2020 BMW X7

History/Overview

The X7 is BMW's largest SUV model, fitted with three rows of seats that can accommodate six or seven people, depending on the configuration chosen. BMW introduced the X7 as a new model in 2019.

What's New / Key Changes from Last Year

For 2020, the X7's xDrive50i trim is replaced by the M50i. It uses the same turbocharged 4.4L V8 engine, but tuned for an additional 67 hp and 74 lb-ft of torque.

Available Trims

In addition to the V8-powered M50i, BMW offers the X7 as the xDrive40i, whose turbocharged six-cylinder engine is carried over from the 2019 model. Both engines are standard with an eight-speed transmission and AWD.

Standard Features

Outside, the BMW X7 xDrive40i comes standard with 22-inch wheels, remote engine start, run-flat tires, passive keyless entry, aluminum roof rails, adaptive LED headlights, and LED fog lights.

Inside, X7 buyers get a leather-trimmed sport steering wheel, transmission shift paddles, an integrated garage door opener, a panoramic sunroof, sport seats with lumbar support, front and rear heated seats, a heated centre armrest, four-zone climate control, ambient interior lighting, satellite radio, a Harmon/Kardon stereo, Apple CarPlay, wireless smartphone charging, gesture control, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and black headlining.

Standard safety features include tire pressure monitoring, BMW's driving assistant, forward collision warning with city-speed automatic braking, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, rear collision prevention, and speed limit information.

X7 M50i additions are an M Sport exhaust, M Sport brakes, soft-close doors, gloss black roof rails, side window sun shades, heated/cooled cupholders, comfort seats with lumbar support, black wood interior trim with metal effect, five-zone climate control, a head-up display, parking assistant with surround-view cameras, an M leather steering wheel, and an M aerodynamics package.

Key Options

The X7 xDrive40i's Premium Enhanced and Premium Excellence packages bundle features like soft-close doors, side sun shades, five-zone climate control, surround-view parking aid, ventilated front seats, a leather dashboard, and heated/cooled cupholders.

xDrive40i's M Sport pack brings bigger brakes, an aero kit, and an M steering wheel.

Both trims can be optioned with the Advanced Driving Assistant package, which adds active cruise with stop-and-go, evasion assist, traffic jam assistant, steering and lane control, and front cross traffic alert.

Fuel Economy

BMW's fuel consumption estimates are 12.0/9.4 L/100 km (city/highway) for the X7 xDrive40i, and 15.5/11.4 in M50i trim.

Competition

BMW was a latecomer to the full-size luxury SUV class, so it joins Germany's existing seven-seat models, the Audi Q7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. It also competes for attention with the Cadillac Escalade, Land Rover's Range Rover Sport, the Lexus LX, and Infiniti's QX80.