Carry the banner of the family with strength
Author: Xiong Ruifeng
BMW seems to have found an "exclusive home remedy" on the design road, whether it is the giant kidney of the 4 Series, iX, or the upcoming XM sword to go sideways, it seems that the more peculiar the design, the more likeable (including me), and this time BMW also extended the "magic grab" to the flagship SUV - BMW X7.
To be honest, the release of the new BMW X7 was completely unexpected, originally I only thought that this set of "split" design language would appear as early as the new generation of BMW 7 series released on the 20th of this month, but the fact was preemptively applied to the new X7, but from another perspective, it also showed that X7 was qualified enough to carry the "big flag" of the family flagship in BMW's heart.
One eye is strange, two eyes are fragrant
Back to the main topic, as the owner of the current X7, to be honest, when I first saw the new X7 official picture, the heart was absolutely love and hate, love is that this appearance will indeed be more Than the current model to come more Bimmer flavor, compared to the cash model only "greasy", and hate is the cash X7 I only bought for less than two years to come to a big makeover, that is called a heart plug.
If the current BMW X7 is compared to 40 years old, then the new model is at least 10 years younger, and the whole front face is "imposing" to tell you that I am a "big guy"-like existence.
The emergence of the new split headlights is the "visual center" of this redesign, the upper level of the minimalist double L-type running lights not only pay tribute to BMW's classic design, but also create a more sci-fi visual effect, while the lower layer of the newly upgraded laser module is also good, and canceled the current so-called laser exclusive "blue" decoration (after all, it is now copied).
In contrast, I thought that the active middle net had not changed much, after all, the static shape was exactly the same, but until I saw this picture. The "dazzling light curtain grille" on the BMW X6 also appeared on top of the new X7, which means that the middle net of the new X7 can also be lit (I just want to see if a treasure has any additional accessories now).
In addition, the front face has been replaced with a newly designed encirclement kit, and the chrome decoration on both sides is like a "fierce" fangs looking at you.
For this level of SUV, the length and width may not be the most important, but the height must not be lost, so on the new BMW X7, even if the length and width are consistent with the current model, the height is increased from 1819mm to 1835mm. Don't underestimate this increase of 16mm, because of this increase, the height exceeds the core competitor Mercedes-Benz GLS's 1823mm (you fine).
As for the tail, I thought BMW would also make a big deal out of it, but in fact, the new X7, like the current model, has a more restrained design approach, only adjusting the tail light group to a blackened 3D silhouette and adding a carved texture to the details.
In other exterior parts, the new BMW X7 also enlarged the size of the wheel hub, reaching a staggering 23 inches (matching the front 275/35 R23; rear 315/30 R23 tires), to know that the current wheel hub is only 22 inches (standard 21 inches), and the momentum is indeed "arrogant".
The iDrive8 is definitely the biggest attraction
If the exterior is a heavy blow to the current owners, then the change in the interior is simply a "critical blow" to us.
Although the overall layout is still the same as the current taste, the large area is solid wood decoration and a more exquisite mixed color leather collocation, which creates a quite outstanding temperament; and under the blessing of the new LED through the ambient light bar, it once again deepens the exclusive identity as a flagship.
It is understood that the new X7 atmosphere light system not only achieves 15 kinds of colors, but also supports multi-level dimming, such a visual effect is definitely not lost to the "atmosphere light professional household" Mercedes.
But to be honest, although the operation and function of this screen are indeed more convenient, the overall shape does not seem to have a sense of premium as the current model, a bit of hard to add the taste on the center console, and the design is far less than the BMW iX screen suspension bracket to the extreme.
Functionally, in addition to the basic wireless Carplay, BMW digital key Plus (unlocking and starting the car without taking out a mobile phone) and expanding APP functions, iDrive8.0 also benefits from a new generation of digital architecture and sensor system, which integrates analog and digital technologies for the first time, with 5G communication modules and chipsets that are 20 times higher than the current computing power, further enhancing the ability of intelligent networking.
However, it is valuable that the ancestral physical knobs are still preserved on the new BMW X7, and there are also multiple multimedia touch buttons. (This is absolutely positive!) ）
When it comes to buttons, the saddest thing is that the "chicken leg" gear of the new BMW X7 has been cancelled and replaced by an "orchid finger" electronic small pusher. BMW you are not easy to learn, but to learn the public of this, cough, I still touch the only remaining "chicken leg" in my hand.
As for the layout of the space, there has not been much change, the new BMW X7 and the old model are available in both 6-seater and 7-seat versions, of which the standard model is still wrapped in BMW Individual Merion leather, while the top model exclusively enjoys the softer Texture Sensafin leather (this material has been used well, highly recommended).
The only change in the seat may be the addition of a tablet snap and USB interface in the seat back of the main co-pilot, with the tablet bracket provided by the original factory can transform the user's own tablet device into a "small TV", and the maximum power of the USB interface has reached 45W, which fully meets the fast charging needs of various types of equipment.
At the same time, the intelligent driving assistance of the new X7 has also been improved, the automatic driving assistance system Pro has upgraded the traffic congestion assistance function, active cruise control, etc., and the automatic parking assistance system Pro also brings the track reversing expansion function, especially the longest distance of the track reversing car can reach 200m (the current model is only 50m).
In the end, he compromised and joined the light mix
For the power side, as a BMW, how can you be soft.
The new BMW X7 did not disappoint us, among which the 40i model added a 48V light hybrid system (ISG standard, motor in the gearbox) on the basis of the original in-line six-cylinder B58 3.0T, the combined maximum power increased by 40PS to 280Kw (380PS), the peak torque increased by 90N·m to 540N·m, and matched the new ZF 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission, 0-100km/ h Acceleration is also only 5.8s (currently 6.1s).
The original M50i model was renamed M60i (can be called 60 that is definitely not good), equipped with a 4.4T V8 engine + 48V light mix system, the comprehensive maximum power can reach 390kW (530PS), the peak torque is to reach the "perverted level" of 750N·m, 0-100km/h acceleration only takes 4.7s.
As for the chassis, the new BMW X7 still uses the classic combination of front double wishbones + rear multi-link, and the magic carpet air suspension system can really take care of both handling and comfort (highly recommended from car owners!). ）
Write at the end:
Back to the truth, BMW X7 as a luxury large SUV "hard currency", since its release in 2019, the global cumulative sales have reached 150,000 units, especially in 2021 The Chinese market will increase by 23.8% compared with 2020, such a bright performance, bmw how to ignore, and this time preemptively use this set of design language in front of the 7 series, which undoubtedly proves its family status.
At the same time, the performance of the redesigned X7 in the aspect of zhilian is even more peak, bmw's strong hard power, so that BMW X7 shows a luxurious temperament that stands at the forefront of science and technology, and forms a huge contrast with the main calm Mercedes-Benz GLS, which is bound to intensify the degree of competition in the luxury SUV market.
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