Our sources are working hard these days and the latest news from Munich is that BMW will offer the X6 with a 3-seat rear bench. Currently, BMW fitted the Sports Activity Coupe with a pair of rear buckets divided by a study center console with a cubby and cupholders.
The rear seats are currently only capable of accommodating two passengers, since the large rear center console is not removable. While the bucket seats are comfortable and supportive, legroom and headroom feel a bit cramped.
This has been one of the major complaints from BMW owners and longer-journey aboard the X6 can become uncomfortable, a similar feeling experienced by us last year on our trip from Munich to Frankfurt.
The addition of an optional 3-seat rear bench will most likely make its way into the usual facelifted model that is released mid-way into the production cycle.
No other information are available at the moment, but we are working on getting more details.
Author: Horatiu B.
Source: http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/05/17/rumor ... ear-bench/