The X7 is BMW's top-of-the-range X-Series SUV model. It also acts as the German marque's SUV equivalent to its 7-Series executive saloon car. BMW added the massive kidney grilles because it believed the X7 deserved to have an imposing appearance. It's soft and cosy inside, with premium quality full-Merino leather upholstery and metal surfaces with a piano black finish. The range of power output choices is also great, with the entry-level 261 bhp xDrive40d diesel delivering a 0-62-mph dash in 6.1 seconds and topping at 155 mph. If you go for the range-topping M50i engine, you can hit 62 mph in under 4.7 seconds from rest.
What should you expect to find in a BMW X7?
The BMW X7 is available in a standard trim badged as base X7. The higher-spec trims include the M Sport and the range of M Performance models. In addition, there's a limited-run X7 Griffin version that rests between the 2 upper-spec trims. The list of standard equipment on the basic trim is impressive, including:
- Automatic headlights and wipers
- Bluetooth and wireless charging
- Cruise control
- DAB radio
- Front comfort seats
- Heated front and rear seats
- LED fog lights
- WiFi hotspot
The standard X7 trim also comes with the iDrive infotainment system, including automatic air conditioning, real-time traffic updates and Apple CarPlay. The M Sport is the sportiest X7 variant and includes several sport-focused features, such as:
- 21-inch alloy wheels
- M Sport braking system
- M leather steering wheel
- Sport auto transmission
- M badges on the exterior
The X7 Griffin trim offers the same features as the standard trim, but it also adds a set of dark-tinted rear windows, hill-start assist and electronic climate control. The M Performance range lets you choose between the diesel M50d or petrol M50i engine. With both powertrains, you'll get adaptive LED headlights and M Sport suspension. It also includes Cerium-grey exhaust tips, M Sport seat belts and a Harmon-Kardon stereo system.