BMW to add the X7 xDrive40i to its X7 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) range by the end of this year.

The X7 xDrive40i uses a mild hybrid 6-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine as seen in BMW X5 and X6. Figures are an impressive 280kW/520Nm,  with torque that can be boosted to 540Nm via the 48-volt mild hybrid system. The system uses a new-generation of the mild hybrid system with a crankshaft-mounted starter generator integrated in the transmission housing.

As many of these mild hybrids do, the generator can be a starter, a kinetic energy recovery system, or can add extra power back to the wheels. Rather cleverly, the recovered power is stored in a 48-volt battery that can power the generator, store recuperated energy, and will also power the on-board electrical system.

The eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission has shift paddles on the steering wheel getting power to the road via the BMW xDrive system.

The looks are those that some will love and others won’t, but no one can deny the package is impressive.

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ABOVE: 2023 BMW X7 xDrive40i

X7 xDrive40i comes with:

  • Metallic paint
  • M Sport package
  • 22-inch light alloy wheels
  • BMW Individual Leather Merino upholstery
  • M Individual headliner Alcantara, anthracite
  • Alarm System
  • Automatic air-conditioning with 5-zone control (inc. third row)
  • Automatic split tailgate with contactless opening function
  • BMW Drive Recorder
  • BMW Live Cockpit Professional featuring 14.9” curved Control Display and BMW Operating System 8.5
  • Comfort Seats
  • Connected Package Professional
  • Driving Assistant Professional
  • Electric sunblinds
  • harman/kardon 16-speaker surround sound system
  • BMW Head Up Display
  • “Iconic Glow” BMW kidney grille, illuminated
  • Panorama glass roof
  • Parking Assistant Professional
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system

M Sport and Design Pure Excellence

The BMW X7 xDrive40i can be optioned in either the M Sport grade or Design Pure Excellence styling packages, with both carrying a price of $167,900*.

Package details:-

M Sport

  • M front and rear apron design
  • M high-gloss Shadow Line, including roof rails, window décor and lower body accents
  • M Sport brakes with callipers in blue
  • M 22-inch light alloy wheels Double Spoke style 913 M Bi-colour
  • M Sport leather steering wheel
  • Fine wood trim, ‘Fineline Black’ with metal effect, high-gloss
  • M specific pedal assembly
  • Access to M specific exterior paint finishes

Design Pure Excellence

  • Satinated roof rails and window décor
  • Exterior highlight trims in Pearl Chrome
  • Underride guard in silver
  • 22-inch light alloy wheels Multi Spoke style 757 Bi-colour, Ferric Grey
  • Sports leather steering wheel
  • Fine wood trim, ‘Fineline Stripe’ brown, high-gloss

Optional Extras

Connoisseur Suite
$9,800

  • CraftedClarity applications
  • Panorama glass roof, Skylounge
  • Privacy glass (Sun protection glazing)
  • Gesture control
  • Ambient air
  • Active seat ventilation, front row
  • Massage function, front row seats
  • Seat heating for second (outer seats) and third rows
  • Steering wheel heating
  • Heating of the front row armrests
  • Cup holders, temperate
  • Remote engine start (note: unique to petrol variants)

M Sport Pro
$3200

  • BMW kidney grille in high-gloss Shadow Line
  • M exhaust system
  • M Sport brakes, black high-gloss
  • M seat belts

Trailer tow hitch: $2500
– Increases maximum towing capacity to 3500kg (280kg tow ball limit)

M Multifunction seats, front row
$3000
xDrive40i fitted with Connoisseur Suite: $1500
– Features integrated head restraint with M logo. Electrically adjustable including memory function for front passenger seat and Lumbar Support, front

Six seat configuration: $1500
– 2+2+2 configuration with second seating row featuring captain’s chairs.

Bowers and Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System: $8500
– Fully active 10-channel 1508W amplifier with 20 speakers complemented by stainless steel finishers with ‘Fibonacci’ hole pattern design.

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