Yahoo Autos 2023 BMW X7 gets new styling, more standard power
BMW's flagship three-row SUV is getting a significant refresh for the new model year. The 2023 BMW X7 gets new styling inside and out, and it also features revised powertrains. Most notable of which is a more powerful base six-cylinder engine.
The front of the X7 has the most obvious and potentially controversial changes. The headlights have been split into upper daytime running lights and lower forward-illuminating headlights. It's the first BMW model to use such a setup. The upper lights echo last year's model, and stand out with brighter trim. The headlights feature dark trim, and almost look like air intakes. That look is supported by how they blend into the air curtain scoops in the bumper. The front grille is slightly redesigned, and it's now available with grille illumination. The rest of the SUV is fairly similar, save for taillights that have more of a sculpted design. They also have geometric patterns in the corners of the illuminated areas. BMW now also offers massive 23-inch wheels for extra flash.
Inside, the X7 is thoroughly updated. Leading the changes is the curved display that incorporates the instrument infotainment screens. It's clearly based on the iX display, and stands proudly on the dash, in contrast to the old model's more conventional display tucked under a plastic hood. The instrument screen measures 12.3 inches whereas the infotainment screen comes in at 14.9 inches. There are other detail changes in the design of the air vents, dash panels and the center console. The latter of which now lacks a large shift knob, opting instead for a small toggle paddle.
Powering the X7 are three different engines, each corresponding to a different variant. The base xDrive40i sees the biggest change. It now has a Miller-cycle turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six with a 48-volt mild-hybrid assist system. It makes 375 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque, increases of 40 horsepower and 52 pound-feet. The hybrid assist can also briefly boost torque to 398 pound-feet. It gets the xDrive40i to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds.
