2019 BMW X7 teased
The biggest and most expensive SUV in the Bavarian luxury car maker’s range, BMW X7, has had its first official outing via social mediaThe biggest and most expensive SUV in the BMW range is starting to take shape, after an official photo was posted on the BMW Facebook page.
We've already seen a patent leak and even a concept car, plus we've driven the new ultra-luxurious flagship BMW X7 prototype, and the wraps are slowly but surely coming off the new seven-seat vehicle, expected to be revealed within weeks.
The new BMW X7 will be in car showrooms in Australia in the first half of 2019 and will rival the Mercedes-Benz GLS plus its Maybach sibling and several other big rigs, such as top end Toyota LandCruisers.
The image shows a bigger, bolder and more angular take on the iconic BMW kidney grille. It also shows off some trendy street wear, with a low-slung M-inspired fascia.
The Facebook post reads: "Taking luxury to a higher level. The first-ever BMW X7 is coming soon."
Given that we've already seen a significant elevation of luxury in the all-new new BMW X5, coming to Australia in December 2018 with its crystal inlays, next-gen massage seats and virtual dashboard, the new BMW X7 will need to deliver next-level comfort to take it to "a higher level".
Marble inlays, perhaps?
Based on the same CLAR platform as the BMW 7 Series, it will be bigger and roomier than the X5, will have five-zone climate control and the second row seats are said to be ultra-comfy adjustable captain's chairs with the latest fully connected rear-seat touch-screen entertainment systems for streaming video and whatnot.
Pricing is unknown, but it won’t be cheap, especially as Rolls-Royce, Bentley and even Lamborghini are promoting their own luxury SUVs now.
It's not clear what engines will power the BMW X7 but expect a similar showing to the X5, with a 3.0-litre quad-turbo diesel (294kW/760Nm) on offer. There will also be a 3.0-litre turbo-petrol six-cylinder mill and big-daddy 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 variants.
Given its showroom proximity to the BMW 7 Series flagship sedan, there could also be the potential of a hulking 6.6-litre twin-turbo V12 powerplant.
Expect one gearbox option, an eight-speed ZF automatic. Two-wheel drive is unlikely to be available making the BMW X7 4WD only.
Built in the USA at BMW's Spartanburg plant, the new X7 large SUV will roll out with the full gamut of chassis technology, including air suspension and adaptive dampers, along with all the latest autonomous driver assistance systems.
Stay tuned for more details and images of the ultra-luxurious BMW X7.
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