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2023 BMW X7 xDrive40d review
BMW has jacked the price up on the facelifted BMW X7. Is it still worth the cash?
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Paul Maric
Audi RSQ8 vs BMW X7 Comparison
Audi RSQ8
BMW X7
2024 Audi
RSQ8
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2024 BMW
X7
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Based on the Audi RSQ8
Based on the BMW X7 xDRIVE40d M SPORT MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
85L
1029 km
80L - 83L
640 to 1013 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$219,069
$167,900 - $205,900
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CarExpert's Take
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Paul Maric
Founder
Paul Maric drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- One of the nicest SUV interiors on the market
- Leads the segment in terms of tech and connectivity
- Highly efficient and punchy diesel engine
Misses
- Ride is too firm and unforgiving with the optional 23 inch wheels
- Big step up in price over the last model
- Not a huge amount of room in the third row
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Carbon & Black Styling Package (+$9,100)
- Cargo/Luggage Area Rails System (+$1,100)
- Carbon Twill Inlays (+$2,300)
- Exclusive Paint (+$7,600)
- Gloss Black Badging (+$700)
- 23 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$3,500)
- Captains Chair - 6 Seat Configuration (+$1,500)
- Connoisseur Suite (+$10,000)
- Individual Full Leather (+$5,000)
- Individual Full Leather - Two-tone (+$5,500)
Colours Available
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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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3996 | 2993 - 4395 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 4.4L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | TURBO V8, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 441kW | 259kW - 390kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4400 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 800Nm | 520Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2200 | 1750 - 1850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.7 | 10.5 - 16.5 | |
