BMW has been developing the X7, its new flagship SUV that will be sharing its underpinnings with the Rolls-Royce’s new SUV. BMW has codenamed the X7 as G07 and this will feature the running gear and suspension of the already existing X5 and X6. What does the new BMW X7 will have on offer? The new BMW X7 has been spotted on test in snow. What is more? The M version of the BMW X7 has been spotted. So, the brand isn’t just making the regular X7 but even preparing for the M version. Maybe, it competes with the Range Rover Sport Coupe. We share all the details in a preview of the BMW X7. 

BMW X7 Design

The new X7 is being developed on the ultra light 7 Series platform. Whats more? They will be sharing a lot of the components like the rear wheel drive and all wheel drive and some other components too. The new Rolls Royce SUV is also in development, but the BMW won’t have the same platform. The new X7 will be offered with a seven seater version and an ultra luxurious four seater version also. In terms of features this will be a lot more plush than the existing X5 and the X6. It will also be longer than the duo. BMW is working on making this into an ultra luxurious SUV, which will also be a capable off roader too.

BMW X7 Engine

The BMW X7 as reported by a Spanish website, Motor.es suggests that BMW will be launching the X7 with six, eight and even 12-cylinder engine options. This will be the first time that an X model will be getting a V12 engine. This will get the TwinPower V6 and V8 petrol and diesel engines. The X7 will also have a plug-in hybrid too, like the recently launched X5.

The BMW X7 will be available in xDrive (all-wheel drive system) and even rear-wheel drive. The hybrid version will also be offered with the xDrive. BMW is working on making a large SUV, at the same time we learn that they are focused on keeping the weight low, performance higher with good efficiency and extremely low carbon footprint. This will be helpful for them.

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BMW X7 Competition

This will be competing with the Range Rover and will have a lot more frills than the existing 7 Series. The X7 will be a lot more luxurious than the 7 Series, as the current 7 has been there for a while. The X7 will be a seven-seater SUV and a concept version could be showcased at the next month’s Shanghai Auto Show. This Chinese motorshow will be happening in the end of April.

The Rolls-Royce SUV will take a bit longer than the X7. We thank Theophilus Chin for the rendering images that we have shared for this story as a resemblance to the upcoming BMW X7.

BMW X7 Release Date

The project has been going on for the last two years and we can expect the BMW X7 to be launched by late 2017. But the deliveries won’t start until mid 2018. The new SUV will be showcased at one of the American motor shows. That is the biggest SUV market and BMW will want to highlight it there. Maybe LA if they plan end of 2017, else early 2018 in Detroit.

BMW X7 Price

The new BMW X7 shall be priced above $100,000. However, it won’t go above $200,000. The new X7 might not get the M version we suppose. Even Land Rover has the SVR version on the Range Rover Sport and not on the Range Rover.

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