A lot has been said about the BMW X6 for 2008. As BMW's entry in the sport utility market the X6 (and in this case specically the xDrive35i version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door X6 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect truck to help BMW as a brand in general.

Performance

The X6 xDrive35i is equipped with a BMW 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 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 X6 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.

Fuel is handled for the X6 is a Siemens MS 70 design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 22.50 gallons.

X6 xDrive35i Statistics

The X6 is 192.00 inches long, 78.10 inches wide, and 66.50 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 115.50 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the X6 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 48 months or 50,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $52,500, with an invoice cost of $48,300. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The X6 xDrive35i received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and twenty when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.

In 2007 and 2008 the X6 xDrive35i was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were made available by the factory.

In Summary

The 2007 model began the promise of the BMW X6. The 2008 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 X6 xDrive35i will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 4-Door, BMW X6, Canada market, Sport Utility, xDrive35i

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