The BMW X3 is a 4-door truck available at your BMW dealer. The X3 came in one configurations: 3.0si. The 3.0si configuration is powered by the 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 26 highway miles and 18 - 19 city. The X3 competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Honda.

BMW X3 Engine Specs

Standard equipment in the X3 for 2006 and 2007 includes the 3.0 liter engine by BMW, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 6-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.

The X3 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 2007 X3 is a Siemens MS 70 system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 17.70-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the X3 3.0si are 73.00 inches wide by 179.90 inches long. It sits 66.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 110.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the X3 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.

The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $38,000, with a dealer invoice cost of $34,960. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

MPG Ratings

The 2007 X3 gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 - 19 in the city. This is subpar for a sport utility truck.

The vehicle is available in Alpine White, Black Sapphire Metallic, Crimson Red, Highland Green Metallic, Jet Black, Monaco Blue Metallic, Montego Blue Metallic, Platinum Bronze Metallic, Silver Gray Metallic, and Titanium Silver Metallic.

We Think...

The 2006 model began the promise of the BMW X3. The 2007 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers BMW hopes that the X3 3.0si will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 3.0si, 4-Door, BMW X3, Sport Utility, United States market

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