: Chris on April 27, 2008
at 11:02 pm
Your wordpress blog is definately fantastic!Its nice to see that we share a good taste in vehicles,see my post at http://siku-moja.blogspot.com/2008/04/bugatti-veyron-targa-2008.html
By: collins on April 29, 2008
at 6:02 pm
That is sooo funny! How did you know it needed to come in white with tinted windows? Why white? The x6 reminds me of the Nissan Murano cause I cannot tell if it is a suv or hatchback since the roof is so low. I like suv’s to have a high roof and definately look like an suv, like the Land Rover or just the Land Cruiser.
By: Ilka on May 27, 2008
at 2:48 pm
Thanks Collins and Ilka for the kind comments.
Ilka – there are a lot of white cars in Dubai (they are cooler in the hot weather) and the same with the tints. However, I think that excessively tinted windows are dangerous when driving at night as it really does restrict visibility.
By: Aaron on May 28, 2008
at 7:48 am