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BMW X7 (2018-present) Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Luxurious and spacious cabin	Cumbersome size is a burden on narrow country roads
Rapid performance, whichever engine you choose	Very expensive to run
Optional captain's chairs are wonderfully comfortable	The Audi Q7 and BMW X5 are better value, and roomy enough for most needs

Quick Summary

The BMW X7 (2018-present) is BMW's largest and most luxurious SUV, offering three rows of seats with genuine space for seven adults. Revealed in 2018 with UK sales starting in April 2019, the X7 received an extensive facelift for the 2023 model year, making it a viable rival for the new Range Rover. The cabin is beautifully finished with lashings of leather, and the optional captain's chairs in the middle row provide exceptional comfort. Boot space is acceptable with all seats upright and absolutely huge with the third row folded away.

Performance is impressive across the range, from the sensible xDrive 40d diesel with 340bhp and 34.9-36.2mpg, to the rapid M50d with 400bhp and 31-31.4mpg, and the addictively fast M50i with 530bhp and a 0-62mph time of 4.7 seconds. Air suspension delivers an extremely comfortable ride, though the X7's enormous size makes it intimidating on narrow country roads. Running costs are sky-high, with insurance in group 50 of 50 and annual tax surcharges of £325 per year for five years. The xDrive 40d represents the most sensible choice, offering sufficient performance whilst minimising running costs.

Best for: Buyers seeking a luxurious, spacious seven-seat SUV with impressive performance and limo-like comfort for long-distance travel.

Not ideal for: Those concerned about running costs, drivers navigating narrow country roads regularly, or buyers seeking better value alternatives like the Audi Q7 or BMW X5.


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The Verdict

You should buy the X7 if: You seek a luxurious, spacious seven-seat SUV with impressive performance and limo-like comfort for long-distance travel.

Consider alternatives if: You are concerned about running costs, navigate narrow country roads regularly, or seek better value alternatives like the Audi Q7 or BMW X5.

Competitive Position: The BMW X7 is effectively in a class of two with the Mercedes GLS, offering go-anywhere ability and room for seven adults. Whilst both cars are almost too big for UK roads, the X7 delivers a beautifully made, exceptionally spacious cabin with impressive performance across its engine range. However, running costs are sky-high, and for most owners, especially those using the third row occasionally, the smaller X5 or Audi Q7 represent better choices. The xDrive 40d is the sensible pick, offering sufficient performance whilst minimising running costs and delivering all of the X7's strengths.

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