BMW Introduces The Refreshed X7 In India
The seven-seat SUV is being offered in two trims: xDrive40i M Sport and xDrive40d M Sport
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BMW has priced the new X7 between Rs 1.22 crore and Rs 1.25 crore (ex-showroom).
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Bookings for the SUV are now open while deliveries will begin from March.
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Exterior changes include split LED headlights and tweaked bumpers.
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Inside, it gets a tri-screen setup (instrumentation, infotainment and heads-up display).
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Other features on offer include panoramic sunroof and 14-colour ambient lighting.
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Gets a set of 3-litre twin-turbo petrol and diesel engines with an eight-speed AT.
The first-generation BMW X7, which came to our shores in 2019, has been given a refresh. BMW is now accepting bookings for the locally built SUV, the deliveries of which will start from March 2023.
Here’s a look at its variant-wise prices:
| Variant |
Price (ex-showroom) |
| xDrive40i M Sport |
Rs 1.22 crore |
| xDrive40d M Sport |
Rs 1.25 crore (rounded off) |
BMW is currently offering the facelifted X7 in only the M Sport variants unlike the pre-facelift model which was offered in multiple trims.
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The 2023 X7 comes with both petrol and diesel engine options. Check them out below:
| Specifications |
3-litre twin-turbo, inline six petrol |
3-litre twin-turbo, inline six diesel |
| Power |
381PS |
340PS |
| Torque |
520Nm |
700Nm |
| Transmission |
8-speed AT |
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| Drivetrain |
AWD |
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Both engines come paired with an all-wheel-drive system and get a 48-volt mild-hybrid tech, which adds a further 12PS and 200Nm under hard acceleration. The SUV’s claimed nought to 100kmph sprint time is 5.9 seconds. BMW has provided the new X7 with the following modes: Comfort, Efficient, Sport and Sport Plus.
Coming to the design changes, the facelifted X7 gets a polarising front fascia, thanks to its even bigger kidney grille and the sleek split LED headlight setup. The M-specific variants get sportier design elements including a tweaked front bumper and a black grille.
In profile, the SUV is seen sporting M-specific 21-inch alloy wheels, while at the back it gets a mildly redone bumper and 3D LED taillights with new lighting elements. There’s a thin chrome bar covered by smoked glass that connects the two taillight clusters.
The facelifted X7’s cabin now features redesigned central AC vents and a toggle switch that replaces the previously offered gear selector.
In terms of equipment, the SUV gets a connected screen setup (12.3-inch digital driver’s display and 14.9-inch infotainment unit with the marque’s OS8) and also a heads-up display. Other features on offer include connected car tech, a digital key, a panoramic sunroof, a 16-speaker Harman Kardon music system and a 14-colour ambient lighting.
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Passenger safety is taken care of by multiple airbags, a 360-degree camera, cornering brake control (CBC) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). It also comes with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) including adaptive cruise control and driver drowsiness detection.
The BMW X7 continues to go up against the likes of the Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GLS and Volvo XC90.
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