What is it?
The G07 X7 LCI is the mid-cycle update of BMW's three-row flagship SUV. Two Australian variants, both petrol with 48V mild hybrid assist: xDrive40i I6 at 280 kW and M60i xDrive V8 at 390 kW. Two-axle air suspension standard, 6 or 7 seats, 2,120 L max boot, 3,500 kg braked towing.
The lineup runs from X7 xDrive40i at $174,400 plus on-roads, through to X7 M60i xDrive at $249,900 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
Genuine three-row luxury with an adult-sized third row, two-axle air suspension standard, and 3,500 kg braked towing across the range.
Polarising front-end design with split headlights divides buyers. No PHEV or EV X7 option for Australia, the lineup is all-petrol.
Should you buy the X7?
Reasons to buy
- Genuine three-row luxury with an adult-sized third row, two-axle air suspension standard, and 3,500 kg braked towing across the range.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km.
- 5-star ANCAP, full driver-assist suite.
- 326 L (7 up) / 750 L (3rd down) / 2,120 L (rows down) boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
- Braked towing rated at 3,500 kg.
Reasons to wait
- Polarising front-end design with split headlights divides buyers. No PHEV or EV X7 option for Australia, the lineup is all-petrol.
- You want PHEV or EV (X7 is petrol-only in Australia, Volvo EX90 covers EV), a longer warranty in the segment, or a lower entry price (Audi Q7 from $116,400).
- M60i at $249,900 plus on-roads lifts past base Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 territory. Confirm 6-seat (captain's chairs) versus 7-seat bench layout matches your family.
- Top trim climbs to $249,900 plus on-roads.
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