BMW of Minnetonka

With their typical fun-to-drive qualities, superior all-wheel-drive technology and powerfully expressive styling, the BMW X models occupy a position all their own in their respective classes. The unique attractions of this concept, now successfully established in four different market segments, received further confirmation recently with an excellent showing in the latest readers' poll by the German magazine Off Road. The BMW X5 was voted "Off-Roader of the Year" in the "Luxury SUV" category, while the BMW X1 and BMW X6 came first and second in the "Crossover" category and the BMW X3 took second place in the "SUV" category.

Topping off this strong result was a special award for the newest arrival in the BMW X family - with its launch countdown already under way, the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 took the Eco Award for its innovative powertrain. This first full-hybrid model from the BMW brand uses its highly intelligent combination of internal combustion engine and electric drive to maximize both performance and efficiency. These latest successes in the Off Road readers' poll seamlessly continued BMW's strong performance of the previous years. The "Off-Roader of the Year" awards, which are decided by the votes of an exceptionally knowledgeable readership, were first presented in 1982. This year readers chose from a field of 97 models in eight categories.