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      04-27-2017, 10:38 AM   #133
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BMW X7 Concept Allegedly Coming To Frankfurt Motor Show

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BMW are working on their new flagship SUV, the X7, but despite this, it will be a while until we'll see it in showrooms. In fact, the German brand is reportedly planning a concept version to the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, according to BMWBlog, where it will be joined a host of other new cars, such as the 6-Series GT, i3 S, and X3.

Challenging the likes of the Range Rover, and with trim levels expected to go up against the British automaker's Autobiography line, the new BMW X7 will have three full rows of seats and a luxurious interior packed with the company's latest technology features.

The X7 will use the CLAR platform, which already underpins the new 5-Series and 7-Series, and it will eventually be adopted by the next X5 and 3-Series. It will be powered by an assortment of gasoline and diesel units, and we should see the range-topping SUV in 30d, 40d, 50d and 50i guises, with the latter employing the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 from the X6.

A plug-in hybrid version is also believed to join the family later on, with a similar drivetrain used in the 740e, meaning a 2.0-liter four-banger and an electric motor, while there's also talk about an X7 M, powered by the new twin-turbo V8 of the new M5.
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      06-27-2017, 05:32 PM   #135
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BMW X7 Confirmed For Launch Late Next Year

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Hard as it may seem to believe now, there was a time when BMW didn't make SUVs or crossovers. But this ended in 1999, with the launch of the first-gen X5, and the German automaker has now confirmed the addition of yet another model to its already comprehensive fleet next year.

That model is the X7, the new flagship crossover that's set to hit showrooms in late 2018. The announcement came as part of the launch of the new X3.

Slated to be positioned above the X5 in BMW's growing crossover lineup, the X7 is poised to take on the Mercedes GLS with a larger format allowing for as many as seven seats – or as few as four, depending on the specification. Moreover, hybrid and performance versions promise to further expand the appeal for what's surely to be a rather expensive set of wheels.

The BMW X7 will be the fifth model to be produced at the company's Spartanburg plant in South Carolina, which has emerged as its largest in the world in terms of output. The manufacturer may need to expand its production capacity, however; last year it produced 411,000 vehicles at the American plant, nearing its peak output of 450,000 units per year.

The model's arrival will further cement BMW's status as the largest exporter of automobiles from the United States in terms of value. The US Department of Commerce reports that the Spartanburg plant shipped over $10 billion worth of metal out of the US, representing 70 percent of the its output. That's a nice return on the $8 billion BMW has invested in the Spartanburg plant since opening it a quarter of a century ago, in September 1994. And it's even better business for the U.S. economy, which, according to the University of South Carolina, is benefiting from $38.5 billion each year thanks to the plant's operation. That's free trade for you.

"Free trade has made this success story in the US possible. I firmly believe in free trade and open markets. It is essential for global businesses and economies around the world to flourish," said BMW chief Harald Krüger. "The BMW Group’s success story in the US would not have been possible without the open arms and warm hearts of the people and elected officials in the great state of South Carolina and the surrounding region. Our relationship with South Carolina has been built upon decades of professionalism, mutual trust and respect – and goes far beyond just building great cars."

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XM760i Or would it be MX760i
X8 M60i or V12 Excellnce perhaps?
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      06-27-2017, 06:37 PM   #137
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2019 BMW X7 Laps Nurburgring, Three-Row Crossover Looks Right-Sized



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When BMW came up with its first high-riding model (that was the X5, which landed back in 1999), few imagined that, one day, the Bavarian automaker would turn into a niche specialist whose crossover lineup would involve more models than you can count using five fingers. Well, here we are in 2017, talking about the largest crossover ever developed by the German automaker, namely the 2019 X7.

We've spied the X7 on countless occasions and we're now back on the topic to bring you a bit of an elephant ballet - the X5's big brother has recently been spotted doing its thing on the Nurburgring.

As a part of our office agrees, the BMW X7 looks right-sized for a three-row proposal whose rear seats are supposed to offer proper accommodation.

Unlike Audi, which has chosen the uber-styling Q8 as its SUV flagship, the X7 will be a practicality-focused luxobarge, which obviously means that Mercedes-Benz GLS is a closer rival for the upcoming BMW.

It's enough to check out the engine range of the BMW 7 Series to understand what X7 customers will be treated with. As such, the American buyers will get to choose between a 3.0-liter straight-six and a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8.

Those who prefer to burn oil will only have to select the number of turbochargers working with a 3.0-liter inline six. By now, the 30d (single turbo), 4.0d (twin-turbo) and 5.0d (quad-turbo) configurations are already familiar.

We should also see a 40e hybrid powertrain being offered, which will mix a 2.0-liter turbo-four delivering 255 hp with an 111 hp electric motor, thus offering a combined output of 322 ponies.

When it comes to the introduction of the BMW X7, we can be certain that the three-row crossover will land in September, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Nevertheless, the German venue will probably bring us the high-riding Bimmer in concept form, with the production model expected to land next year. The X7 should reach BMW dealers across the US in the first months of 2019.
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Wow it has proper roof rails.
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      07-06-2017, 01:06 PM   #140
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All of you bemoaning the size and lack of nimbleness are invited to drive a GLS, Range Rover, or any of the American XL products. Barges do not begin to describe the bloated feel, lack of feedback or precision. They are horrific to drive with no saving grace from the off road capability IMO, and its galling that RR can charge so much money for such an average interior, hopeless electronics and overall feel of elephant-ness.

The only game in town for three row buses for people like us who value the driving experience are the Q7 and XC90. The Volvo doesn't have a convincing power train as far as I am concerned, but looks amazing inside and out. The Q7 looks like a chiseled fridge outside, but is amazing inside and drives very well.

The X7 will have a real uphill battle to beat the Q7, at least based on initial looks.
Go drive an XC-90, especially the hybrid and you will convinced of its power train. It was the first non BMW I bought in many years... I passed on the X5 because it was too small. It's not as powerful as my M5, but it has plenty... Volvo should get a lot of credit for what they can get out of their engines.
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Is anyone else thinking, "WTF is this doing on the 'ring?"
Same. What the hell is the point of testing a large SUV on the Ring?
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Suppose it might sell a few but can not see the need for it. Nothing radical with design either. Why pay a massive amount of money for something that just looks like an X3 that has eaten a few too many burgers
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Suppose it might sell a few but can not see the need for it. Nothing radical with design either. Why pay a massive amount of money for something that just looks like an X3 that has eaten a few too many burgers
If you need proper 3 row seating and want a BMW? This is the first chance you're going to get at it. I suspect it will "fatten" the bottom line too.
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I just saw one of these driving around Denver this last weekend. Couldn't get to my phone quick enough to snap a picture, though. The body looked muuuuch bigger than the X5
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Same. What the hell is the point of testing a large SUV on the Ring?
designing, testing, producing, and selling a large SUV... what else... ?
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you forgot to throw X drive in there... gotta market this bad boy correctly!

X7xdriveM60i M performance.. yeah that's it.. has that classic roll off the tongue...
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No thanks, I will wait for the X8....
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No thanks, I will wait for the X8....
it will be so much sportier...
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Will the X7 share any components with the Cullinan?

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Rock me roll baby!

That is quite a dance routine for the large SUV, sorry SAV.

It looks quite surefooted and planted.
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Is anyone else thinking, "WTF is this doing on the 'ring?"
Same. What the hell is the point of testing a large SUV on the Ring?
Exactly my though.
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X9 bro it will be the new rage.
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