The BMW X6 Luxury SUV

BMW introduced the X6 xDrive50i in late 2007 to regain its grip on the Sport Utility market. There are 2 trim levels for the X6 in 2008: . With four doors and spacious seating for four, the all-wheel drive X6 makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Sport Utility market, including strong offerings from Nissan.

2008 BMW X6 xDrive50i Specs

Standard equipment in the X6 for 2007 and 2008 includes the 4.4 liter engine by BMW, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 6-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the X6.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The X6 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and air in the rear.

The fuel system for the 2008 X6 is a Siemens MS system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

Statistics

The dimensions of the X6 xDrive50i are 78.10 inches wide by 192.00 inches long. It sits 66.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 115.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the X6 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $52,500 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $48,300. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

MPG Ratings

The X6 xDrive50i received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and twenty when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the BMW X6

This performance truck nearly fits into the German Sports Car category!

There are several reasons why the BMW X6 xDrive50i sold well in 2008. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a BMW, specifically a X6.