The BMW X7 has made its first public outing at the Los Angeles motor show ahead of going on sale early next year.
BMW is targeting the Land Rover Discovery and Mercedes-Benz GLS with its seventh and largest SUV to date, which was previously shown off in production form.
The seven-seater is set for UK delivery next March at a price of £72,155 for the entry-level X7 xDrive30d.
Conceived to provide BMW with a greater presence in the growing upper-luxury SUV market, the X7 aims to offer the comfort and opulence of a 7 Series with the versatility and off-road prowess of the new fourth-generation X5, with which it shares much of its mechanical and electrical architecture.
Key markets for the X7, which goes under the internal codename G06, are the US, China, Russia and the Middle East. To bolster growth in those luxury-driven markets, BMW is rumoured to be working on an even more exclusive X8 model.
BMW X7 prototype 2018: first drive of luxury SUV
Previewed by the Concept X7 at last year’s Frankfurt show, the X7’s key design elements include a large kidney grille in an upright front end, angular LED headlights with optional laser projectors, a heavily contoured bonnet, a tall glasshouse and a two-piece electric tailgate.
In keeping with its upmarket aspirations, the new model makes extensive use of chrome exterior accents and comes in two trim packages: a standard variant and the more style- focused M Sport alternative.
At 5151mm in length, the X7 is a considerable 230mm longer than the new X5 and just 89mm shorter than BMW’s longest production car, the existing long-wheelbase 7 Series. The width and height of the new BMW are 1990mm and 1805mm respectively, and it has a 3105mm wheelbase.
Inside, the X7 follows the same design theme as the latest X5, with a multi-layered dashboard that houses a digital instrument panel and a standard 12.3in touchscreen infotainment display.
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Who end the epidemic of this ridiculous?
They seem to be aiming at the German version of Jeep or Land Rover.
Of course this is a joke, but I hope that this ridiculous SUV epidemic will converge.
Before all manufacturers make ugly and useless box like X6.
Ssang Yong Rexton look-a-like!
And, no, that is not meant as a compiment!
Don’t be daft!
Very few sensible critiques here, yes it’s “BIG” , but it’s no bigger than an Audi Q7 for instance, or a Chevy Taho.