As time has gone by several things can be said about the BMW X5 series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their truck. The 6-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.

Performance

The restyled X5 3.0i is equipped with a BMW 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The engine is paired with a ZF 6-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.

The X5 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 2006 X5 is a traditional Siemens MS 43, 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 24.30 gallons.

X5 3.0i Statistics

The dimensions of the X5 3.0i are 73.70 inches wide by 183.70 inches long. It sits a comfortable 69.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 111.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the X5 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.

The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $42,500, with an invoice cost of $38,855. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The X5 3.0i received a miles-per-gallon rating of 15 - 16 in-city driving and twenty one when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.

The vehicle is available in Alpine White, Black Sapphire Metallic, Highland Green Metallic, Jet Black, Kalahari Beige Metallic, Olivin Green Metallic, Sterling Gray Metallic, Stratus Gray Metallic, Titanium Silver Metallic, and Toledo Blue Metallic.

In Summary

The 2006 model year was unsuccessful for the BMW X5. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the 3.0i version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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

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