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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, November 18, 2009 · 30 Greenpower like never before Continued from page 27 onds. Unlike normal "slip and grip" AWD, xDrive anticipates what's coming next and responds before a wheel starts to spin. There so much more to this vehicle like the hybrid specific auto start/stop system that I could go on and on. But it is important to note that this is also a fully equipped X6 with all the features and road holding ability one expects in a BMW costing over $90,000 (price not finalized at this writing). Inside, all the primary controls are in exactly where BMW has put them since day one, in the right place. I owned a series of BMWs in the 1980s. I got behind the wheel of the X6 Hybrid, closed my eyes, and reached out to find the steering wheel and shifter right where I expected them to be. That's one of the things that make a BMW a BMW. The other is the handling. There's something they do at BMW that results in a ride that is solid to the senses yet with just the right weight to the feel of the wheel. This communication is so highly developed that you can actually feel the degree of bite of the front tires going into a turn at speed. Fascinating! Wrapped up in a premium luxury package, all of this comes with a 20 per cent saving on fuel. It's like having your green cake and enjoying it too. Here's to green power!