Insight Into the BMW X6 for 2008
The 2008 X6 is an important vehicle to BMW for the sport utility market segment. The xDrive50i is a member of a series of two trim levels for the X6 which include xDrive35i and xDrive50i. The four-door truck with its all-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for BMW. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.
2008 BMW X6 xDrive50i Specs
The X6 xDrive50i is equipped with a BMW 4.4 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.
The fuel system for the 2008 X6 is a Siemens MS design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 22.50 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The X6 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 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 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.
The standard warranty period for the X6 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 48 months or 50,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market.
Fuel Efficiency
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.
Parting Shots
The 2008 model year was very successful for the BMW X6. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the xDrive50i version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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