
BMW has the X7. Interior: The new X7's dashboard is wrapped in large areas of genuine leather, with light-colored wood trim panels embedded in the center console, paired with a dark upper and light lower interior color scheme. The BMW X7 also features a new-style 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel. The new car is equipped with BMW's iDrive 7.0 operating system, supporting gesture and voice control. The crystal gear shift lever from the new BMW 5 Series also appears in the new X7. Configuration: The new car will be equipped with laser headlights, a three-piece panoramic sunroof, heated seats for all three rows of seats, dual 12.3-inch LCD screens, panoramic imaging, driving mode options, air suspension, automatic start-stop, hill descent control, and electronic parking brake. In terms of safety features, the BMW X7 will also be equipped with a driving assistance system to improve comfort and safety. Standard features include a cruise control system with braking function, city safety, pedestrian/cyclist warning function, active cruise control system, and parking distance control (PDC). Power: The BMW X7 will offer two power configuration models, the 40 and 50i, equipped with a 3.0L turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine. In addition, the BMW X7 is equipped with an adaptive suspension with electronically controlled shock absorbers and air springs located on the axles. The vehicle height adjustment range can reach up to 80mm, and it offers four driving modes to choose from, including rock, gravel, sand, and ice.

Yes, the BMW X7 has been out for several years now, and I've seen the actual vehicle on the road multiple times. As a full-size luxury SUV, it's a whole size larger than the X5, with its main selling point being the genuine three-row seven-seat space. It's especially practical for picking up kids or going on trips with parents, and the second-row independent seats can be adjusted forward and backward. The 2023 model has been updated with slim split headlights, and the hands-free tailgate sensor is super responsive, making grocery shopping and loading stuff incredibly convenient. By the way, friends who buy this car should remember to opt for the Bowers & Wilkins audio system—those silver cone speakers aren't just good-looking, the stereo effect is absolutely amazing.

Last week, I accompanied a friend to test drive the X7. This car comes standard with a 3.0T inline-six engine producing 340 horsepower, and the throttle response is very eager right from the start. In Sport mode, the acceleration is even more exhilarating. The chassis is incredibly stable, and the Magic Carpet Air Suspension filters out bumps completely when going over speed bumps. The attention to detail is impressive, with features like refrigerated cup holders hidden in the center console, independent sunroofs even for the third row, and headrests as soft as hotel down pillows. However, it's worth noting that even the base model costs nearly a million yuan out the door, and the crystal gear shift knob is an optional extra. It's advisable to study the configuration sheet carefully before making a purchase.

As the largest SUV in the BMW family, the X7 was actually launched back in 2019. The latest version now features an especially imposing front fascia, with its large kidney grille equipped with active air intake functionality. It drives nothing like a 5.2-meter behemoth - the rear-wheel steering makes its turning radius even smaller than my old X3. The current top-tier M60i model uses a 4.4T V8 engine producing 530 horsepower paired with 48V mild hybrid system, delivering smoother performance than the previous N63 engine. Those two heated/cooled cup holders in the center console are quite practical - perfect for hot coffee in winter and iced cola in summer.


