The BMW X5 4.4i for 2001
The 2001 X5 is an important vehicle to BMW for the sport utility market segment. The 4.4i is a member of a series of two trim levels for the X5 which include 3.0i and 4.4i. 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.
BMW X5 Engine Specs
The X5 4.4i is equipped with a BMW 4.4 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to 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.
X5 4.4i Statistics
The dimensions of the X5 4.4i are 73.70 inches wide by 183.70 inches long. It sits a comfortable 67.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 111.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $38,900, with an invoice cost of $35,170. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel is handled for the X5 is a Bosch M 7.2 design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 24.30 gallons.
The 2001 X5 gets 20 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the BMW X5 4.4i sold well in 2001. 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.
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