[Sherlock Ohms]

We are considering a nearly fully loaded '20 X40i with the premium excellence package (varies from US spec but essentially all the features minus B&W and DHP).

Luckily we were provided a 48hr take-home tester and loved the ride. Was spec'd similar to how we'd order it minus the wheels (21" vs. 22").

Just wondering if there's a lot to be gained by adding the Dynamic Handling Package to a factory order for $4K CAD ($2900 USD). Is it worth it? Any experienced owners glad they got it and/or those who felt it wasn't a game changer?

LMK

Cheers!
-Be safe and be healthy

[Wanderer73]

Based on my experience, yes. I love it. I put more detail here:

https://g07.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1703934

[Sherlock Ohms]

Originally Posted by Wanderer73

Based on my experience, yes. I love it. I put more detail here:

https://g07.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1703934

Thanks! That was helpful. I connected with the statement that it gains agility with IAS. I'm getting the X7 for my wife and she likes the idea of a large 6-seater SUV, but hates the "land yacht" feel of some of the competitors (cough, Navigator, cough). I think the DHP will be essential in this case.

Cheers!

[Wanderer73]

Originally Posted by Sherlock Ohms

Thanks! That was helpful. I connected with the statement that it gains agility with IAS. I'm getting the X7 for my wife and she likes the idea of a large 6-seater SUV, but hates the "land yacht" feel of some of the competitors (cough, Navigator, cough). I think the DHP will be essential in this case.

Cheers!

The X7 is such a joy to drive; it doesn't feel like a boat on any level. IMHO the DHP makes it even more fun to drive.

[Sherlock Ohms]

Originally Posted by Wanderer73

The X7 is such a joy to drive; it doesn't feel like a boat on any level. IMHO the DHP makes it even more fun to drive.

Having driven a dealer take-home for 2 days which didn't have the DHP, I honestly found it hard to beleive it could drive any better. That being said, I'm not going to buy antoher one of these for 5 years or so, might as well get done right the first time.

[MB21]

Originally Posted by Sherlock Ohms

Having driven a dealer take-home for 2 days which didn't have the DHP, I honestly found it hard to beleive it could drive any better. That being said, I'm not going to buy antoher one of these for 5 years or so, might as well get done right the first time.

The DHP is absolutely worth getting, not only from comfort perspective but also from safety perspective.

[iconoclast]

Originally Posted by Sherlock Ohms

Just wondering if there's a lot to be gained by adding the Dynamic Handling Package to a factory order for $4K CAD ($2900 USD). Is it worth it? Any experienced owners glad they got it and/or those who felt it wasn't a game changer?

Yes. Worth every penny on any variant of the X7. If you want the vehicle to handle like a BMW you need this option. If you prefer the floaty disconnected feeling of a LX or a base GLS then skip it.

[Sherlock Ohms]

Originally Posted by MB21

The DHP is absolutely worth getting, not only from comfort perspective but also from safety perspective.

Yeah, I'm sold on it now. But are DHP features different in the US vs Canada?

The two features added with DHP here are Active Comfort Drive with Road Preview and Integral Active Steering. All the other safety features come with the premium excellence package.

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by Sherlock Ohms

Yeah, I'm sold on it now. But are DHP features different in the US vs Canada?

Same features for USA and Canada. No, differences.

IAS provides a maximum rear axle slip steering angle of 2.5°. When changing lanes at highway speeds, the wheels on both axles turn in the same direction - allowing the X to "glides sideways" into the next lane reducing the forces acting on the vehicle compared to only front wheels turning. At low speeds under 30mph, the rear wheels turn in the opposite direction to decrease the turning radius for more maneuverability eg parking. The reduction in turning radius is approximately 1m or 3ft.

Note on vehicles with IAS: when stopped rear wheels visually don't turn and only when moving - if you adjust side mirrors down you can see them turn but it's very slight.

[Wanderer73]

Originally Posted by Sherlock Ohms

Yeah, I'm sold on it now. But are DHP features different in the US vs Canada?

The two features added with DHP here are Active Comfort Drive with Road Preview and Integral Active Steering. All the other safety features come with the premium excellence package.

If you're getting a 40i, you should be able to just option IAS if you don't want the whole package. M50i requires the entire DHP.

[Sherlock Ohms]

Originally Posted by Auricom

Same features for USA and Canada. No, differences.

IAS provides a maximum rear axle slip steering angle of 2.5°. When changing lanes at highway speeds, the wheels on both axles turn in the same direction - allowing the X to "glides sideways" into the next lane reducing the forces acting on the vehicle compared to only front wheels turning. At low speeds under 30mph, the rear wheels turn in the opposite direction to decrease the turning radius for more maneuverability eg parking. The reduction in turning radius is approximately 1m, appropriately
3ft.

Note on vehicles with IAS, the rear wheels visually don't turn when stopped but only when moving - it's very slight.

Thank you, that was very helfpful!

[Sherlock Ohms]

Originally Posted by Wanderer73

If you're getting a 40i, you should be able to just option IAS if you don't want the whole package. M50i requires the entire DHP.

Going for X40i, so we're optioning it in. Honestly, I was weighing the B&W vs. the DHP.

I'm an audiophile so I'd prefer the B&W. But as the wife said, she rarely gets a moment to enjoy music with the kids in the car, so kinda pointless.

[AKittrell]

Originally Posted by Sherlock Ohms

Going for X40i, so we're optioning it in. Honestly, I was weighing the B&W vs. the DHP.

I'm an audiophile so I'd prefer the B&W. But as the wife said, she rarely gets a moment to enjoy music with the kids in the car, so kinda pointless.

If you want to elevate your interior cabin, you have to find a way to add the B&W. It takes the interior to another level along with the leather dash and alcantara headliner. The sound is unbelievably superior to the standard or HK.

I would look at the numbers with and without both and I am sure they will be willing to deal at this current time so you may be able to offset the difference of adding both.

[Sherlock Ohms]

Originally Posted by AKittrell

If you want to elevate your interior cabin, you have to find a way to add the B&W. It takes the interior to another level along with the leather dash and alcantara headliner. The sound is unbelievably superior to the standard or HK.

I would look at the numbers with and without both and I am sure they will be willing to deal at this current time so you may be able to offset the difference of adding both.

I agree, and it's pretty much fully loaded with DHP, only thing left is the B&W. I'm sure I can work something out. Let's see. It's not a deal breaker honestly.

[Luminor513]

Yes. DHP is a must, especially for a vehicle this large, it helps the X7 drive the way a BMW should.

[Wanderer73]

Originally Posted by Sherlock Ohms

Going for X40i, so we're optioning it in. Honestly, I was weighing the B&W vs. the DHP.

I'm an audiophile so I'd prefer the B&W. But as the wife said, she rarely gets a moment to enjoy music with the kids in the car, so kinda pointless.

Maybe you need both