Since the launch of the first SAV model of the BMW X family, the X5, in 1999, and then to the later SAC model innovation BMW X2, the BMW brand has been exploring the latest forms of SAV and SAC products. So after a full 20 years, the bmw X family's true flagship SAV model, the X7, officially met us in 2019.
Just recently, BMW Group officially released the mid-term modification of BMW X7, and it is expected that the new car will be listed as soon as this year. Compared to the current model, the new BMW X7 is already quite imposing, and further strengthens the sports and luxury elements, making the aura of this luxury full-size SUV more powerful.
▲ The current BMW X7 performs amazingly!
As a latecomer, although the BMW X7 is later than the mainstream competitors in the market and other models of the family, its advantage is that it can not only learn from the characteristics of the X family models and a lot of market experience, but also take the new technology of the 7 Series for its own use. Of course, since the listing of the current BMW X7, those who only love the BMW brand can finally buy the most perfect BMW SAV in their hearts.
Since its launch in 2019, the current BMW X7 has won the cult of consumers around the world with its extraordinary driving pleasure, luxurious comfort experience and outstanding versatility, and so far, the car has sold about 150,000 new cars since its launch, which is good enough for a luxury full-size SUV. In the Chinese market, according to official data, BMW X7 sales in China in 2021 increased by 23.8% over the same period last year, which also promoted the growth of BMW Group's business in China to a certain extent.
The current BMW X7 is often criticized by people seems to be only the interior decoration, to be honest, the car is relative to the old friend Mercedes-Benz GLS interior luxury is still lacking, but this time the mid-term modification of BMW X7 not only added more luxury decorations, but also more in line with the trend of the times to the iX on the integrated suspension screen, the new iDrive8 car machine system and so on all imported into the new model, is bound to win back a city from the sense of luxury.
▲ What kind of BMW flagship SUV is the mid-term modification of the X7?
Bavarians injected a free and enthusiastic personality into the design of this flagship SUV, so the current BMW X7 received the largest "double kidney" active grille ever. The BMW design team has also said that in the latest design language of the BMW family, the front grille is distinguished by the horizontal axis as the X axis and the vertical axis as the Y axis, and the larger the X axis, the stronger the sporty characteristics of the car, and conversely, the higher the Y axis, the more luxurious.
The current model offers a premium design set, with the former highlighting a stylish, luxurious style, while the latter is youthful and sporty. The main differences are that the M set is more exaggerated than the front bar of the Excellence suit, the wheel rim is more sporty, the body chrome strip is replaced by black trim, etc., but the appearance of the Excellence Design Suit looks domineering enough.
The mid-term redesign model has a new replacement of the front bracketing style, in addition to showing a strong aura, there is a good aggressiveness, of which the designer at the bottom of the front surround also made a design similar to fangs, coupled with the modification of silver trim, which undoubtedly further enhances the sports atmosphere.
The family-owned oversized import grille is one of the most notable features of the BMW X7, and the mid-term redesign will also have an active opening and closing function built into this area, which can shorten the heating time in extremely cold weather when closed, and reduce the wind resistance coefficient by about 7% when driving at high speed.
In addition, from the official picture, you can also understand that the new model has also added a new shadow screen grille design this time, yes, the official set of light curtain grilles on the current BMW X6 has been directly moved to X7, so that the intake grille has a certain lighting and warning effect.
The biggest change in the front face of the mid-term modification of BMW X7 is the replacement of the split headlight group, of which the upper part is used for LED daytime running lights and turn signals, while the lower part is a high-beam light assembly, and it is expected that the combination of near-LED + far-range laser light source on the current model will be retained.
In addition, considering that the new BMW XM, the new generation BMW 7 Series and the new i7 all use split headlight groups when releasing the advance trailer, it seems that this design will become the main theme of future BMW high-end models.
The mid-term revamp of the X7 is fitted with the latest 23-inch rims, which undoubtedly further strengthens the identity of its flagship SUV model. However, it is speculated that this new 23-inch wheel will only appear in the optional items in the future, and the domestic version of the new model will continue to be equipped with different styles of wheels of 21 to 22 inches as standard.
Bmw X7 full-size positioning in exchange for a strong foundation, the vehicle three circumference 5163x2000x1835mm, ahead of the competitor Mercedes-Benz GLS. The mid-term revamped model, its length, width and wheelbase compared to the current model has not changed much, but the height compared to the current model fell by 16mm to 1819mm, according to our guess this new model or for the chassis part of the new exclusive adjustment.
The rear part of the car does not have a large change in the front part, and the mid-term modification of the BMW X7 rear is highly consistent with the current model, but the LED taillights of the new model use a new treatment of 3D engraving, and the visual effect after lighting is quite outstanding, and this detail processing method is also worthy of the level of luxury cars.
The mid-term redesign of the BMW X7 is still a familiar layout, and the center console has added a large number of solid wood trim panels, with a new LED ambient light bar, which once again deepens the impression of the flagship identity of the new model.
The biggest change in the car is that the new car has replaced the integrated curved suspension screen, the curved design can better help the driver understand the car machine information, basically the screen on the new iX is put on the new X7, and the curved screen has a narrow border and a high screen ratio, and the visual perception is improved compared to the current model.
The 12.3-inch instrument + 14.9-inch central control screen of the dual screen is the first time to appear on BMW's fuel model, while the built-in BMW new iDrive 8 operating system, we have previously experienced this car system on the new iX, both the interaction logic and the reaction speed are quite good, of course, the system can still be used with the knob function area.
However, the mid-term modification of BMW X7 directly canceled the crystal gear lever this time is indeed quite surprising, replaced by a new electronic push-pull gear lever, and it is expected that the new generation of BMW 7 Series will also be equipped like this.
As can be seen from the official picture, the new model uses a suede roof, while following the current X7 panoramic sunroof scheme, the front row and the second row of passengers share one, three rows of separate one, after the night after the atmosphere lights, the skylight can also be presented like the starry sky top effect.
The mid-term redesign OF BMW X7 still provides a 2+2+2 layout, while supporting an optional 7-seat layout, and it is expected that the future domestic version will continue to provide cash. In addition, seat configurations such as ventilation/heating, function adjustment, and seat memory are basically directly full on the new model. In the seat material section, the entry-level model uses a base leather clad material, while the mid-to-high-end model uses Sensafin's new soft synthetic leather material.
As for the power, the mid-term redesign bmw X7 is equipped with a 3.0T in-line six-cylinder engine and a new 48V light hybrid system, with a maximum power of 380 horsepower and a peak torque of 540 Nm, which has a certain increase compared to the current data, and the official 100 km/h acceleration of the 40i model is 5.8 seconds; and the M50i model is replaced by the new M60i, providing V8+48V light hybrid, the maximum power is 530 horsepower, and the peak torque is as high as 750 Nm. And the whole series is matched with the ZF 8AT hand automatic transmission, and it is expected that the mid-term redesign of the 40i and M60i will be introduced to the Chinese market in the future.
The chassis section is expected to be the same as before, with an adjustable soft and high-height air suspension system, coupled with the xDrive four-wheel drive system and or retuned chassis, so that this big hunk may have better dynamic performance.
"I have a car" summary: At present, the only competitor that can compete with BMW X7 in China is Mercedes-Benz GLS, which is the family flagship SUV. The significance of the Mercedes-Benz GLS is more about establishing a brand banner or profitability, and the X7, in addition to having the same capabilities, also has its driving experience of "never abandoning dynamic performance", even in executive-class cars such as the 7 Series. The new car provides the possibility of "continuing to upgrade" for the high-end top consumer population, which will help BMW continue to provide new profit growth points in China. "I have a car" there are more original innovative car / price reduction market reports yo, come to get the first-hand purchase of cars, car information!