![]() Many of the screen-based controls are frustrating to use because they're buried in menus and hard to find. We're less enthused with the X7's controls. The sloping roofline intrudes on headroom for taller backseat passengers, but the likelihood of traveling with a full complement of NBA forwards is unlikely. The third row is noticeably tighter, but some negotiation with second-row passengers makes everything work from a legroom perspective. First-row room is exceptional, and there's plenty of space in the second row for 6-footers. How’s the interior? The large doors make the cabin easy to enter and exit. We also thought it odd that this high-end SUV doesn't offer ventilated second-row seats (you can get them in a Kia Telluride), but the front seat's ventilation is so weak that they probably wouldn't be missed anyway. The air vents are small and the automatic setting might not keep you fully satisfied with cabin temperatures or fan speed. ![]() The only real downside is the climate system. Exterior noise is absent except for the pleasant growl of the inline-six under heavy acceleration. We found the ride to be overly floaty when we had the X7 in the Comfort setting switching to Sport settled down the ride without compromising overall comfort.īMW makes some of the best high-end seats in the business, and the adjustable upper backrest makes it a cinch to find a perfect driving position. In Comfort mode, the suspension borders on floaty. Our test vehicle had the Dynamic Handling package, which includes a camera that scans the road for imperfections and actively prepares the suspension dampers to provide the smoothest ride possible. How comfortable is the X7? Electronic wizardry abounds to keep the X7's ride comfortable. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below for a full report. But if you prefer a big SUV that can still handle corners at high speed, the refreshed 2023 X7 is one of your best bets. And others like the Lincoln Navigator and Cadillac Escalade outmatch the X7 in cargo space and towing capacity. We're still partial to the X7's main rival, the Mercedes-Benz GLS since it better embodies the space and luxury most buyers seek. The cumulative changes give the X7 an edge in a competitive class of large luxury SUVs. ![]() It's a truly impressive unit, among the best in the business, and its curvature encourages the passenger to take control of functions such as navigation that might otherwise distract a driver. Inside the cabin, two separate high-definition dash displays seamlessly join into one expansive curved widescreen, incorporating both digital driver instruments and the X7's infotainment nerve center. The oversized kidney grille remains a love-it-or-leave-it proposition, but assuming you love it, now you have the option to illuminate it with multiple tiny LED accents. Up front, the X7 features restyled headlights, with LED intensity packed into a narrower real estate. ![]() That helps it handle better than most rivals, with more controlled body motions around corners. The new X7 also features a sophisticated air suspension and anti-roll functions that give it a sure-footedness uncommon in its class. At 523 hp, it feels like plenty, though the six-cylinder engine is no slouch either. The V8 is built from entirely new components, according to BMW, yet makes the same power as the outgoing engine. It gains 40 horsepower for a total of 375 hp and about 15% more low-end torque. A new electrical assist system is added to both of the X7's six- and eight-cylinder engines, although the six-cylinder benefits most.
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