That is what would make sense. It should debut in the 2009 X6 simultaneously alongside with the 2009 X5. But then again, I am getting real pissed off watching Ford Edge commercials, with the Edge bragging about beating the X5 in 0-60 by 0.2 seconds. That is pretty embarrasing to beat by the Ford Freaking Edge ??? I am disappointed they only bumped up the hp to 260 in the 1st place when they introduced the 2007 X5. They could have just put in the N54 right off the bat, so they will not be embarrased by cheesy Ford commercials on national TV.

If they drop it in the X5 3.0si, then you would assume they would also drop it in the X3 3.0si as well. I have a hard time believing that they will change the X3 engine, after having it bumped up from 225 hp just a year earlier, but that goes for the X5 as well.

I like to optomistic and think the 2008 will have more power. But from a marketing point of view, it would make more sense if they introduced it with the X6 in 2008 for a 2009 model year alongside the 2009 X5 3.5si.

These are just my opinions. Your mileage may vary. Not legal in Alaska and Hawaii. Blah, blah, blah...

Alex Bidarian
2007 X5 3.0si - on order