A high point in the sport utility market is the BMW X3. In 2006 BMW rolled out an upgraded version of the X3 with one versions: 3.0i and 2.5i. Sales for the X3, especially the X3 3.0i, were brisk during 2006 and 2007. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

Stop and Go

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 5-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 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 179.70 inches long, 73.00 inches wide, and 66.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 110.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $36,800, with an invoice cost of $33,670. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2006 X3 is a traditional Siemens MS 45, 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 17.70 gallons.

The X3 3.0i received a miles-per-gallon rating of 16 - 17 in-city driving and 23 - 25 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was subpar.

Conclusion

The 2006 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..

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