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It's an gigantic car, it handles unbelievable well for its size. It's not supposed to be a full SUV that handles like than M3.
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A Fair Comparison Of The X7 For Those Considering Upgrading From An X5
I came from a 2014 X5 on 20" wheels and it was like "roughin it" compared to our x7, imo. Steering was way to sensitive. The slightest movement on the steering wheel would make passengers heads bobble It was a very stiff ride, which I hated. Felt every crack in the road right into my spine. Luxury seats felt like steel folding chairs. It was obv smaller, less girth and can see the comparison in length and width to a sedan, but over all it never drove like or could compare to my F10 msports handling. In sport mode I feel the X7 handles great for its size. In comfort it's very smooth. Im extremely happy with it and feel it's the best large vehicle I've ever owned and driven. My wife loves it as well. This is what a 7 passenger luxury SAV should drive like, IMO. So glad to be rid of F15.
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I read a lot of posts comparing the X7 to the new X5 but not a lot of posts comparing the X7 to the prior gen 2014-2018 X5. Logically, there are tens of thousands of X5 owners whose leases are in the process of expiring who are considering an X7 and who will end up in this forum seeking information. So I wanted to clear up the misconception that "the X7 is bigger but still handles like an X5". I had the Air Suspension on my X5 and the Air Suspension on my X7 and the two do not handle similarly at all. You get the X7 because you want luxury, 7 passenger seating, and comfort. You get the X5 because you want traditional BMW handling. That is my opinion and if it is enlightening to others that is a good thing. |
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Good thing that you do... And even X5 doesn’t have so called “traditional” BMW handling. Every SUV model to some degree lacks that sporty feeling we all want but compromise in that category is compensated by their utility. Remember they are called utility vehicle for a reason. Enjoy your ride!
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On the 3/4 Series, the $500 Adaptive M suspension package is a -20mm drop (if RWD) with modified a base suspension and allows you to adjust the electronic damping settings via the Driving Experience Control - comfort, sport buttons. The Dynamic Handling Package on 3/4 was only Adaptive M suspension and Variable sport steering (VSS) for $1000. Dynamic handling packages on the on 5, 7, X5 and X7 are more advanced. The X7 is more advanced than the new X5 (DHP is only available on the X5 50i) since it uses Active Comfort Drive with 4 air suspension struts with Electronic Damper Control (EDC) versus 4 steel springs with EDC on the X5 50i. ACD system uses camera sensors to preview the road ahead of the vehicle and proactively make suspension adjustments to not only tighten up suspension settings for upcoming turns but to also increase straight-line comfort by actively countering oscillations triggered by road surface imperfections. DHP also includes: - front/rear electronic active stabilizers (EARS) versus conventional anti-roll bars - regulated M rear axle differential lock (only on 50i) - front steering via Integral Active Steering - rear axle slip angle control (EARS) - M sport brakes If someone wanted the best handling X7, DHP is a no brainer at $3850 (40i) or $4750 (50i since it includes M rear differential)
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Personal opinion, I think the X7 handles exceptional well for a very large vehicle - it drives smaller than it does and delivers a luxury comfortable ride even on 22". Add IAS and it's surprisingly nimble at low speed maneuvering and parking. I had plans on turning my F15 for a 2020 G05 this fall but highly considering the X7 after extensive drives. It's just f'ing ballers for a Gen1 vehicle.
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The X7 is the same, your expectations were just too high. It does drive like a BMW. Compare that to the LX, GLS, RR, etc and it's a dream to drive.
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I've had the G05/X540 as a loaner while my wife's '18 540 sedan has been in for service and put about 1,500 miles on the loaner. The G05 does feel nimble, has good power, and a bumpy ride (loaner car, no options). My wife also had a '10 & '14 X5 which I loaded with all available options. I don't remember the ride in the '10 (M Sport) or '14 (no M Sport) being as "rough" as the G05.
I have the G07 with the DHP and the IAS is a must for me. Our last X5d had it and my wife also liked it. Makes maneuvering easy. For whatever reason one of the packages I ordered on the 5er wouldn't let us get the IAS and my wife reminds me of that every now and then. She also reminds me I can't drive the X7 like I drove my G12. The X is "heavier" but only when really pushing it. My favorite 360° freeway on ramp, I'd get up around 50MPH+ in the G12, to the point where the front left tire was balding on the outside (Xdrive sedan). I'm finally through the break-in period and when I took the same on-ramp in the X, I was getting close to 50, when the "safety" systems started kicking in and holding me back. The X7 is definitely not a BMW sedan and can't be driven like a BMW sedan BUT it is a BMW and can be DRIVEN like a BMW (just not as hard?). I've auto-crossed and tracked all my 7er sedans and am waiting for the day I can take the X7 out to do the same. Every time I drive the company Ford Explorer, I'm reminded of what it lacks and what the BMW has and I wish the company car was an X7 (not an apples to apples comparison). The X7 has a smooth, comfortable ride (longer wheelbase) and somewhat "nimble" for a large and heavy vehicle. The X5 is nimble, though I'm not liking the roughness of the ride (which may be helped by the 2-axel air suspension option). My wife is already talking about her next vehicle....which may be an X5 and I would be ok with that. I'm secretly hoping she will "take" my X7 and I'd get back in to a 7 sedan. |
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I am, coming from a GMC Yukon Denali. By I also drive my wife’s Audi Q7. I’m sure the X5 handles better, because physics. But the X7 handles really incredibly well to me, especially given the size, but even irrespective of size.
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The x7 is a unibody design, so naturally it will out handle the body on frame trucks. Due to mass it will naturally be less nimble than the x5. Its sporty but in the end it’s a people mover. I think Bmw made a well balanced vehicle Last edited by mpop302; 05-11-2019 at 09:41 AM.. |
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In that case it’s the same as the escalade, and expected for its size (and better than my 7 series haha)
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