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BMW is preparing its largest SUV, the X7, for a mid-life refresh.
The German brand’s seven-seat flagship SUV will get some minor cosmetic surgery for 2021, to keep it looking fresh alongside the Mercedes GLS and Bentley Bentayga.
The biggest changes will be up front. BMW has dropped the X7’s headlamps lower down the SUV’s front end, mirroring the design of the upcoming BMW X8 and 7 Series saloon. The new lighting setup is also complemented by a fresh bumper, which ditches the current car’s tall side intakes for an overall smoother appearance.
The current car’s large kidney grilles haven’t changed and, despite the camouflage wrap at the rear of the car, it’s clear that the bumper design and tailgate are almost identical to the existing model. As before, the updated X7 will feature a split tailgate for easier access to the boot.
Save for a few trim and upholstery tweaks, we’re not expecting many changes in the cabin, either. The updated X7 should feature the same dual 12.3-inch displays as the current model, powered by BMW’s latest iDrive infotainment software.
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The BMW X7 made its public debut at the LA Motor Show after its reveal last month. The seven-seat SUV will become the flagship BMW when it goes on sale in March.
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However, there could be some major changes under the bonnet as BMW marches towards electrification. As such, it’s possible that the revised model will borrow the 3.0-litre plug-in hybrid powertrain from the X5 xDrive45e, as the two SUVs are both based on similar versions of BMW’s CLAR architecture.
The powertrain mixes a straight-six petrol engine with a 111bhp electric motor and a 24kWh battery pack, for a combined output of 389bhp and 600Nm of torque. When bolted into the X5, the system can also deliver a rear-world electric only range of between 40–45 miles.
UK buyers will also still be offered the current X7’s two mild-hybrid powertrains. There’s one petrol and one diesel, both of which are 3.0-litre straight six units that produce around 340bhp. Both are also supported by an 11bhp electric motor that can reduce load on the engine and deliver smoother throttle response at low speeds.
When the revised model makes its debut, we’re expecting an incremental increase in prices across the board to offset the cost of the new look. As such, it’s likely that the range will kick off from around £80,000.
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The German brand’s seven-seat flagship SUV will get some minor cosmetic surgery for 2021, to keep it looking fresh alongside the Mercedes GLS and Bentley Bentayga.
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The biggest changes will be up front. BMW has dropped the X7’s headlamps lower down the SUV’s front end, mirroring the design of the upcoming BMW X8 and 7 Series saloon. The new lighting setup is also complemented by a fresh bumper, which ditches the current car’s tall side intakes for an overall smoother appearance.
The current car’s large kidney grilles haven’t changed and, despite the camouflage wrap at the rear of the car, it’s clear that the bumper design and tailgate are almost identical to the existing model. As before, the updated X7 will feature a split tailgate for easier access to the boot.
Save for a few trim and upholstery tweaks, we’re not expecting many changes in the cabin, either. The updated X7 should feature the same dual 12.3-inch displays as the current model, powered by BMW’s latest iDrive infotainment software.
New BMW X7 studio shoot designer
New BMW X7 studio shoot grille
New BMW X7 studio shoot
BMW X7 - LA Motor Show - rear
BMW X7 spy shot - gear lever
BMW X7 spy shot - interior
BMW X7 spy shot - front
BMW X7 - rear
BMW X7
BMW X7
BMW X7
BMW X7 - LA Motor Show - interior
New BMW X7 studio shoot
New BMW X7 studio shoot laser lights
New BMW X7 studio shoot wheel
New BMW X7 studio shoot rear
New BMW X7 studio shoot light
New BMW X7 studio shoot
BMW X7 spy shot - badge
BMW X7 - front
BMW X7 spy shot - cup holders
BMW X7 spy shot - interior
BMW X7 spy shot - interior
BMW X7 spy shot - tracking
BMW X7 spy shot - seats
BMW X7 spy shot - wheel
New BMW X7 studio shoot xdrive
The BMW X7 made its public debut at the LA Motor Show after its reveal last month. The seven-seat SUV will become the flagship BMW when it goes on sale in March.
New BMW X7 studio shoot
New BMW X7 studio shoot
BMW X7 spy shot - rear
BMW X7 spy shot - seats
BMW X7 - rear
BMW X7
BMW X7
New BMW X7 studio shoot rear seats 2
New BMW X7 studio shoot interior
New BMW X7 studio shoot laser
BMW X7 spy shot - rear
BMW X7 spy shot - rear
BMW X7 spy shot
BMW X7 spy shot - boot
BMW X7 spy shot - boot
BMW X7
BMW X7
New BMW X7 studio shoot rear seats
New BMW X7 studio shoot badge
New BMW X7 studio shoot
New BMW X7 studio shoot
New BMW X7 studio shoot
New BMW X7 studio shoot
BMW X7 spy shot - rear
BMW X7 spy shot - front
BMW X7 spy - front
BMW X7 spy shot
BMW X7 spy shot - interior
BMW X7 spy shot - boot
BMW X7 - screen
However, there could be some major changes under the bonnet as BMW marches towards electrification. As such, it’s possible that the revised model will borrow the 3.0-litre plug-in hybrid powertrain from the X5 xDrive45e, as the two SUVs are both based on similar versions of BMW’s CLAR architecture.
The powertrain mixes a straight-six petrol engine with a 111bhp electric motor and a 24kWh battery pack, for a combined output of 389bhp and 600Nm of torque. When bolted into the X5, the system can also deliver a rear-world electric only range of between 40–45 miles.
UK buyers will also still be offered the current X7’s two mild-hybrid powertrains. There’s one petrol and one diesel, both of which are 3.0-litre straight six units that produce around 340bhp. Both are also supported by an 11bhp electric motor that can reduce load on the engine and deliver smoother throttle response at low speeds.
When the revised model makes its debut, we’re expecting an incremental increase in prices across the board to offset the cost of the new look. As such, it’s likely that the range will kick off from around £80,000.
Now read all the latest news on BMW’s new electric SUV, the iX, by clicking here…
Continue reading...
