The 2023 BMW X7 facelift has officially gone on sale in India. With this, BMW India has introduced the updated & refreshed version of its flagship seven-seater SUV.
The new BMW X7 has been launched in its petrol and diesel variants with the M Sport package as standard. Both variants are locally produced at the BMW Group Plant in Chennai.
BMW X7 Facelift: Prices
Prices for the xDrive40i M Sport and the newly available xDrive40d M Sport are Rs. 1.22 Crore and Rs. 1.25 Crore ex-showroom respectively. Bookings for the SUV are now open online on the company’s official website and across all BMW dealerships in the country while the first deliveries will start in March 2023.
BMW X7 Facelift: Engine & Transmissions
The X7 is offered in both petrol and diesel engine options – a 3.0-liter, 6-cylinder petrol motor, and a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder oil burner. The former is tuned to produce 375 bhp at 5,200-6,250 rpm and develops a peak torque of 520 Nm at 1,850-5,000 rpm.
The diesel motor gives out 335 bhp at 4,400 rpm while developing a monstrous 700 Nm peak torque at 1,750-2,250 rpm. Both engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and come with BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive system as standard.
BMW X7 Facelift: Interior & Exterior Looks
The new facelift differentiates itself from the previous model and other X models with a progressive front. The massive kidney grille includes a freshly created double bar with a chrome highlight. The vehicle now has two modules housing the new LED headlights, giving it an impressive stance. Two chrome air vents surround the central air inlet.
The interior also gets a redesigned layout. The dashboard appears much more modern than it did before. The new digital BMW Curved Display, which is seamlessly integrated into the cockpit area and appears to float, attracts the eye. An immersive visual appearance is produced by the traditional BMW driver orientation, clear, minimalist design, interplay of eye-catching graphics, contemporary colors, and futuristic textures.
Additional luxury features include the standard air suspension, 14-color ambient lighting bar, 4-zone climate control, heads-up-display (HUD), ADAS tech, sky lounge panoramic glass sunroof, etc.
Official Statement
Mr. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “The language of luxury is changing. Today’s luxury is about purpose and substance, meaning and mindfulness. The BMW X7 is a symbol of forwardism – a natural match for the uncompromising expectations of those who drive the world. It touches the highest echelons of emotional driving pleasure and exclusivity. And now the new X7 offers more of everything: more presence, more luxury, more intelligence, and more efficiency. It is a state-of-the-art companion for every journey. Connoisseurs immediately recognize it as the leader in its own right as it heralds a unique dimension in mobility. That is the unequivocal reason behind the immense continuing success of the X7.”