BMW introduced the X5 3.0si in late 2006 to regain its grip on the Sport Utility market. There are 2 trim levels for the X5 in 2007: . With four doors and spacious seating for five, the all-wheel drive X5 makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Sport Utility market, including strong offerings from Kia.

2007 BMW X5 3.0si Specs

Standard equipment in the X5 for 2006 and 2007 includes the 3.0 liter engine by BMW, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four 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 X5.

The fuel system for the 2007 X5 is a traditional Siemens MS 70, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 22.50 gallons.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The X5 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses coil front springs and air in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the X5 3.0si are 76.10 inches wide by 191.10 inches long. It sits 69.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 115.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $45,900 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $42,230. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2007 X5 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a sport utility truck.

What We Think of the BMW X5

The 2006 model began the promise of the BMW X5. 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 X5 3.0si will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 3.0si, 4-Door, BMW X5, Sport Utility, United States market

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