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Bmw x78/18/2023 A development of the N63, it’s a turbocharged 4.4-litre V8. The M60i xDrive succeeds the X7 M50i xDrive and is the first car to use BMW’s S68 engine. The outputs of the xDrive40i have increased by 50bhp and 52lb ft to hit 375bhp and 398lb ft while the xDrive40d has gained 12bhp and 15lb ft to make 347bhp and 531lb ft. With the third-row seats in use, mind you, the boot shrinks to just 300 litres.Ĭentral among the changes to the engine line-up is the introduction of BMW’s latest turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six petrol and diesel engines Each is mildly hybridised by a 48V motor integrated into the eight-speed automatic gearbox, this boosting both performance and efficiency. With the choice of either a six or seven-seat layout, it’s agreeably versatile. Roominess continues to be one of the X7’s biggest drawcards. The air-con controls, meanwhile, have made way for an unnecessarily complex set of icons on the touchcreen, which are a real chore to use while driving. The restyled dashboard features a curved digital panel, like in the iX, matching a 12.3in instrument display with a 14.9in infotainment touchscreen, all controlled by BMW’s latest iDrive 8 software. The petrol-powered xDrive40i has the same ratings as the xDrive40d, while the M50i has the biggest braked rating at 2,700kg.The interior has also been changed signficantly. All models can be fitted with a tow hitch at no extra cost. The X7 makes for a particularly opulent tow car – xDrive30d models can tow a 2,200kg braked trailer or 750kg unbraked, while the M50d improves on the braked figure with a 2,600kg rating. Regardless, the BMW’s boot is well-shaped and perfect for moving furniture and suitcases alike – the loading of which is made easier by a split tailgate. However, the X7 can’t quite match the Discovery’s cavernous 2,406 litre boot for outright space. By contrast, the Volvo XC90 has 1,816 litres. Naturally, all rear seats fold at the touch of a button.įold down the middle row and there’s a van-like 2,120 litres to play with. Fold down the third row and there’s 750 litres – considerably less than the Discovery’s 1,137 in the same configuration. With seven occupants it’ll hold 326 litres, comfortably more than you get in a Discovery or XC90. The BMW X7 has a big boot, even with all seven seats in place. The BMW X7 comes with seven seats as standard and unlike some rivals it offers all seven of its occupants a luxurious, spacious journey it’s not dark or cramped in the rearmost seats. The Land Rover Discovery and Volvo XC90 are both a little shorter and narrower, but a modern Range Rover will have just as much trouble in most tight parking spots. Parking a car as big as this in multi-storey car parks will always be a challenge, especially given that you’d almost fit a Suzuki Jimny in its wheelbase, but this is something the rear-wheel steering does at least attempt to lessen. The X7 is one of the larger cars on sale in the UK – it’s 5,151mm long, 1,805mm tall and exactly 2,000mm wide not including the side mirrors. The boot is still spacious with all the seats in place, and thanks to the boxy roofline is able to be stacked above the parcel shelf if need be. The standard parking assistance features do a good job of helping out in tighter spots, but the cameras are a must-have on something so big.Īlong with the predictably massive boot, interior storage is plentiful – big door bins, a large centre cubby and plenty of cup holders, including for the passengers in the rearmost seats. There’s also a great view out over the car’s long, squared-off bonnet, while all-round visibility is excellent thanks to the tall glasshouse. Up front, the driver benefits from BMW’s ability to create a near-perfect driving position there’s lots of electrically actuated adjustment in the standard-fit Comfort seats and steering column. Being so tall, access to the third row is tricky on account of the height of the floor, but the actual opening is both wide and electrically actuated. The standard seating layout is two-three-two, with a six-seater captain's chair second row option available. The BMW X7 is a large seven-seat SUV that will happily accommodate large families or groups of executives alike – it’s very spacious inside the large cabin, which in turn only helps to increase its luxurious feel.
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