First Impressions of the BMW X5 for 2007
The X5 4.8i is equipped with a BMW 4.8 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 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 X5 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 air in the rear.
X5 4.8i Statistics
The dimensions of the X5 4.8i are 76.10 inches wide by 191.10 inches long. It sits a comfortable 69.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 115.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the X5 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.
The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $45,900, with an invoice cost of $42,230. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2007 X5 is a Bosch ME-9.2 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 22.50 gallons.
The X5 4.8i received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 2007 model year was unsuccessful for the BMW X5. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the 4.8i version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
No items matching your keywords were found.
Tags: 4-Door, 4.8i, BMW X5, Sport Utility, United States market
