The 2008 X3 is an important vehicle to BMW for the sport utility market segment. The 3.0i is a member of a series of one trim levels for the X3 which include 3.0si and 3.0i. 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 Kia.

Performance

The X3 3.0i is equipped with a BMW 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a General Motors 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.

The fuel system for the 2008 X3 is a Siemens MS 70 design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 17.70 gallons.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The X3 has 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.

X3 3.0i Statistics

The X3 is 179.90 inches long, 73.00 inches wide, and 65.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 110.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $38,000, with an invoice cost of $34,960. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

The standard warranty period for the X3 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 48 months or 50,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

Fuel Efficiency

The X3 3.0i received a miles-per-gallon rating of 16 - 17 in-city driving and 23 - 24 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.

In Summary

The 2008 model year was unsuccessful for the BMW X3. 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 X3, Canada market, Sport Utility

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