Fusion of sporty luxury
BMW X7: COMFORT AND AGILITY STANDARD IN THESE LARGE-MODEL SAVS
South Africa get two versions with 294kW offered in the larger M50d model.
The BMW X7 is the first car to fuse the presence, exclusivity and spaciousness of a luxury model with the agile and versatile driving properties expected of a sports activity vehicle (SAV).
The latest and largest model in the BMW X line-up brings a fresh sensation of space to the luxury segment, thanks to the impressive open expanses and top-class design of its interior, and its stateof-the-art equipment features.
At the same time, the advanced powertrain and chassis technology of the X7 ensures it offers all the off-road prowess, excellent ride comfort and agile on-road handling for which SAVs are renowned.
The new design, dominated by precise lines and expansive surfaces, intensifies the car’s authoritative aura.
The prominent front end, with its large BMW kidney grille, gives the car a presence.
A generous sprinkling of chrome elements adds to the luxurious elegance of the X7.
The car is fitted as standard with 20-inch light-alloy wheels, while 21 and 22-inch variants can be selected from the options list.
The roominess and versatility of the interior are underlined by the standard inclusion of three rows of seats, offering space for seven people in total.
The two passengers in the third row settle into full-sized seats complete with armrests, cup holders and USB ports.
The middle row can be composed of two individual comfort seats as an option.
All seats are adjusted electrically at the push of a button.
The boot capacity can be increased from 326 to a maximum of 2 120 litres, as required.
The line-up of engines available at launch will comprise a pair of six-cylinder in-line diesels with outputs of 195kW in the xDrive30d and 294kW in the M50d.
All the engines are mated to an eight-speed Steptronic transmission, while the task of transferring their power on to either asphalt or loose terrain falls to the xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system, complete with optimised efficiency and rear-biased set-up.
Local market introduction is said to be March 2019 and the X7 price in South Africa as R1 562 849 for the xDrive30d SAV and R1 862 308 for the M50d SAV.