The X7 is the largest model in the X line-up and BMW have put it slap-bang in the full fat Range Rover and Mercedes GLS court. They boldly state that the X7 is the first car to fuse the presence, exclusivity and spaciousness of a luxury model with the agile and versatile driving properties expected of a Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV). I’m sure there are a few other manufacturers that will argue that point, but as this article is all about their new X7, let’s go with it.
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How does it drive? The first car I drove on the X7 launch was the 50d, and with its set of quad turbos offering 400bhp you won’t be surprised to read that it was pretty boisterous! Starting and finishing at Gleneagles, the route took me along some spectacular roads, passing both Loch Earn and Loch Tay. Somehow, despite its size, the X7 was an easy car to thread along the narrow twisty roads, and when they widened I simply opened the window and enjoyed the experience.
