(April 16, 2022)  More presence, more sportiness, more technology — the new 2023 BMW X7 breaks new ground for richly assured driving pleasure in the luxury car segment. BMW says "the first BMW Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) in this vehicle category offers an inimitable combination of exclusivity, dynamic excellence, luxuriant spaciousness, and versatility."

Indeed, the X7 has quickly developed into the most successful BMW model in the luxury class. And now its unique character profile has been honed to significant effect thanks to extensive design refinements — most notably a visually impactful front end — plus a new-look M Sport package, light-alloy wheels measuring up to 23 inches and the latest-generation control system including BMW Curved Display and BMW iDrive 8. The new BMW X7 also comes with a further expanded range of standard equipment, additional driver assistance systems and the latest 48V mild hybrid technology for both engine variants.

The new BMW X7 is a central pillar in the ongoing product offensive at the most exclusive reaches of the premium carmaker’s model line-up. The new X7 will be produced at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg, the global competence center for BMW X models where the BMW X6, X5, X4 and X3 are also built. The market launch for the new BMW X7 will get underway in the third quarter of 2022, with the ALPINA XB7 following in early 2023.

Its extensively revised front end ensures the new BMW X7 makes a potent visual impact and sets it apart clearly from the other BMW X models. The new structure and design of the front end pick up on signature BMW design cues such as the twin headlights. In their newly interpreted form, the headlights emphasize the car’s upright stance and reinforce its road presence.

For the first time on any BMW, split headlight units have been employed to provide the daytime driving lights on the one hand and to illuminate the road ahead on the other. The two LED units mounted high on either side of the front end shine out of the narrow glass covers as daytime driving lights. With their crisp contours depicting an upturned L-shape, they project a chic and technically sophisticated appearance and further increase the car’s presence. The daytime driving lights also function as turn signal indicators.

The low-beam and high-beam headlights are generated by two other LED units in separate modules below the daytime driving lights. Their dark housing and deep-set position in the front fascia give these modules the impression of retreating into the background and only coming to the fore when activated.

The updated front-end design also showcases BMW’s signature kidney grille to prominent effect. The intricately presented new grille bars – with their bi-color look and chrome elements — add a flourish of exclusivity within the grille’s eye-catching surround.



The illuminated BMW kidney grille is optional on X7 xDrive40i and standard on the X7 M60i. Its understated cascade lighting for the two grille elements brings a dramatic impression to the front end of the new BMW X7 when parked or on the move. The illumination is activated when one of the doors is opened and can be switched on or off manually by the driver via the iDrive menu.

In conjunction with the new design of the headlights and kidney grille, the front fascia as a whole displays a thoroughly updated look. Its generously sized surfaces, the precisely integrated air curtains, and its finish in body color underscore the exclusive appearance of the new BMW X7. Another distinctive feature are the large inlays in satin aluminum which border the lower air intake on either side. With their outward-facing contour, they accentuate the powerful stance of the new BMW X7 on the road.



The new BMW X7 offers a choice of two state-of-the-art and extremely powerful engines from the modular generation of the BMW Group Efficient Dynamics engine family. The range is topped by a 523 bhp 4.4-liter M TwinPower Turbo V8 in the BMW X7 M60i.  The X7 xDrive40i is powered by a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder, which has been given a 40 hp boost to 375.

In the new BMW X7 M60i xDrive, the 48V mild hybrid system connects with the updated 4.4-liter V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology. The new V8 utilizes the thermodynamic benefits of a cross-bank exhaust manifold, bank-symmetrical turbochargers, and external engine oil cooling. In addition, a reinforced crankshaft drive, further developed turbocharging with a blow-off valve, a new oil pump and a weight-minimized oil sump all play a role in increasing the engine’s efficiency.

The combination of the engine and the electric motor integrated into the 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission gives customers the twin benefits of optimized response and power delivery under acceleration and increased efficiency thanks to adaptive recuperation at up to 0.13 g. The controlled intervention of the electric motor also noticeably increases comfort levels when the Auto Start Stop function cuts in and in idling and coasting situations. The coasting function with deactivated combustion engine comes into play when the Driving Experience Control mode ECO PRO is selected.

With its output of 523 bhp and peak torque of 553 lb-ft, the eight-cylinder engine propels the X7 M60i from 0 to 60 mph in an estimated 4.5 seconds. The relentless power development of the V8 engine is accompanied by an emotionally rich soundtrack from the standard-fitted sports exhaust system.

Making its debut in the new BMW X7 xDrive40i, the 3-liter inline 6-cylinder engine boasts a wealth of innovations in the combustion process, gas exchange, valve control, injection, and ignition system. Its maximum output of 375 bhp is up by 40 compared to its predecessor, while peak torque rises by 52 lb-ft to 383 – and can be boosted to as much 398 lb-ft with the assistance of the mild hybrid system.