More presence, more sportiness, more digitalisation: The new BMW X7 breaks new ground for richly assured driving pleasure in the luxury car segment. The first Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) in this vehicle category offers an inimitable combination of exclusivity, dynamic excellence, luxuriant spaciousness and versatility. Indeed, the X7 has quickly developed into the most successful BMW model in the luxury class. The new BMW X7 is a central pillar in the ongoing product offensive at the most exclusive reaches of the premium carmaker’s model line-up. The new X7 will be produced at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg, the competence centre for BMW X models in the US state of South Carolina, where the BMW X6, BMW X5, BMW X4 and BMW X3 are also built. Alongside the USA and Canada, the most important sales regions for the luxurious SAV also include China and other Asian markets, Germany, the Middle East and Australia. The worldwide market launch for the new BMW X7 will get underway in August 2022. And now its unique character profile has been honed to significant effect thanks to extensive design refinements – most notably a visually impactful front end – plus a new-look M Sport package, light-alloy wheels measuring up to 23 inches (a first for BMW) and the latest-generation iDrive control/operation system including BMW Curved Display and BMW Operating System 8. The new BMW X7 also comes with a further expanded range of standard equipment, additional driver assistance systems and the latest 48V mild hybrid technology for all engine variants.
The largest of all BMW X models opens up new boundaries for enjoying an exclusive driving experience; its outstanding spaciousness and hallmark BMW driving dynamics can be sampled on surfaced roads and beyond. The versatility of the new X7 extends from its ability to cut a classically elegant figure on the road to a taste for action off the beaten track. With an exterior length of 5,162 millimetres, a width of 2,000 millimetres, a height of 1,819 millimetres and a wheelbase measuring 3,105 millimetres, the new BMW X7 is immediately identifiable as the largest SAV in the brand’s line-up. The newly interpreted exterior and interior design flags up the car’s standout status even more vividly. The new BMW X7 displays a strikingly updated front- and rear-end design as it adopts the new design language of BMW models for the luxury segment. The significantly upgraded standard equipment of the new X7 now also includes the Design Pure Excellence features. And the optional, newly designed M Sport package shines an even brighter spotlight on its dynamic driving properties. This aspect of the large SAV’s character can be accentuated more clearly still by specifying the M Sport package Pro. Exterior dimensions underscoring the presence of the new BMW X7, generous levels of on-board space, equipment features of exceptional quality and a high-class cabin ambience for occupants in three rows of seats combine with powerful six- and eight-cylinder engines, state-of-the-art chassis technology and BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive to create a case study in all-round poise and assurance.
The new BMW X7 lays on generous levels of spaciousness for passengers in six or seven seats. The new design of the interior with BMW Curved Display, a new instrument panel including an ambient light bar in its lower section and new upholstery variants create an innovative and exclusive ambience. The latest generation of the control/operation system iDrive and new digital services underscore the modern and progressive mission statement of the new BMW X7. The functionality of the automated driving and parking systems available as standard or as options has been significantly expanded for the new BMW X7. This tech also helps reduce the danger of a collision when turning off. Like the roominess and multi-use nature of the interior, high-quality materials and further expanded standard specification also help to generate an exclusive on-board ambience. Comfort seats now come as standard alongside the four-zone automatic climate control system, ambient lighting and panoramic glass sunroof. In European markets, the seats have BMW Individual Merino extended leather upholstery as standard. In a number of other markets, standard specification includes the new, extremely high-quality and leather-like vegan surface material Sensafin (not available in Europe), whose three-dimensional quilting and surface perforation further increase the comfort levels of the seats. The seats for the driver and front passenger are heated as standard. A nanoparticle filter improves the air quality inside the new BMW X7.
The typical proportions of a Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), a spacious interior allowing a range of possible uses, and multi-faceted, agile driving properties showcase the extravagant character of the new BMW X7 in consummate style. Extensive design modifications accentuate the exclusivity and presence of the largest BMW X model even more vividly. The changes centre on the new design of the front and rear ends, which underscores more clearly than ever the status of the new BMW X7 as one of the brand’s flagship models. With the all-new interpretation of its headlight unit design, it joins the new BMW i7 and BMW Concept XM in presenting the future face of BMW’s luxury segment models. The modern, visually striking front end of the new BMW X7 clearly signals its progressive and exclusive style. Light-alloy wheels with a 23-inch diameter – available as a factory-fit option here for the first time on a BMW model – emphasise the car’s powerful stature in dramatic style. Added to which, an array of high-quality details point to the exclusive status of the new X7. These include the three-dimensional rear lights, the newly designed bars in the illuminated BMW kidney grille and the eye-catching blades in the front apron with their aluminium satinated finish.
The updated front-end design also showcases BMW’s signature kidney grille to prominent effect. The intricately presented new grille bars – with their bi-colour look and chrome elements – add a flourish of exclusivity within the grille’s eye-catching surround. Working in tandem with the new design of the headlights and kidney grille, the front apron as a whole displays a thoroughly updated look. Its generously sized surfaces, the precisely integrated air curtains and its finish in body colour underscore the exclusive appearance of the new BMW X7. Another distinctive feature are the large inlays in aluminium satinated which border the lower air intake on either side. With their outward-facing contour, they accentuate the powerful stance of the new BMW X7 on the road. The “Iconic Glow” BMW kidney grille (standard on the BMW X7 M60i xDrive) presents customers with an option offered by no other rival. Its understated cascade lighting for the two grille elements brings a richly extravagant feeling to the front end of the new BMW X7, both when stationary and on the move. The illumination is activated when one of the doors is opened and can be switched on or off manually by the driver via the iDrive menu.
The new BMW X7 will line up with a choice of three state-of-the-art and extremely powerful engines from the new modular generation of the BMW Group Efficient Dynamics engine family. The range is headed by a new 4.4-litre petrol V8 for the range-topping BMW X7 M60i xDrive, which is derived from the engines powering the high-performance cars coming out of BMW M GmbH. Joining it are two six-cylinder in-line units (each with 3.0-litre displacement) – a second new petrol engine for the new BMW X7 xDrive40i and an extensively updated diesel fitted in the new BMW X7 xDrive40d. Meanwhile, the intelligent all-wheel-drive system BMW xDrive maximises traction, agility and directional stability on any surface. The rear-biased approach preferred for its fully variable power distribution underscores the sporty driving attributes of the new BMW X7. Electrification in the form of 48V mild hybrid technology gives all the engines available for the new BMW X7 even more majestic power development and increased efficiency. Playing a key role here is the world premiere of the eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission, which is included in all variants of the new X7 as standard and is unique in this segment.
Installed in the transmission’s compact housing as part of a 48V mild hybrid system is an electric motor that helps the combustion engine to deliver a smooth, dynamic and, at the same time, efficient drive. The mild hybrid system generates torque of 200 Nm (147 lb-ft) and an output boost of up to 9kW/12 hp, depending on the driving situation. The energy required for providing the electric power boost is stored in a 48V battery located in the engine compartment. It is charged via recuperation in overrun and braking phases. Besides supplying the electric motor, the 48V battery also feeds the regenerated brake energy to the vehicle’s electrical system. In the new BMW X7 xDrive40i, the mild hybrid system is also used to provide purely electric driving at very low speeds. As a result, it comes with an acoustic pedestrian protection system. V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology and optimised efficiency in the BMW X7 M60i xDrive. In the new BMW X7 M60i xDrive, the 48V mild hybrid system links up with the newly developed 4.4-litre V8 petrol engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology.
The new V8 can trace its genes back to engines used in renowned BMW M and racing machines and utilises the thermodynamic benefits of a cross-bank exhaust manifold, bank-symmetrical turbochargers and external engine oil cooling. In addition, a reinforced crankshaft drive, further developed turbocharging with a blow-off valve, a new oil pump and a weight-minimised oil sump all play their part in increasing the engine’s efficiency. The combination of the engine and the electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission hands customers the twin benefits of optimised response and power delivery under acceleration and increased efficiency thanks to adaptive recuperation at up to 0.13 g. The controlled intervention of the electric motor also noticeably increases comfort levels when the Auto Start Stop function cuts in and in idling and coasting situations. The coasting function with deactivated combustion engine comes into play when the Driving Experience Control mode ECO PRO is selected. With its output of 390 kW/530 hp and peak torque of 750 Nm (553 lb-ft), the eight-cylinder engine propels the BMW M car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds. Here, the vivacious power development of the V8 engine is accompanied by the emotionally rich soundtrack from the standard-fitted sports exhaust system. The combined fuel consumption and CO2 emissions figures for the BMW X7 M60i xDrive are 13.3 – 12.2 litres per 100 kilometres (21.2 – 23.2 mpg imp) and 303 – 278 grams per kilometre in the WLTP cycle (figures in the NEDC cycle: -).
The traction, directional stability and agility of the new BMW X7 are all enhanced by the intelligent all-wheel-drive system BMW xDrive. It uses an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case interlinked with the powertrain and chassis systems to distribute power between the front and rear wheels as required for the situation at hand. In this way, any tendency of the vehicle to oversteer or understeer is nipped in the bud. The locking effect is set by the system at between 0 and 100 per cent – depending on the demands of the driving situation and road conditions at hand. The distribution of drive power to the rear wheel on the outside of a corner pulls the car into the bend and prevents understeer before it can set in – without the driver needing to deploy corrective brake inputs or take their foot off the throttle. The engine’s power is channelled to the road virtually in full, even when the driver is pursuing an extremely sporty driving style. Braking control and traction control systems can hold off for longer before they need to intervene. The rear-wheel bias of BMW xDrive optimises both the efficiency and the dynamic properties of the SAV. In driving situations where all-wheel drive is not necessary, the engine’s power is sent to the rear wheels alone. In the new BMW X7 M60i xDrive, this set-up and the standard-fitted M Sport differential work together to deliver the type of performance experience customers expect from a BMW when pushing the dynamic limits.
