TEST DRIVE OF THE NEW BMW X7

By Lukas Müller On Jul 4, 2022

Surely you have noticed that BMW calls its crossovers not SUV, but SAV, which means Sports Activity Vehicle. The powerful X7 is no exception. The manufacturer has put all the best into the model, but we will write about this below.

AUTO DESIGN

The design of the new bmv looks completely in line with its philosophy: a large crossover with the habits of an SUV. The first thing that catches your eye is the radiator grill, which is not that big, it is huge. The view is preserved – the form of “nostrils”. The manufacturer did everything to make it stand out and seem massive. Headlights are thin. The profile is strict.

The manufacturer immediately warned everyone that the body of the new BMW will have a lot of chrome parts. The Germans managed to create a car that is fully consistent with the corporate style and has the features of a classic SUV: long wheelbase, high roof; increased overhang in the rear; massive, but traditionally shaped, radiator grille; narrow head optics with double lenses; wide lower air intake in chrome trim; thin lines of front fog lamps; dark body kit throughout the body; straight lines of side stampings.

We can talk endlessly about visible changes in design, but what is definitely worth talking about is that the size of the side windows has been increased, the rear spoiler has been lengthened.

Dimensions of the new crossover:

Length

5151 mm

Width

2000 mm

Height

1805 mm

Wheelbase

3105 mm

HOW DOES THE CAR DRIVE?

Four versions of BMW x7 are available in Ukraine. The most budget option is a three-liter diesel engine with 526 forces and two petrol versions: 40i for 340 horses and 50i for 462 forces. Feedback from motorists suggests a conclusion: any version of the X7 rides more comfortably than its predecessors.

With active stabilizers and a fully steerable chassis, the X7 is a joy to turn. The rear wheels turn at a small angle, which in turn reduces the turning radius and turns the car into a turn. Because of this, for many drivers, the brand new crossover seems smaller than it really is.

The German SUV is perfect for traveling long distances, where the road is stones and sand. X7 easily “swallows” kilometer after kilometer. No wonder Americans love big cars, because they are comfortable to ride.

I would like to add that the Germans have worked on soundproofing: when driving fast, the roar of the motor is not audible.

SPECIFICATIONS

The BMW x7 is based on the modern modular CLAR platform. Under the hood there can be one of four engines: petrol 3.0 and 4.4 (340 and 462 hp, respectively), as well as diesel 3.0 with 265 or 400 hp. The engine (with all of the above) is operated by an 8-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive.

Engine

xDrive40i

xDrive30d

M50d

Type

petrol

diesel

Volume, l

3.0

Power, hp

340

249

400

Transmission

8 st. Steptronic

8 st.Sport Steptronic

Drive unit

full

A test drive showed that up to 100 km / h, the car accelerates in 5.2 seconds. Good data, but it is unlikely that you will use it.

SALON

The brand new x7 is beautiful not only externally, but also internally. BMW's interior offers more space and luxury than other models from the Bavarian manufacturer. The interior trim combines leather wood and aluminum. But the first thing that catches your eye is the virtual instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen for instruments and another screen for the infotainment system, which runs on iDrive 7.0 OS with support for voice control.

You can not pass by the side of the crystal selector of the machine, which is located on the center console. Nearby is the washer of the multimedia system, the control buttons for the air suspension and driving modes.

The manufacturer offers both a six- and a seven-seater interior. In the version with three rows of seats, the trunk volume is 317 liters, without additional seats, the trunk broadcasts 1376 liters.

Climate control is standard equipment, but there is an additional feature – a five-zone climate control system for the third row of seats. All versions of the BMW X7 have a panoramic roof.

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Many do not risk buying crossovers, as they believe that the consumption of such cars is “brutal”, but the new BMW breaks these stereotypes.

Fuel consumption depending on the version of the machine:

Fuel consumption l/100 km

xDrive40i

xDrive30d

M50d

urban cycle

11.4

7.6

8.1

country cycle

8.4

7.0

7.2

Mixed cycle

9.5

7.3

7.5

COST OF MAINTENANCE

German BMW cars have not only a beautiful appearance, but also a good “stuffing”. However, a technical inspection is required. If the car is new, then it is not necessary to do this every year. Many experts say that you need to undergo a technical inspection every 15,000 km.

Name

Cost in US dollars

Replacement of brake pads

from 12$

Timing belt replacement

from 35$

Spark plug replacement

from 10$

Replacing the ball joint of the front lever

from 19$

Antifreeze replacement

from 14$

BMW X7 PRICES

The cost of the BMW X7 depends on the configuration and type of engine. But no matter what option the motorist chooses, any version will be of high quality and original.

Model name

Fuel type

Cost, US dollars

BMW Х7 (G07) xDrive 40i

Petrol

82 268

BMW Х7 (G07) M50i

Petrol

104 240

BMW Х7 (G07) xDrive 30d

Diesel fuel

78 775

BMW Х7 (G07) M50

Diesel fuel

102 291

CONCLUSION

It is not clear why the Germans delayed the release of the new crossover for 13 years, because the car has only positive aspects. This model will perfectly fit not only in the USA, but also in Ukraine. Time will tell how many X7 units BMW sells. The only thing that can be said is that the car is comfortable, practical, and most importantly economical, as for its size, with an attractive design. The X7 has no competitors, except perhaps the Mercedes -Benz GLS.