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In the US, the V8-engine S560 sedan handily outsells the V6-engine S450 sedan but when it comes to the GLS suv, the V6-engine GLS 450 suv handily outsells the V8-engine GLS 550 suv. I live in one of the 10 largest US cities/metropolitan areas and see lots and lots of GLS suvs driving around but 90%+ of the GLS I see on the road are the GLS 450 model! Also from the X7 pre-production model drives, the journalists who got to drive the six cylinder X7 xDrive40i model described it as having more than adequate power and smoother and quieter than the V8 xDrive50i model. I expect 0-60 times for the xDrive40i (which will have a 335hp six-cylinder engine) to be around 5.7secs which is very,very respectable and more than adequate for an suv of this size, (for comparison, the Cadillac Escalade which has a big 420hp 6.2L V8 engine does 0-60 in 5.7sec) BTW, from discussions with BMW personel @ the pre-production model test drives, the 6-cylinder X7 xDrive40i model is expected to be the volume seller of the X7 range. Last edited by gmag; 10-13-2018 at 12:02 PM.. |
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No point in arguing. Here in suburban Detroit, living in the wealthiest county I see very few GLS450 models, all are the 550/560 vehicles in the GLS/S cars. The gentleman who was previewing the X7 with me drives a GLS63. Unlike in the X5 where most are 35i models the X7 will be more often 50i. Again it's the market. I have driven every X5 and owned just about every model from the first 4.4i to the 4.8i and then the 50i and the next gen 50i and lastly my ///M. The non turbo 30i where absolute dogs. The 35i is adequate and the new 40i will be fine but in the heavier vehicle designed to carry 6 or 7 passengers it will be challenged. Its my opinion and experience having owned 15 BMWs since 2000. This is not a challenge just my observation and discussions with my local dealers as to sales. I am happy to chat personally if you wish to debate the virtues of these models and engines. And no I have ordered my new X5 as a 50i Msport model.
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i've driven the GLS450 for example and found it far too sluggish for me, but the smoothness and quiet has an appeal to the typical buyer (a mom or dad with a bunch of rug rats). i'll prob feel the same way about a 6 powered x7, while the typical buyer will not. this is all assuming that the typical buyer of the x7 is the typical buyer of the GLS, which i expect to be the case. there's a shot that some land rover range rover buyers migrate over to the x7, in which case the v8 will be more proportionately popular than expected. time will tell i guess. think of it like this: in years past, where i didn't want a third row, the range rover supercharged was the only option to me. but now i'd spec a 22" m sport v8 x7 with captain's chairs, instead, and keep the third row folded except for occasional use. the rr is dead to me now, pretty much. maybe other range rover loyalists or people on the fence will feel the same people are ok buying 4 cylinders in volvo suvs! it's just not a priority to most, looks like to me. third row access and ease and comfort plus some style trump that, i'd say, when the mommies and daddies are the target buyer. if it's the typical range buyer, different priorities. big engine near the top of that list. Last edited by ppagiga; 10-13-2018 at 04:52 PM.. |
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Just saw the vehicle as well, along with the M850i convertible. I don't know what people are saying that the 3rd row there's not that much room. I'm 6 feet flat and I sat back there comfortably as well as the person in front of me (2nd row) had space even moving their seat forward. For those that are concerned about 3 rd row leg room. Do not worry, there's room. Vehicle will be debuted next Wednesday and be available March of 2019.
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I'm 6'2 190lb and I just sat in the 3rd row and fit perfectly fine in the new X7. The car felt very luxurious inside and out. The middle row had about 2" with a friend that's 6'2" as well sitting behind me while I was in the drivers seat. All seats were very comfortable and you can see a big step up over the X5. I was able to compare them back to back and the difference in size is very noticeable.
The front grills are very large but go very well with the presence of the vehicle. The front and rear are very well designed. It almost felt like a BMW 'GLS' if that makes sense. Very impressed. The 22" wheels looked right at home in this vehicle. Any questions feel free to ask. I'm currently at the live preview event.
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any idea on the dimensions ? over all length 200" + or under ?
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But the real question is this: Is it a better than a Honda Odyssey Elite with it's built in vacuum, night vision interior camera and God Mode on the intercom.
I mean I want the X7 but I don't know if it is up to real world challenges of 3 young kids..... ....that is where the GL failed me. |
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I've known quite of few folks go from minivan to 3 row SUV. Or the other way around. Go to a private elementary school parking lot and GLs and Odysseys are quite abundant . I'm sure a lot of folks cross shop the two.
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Well, You are right when you present it like this.
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