BMW X7

BMW provided a preview of the upcoming X7 with the showing of the Concept X7 iPerformance at the 2017 International Motor Show in Frankfurt.[6] Production of the X7 started in 2018 at the BMW US Manufacturing Company plant in Greer, South Carolina.

The X7 has three rows of seats and is built on the same BMW CLAR platform as the G05 X5.[7] In contrast to the X5, it is not available with rear-wheel drive, instead using an all-wheel drive (xDrive) drivetrain for all models. In Europe, diesel and petrol engines are available, while the choice is limited to inline-6 and V8 petrol engines in the United States.[8]

The G07 features a self-levelling air suspension system, with a double-wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.[9] It can be raised or lowered by 40 mm (1.6 in) and will automatically lower the car by 20 mm (0.8 in) at speeds of over 138 km/h (86 mph).[10] The boot capacity is rated at 326 litres (11.5 cu ft), and 2,120 litres (75 cu ft) with the seats folded down.[11]

All petrol and diesel models feature engine particulate filters and meet the Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standard.[12] The xDrive50i model is available outside the European markets, while the European markets will get the M50i models.[13]

The G07 X7 is available in Design Pure Excellence and M Sport trims.[14]

Standard equipment includes Vernasca leather, four-zone climate control, iDrive 7.0, Adaptive LED headlights, wireless charging,[15] and electrically adjustable and heated three row seating. The middle row features three seats with a two-seat configuration also available.[16] The X7 also receives driver assistance systems including autonomous cruise control and collision detection with braking intervention.[17] Other options include cooled and heated cup holders, a panoramic sunroof with LED light patterns, and laser headlights.[18] An off-road package adds selectable off-road driving modes and adjusts the ride height, acceleration and transmission response, and traction control system.[19]

The instrument cluster features a camera to ensure the driver is paying attention to the road while autonomous functions are active,[20] and allows the driver to take their hands off the steering wheel for up to one minute.

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