The restyled X5 xDrive48i is equipped with a 4.8-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF six-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2008 version.

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

Statistics

The X5 is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the X5 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-average price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2009 X5 is a Bosch ME-9.2 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 12 gallons.

The X5 xDrive48i received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the BMW X5

The 2009 model year was very successful for the BMW X5. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the xDrive48i version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 4-Door, BMW X5, Sport Utility, United States market, xDrive48i

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