The 2019 BMW X7 is
the new flagship SUV from the Bavarian auto giant and also the company's first
seven-seater offering in the segment. The new X7 has been spotted testing in India for the first time ahead of
a launch expected sometime next year. The all-new model will be taking on a
host of other mammoths in the luxury SUV space including the Mercedes-Benz GLS,
Audi Q7, Range Rover Velar and the likes. The camouflaged test mule spotted near
Chennai suggests that BMW India is gearing up to introduce the model here that
is likely to be locally assembled to keep costs competitive.
The all-new BMW X7
is based on the automaker's CLAR platform that also underpins the 7 Series, 5
Series and also the new generation X3. Visually, the new X7 takes design
quotient a notch higher with that massive kidney grille, slim LED headlamps and
muscular bumper with wheel arches. The BMW X7 is generous in dimensions and
measures 5151 mm in length, 2000 mm in width and 1805 mm in height. The
wheelbase stands at 3105 mm, which will make for a roomier cabin in seven or
six-seat options.
Inside, the 2019
BMW X7 is being offered with a host of creature comforts while retaining a very
BMW-ish cabin in design. The SUV will come with dual 12.3-inch touchscreen
systems, a three-part panoramic sunroof, four-zone climate control, optional
16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system and more. In addition, expect all the
fancy tech wizardry including gesture control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
connectivity, navigation, massage seats and much more.
Petrol engine
options on the 2019 BMW X7 include the 3.0-litre, in-line six-cylinder petrol
with 335 bhp and a 4.4-litre, twin-turbo V8 petrol with 456 bhp. There will
also be the 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel with 256 bhp, along with a more
powerful 400 bhp version. A plug-in hybrid version is also said to be in the
works, while an M badged model is the one we look forward to. All engines use
the 8-speed automatic transmission and get all-wheel drive as standard. The
system does come with the option to send power only to the rear wheels, while
you get BMW's Dynamic Handling Package and the Off-Road Package.
The BMW X7
certainly won't be cheap and prices can be expected between the ₹ 80 lakh and ₹
1 crore mark. More details on the new X7 are expected in the weeks to come.
