In 2008 BMW released the X6 xDrive50i to the truck-buying market. The X6 came in two configurations: xDrive35i and xDrive50i. The xDrive50i configuration is powered by the 4.4-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 20 highway miles and 15 city. The X6 competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Kia.

Performance

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 configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.

The fuel system for the 2008 X6 is a Siemens MS 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 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.

X6 xDrive50i 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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $52,500 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $48,300. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The X6 xDrive50i 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 Summary

The 2008 model year was unsuccessful 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, Canada market, Sport Utility, xDrive50i

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