The BMW X7 isn’t all that far behind potholes and the like send small but noticeable shivers through its body, but its suspension conducts its business in a quieter manner than the Q7’s. The new BMW X7 xDrive40i fascinates from the very first encounter with its combination of uncompromising power, luxurious comfort and expressive design language: A front design focused on BMW icons together with the illuminated BMW Iconic Glow kidney grille creates an appearance radiating a strong character.
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Even on the Vorsprung’s 22in wheels, the Audi Q7 delivers a relatively smooth and comfortable ride along most urban roads, although cheaper trim levels with their smaller rims are comfier still. The latest model to join the highly regarded BMW X range, the new BMW X7 is the ultimate representation of power, comfort and expectation-exceeding. The BMW X7 has received possibly the most comprehensive midlife update of any BMW to date, endowing the American-built giant SUV with fresh appeal just over three years after its UK. We know handling isn’t a priority for most in this market, but it’s worth noting that the X7 isn’t the ‘ultimate driving machine’ you might be expecting.Īt lower speeds, there’s little to separate the two cars. And whereas the Q7 seems to shrink around you when you drive spiritedly, with its more accurate steering and tighter body control, the X7 always feels a little wallowy and top-heavy. The Q7’s, meanwhile, is slow-witted and dithers for a second or two before choosing a gear – hugely frustrating if you want to pounce on a gap in the traffic.īut what if you drive more on British country roads than French autoroutes? Well, there’s no hiding the fact that the X7 is a fair bit bigger than the Q7, so it’s harder to place in town and on tight B-roads. Put your foot down at the same time in both cars and you’ll find that the X7’s gearbox is quicker to react, shuffling down a handful of ratios in an instant and enabling the car to surge forward. You buy one for effortless motoring, and that’s where the X7 carves out an early lead. However, you don’t buy one of these cars for the traffic light grand prix. So you can imagine our surprise when the Q7 clocked a 0-60mph time of just 6.3sec, versus a still respectable but less exciting 7.5sec from the X7. Both weigh more than two tonnes, are powered by a six-cylinder 3.0-litre diesel engine and use an eight-speed automatic gearbox. With three rows and seating for either six or seven, the X7 doesnt hold back when it comes to performance or perks.
On paper, the Q7 and X7 are pretty evenly matched. The X7 adds a heaping dose of driving enjoyment to the large luxury three-row SUV segment with its available turbocharged V8 engine and capable handling. You can thank us later.ĭriving Performance, ride, handling, refinement By opting for a three-year-old example of either, the pair come in at around £20,000 less than what they cost when new. The values shown are based on the fuel consumption, CO2 values and energy consumptions according to the NEDC cycle for the classification.įor further information about the official fuel consumption and the specific CO2 emission of new passenger cars can be taken out of the „handbook of fuel consumption, the CO2 emission and power consumption of new passenger cars“, which is available at all selling points and at it style over substance, though? We're about to find out – and also save you money. The CO2 efficiency specifications are determined according to Directive 1999/94/EC and the European Regulation in its current version applicable. The figures refer to a vehicle with basic configuration in Germany and the range shown considers optional equipment and the different size of wheels and tires available on the selected model. The values of fuel consumptions, CO2 emissions and energy consumptions shown were determined according to the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 in the version applicable at the time of type approval. It makes a good case for itself as one of the better big luxury SUVs on the market. The values of the vehicles labelled with * are preliminary. The seven-seat X7 is BMWs largest SUV on the market, and its the flagship of the traditional range alongside the similarly priced, smaller but more futuristic BMW iX electric SUV.
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