Getting 23 Miles a Gallon: The BMW X6 for 2009
The X6 xDrive35i is equipped with a BMW 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.
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 coil in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The X6 is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-average price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2009 X6 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 12 gallons.
The 2009 X6 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a sport utility truck.
We Think...
The 2009 model year was telling year for the BMW X6. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the xDrive35i version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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Tags: 4-Door, BMW X6, Sport Utility, United States market, xDrive35i
