A Look At The BMW X7 New Design By BMW

Based on the Concept X7 presented at the 2017 Frankfurt Show, the X7 maintains the overall design, with imposing dimensions – at 5,151 mm in length, 2,000 mm in width and 1,805 mm tall, and with a wheelbase of 3,105 mm.

The front end is imposing, with a vertical layout and a very a large grille and contributes to the car’s presence.

Viewed from the side,m the X7  its large windows, high ground clearance and long roofline. Horizontal lines, slim LED lights and the two-section split tailgate emphasize the contemporary styling of the rear end.

The X7 comes as standard with 20-inch light-alloy wheels, while 21- and 22-inch variants can be selected from the options list.

The interior features three rows of seats and is focused on comfort and versatility. The two passengers in the third row settle into full-size seats complete with armrests, cupholders and USB ports.

The middle row can be composed of two individual comfort seats as an option. All seats are adjusted electrically. The trunk capacity can be increased from 326 to a maximum of 2,120 liters, as required.

Among the interior features are a three-section panoramic glass roof, and ambient lighting including the Welcome Light Carpet, Dynamic Interior Light, and the Panorama glass roof Sky Lounge.

The line-up of engines available at launch comprises a 340 kW/462 hp petrol V8 in the BMW X7 xDrive50i (not available in Europe), a six-cylinder in-line petrol unit with an output of 250 kW/340 hp for the BMW X7 xDrive40i and a pair of six-cylinder in-line diesels with outputs of 195 kW/265 hp in the BMW X7 xDrive30d and 294 kW/400 hp in the BMW X7 M50d. All the engines are coupled to an eight-speed Steptronic transmission.

The X7 will be built at BMW Plant Spartanburg in the US, and its market launch has already begun.

BMW Releases The New X7 iPerformance Concept

BMW promised to unveil something pretty big at the Frankfurt Motor Show and they weren't kidding as the company will introduce the new X7 iPerformance concept.

Designed to preview the upcoming production model, the pictures provided by Wheelsage show the concept is a massive crossover with an enormous grille that is gaudy enough to make an Escalade blush. The bold styling is visible elsewhere as the concept has vertical styling elements in the front air intakes and an impressive amount of metallic trim.

Moving further back, we can see flush-mounted door handles and an electric charging port on the front fender. Designers also installed massive alloy wheels and a panoramic glass roof. Rounding out the styling features are a ventilated rear bumper and slender taillights.



The cabin takes a different approach as it appears much more luxurious and subtle than the exterior. Details will be announced on September 8th but we can see the concept has two-tone leather seats, wood trim, and bright accents. Technology will also pay a major role as drivers will be surrounded by a digital instrument cluster, an iDrive infotainment system, and a futuristic steering wheel.

While rumors initially suggested the concept would feature a fuel-cell powertrain, that doesn't appear to be the case. Instead, the X7 iPerformance will likely use a plug-in hybrid powertrain like the 740e iPerformance which has a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that is backed up by an electric motor and a 9.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

The production model is slated to be offered with at least three different engines including a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder with 335 hp (250 kW) and a 4.4-liter TwinTurbo Turbo V8 developing 445 hp (332 kW). There could also be a diesel-powered X7 xDrive 40d but a U.S. launch remains uncertain at this point.