A lot has been said about the BMW X6 for 2009. As BMW's entry in the sport utility market the X6 (and in this case specically the xDrive50i version) has maintained a good 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.

BMW X6 Engine Specs

The X6 xDrive50i 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 is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.

The fuel system for the 2009 X6 is a traditional Siemens MS, 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 12 gallons.

The X6 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 air springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The X6 is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-high price, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

The standard warranty period for the X6 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2009 X6 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.

Conclusion

The 2009 model year was telling year for the BMW X6. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the xDrive50i version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

Tags: 4-Door, BMW X6, Sport Utility, United States market, xDrive50i

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