DAGEL DX6 1.1

DAGEL DX6 (1999/2000)

The Dagel DX6 is a premium cut sports utility vehicle, it is in the SUV segment and will be sold in Europe and the United States. Great competitors can be the Mercedes ML or the BMW X5. It is the first vehicle of Rigel's premium sub-brand and will be presented to the market with three different equipment versions.

Its design is the product of the collaboration of different studies and teams, which have focused on finding a vehicle with a robust and sporty appearance that meets the demands of a public that is looking for versatile high-end cars. It will be manufactured in Ontario, Canada, and will be made available to the public at Rigel dealers in the Americas and Europe in late 1999.


Main features

* Sporting inspiration, the conception of the Dx6 has been carried out under the magnifying glass of sportsmanship and sensation when cornering, a vehicle with suspensions prepared to give everything and seek sensations to the limit. Being able to culminate with V8 models and four-wheel drive.

* Refined design and to the taste of the European consumer, always looking for perfection in its lines with a reduced aerodynamic coefficient and with different aesthetic packs, depending on the version chosen.

* Interior with Comfort-Relax seats designed for maximum driving pleasure and with up to three memory positions. In the V8 version, the model will have highly ergonomic sports bucket seats that accommodate the body of its occupants.

* The engines have been specially thought out and designed for this model, being able to count on 5-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines, V6 and V8, thus completing a range of high-power and performance engines. They will not let their size or weight be a problem when it comes to moving in an agile and sporty way.


Versions, equipment and engines

X-Line: we start with the X-Line version that combines driving comfort and a robust 4x4 appearance, but challenging on the road. This version has ABS, stability control, cruise control, rain sensor and, among other things, two front airbags and two curtain ones. Comfort and safety is the standard of the X-line version.

X-Line diesel: 2.5 liters, 5 cylinders and 215hp. A price of €22,569.27
X-Line gasoline: 2.5 liters, 5 cylinders and 224 horsepower for €22,670.03


Luxury: the luxury version is the top of the range of dynamism and expression of good taste, its leather and wood interior enhance a Premium character, it is accompanied by additional elements such as a full sunroof or rear parking sensors. This version will have four-wheel drive (AWD) and always with a 70% distribution on its rear axle for greater sportiness and driving sensation.

Luxury gasoline: 2.5 liters, 5 cylinders and 224 horsepower for €24,785.89
Luxury Diesel: 3.0 liters, V6 Diesel and 224hp for €25,793.45


Performance Line: the pinnacle of sportiness in a vehicle with high driving comfort, is summarized in the performance line version. Specially tuned for high-performance performance with a sport chassis, sport lowered suspension, larger-inch and larger tires, plus an exclusive interior. Its interior in mixed red leather with bucket seats, 3-spoke sports steering wheel. Added stability and traction control to master this beast that will exclusively mount a 300hp V8 gasoline engine.


Performan line: 4.5 liters, 300hp gasoline V8 and will be priced at $34,200 euros