The 2006 X5 is an important vehicle to BMW for the sport utility market segment. The 4.4i is a member of a series of three trim levels for the X5 which include 3.0i, 4.4i, and 4.8is. 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 Honda.

2006 BMW X5 4.4i 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 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.

The fuel system for the 2006 X5 is a Bosch ME-9.2 design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 24.30 gallons.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The X5 comes equipped with 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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the X5 4.4i are 73.70 inches wide by 183.70 inches long. It sits 69.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 111.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $42,500, with a dealer invoice cost of $38,855. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

The standard warranty period for the X5 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 48 months or 50,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market.

Fuel Efficiency

The X5 4.4i received a miles-per-gallon rating of 15 - 16 in-city driving and twenty one when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2005 model began the promise of the BMW X5. The 2006 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers BMW hopes that the X5 4.4i will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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

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