BMW X7 spotted on the tests

7 July 2017

The camera lens got flagship crossover BMW X7

On the famous Nurburgring Nordschleife in full swing testing new models BMW X7 – the "big brother" X5. The flagship crossover, perhaps one of the most eagerly anticipated new model from the Bavarian company. Looking at the overall dimensions of the car, you can come to the conclusion that the X7 will have three rows of seats, or at least will be a 7-seater modification. Number of seats in the large "SUV" is directly proportional to the success of the car in the US market – one of the key for the BMW.

Unlike its Audi Q8, in the development of X7 Bavarians at the forefront put practicality, because it is the closest future competitor can be called Mercedes-Benz GLS. To understand what power units will be installed at X7, just look at the range of engines the new BMW 7 Series – 3.0-litre R6 bi-turbo V8 with a capacity of 4.4 L.

In addition, should be and diesel variants. All modifications will be a three-liter R6, but with different number of turbines – 30d with one turbine with two 40d and 50d will be as much as four turbines. Is also expected a hybrid version of the BMW X7 40s with a 2.0-liter turbo Quartet capacity of 255 HP and an electric motor 82 kW.

It is expected that in September this year in Frankfurt, the Bavarians will show BMW X7 Concept, and in a year a production model 7-seater crossover. There is no doubt that the BMW X7 will be a success, including in Russia, where a new car to look forward to.