Have we reached peak grille yet? The X7 is BMW’s biggest and most luxurious SUV, and it wants to be noticed. Even the BMW badge on the nose had to be made bigger to match this thing’s outsize swagger.
Well, this is the newly-facelifted X7, now with even more IMPACT. The 2022 redesign introduced an EVEN BIGGER GRILLE, as well as the strange split-headlight look that we still can’t get used to. Elsewhere it’s as flat and boxy as ever.
And it’s not just about wedging in as many people as possible, although you do of course get seven seats as standard. The X7 is all about luxury. It takes themes from the 7 Series and the 8er to make BMW’s three-flagship fleet. They want us to see this top-end trio as a separate high-end luxury series.

As a clue, they add the strapline Bayerische Motoren Werke to all the advertising. Why? Because the fashion business often uses the full name for the top-end stuff (Paul Smith, Calvin Klein) and initials for the diffusion line (PS, CK). If you find this almost comically subtle, we’re right with you.

Features:

01CB CO2 equipment
01CE Recuperation system
01DF Exhaust emission standards EU6 rde II
01FK BMW lt-alloy wheel V-spoke 755M run-flat
01MA M sports exhaust system
0230 Extra package, EU-speciifc
0258 Tyres with runflat properties
02PA Locking wheel bolt
02TB Sport automatic gearbox
02VB Tyre pressure display
0302 Alarm system
0322 Comfort access
0323 Soft-Close-Automatic doors
0337 M Sports package
033B M SPORT PACKAGE PRO
03DN BMW radiator grille iconic glow
03M3 M Sport brake, black high-glass
03MC Indiv.roofrailing,mirror-fin.Shadow Line
0407 Panorama glass roof, Sky Lounge
0418 Luggage compartment package
0420 Sun protection glazing
0423 Floor mats velours
0428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
0456 Comfort seat with memory
0494 Seat heating driver/passenger
04GQ M seat belts
04LM Fine wood Fineline high gl. metal effect
04UR Ambient interior light
05AC High-beam assistant
05AL Active Protection
05AV Active Guard
05DW Parking Assistant Professional
0654 DAB tuner
0688 Harman/Kardon surround sound system
06AE Teleservices
06AF Statutory emergency call
06AK Connected Drive Services
06C4 Connected Package Professional
06NX Storage tray wireless charging
06PA Personal eSIM
06U3 BMW Live operating area Professional
06U8 BMW gesture control
0710 M leather steering wheel
0715 M Aerodynamics package
0760 High gloss shadow line
0776 Roofliner Alcantara anthracite
07M9 Individual option high-gloss Shadow-Line
0812 National version England / Ireland
0853 Language version, English
0880 On-board literature, English
08KA Oil service interval 24 mths / 30,000 km
08R9 Refrigerant R1234yf
08S2 Coding, alarm signal
08S3 Automatic locking during starting
08SM Car ident. number visible from outside
08TG Thiefproofing device
0925 Dummy-SALAPA
09AA Outer skin protection
A090 90 Ah AGM battery