BMW X7
About the BMW X7
Last updated Jun 07, 2024The updated and new 2023 BMW X7 large SUV is a fantastic choice in the luxury segment with more equipment and features, though it is most expensive than the pre-facelift model.
| Fuel Efficiency | 8 - 12.2 L / 100km |
|---|---|
| ANCAP Rating | Not tested |
| Warranty | 5 years |
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2023 BMW X7 (inc. 0-100, performance & autonomy test) review
The BMW X7 has undergone a facelift for 2023. It's a formula they nailed with the pre-facelift, so is the new one just as good? Paul Maric takes the 2023 BMW X7 xDrive40d for a drive to see what it's like.
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The 2023 BMW X7 xDrive40d comes standard with the following features:
- 22-inch light alloy wheels
- Matrix LED headlights
- Adaptive air suspension
- 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Intelligent personal assistant
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system
- Five-zone climate control
- Comfort seats
- BMW Individual Leather Merino upholstery
- Anthracite Alcantara headliner
- Alarm system
The xDrive40d is available in either the M Sport or Design Pure Excellence styling packages, which both have the same $166,900 before on-road costs asking price.
The M Sport package adds the following:
- M front and rear bumper design
- M high-gloss black roof rails, window trims and lower body accents
- M Sport brakes with blue-painted calipers
- 22-inch M light alloy wheels
- M Sport leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Fine wood trim
- Fineline Black interior finisher with high-gloss metal effect
- M-specific pedals
- Access to M-specific exterior paint colours
The Design Pure Excellence packageadds the following:
- Satin roof rails and window trims
- Pearl Chrome exterior trim highlights
- Silver underbody guard
- 22-inch grey light alloy wheels
- Sports leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Fine wood trim
- Fineline Stripe interior finisher with high-gloss brown
The flagship 2023 BMW X7 M60i adds the following on top of the xDrive40d:
- Black, illuminated BMW kidney grille
- M mirror covers
- M Sport exhaust system
- M Sport differential
- Rear-axle steering
- Active-roll stabilisation
- Ventilated and massaging front seats
- Second row outboard seat heating
- Third row seat heating
- Front row armrest heating
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather instrument panel
- Heated and cooled front cup holders
- M Sport leather steering wheel
- M-specific pedals
- M seat belts
- Fine wood trim
- Fineline Black interior finisher with high-gloss metal effect
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Exterior
There’s a new look, with split-level lighting up front and a rear LED light bar with a three-dimensional design.
The backlit Iconic Glow grille from the X6 SUV is now standard on the range-topping X7 M60i xDrive, and is optional on the xDrive40d.
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BMW X7 Colours
The 2023 BMW X7 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the design package:
- Alpine White
- Mineral White metallic
- Black Sapphire metallic
- Sparkling Copper Grey metallic
- Manhattan metallic
- Skyscraper Grey metallic
- M Marina Bay Blue metallic
- M Carbon Black metallic
- M Brooklyn Grey metallic
- Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual metallic
- Dravit Grey BMW Individual metallic
- Ametrine BMW Individual metallic
- Frozen Pure Grey BMW Individual metallic
Metallic paint is now standard across the 2023 BMW X7 range, with the majority of the BMW Individual metallic paint finishes costing an extra $2400. Frozen Pure Grey BMW Individual metallic costs an extra $5000.
How it Drives
The 2023 BMW X7 xDrive40d is powered by a 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder turbo-diesel engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system, with total system outputs of 259kW of power and 720Nm of torque.
BMW claims the X7 xDrive40d can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.9 seconds.
The range-topping X7 M60i on the other hand uses a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine producing 390kW and 750Nm. It can do the 0-100km/h sprint in a claimed 4.7 seconds.
Both engines are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with drive sent to all four wheels through an xDrive all-wheel drive system.
Both models have a 48V mild-hybrid system which comprises a crankshaft-mounted starter generator integrated into the transmission and contributes an additional 9kW and 200Nm.
BMW X7 Safety Rating
The 2023 BMW X7 hasn’t been crash tested yet by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment on all 2023 BMW X7 models includes:
- Eight airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with cyclist, pedestrian and junction detection
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Front and rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane-keep assist
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane change assist
- Exit warning function
- Surround-view camera
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
- Reversing and manoeuvre assist (200-metre memory)
- Trailer manoeuvre assist
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Dash cam
BMW X7 Options
The Connoisseur Suite package ($10,000 for xDrive40d, $5000 for M60i) adds the following:
- CraftedClarity applications
- Skylounge panoramic glass sunroof
- Privacy glass
- Gesture control
- Ambient air
- Remote engine start (M60i only)
This package also includes the following for the xDrive40d:
- Illuminated BMW kidney grille
- Ventilated and massaging front seats
- Second row outboard seat heating
- Third row seat heating
- Heated steering wheel
- Front row armrest heating
- Temperate cupholders
The $4000 M Sport Pro package available on the xDrive40d adds the following:
- High-gloss black kidney grille with illumination
- M exhaust system
- M Sport brakes with high-gloss black-painted calipers
- M seat belts
There are also a number of other single optional extras available for the 2023 BMW X7 which include the following:
- Six-seat configuration: $1500
- 20-speaker Bowers and Wilkins Diamond surround sound system: $8500
- M Multifunction front seats: $3000 for xDrive40d, $1500 for M60i
- 23-inch Jet Black alloy wheels: $3500
- BMW M Carbon Fibre interior trim: $1700
BMW X7 Warranty
BMW continues to offer a three-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, where many rival brands have moved to five-year warranties.
Service package pricing for the updated X7 hasn’t been released yet, but the pre-facelift model has a five-year, 80,000km “Service Inclusive Basic” service package available which costs $2370.
BMW X7 Fuel Economy
The 2023 BMW X7 uses 8.0L/100km on the combined cycle in xDrive40d guise and 12.2L/100km in the M60i.
Depending on the variant, view the 2024 BMW X7 fuel usage below.
All Highway, City, and Combined figures below are litres per 100km
| Variant | Series | Style | Fuel Type | Highway | City | Combined | E10? |
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| xDRIVE40i M SPORT MHEV | G07 LCI | 4D WAGON | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | - |
| xDRIVE40i DESIGN PURE EXC MHEV | G07 LCI | 4D WAGON | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC | - | - | 0.0 | - |
| xDRIVE40d DESIGN PURE EXC MHEV | G07 LCI | 4D WAGON | DIESEL/ELECTRIC | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| xDRIVE40d M SPORT MHEV | G07 LCI | 4D WAGON | DIESEL/ELECTRIC | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| M60i xDRIVE MHEV | G07 LCI | 4D WAGON | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC | - | - | 12.2 | - |
BMW X7 Dimensions
BMW hasn’t yet released exterior dimensions of the updated X7, but the pre-facelift models measure 5151mm long, 2000mm wide, and 1805mm tall with a 3105mm wheelbase.
The German automaker hasn’t released boot capacity figures for the updated X7 either, but the pre-facelift model has 750L of boot space with all the seats upright and 2120L with the second and third row of seats folded down.
Braked towing capacity is typically 2200kg, but an optional $2500 towing package can increase this limit to 3500kg, with a 280kg tow ball limit.
The 2024 BMW X7 measures 5181mm long, 2000mm wide and 1835mm tall, with a 3105mm tall wheelbase.
The 2024 BMW X7 has a braked towing capacity of 3500kg and an unbraked towing capacity of 750kg.
BMW X7 Market Fit
The BMW X7 is categorised as a Large SUV and has a price range of $167,900 to $205,900.
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