The restyled X5 4.4i is equipped with a BMW 4.4-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 32 valves. The engine is paired with a ZF 5-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.

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

Vehicle Statistics

The X5 is 183.70 inches long, 73.70 inches wide, and 67.50 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.00 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $38,900, with an invoice cost of $35,560. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2002 X5 is a traditional Bosch M 7.2, 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 24.30 gallons.

The X5 4.4i received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and twenty one when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was exceptional.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the BMW X5 4.4i sold well in 2002. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a BMW, specifically a X5.

Tags: 4-Door, 4.4i, BMW X5, Sport Utility, United States market

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