2023 BMW X7 worth and specs

BMW has detailed Australian pricing and specifications for its overhauled X7 SUV ahead of first vehicles arriving in the fourth quarter of 2022.

UPDATE, 20/07/2023 11:00 – BMW Australia has announced the entry-level X7 xDrive40i will be joining the range in the fourth quarter of 2023. It’s priced from $167,900 before on-road costs.

UPDATE, 11/11/22 08:00 – Our review of the updated X7 is now live. You can check it out here.

Pricing starts at $167,900 before on-road costs for the entry-level xDrive40i and extends to $205,900 before on-road costs for the flagship M60i.

There’s a new look, with split-level lighting up front and a rear LED light bar with a three-dimensional design.

Inside, the X7 has gained the latest OS8.0 infotainment system that debuted in the i4 and iX electric cars. It combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch central touchscreen, with an intelligent personal assistant, a central rotary dial, and touch inputs.

The range-topping M60i uses a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine derived from that used by the X5 M Competition which produces 390kW of power and 750Nm of torque.

Although the engine itself is new, those outputs are unchanged to the outgoing M50i.

The new xDrive40d packs 259kW and 720Nm from its 3.0-litre inline-six-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, up 64kW and 100Nm on the outgoing xDrive30d.

Other new notable features that are available for the first time on the X7 include an optional six-seat configuration and 23-inch alloy wheels.

Pricing

• 2023 BMW X7 xDrive40i
• 2023 BMW X7 xDrive40d: $174,900
• 2023 BMW X7 M60i: $205,900

All prices include GST and LCT but exclude on-road costs.

Drivetrains

The BMW X7 xDrive40i is powered by a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline six-cylinder petrol engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system with total system outputs of 280kW of power and 540Nm of torque.

BMW claims the X7 xDrive40i can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.8 seconds.

The BMW X7 xDrive40d is powered by a 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder turbo-diesel engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system, with total system outputs of 259kW of power and 720Nm of torque.

BMW claims the X7 xDrive40d can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.9 seconds.

The range-topping X7 M60i on the other hand uses a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine producing 390kW and 750Nm. It can do the 0-100km/h sprint in a claimed 4.7 seconds.

All the engines are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with drive sent to all four wheels through an xDrive all-wheel drive system.

Both models have a 48V mild-hybrid system which comprises a crankshaft-mounted starter generator integrated into the transmission and contributes an additional 9kW and 200Nm.

Efficiency

The 2023 BMW X7 between 9.6 and 10.6L/100km on the WLTP combined cycle in xDrive40i guise, 8.0L/100km in the xDrive40d, and 12.2L/100km in the M60i.

Dimensions

The 2023 BMW X7 measures in at 5181mm long, 2000mm wide, and 1835mm tall with a 3105mm wheelbase.

The German automaker hasn’t released boot capacity figures for the updated X7 either, but the pre-facelift model has 750L of boot space with all the seats upright and 2120L with the second and third row of seats folded down.

Braked towing capacity is typically 2200kg, but an optional $2500 towing package can increase this limit to 3500kg, with a 280kg tow ball limit.

Servicing and Warranty

The BMW X7 is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty like the rest of the BMW range.

BMW offers a five-year, 80,000km “Service Inclusive Basic” service package on the X7 which costs $2800.

Safety

The BMW X7 hasn’t been crash tested yet by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.

Standard safety equipment on all 2023 BMW X7 models includes:

• Eight airbags
• Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with cyclist, pedestrian and junction detection
• Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
• Front and rear cross-traffic alert
• Lane-keep assist
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Lane change assist
• Exit warning function
• Surround-view camera
• Semi-autonomous parking assist
• Reversing and manoeuvre assist (200-metre memory)
• Trailer manoeuvre assist
• Tyre pressure monitoring
• Dash cam

Standard Equipment

The 2023 BMW X7 xDrive40i and xDrive40d come standard with the following features:

• 22-inch light alloy wheels
• Matrix LED headlights
• Adaptive air suspension
• 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Intelligent personal assistant
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system
• Five-zone climate control
• Comfort seats
• BMW Individual Leather Merino upholstery
• Anthracite Alcantara headliner
• Alarm system

Both the xDrive40i and xDrive40d are available in either the M Sport or Design Pure Excellence styling packages. Neither bring an additional cost.

The M Sport package adds the following:

• M front and rear bumper design
• M high-gloss black roof rails, window trims and lower body accents
• M Sport brakes with blue-painted calipers
• 22-inch M light alloy wheels
• M Sport leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Fine wood trim
• Fineline Black interior finisher with high-gloss metal effect
• M-specific pedals
• Access to M-specific exterior paint colours

The Design Pure Excellence package adds the following:

• Satin roof rails and window trims
• Pearl Chrome exterior trim highlights
• Silver underbody guard
• 22-inch grey light alloy wheels
• Sports leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Fine wood trim
• Fineline Stripe interior finisher with high-gloss brown

The flagship X7 M60i adds the following on top of the xDrive40d:

• Black, illuminated BMW kidney grille
• M mirror covers
• M Sport exhaust system
• M Sport differential
• Rear-axle steering
• Active-roll stabilisation
• Ventilated and massaging front seats
• Second row outboard seat heating
• Third row seat heating
• Front row armrest heating
• Heated steering wheel
• Leather instrument panel
• Heated and cooled front cup holders
• M Sport leather steering wheel
• M-specific pedals
• M seat belts
• Fine wood trim
• Fineline Black interior finisher with high-gloss metal effect

Optional Equipment

The Connoisseur Suite package ($9800 for xDrive40i; $9200 for xDrive40d; $5000 for M60i) adds the following:

• CraftedClarity applications
• Skylounge panoramic glass sunroof
• Privacy glass
• Gesture control
• Ambient air
• Remote engine start (xDrive40i and M60i only)

This package also includes the following for the xDrive40d:

• Illuminated BMW kidney grille
• Ventilated and massaging front seats
• Second row outboard seat heating
• Third row seat heating
• Heated steering wheel
• Front row armrest heating
• Temperate cupholders

The $3200 M Sport Pro package available on the xDrive40i and xDrive40d adds the following:

• High-gloss black kidney grille with illumination
• M exhaust system
• M Sport brakes with high-gloss black-painted calipers
• M seat belts

There are also a number of other single optional extras available for the 2023 BMW X7 which include the following:

• Six-seat configuration
• 20-speaker Bowers and Wilkins Diamond surround sound system
• M Multifunction front seats
• 23-inch Jet Black alloy wheels
• BMW M Carbon Fibre interior trim

Colours

The 2023 BMW X7 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the design package:

• Alpine White
• Mineral White metallic
• Black Sapphire metallic
• Sparkling Copper Grey metallic
• Manhattan metallic
• Skyscraper Grey metallic
• M Marina Bay Blue metallic
• M Carbon Black metallic
• M Brooklyn Grey metallic
• Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual metallic
• Dravit Grey BMW Individual metallic
• Ametrine BMW Individual metallic
• Frozen Pure Grey BMW Individual metallic

Metallic paint is now standard across the 2023 BMW X7 range, with the majority of the BMW Individual metallic paint finishes costing an extra $2400. Frozen Pure Grey BMW Individual metallic costs an extra $5000.

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