Published : 21 January 2023
Read Time : 5 min
Author: Vibhav Gaonkar
The luxury carmaker BMW have launched the new X7 in India in a completely refreshed avatar. The 3-row SUV or SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle), as BMW like to call it, comes in both petrol and diesel variants. As expected, BMW have improved the car’s design and added a host of new features while ensuring the best driving experience.
The BMW X7 comes only in the M Sport trim for now and features 3.0L petrol and diesel engines. Bookings have already commenced while deliveries start from March 2023. Let’s take a look at what the new X7 has on offer in terms of design, powertrain, features and price.
BMW X7 Facelift: Interior and Exterior Design
The X7 facelift is certain to turn eyeballs with its sleek, split LED headlamp setup, a chunkier grille that retains BMW’s kidney grille signature design and an overall muscular stance. Being the M Sport trim, the SUV gets M-branded alloys, while at the rear, it gets 3D-taillights, a dual exhaust setup and sporty skid plates.
Speaking of interiors, the X7’s cabin gets a curved display setup that houses the instrument panel and the touchscreen infotainment system based on BMW’s i-Drive 8 infotainment technology. The air conditioning controls are now integrated into the touchscreen system and the air vents get an updated look. A rotary shift selector replaces the traditional gear lever.
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BMW X7 Facelift: Engine Specifications
The X7 facelift gets 3.0L 6-cylinder petrol and diesel engine options. BMW have also added a 48-volt motor as part of its mild hybrid technology, which pumps up the car’s torque by 12PS. Take a look at the engine specifications of the new X7 in the table below:
BMW X7 Facelift: Key Features
In addition to the refreshed look, the car gets some of the following noteworthy features:
- Ambient light bar on the dashboard
- 3-part sky lounge panoramic sunroof
- 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
- Adaptive air suspension
- 4-zone automatic climate control
- Head-up display
- Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)
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BMW X7 Facelift: Price and Rivals
The BMW X7 facelift petrol is priced at Rs. 1.22 crore (ex-showroom) and the X7 diesel is priced at Rs. 1.25 crore (ex-showroom). The new X7 is a D2-segment SUV and will compete with cars like the Volvo XC-90 and Audi Q8.
*Prices rounded off to the closest lakh.
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