The Best Luxury Family SUV, But There’s a Catch (BMW X7 2023 Review)

The updated BMW X7 is the best large luxury SUV to drive, but it’s much more expensive than it was a few years ago. Is this three-row BMW still worth your cash?

On test is a BMW X7 xDrive40d M Sport in Dravit Grey over Merino Tartufo leather.

Major rivals to the X7 include the Mercedes-Benz GLS, the Volvo XC90, the Audi Q7 and the Range Rover.

Time codes:
0:00 - One of the best BMWs
0:30 - In this video
0:45 - Inflated price
1:33 - Base model deleted
2:02 - The car on test
2:10 - Cheaper rivals
2:29 - Not 7 Series equivalent
2:41 - Infotainment
3:13 - Build quality
3:30 - Material quality
3:43 - Options to consider
4:00 - Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
4:15 - Seat comfort
4:30 - Cabin storage
4:48 - Captain’s chairs
5:00 - Six-seater
5:14 - Back seat features
6:32 - Back seat space
6:45 - Third row
7:32 - M Sport vs Pure Excellence
7:54 - Dravit Grey paint
8:14 - Styling
8:28 - Towing package
8:35 - Split tailgate
8:50 - Boot space
9:30 - Running costs
9:45 - BMW Service Inclusive
10:03 - Warranty
10:11 - Fuel economy on test
10:23 - Driving range
10:33 - Expensive tyres
10:54 - Comprehensive insurance
11:13 - Enjoyable to drive vs rivals
12:08 - BMW CLAR platform
12:33 - Sporty handling
14:03 - 22-inch vs 23-inch wheels
14:30 - Ride quality
15:04 - New 40d diesel engine
15:25 - BMW 30d vs 40d
16:04 - Mild hybrid
16:33 - Quite peaky and laggy
16:55 - M60i petrol V8
17:28 - 40i petrol added to the X7
17:58 - Verdict

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