New BMW X7: luxury, dynamism and versatility combined

Redacción 29 October 2018 6 min.

New BMW X7: luxury, dynamism and versatility combined

The new BMW X7 is presented as an SUV that perfectly combines the luxury, versatility and dynamism characteristic of the brand. Its market launch is scheduled for March 2019.

The BMW X7 2019 is the largest and most capable vehicle in the entire X Series. It is one of the most important models from the German manufacturer, a category SUV that aims to become the perfect companion both in the city and on your journeys.

Space and attention to detail in its design

The new BMW X7 is the largest model in the entire X Series. With 5,151 millimetres in length, 2,000 in width and 1,805 mm in height it promises to offer all the space you may need.

To offset the generous space this model offers, special emphasis has been placed on its design. It features an striking front end, aggressive and prominent, which gives the new BMW X7 its personality.

The extensive glazed surfaces help achieve a more modern look. It is also a particularly tall car featuring a long roofline and a two-section tailgate.

Attention to detail is another fundamental part of the model. It features abundant chrome elements throughout its design and LED lighting comes as standard. Laserlight technology from BMW will also be available as an option.

Spacious, luxurious interior full of comfort

The interior of the new BMW X7 offers great habitability and space to handle any kind of journey with several passengers. It has three rows of seats and seven seats as standard.

In the middle row, two individual comfort seats can be selected as an option. The third row of seats comes equipped with armrests, drink holders and USB port inputs, to ensure comfort and convenience for passengers.

All seats feature electric adjustment and are upholstered in Vernasca leather as standard.

Its boot will be truly spacious, easily accommodating suitcases and other items. If even more space is required, the total boot capacity can be extended with 326 optional litres, giving it a maximum capacity of 2,120 litres.

Regarding equipment personalisation, the Design Pure Excellence line, the M Sport package and exclusive BMW Individual options will be available as options, all offering a range of alternatives for non-conformists.

As standard it includes an four-zone automatic climate control, ambient lighting and a three-section glass panoramic roof. Multiple extra options such as the Ambient Air package, the Sky Lounge panoramic glass roof, the Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround System high-quality sound system or the Professional entertainment system for the rear seats will be available.

All the technology and safety you could need

The new X7 will feature cutting-edge technology and all kinds of driver assistance systems to make journeys easier.

Some of the most interesting driver assistance systems it will include are: adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go function, the Driving Assistant Professional with steering and lane control, Lane Change Warning, as well as the Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keeping Assistant.

Side collision assistance and evasive manoeuvre assistance will also be available. Warning systems such as Crossing Traffic Warning, Priority Warning and Wrong-Way Warning promise to equip the BMW X7 with enviable and safe options that prioritise safety on the road.

The Emergency Stop Assistant will not be available in Europe; however, it will feature a parking assistant with a rear-view camera and a useful reversing assistance system.

Furthermore, the BMW Live Cockpit Professional, which incorporates the BMW 7.0 operating system as standard, promises to offer the best connectivity and real-time information thanks, among other things, to its generous 12.3-inch HD display. Operation will be intuitive and it will feature the successful iDrive Controller that the German manufacturer has used in its models for so many years.

Control of various functions via buttons on the steering wheel, real-time voice assistant or gesture control will be further features this new model offers to prioritise driving and avoid distractions.

The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant will help you drive more safely and with greater focus. The idea is that this “intelligent” system acts as a co-pilot. It can inform you in real time about the vehicle’s status and provide all kinds of information through voice commands.

Comprehensive engine options

Dynamism, consumption and compliance with EU emissions homologation take centre stage in this new model. The new X7 will offer multiple engine options to cover all kinds of needs.

To begin with, air suspension on both axles and active suspension with electronic damping control are fitted as standard. Optionally, Integrated Active Steering and Executive Drive Pro active roll stabilisation can be included.

The M Sport differential is standard on the BMW X7 M50d, whose combined consumption is around 7.4 litres/100 km, achieving combined CO2 emissions of 205-198 g/km.

More engine options will be added over time but, from launch, these are the ones that will be available:

BMW X7 xDrive40i:

Inline six-cylinder petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic gearbox. Displacement: 2,998 cc. Power: 250 kW / 340 CV at 5,500–6,500 rpm. Maximum torque: 450 Nm at 1,500–5,200 rpm. Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 6.1 s. Top speed: 245 km/h. Combined consumption: 9.0–8.7 l/100 km. Combined CO2 emissions: 205–198 g/km, emissions standard: EU6d-TEMP.

BMW X7 xDrive30d:

Inline six-cylinder diesel engine, eight-speed Steptronic gearbox. Displacement: 2,993 cc. Power: 195 kW / 265 CV at 4,000 rpm. Maximum torque: 620 Nm at 2,000–2,500 rpm. Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 7.0 s. Top speed: 227 km/h. Combined consumption: 6.8–6.5 l/100 km. Combined CO2 emissions: 178–171 g/km, emissions standard: EU6d-TEMP.

BMW X7 M50d:

Inline six-cylinder diesel engine, eight-speed Steptronic gearbox. Displacement: 2,993 cc. Power: 294 kW / 400 CV at 4,400 rpm. Maximum torque: 760 Nm at 2,000–3,000 rpm. Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 5.4 s. Top speed: 250 km/h. Combined consumption: 7.4–7.0 l/100 km. Combined CO2 emissions: 193–185 g/km, emissions standard: EU6d-TEMP.

The new BMW X7 will be available on the market next March 2019.