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FiestaST
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New BMW X7 revealed! Meet the brand’s fresh flagship SUV
The covers have been whipped off the BMW X7, with the Munich-based automaker’s largest-ever X-badged model assuming the role of luxury flagship SUV. The seven-seater X7, which will be built at the brand’s Spartanburg plant in the United States, is scheduled to launch in March 2019.
Set to take on the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLS, BMW promises the new X7 will offer “off-road prowess, excellent ride comfort and agile on-road handling”.
It measures 5 151 mm long, 2 000 mm wide and 1 805 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 3 105 mm. The front end is dominated by a particularly hefty version of the brand’s trademark kidney grille (even BMW describes it as “exceptionally large”), along with standard LED headlamps (or optional “Laserlight” items).
The new X7 will ship standard on 20-inch light-alloy wheels, although 21- and 22-inch variants will be optionally available. Round back, you’ll find a two-section split tailgate. Inside, there are three rows of seats, with the two passengers in the third row enjoying what BMW calls “full-size seats complete with armrests, cupholders and USB ports”. As an option, the middle row can be specified with two individual “comfort seats” (rather than the standard three-person bench). All seats are electrically adjustable. The Bavarian brand claims the luggage capacity can be increased from 326 litres to a maximum of 2 120 litres.
BMW X7
Standard features in the X7 will include Vernasca leather trim, four-zone automatic climate control, a three-section panoramic glass roof and ambient lighting. The options list, meanwhile, will include items such as five-zone automatic climate control, a Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround sound system and rear-seat entertainment.
The BMW Live Cockpit Professional system is fitted as standard and comprises a fully digital instrument cluster and a control display, each of which has a screen diagonal of 12,3 inches. The brand’s new “intelligent personal assistant” function, meanwhile, will later be included in the operating system.
So, what’s under the bonnet? Well, at launch (across the world) the range of engines available will include a 340 kW/650 N.m 4,4-litre V8 in the X7 xDrive50i, a 3,0-litre six-cylinder in-line petrol unit worth 250 kW/450 N.m in the X7 xDrive40i and a pair of 3,0-litre six-cylinder in-line diesels with outputs of 195 kW/620 N.m in the X7 xDrive30d and 294 kW/760 N.m in the X7 M50d.
All engines are mated to an eight-speed Steptronic transmission, while the xDrive all-wheel-drive system is suitably rear-biased. An M Sport differential at the rear, which offers electronically controlled locking, is fitted as standard on the X7 M50d and offered as an option on the X7 xDrive50i and X7 xDrive40i.
South Africa, however, will receive only the X7 M50d and X7 xDrive30d derivatives (from March 2019).
Adaptive suspension with electronically controlled dampers, plus air springs at both axles, come standard, and allow the X7’s ground clearance to be varied by up to 80 mm. An “off-road package” will furthermore be available for all model variants aside from the M50d.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/bmw-x7-revealed-meet-the-brands-new-flagship-suv/
The covers have been whipped off the BMW X7, with the Munich-based automaker’s largest-ever X-badged model assuming the role of luxury flagship SUV. The seven-seater X7, which will be built at the brand’s Spartanburg plant in the United States, is scheduled to launch in March 2019.
Set to take on the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLS, BMW promises the new X7 will offer “off-road prowess, excellent ride comfort and agile on-road handling”.
It measures 5 151 mm long, 2 000 mm wide and 1 805 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 3 105 mm. The front end is dominated by a particularly hefty version of the brand’s trademark kidney grille (even BMW describes it as “exceptionally large”), along with standard LED headlamps (or optional “Laserlight” items).
The new X7 will ship standard on 20-inch light-alloy wheels, although 21- and 22-inch variants will be optionally available. Round back, you’ll find a two-section split tailgate. Inside, there are three rows of seats, with the two passengers in the third row enjoying what BMW calls “full-size seats complete with armrests, cupholders and USB ports”. As an option, the middle row can be specified with two individual “comfort seats” (rather than the standard three-person bench). All seats are electrically adjustable. The Bavarian brand claims the luggage capacity can be increased from 326 litres to a maximum of 2 120 litres.
BMW X7
Standard features in the X7 will include Vernasca leather trim, four-zone automatic climate control, a three-section panoramic glass roof and ambient lighting. The options list, meanwhile, will include items such as five-zone automatic climate control, a Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround sound system and rear-seat entertainment.
The BMW Live Cockpit Professional system is fitted as standard and comprises a fully digital instrument cluster and a control display, each of which has a screen diagonal of 12,3 inches. The brand’s new “intelligent personal assistant” function, meanwhile, will later be included in the operating system.
So, what’s under the bonnet? Well, at launch (across the world) the range of engines available will include a 340 kW/650 N.m 4,4-litre V8 in the X7 xDrive50i, a 3,0-litre six-cylinder in-line petrol unit worth 250 kW/450 N.m in the X7 xDrive40i and a pair of 3,0-litre six-cylinder in-line diesels with outputs of 195 kW/620 N.m in the X7 xDrive30d and 294 kW/760 N.m in the X7 M50d.
All engines are mated to an eight-speed Steptronic transmission, while the xDrive all-wheel-drive system is suitably rear-biased. An M Sport differential at the rear, which offers electronically controlled locking, is fitted as standard on the X7 M50d and offered as an option on the X7 xDrive50i and X7 xDrive40i.
South Africa, however, will receive only the X7 M50d and X7 xDrive30d derivatives (from March 2019).
Adaptive suspension with electronically controlled dampers, plus air springs at both axles, come standard, and allow the X7’s ground clearance to be varied by up to 80 mm. An “off-road package” will furthermore be available for all model variants aside from the M50d.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/bmw-x7-revealed-meet-the-brands-new-flagship-suv/
WaxLyrical
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Wow. That grill is shockingly bad.
:wtf:
:wtf:
Binary_Bark
Forging
It's a BMW, did you expect it to look good?
WaxLyrical
Honorary Master
Put some legs on and it would actually make a cool portable braai.
satanboy
Psychonaut seven
but it does
the grill could be a bit smaller, but the rest of the vehicle is stunning
GlassMirror
Expert Member
I know right? And speaking of grills, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is just as bad. What is it with manfacturers, is there some kind of competition of who can make the ugliest SUV?
WaxLyrical
Honorary Master
It's a male thing. My grill is bigger that yours.
justplain
Expert Member
Yeah, my original post stands. That is not a looker in any shape or form.
There is something very wrong with the front grill.
A car should be desirable to look at. That, is not.
There is something very wrong with the front grill.
A car should be desirable to look at. That, is not.
rayven_king
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Im sure they'll fix it when they release the facelift
FiestaST
Honorary Master
They need to make an "X7 M60i" with the 6.6-litre V12 twin-turbo from the M760i xDrive!
GlassMirror
Expert Member
NO! That will be the day our government will go bankrupt
FiestaST
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FiestaST
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Launch film
FiestaST
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BMW X7 Revealed - Biggest X yet
BMW has revealed its new X7, the biggest and most luxurious X model yet. Here's what you need to know about the newcomer.
After seeing the BMW X7 iPerformance concept, it was only a matter of time before a production X7 was revealed. Built alongside the X3, X4, X5 and X6 at BMW's plan in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the BMW X7 is a lot bigger than you'd think. It boasts 7 seats and is 5 151 mm in length, 2 000 mm wide and 1 805 mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 3 105 mm. BMW claims that these are the largest kidney grilles ever. The X7 also features large wheels. The standard units are of the 20-inch variety, while you can option 21- and 22-inch wheels. BMW has fitted the new X7 with a smart xDrive system which can send 100% power to the rear axle.
The main discussion point around X7 was the third row of seats, which was an option on the X5, but now standard in this model. Furthermore, BMW has said that you can fit two individual seats in the second row for a more luxury feel. These seats are more premium than the standard units. The second-row seats can slide forward and back to increase legroom. With all 7 seats being used, the X7 offers 326 litres of boot capacity, which increases to a maximum of 2 120 litres when the 2nd and 3rd row of seats are folded down.
Air suspension is fitted as standard, and the car can be lowered to make loading into the boot easier. Much like the BMW X5, the X7 features a 2-section split tailgate which is electronically controlled. Other noteworthy features are the heated seats for the first and second row, 3-part panoramic glass roof, digital dashboard, 10-speaker audio, and heated seats.
In terms of engines, BMW has equipped the new X7 with an array of motors and all come with the 8-speed Steptronic transmission. There is BMW xDrive on all models too. There is the xDrive50i, xDrive40i and for those wanting a diesel model; xDrive30d and an M50d M Performance model. The twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 50i delivers 331 kW and 650 Nm and the single-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 40i pushes out 265 kW and 500 Nm. The 30d has 195 kW and 620 Nm, while the M50d pushes out 294 kW and 760 Nm.
The BMW X7 also boasts an array of advanced technical features such as autonomous safety and a BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, which the brand claims will "learns routines and habits, and is subsequently able to apply them in the appropriate context. He helps the driver, learns their preferences and is familiar with the settings they like to have for the seat heating, for example, or the places they navigate to frequently." If you're driving alone, the assistant will also provide casual conversation.
Officially BMW says its new X7 will go on sale globally next year, and the South African market will be getting it around March 2019.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/bmw-x7-revealed---biggest-x-yet/45681/
BMW has revealed its new X7, the biggest and most luxurious X model yet. Here's what you need to know about the newcomer.
After seeing the BMW X7 iPerformance concept, it was only a matter of time before a production X7 was revealed. Built alongside the X3, X4, X5 and X6 at BMW's plan in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the BMW X7 is a lot bigger than you'd think. It boasts 7 seats and is 5 151 mm in length, 2 000 mm wide and 1 805 mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 3 105 mm. BMW claims that these are the largest kidney grilles ever. The X7 also features large wheels. The standard units are of the 20-inch variety, while you can option 21- and 22-inch wheels. BMW has fitted the new X7 with a smart xDrive system which can send 100% power to the rear axle.
The main discussion point around X7 was the third row of seats, which was an option on the X5, but now standard in this model. Furthermore, BMW has said that you can fit two individual seats in the second row for a more luxury feel. These seats are more premium than the standard units. The second-row seats can slide forward and back to increase legroom. With all 7 seats being used, the X7 offers 326 litres of boot capacity, which increases to a maximum of 2 120 litres when the 2nd and 3rd row of seats are folded down.
Air suspension is fitted as standard, and the car can be lowered to make loading into the boot easier. Much like the BMW X5, the X7 features a 2-section split tailgate which is electronically controlled. Other noteworthy features are the heated seats for the first and second row, 3-part panoramic glass roof, digital dashboard, 10-speaker audio, and heated seats.
In terms of engines, BMW has equipped the new X7 with an array of motors and all come with the 8-speed Steptronic transmission. There is BMW xDrive on all models too. There is the xDrive50i, xDrive40i and for those wanting a diesel model; xDrive30d and an M50d M Performance model. The twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 50i delivers 331 kW and 650 Nm and the single-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 40i pushes out 265 kW and 500 Nm. The 30d has 195 kW and 620 Nm, while the M50d pushes out 294 kW and 760 Nm.
The BMW X7 also boasts an array of advanced technical features such as autonomous safety and a BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, which the brand claims will "learns routines and habits, and is subsequently able to apply them in the appropriate context. He helps the driver, learns their preferences and is familiar with the settings they like to have for the seat heating, for example, or the places they navigate to frequently." If you're driving alone, the assistant will also provide casual conversation.
Officially BMW says its new X7 will go on sale globally next year, and the South African market will be getting it around March 2019.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/bmw-x7-revealed---biggest-x-yet/45681/