bmwnews The Facelifted X7 breaks cover… The BMW X7 broke new ground in the luxury car segment at launch, with impactful styling that showcased the latest BMW design language. Move on three years and BMW has now given the X7 a facelift. The facelifted model features new styling tweaks, mainly around the front and rear, like the split headlight units that have been employed as both the daytime driving lights and the low and high beam lights used to illuminate the road ahead. The daytime driving lights also adopt the function of turn signal indicators. The low-beam and high-beam headlights are generated by two LED units in separate modules positioned below the daytime driving lights. The updated adaptive matrix LED headlights, which also include the adaptive headlights and cornering light functions along with BMW’s non-dazzling high beam, are standard on the new X7. Adaptive light distribution with automatic bad weather lights now also provide the functionality of front fog lights. The new kidney grilles feature Iconic Glow, which provides understated cascade lighting for the two kidneys. At the rear, new light units with three-dimensional sculpting add a striking accent. The L-shaped rear light strips generate significantly greater intensity, which means they double up as brake lights and the units can therefore be kept extremely slim. The turn indicators are housed in their upper sections, and these also generate visually effective pulsating light signals. Interior revisions include BMW’s Curved Display and ambient light bar. The display is made up of a 12.3” information display behind the steering wheel, while the control display with a 14.9” diagonal screen merges into one fully digital and high-resolution display unit behind a single glass surface. The screen curves towards the driver, although the front passenger can also view the screen and operate the system using touch control, voice control or with the standard BMW gesture control. A three-section panoramic glass sunroof is fitted as standard on all X7s, too.
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New six- and eight-cylinder engines are available with 48V mild hybrid technology, with the xDrive40d model having 340hp and 720Nm at its disposal. The petrol powered xDrive40i has 380hp and 540Nm of torque, while the range topping (for now) M60i xDrive has 530hp and 750Nm of torque. This allows this giant to hit 60mph from rest in 4.5 seconds. The new engines are connected to an enhanced eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission with launch control and a sprint function. A new selection of light-alloy wheels are also available, now up to 23”, a first for BMW. There is a choice of Excellence, M Sport and M Performance versions, with prices starting from £80,980 RRP, rising to £103,600 for the M60i xDrive model. The new X7 can be ordered now. For more info on the X7, please browse www.bmw.co.uk or visit your local BMW dealer.
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