2025 BMW X7 review
The BMW X7 is the flagship of the German brand’s extensive SUV lineup, and with exceptional performance and a lavish cabin, it serves its role well. There’s seating for up to seven passengers with plenty of space for cargo, and the seats can be trimmed in high-end leather in a range of custom colors. The large curved display comprising the digital gauge cluster and infotainment system provides a clean, high-tech look. Three powerful variants are offered for the 2026 model year, including the Alpina XB7, which will move this not-so-small SUV to 60 mph in less than four seconds.
Explore the evolution of the BMW X7
Get our expert take on used BMW X7 models, or view year-by-year changes.
First generation BMW X7
With its luxury competitors offering well-established, large three-row SUVs, BMW finally joined the fray in 2019 with the launch of the all-new X7. The largest vehicle ever offered by the German brand, the X7 took its place in BMW’s lineup as the flagship SUV, a step above the two-row X5. Not only did the X7 offer seating for up to seven passengers in three rows, but the cabin was adorned in high-end materials and the latest advanced technologies, similar to the BMW 7 Series sedan.
The X7 has always boasted high performance with a range of powerful engines, and that continues today with turbocharged six-cylinder and turbocharged V8 options. For those looking for the ultimate in performance, there’s the Alpina XB7 with a V8 putting out more than 630 horsepower. All X7s come standard with all-wheel drive and the latest in advanced driver-assist features.
Model highlights
Updated infotainment system (added for 2023)
Fresh exterior styling (added for 2023)
Advanced BMW Curved Display (added for 2023)
Range-topping Alpina XB7 (added for 2021)
Limited hands-free driving system available (added for 2024)
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2019 - present
2026 BMW X7
2025 BMW X7
2024 BMW X7
2023 BMW X7
Highlights
Updated front and rear styling
First 23-inch wheels available for X7
New curved display screen
Updated infotainment system
More powerful engine in base-level and Alpina XB7 trims
M50i trim name changes to M60i
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2022 BMW X7
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Perry Stern has been writing about cars for almost 30 years and has been an enthusiast for much longer than that. Contributing to multiple automotive publications, Perry drives almost every new car on the market, ranging from base-level Kias to exotic high-performance Lamborghinis. But his favorite is still the 2006 Mazda Miata parked in his garage.
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