Don’t be fooled by the facelift of the 2023 BMW X7
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After its introduction 5 years ago, BMW has decided to give the big brother X7 a facelift and it’s a pretty substantial one.
The standard xDrive40i is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six with 375 horsepower. That’s a boost of 40 horses over the old version.
The hybrid M60i model puts out a healthy 523-hp from its twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 and there will also be a performance Alpina XB7 that will have 630 horsepower and do 0-60mph in under 4 seconds.
In addition to the exterior, the interior gets a huge overhaul as well with a massive curved screen housing a 12.3-inch gauge cluster and a 14.9-inch display for the infotainment, all behind a single piece of curved glass.
The 2023 BMW X7 will go on sale in the U.S. at the end of the year starting at $79k for the xDrive 40i and $104k for the M60i. The Alpina XB7 comes out a little later with an expected price around $145,000.
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It’s a sad day when BMW’s benchmark becomes “It doesn’t look too bad”.
It’s shit, but not super shit in other words
I remember when the first generation x5 came out. It was a sensation. Same for the second gen. x7 originally looked like a beaver, but this is just an absolute mess.
Yes brother 🙁
You guys are out of your mind. This is a nice SUV out there besides the 2023 range rover
With shadow line trim it looks fantastic
I never thought BMW would do a split headlight/DRL design
First 😁
Yeah, its looks like Korean/Japanese car.. They lost the identity and character 😖😫
@@michaelryoko9395
What identity ? old style kidney shape ?
Still look great bold and BMW lines overall !
@@michaelryoko9395 fr literally the headlights looked like they copied the new genesis’ with those headlights
They... did it in the past, with the first gen 8 series, the M1, granted those had popup headlights as well but they are illegal on current production cars so DRLs above the actualy headlights are the closest thing... and the Z8 as well, it had highbeams integrated in the grill, the indicators were separate and another set of lights above.
Personally, I don't mind it.
I find the front even more interesting and balanced compared to the pre-restyling, which headlights were a bit too thin for imho.
And I don't totally agree with the thing you mentioned about the "narrow bottom"; I think that the "brackets" underneath the headlights (that you deleted) are tall enough to visually widen the front view.
But I like your take on it: it looked already good to me, but now it's even better!
This. There are many good looking cars with headlights being wider than lower grille.
nah its ugly lights just are old one was better i dont care if lines match up on point its ugly
Yh man I like it more. It's a beauty
I like the exterior, it's much more subtle than I thought it would be, but the interior I agree 100% with you. It feels LAZY to stack this giant screen there and call it a day.
i hate the outside i like the interior
^^^ this I’m the exact opposite hate the outside, love the updates to the inside
@@Carfan678 yup
@@Carfan678 what would you change in the exterior?
I like Mercedes’ new approach to interiors, the Hyperscreen, and the new SL with the hinged screen.
@@rks-bh6tb the headlights look to Korean for me this is German brand it should look European
I like the old traditional look better. You can identify the vehicle just by the headlights you know it’s a BMW. The LCI looks more mainstream and blends in with the other stacked headlight vehicles which makes it a bit bland to me.
No it doesn’t you would know it’s a bmw from the kidney lol
Everyone knows bmw has double kidneys lol
@@54_724 still its ugly cuz of the lights
I like the new woke gay feminized transgender look of the bmw x7, it looks cheap and gay.
Something strange happens in the split headlights zone. And that means it’s a design error. The more you look at it the more you know something doesn’t work in that area.
When Hyundai (SantaFe, Kona) adopted this type of design for front-lights they where criticized by many. Few years later BMW adopts that design! 😅
I actually own a Santa Fe, and I have to say I honestly don’t like the split design here. I think it suits Hyundai’s design philosophy. BMW not so much. It just doesn’t really fit the face of the car. It’s not nearly as bad as I thought it would be, but it’s still not great. For a BMW, it shouldn’t look just “ok”.
On Hyundai's is works, but here, on BMW.....
The fact that we are comparing Hyundai design to BMW design should tell you all there is to know about this refresh. This is not what BMW is. If you don’t listen to your customer base, you soon experience the negative repercussions. This is hideous and the competition is too fierce for such a misstep.
@@davidmaynard7473 Maybe this will help Genesis gain more momentum lol
Not just Hyundai. Jeep did it first on the Cherokee and they had promptly do a facelift and give it regular lights due to the criticism. Hyundai then came out with split headlights, Chevy is now doing split headlights and now BMW is doing it. It’s one of the UGLIEST design graphics I’ve ever seen on any car…second to that floating C/D pillar trend.
It looks pretty good from a direct front view. But in all other views, the split headlight design looks a bit unnecessary with conflicting line flow between the top and bottom ones, especially the outer edges. It may look better if the outer edge of bottom headlight is more slanted while the outer edge of the top headlight be less slanted, so that the top and bottom mirror each other better.
It lools like a citroen cactus with those lights. Disgraceful!
It looks good (but only in black).
Sticking those huge curved screens is all about costs, vehicle manufacturers can order them in bulk and slot them in from the bottom of the range to the top, gone are the differentiations in each model's dashboard making them unique and separating each class.
Any word on whether the next 2023 x7 will also have the executive rear seats and Theater 30" TV monitor option? It would make more sense to put this in the suv
Is it me or have you not done anything for the VW Id Buzz/microbus (or anything from that iconic lineage)?
I don’t know what BMW is thinking anymore. This new facelift has fangs 🧛🏾♂️
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Agree with you fully on the front design. Prefer bold single lights. The front just looks too busy unnecessarily! The rear is beautiful!
I mean it's like they saw what genesis was doing and was like "hey let's butcher that and apply it to our already alienating new design language!"
seriously, can we get a designer with common sense in there to save BMW already??? this is like watching the good guy turn into the villain- but not the kinda villain you think is cool
You hit the nail on the head. I thought the base of the DRG was oddly narrow too, your idea definitely looks more balanced. It would be great if BMW brought back the halo headlights over these punctuation looking DRL's.
they were narrow but this is ugly
When the ad is just as good as the the youtube video. Forgot it was a sponsor segment and thought i was watching an awesome review. Took out wallet, went to website. Ordered. Thx.
Can you please do a video on the Mazda CX-60🙏🏾🙏🏾
Please do a modernization of the Edsel!
I have M60i the only problem I have with headlights is when snowing! I must stop and clean the headlights as they are full of snow. But all the other features are really great!
Yeah i agree with your toughts. The non facelift version looks better and more bmw-ish, and that non designed full rectangle shaped dashboard screen looks really weird. Also on the driver's side there is no shader above the instruments anymore which also looks weird in my opinion.
Im calling it right now, the facelift of the iX is gonna have this split headlight design. It already hints at that with the edge that runs under the current headlights that indicate the position of the lower lights
If they’re going to stack a huge screen they can at least give it some shape like Cadillac does with the Escalade. I think the pre face-lift model looks better both inside and out. The front of this X7 looks too busy and unrefined.
It looks great👌🏽 I live that Bimmer is pushing the envelope forward as always with their designs d
Totally agree. It's funny how people call modern BMWs "ugly" until they see one in person and they are easily stunned by their unconventional and futuristic designs. Pleasing the crowd was never BMW's agenda and that's why I love their cars of this time
My all black M60i will be here at the end of the month, I love the new design. I wish there were more changes on the rear to match the front bold design. This baby is going to stand out from the rest
I agree with everything you said but especially on the interior.
Ever since the Model 3 was released, car manufacturers are getting very lazy with screens and it's obvious it's mostly cost-driven.
Nothing against screens, but INTEGRATE them into the dashboard; don't just slap them on.
8:11 This was a perfect explanation of some modern BMW grilles
Was hoping the floating curved screen were solely for the ground up EV range and BMW would have considered/designed something specifically for ice and hybrid vehicles. The front will take some adjustment.
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Though I still prefer the pre-LCI, I don't mind this face-lift. They have done a good job at modernizing the X7 for thr next few years. I 100% agree on the interior. I disliked that slab screen when Mercedes-Benz did it and I don't like it in the new modern BMWs.
I agree with you
Benz did it really nicely and incorporated it very well with the interior design. Makes it look like its part of the interior. In the BMW its really slapped on to it.
I'm watching these 2023 X7 videos only because I'm planning to order the newly refreshed X5 and it is going to have the same dash panel screen... I'm not sold on it yet. It looks as if the design is going thru its awkward teen years by just stacking the screen behind the steering wheel. I am hoping and sure it looks better in person. We are used to "normal" dash panels so this looks odd right now....Personally I love the new front end...I wish they were doing this to the X5 for 2023.... Pretty huge price increases over the 2022...
I like this lift especialy becouse my „old” x7 is still nice and valuable. Havent found any reason why to change for new one.
You rolled into that ad spot beautifully.
these new BMWs sure are unsettling
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Don’t know if you have done a rendering of the 2019/20 Audi Q5. But it needs to be addressed. Remove all US required side markers (front & back), clean up the front ( remove fake air vents) and get rid of the big Audi 4 ring logo, remove the rear lower bumper lights, remove rear wiper. Lower the roof line, that will make all the windows lower and the look will be more aggressive. Black-out all chrome. Reduce tire/fender well space. You have the skill!
I agree with the display. I am sure the cost to place one chunk large display is cheaper than locating two different displays.
I have post this comments also on other channels.
Overall , the headlights and front look, no longer define the character of a BMW, which is disappointing. The headlight integration is a copy of other car manufacturers.
The design of the new BMW models including iX, the lines, the design of the front, the interior, the speedo & tacho, etc. no longer characterizes the foundation of BMW.
In my opinion, BMW's design engineers will drive current BMW car owners to another directly competing manufacturer if they continue with such styles.
Just wait,...it was like what happened to the Mercedes car manufacturer, when 1-2 generations ago, they made major changes in design because the car lines did not keep up with customer requirements.
Front design could have been done much more better. interior looks good , hope the next facelift will rectify the issues now have.
I absolutely hate split headlight design it's very confusing and not pretty design wise if you do a split headlight make the main headlights as prominent as possible
I genuinely like the new facelift and it makes the X7 somewhat desirable and easily sets it apart from other BMWs. BMW is certainly not a crowd pleaser
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It looks good! Gives the front a futuristic look!
Totally agree. It's funny how people call modern BMWs "ugly" until they see one in person and they are easily stunned by their unconventional and futuristic designs. Pleasing the crowd was never BMW's agenda and that's why I love their cars of this time
Is it really necessary to us the engines and power?
Could you design a bmw pickup truck concept pls?
front lights are incorrect!
I think what BMW is really trying to do is that they are having different design styles for all the models. The new 2 series has a different headlight design, M3 has a big grill and the standard headlight, M5 has the L shaped headlight and the 7 series has a hidden one.
The 5 series looks the best in my opinion.
You nailed it, the new info gauge screen is just lazy. I was glad bmw wasn’t doing what Mercedes was doing and then this shows up… 🤦♂️
The front reminds me of the infamous Family Truckster from the movie "Vacation"
The dark accents under the headlights make the front end look the cartoonists of Family Guy gave the car black eyes.
Designer wants to bring the thin headlights showed on the concept but because of regulations they couldn’t.
That’s why they’re trying to hide headlights under the thin daylights.
I like the faccia of the X7 better than the new i7 or 7. The recessed “eyebrows” add visual interest and make the front end more sculpted.
The LED DRL of the X7 looks similar to the one on the Santa Fe 🤣🤣! Now if anyone gets this facelifted X7, then they're basically getting an enlarged 3-row Santa Fe lol
Anyone know if the X5 is going to be redesigned this year?
Just a facelift not a redesign
Thanks. As long as it has iDrive 8 - I’m happy :).
@@mihirpatel9954 yea it might (very likely) have a similar interior to the X7 in the video.
Funny that it looks like Vinfast Lux SA 2.0, which is build from an old BMW X5
lmao, yes
Wife wants to upsize to x7, but man.. that split headlight is a deal breaker. More atrocious than the m3 bucktooth
The original sketch created that planted look you described, but got lost in translation of the production.
your are right most of car now a days have soft design lower part , makes cars looks sooooo top heavy
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I feel the digital screens are unnecessarily fussy, and I can't believe knobs for the climate would have made such a negative impact on the new design.
I love the changes BMW has made.
All BMWs have schizophrenic front and rear clips. There’s way too many holes and lines that look like cheap aftermarket add-ons. After seeing this, the new Range Rover looks so thoughtful and calming.
I don't think it looks that good, but if they're gonna keep doing those big ass grills I think this design fits better
They need to bring back rear seat entertainment and night vision
Can u pls look at the Lamborghini Tecnica pls I beg of you
BMW does a great job keeping button and physical controls, but I like the interior of the non-facelifted version better. I would even like a digital version of the historic analogue gauges cluster
So glad to see I'm not the only person upset by this new display. Lazy is the best description. It looks like one of their engineers walked into a computer store, purchased a random wide screen monitor, and just sat it on top of the dashboard. Is it attached by glue? Tape? There is no attempt to integrate it into the design of the dashboard. It looks like it belongs on an office desk and is not a part of the car. I am so disappointed. I was planning to purchase the 2023 3 series facelift, but I believe I will pass and go with an Audi solely because this lazy new screen design makes me cringe.
Why are these companies especially luxury vehicles getting rid of fog lights it make the car look so good.
I prefer the old headlights
I love the new model fine face lift!!!💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥
Plz change designers BMW!!!!
The dash looks like it was added to the car after it was built and the case was never shipped to the owner
That new Hyundai is not that bad... oh that's BMW? oh...
Better than I thought it would be
Totally agree. It's funny how people call modern BMWs "ugly" until they see one in person and they are easily stunned by their unconventional and futuristic designs. Pleasing the crowd was never BMW's agenda and that's why I love their cars of this time
Why with the headlights whyyyyy!!
Agree totally! BMW tried to fix something that was not broken in order to align this model with the 7 series (also badly executed) I own a 2022 X7 and an 2019 8 series Convertible, having also had 7 series but unless BMW reverts to conservative and understated, they will lose me and others. Bizarre that a brand like BMW would take their design inspiration for split lights from Hyundai!!!! WOW! Who saw that coming??? Not me.
I love this car looks like a beast on the road
Totally agree. It's funny how people call modern BMWs "ugly" until they see one in person and they are easily stunned by their unconventional and futuristic designs. Pleasing the crowd was never BMW's agenda and that's why I love their cars of our time
this trend to offset the headlights into the bumper is even worst than the lightbar at the rear. WTF
The sound of X, like "ughs", is what I feel with these latest BMW
The new 2023 design, specs, and tech upgrades, and engine in the the x7 m60i for 2023, finally made me flip from MB. Sold my loaded 2020GLS580. Love the big screen like Mercedes’ and all luxury and electric is moving to, and I hated the old x7 shifter that looked like a dildo. But then again I was used to Mercedes shifter that was like a wiper switch on the side. Lol 😂
New interior is more beautiful than before….
It works actually
I like this design
The split lights have not been adequately integrated into the front end of this
vehicle. It looks like an afterthought. it doesn't align with the THEME of BMW.
I have been waiting for yr review on x7. I love it
I LOVE the new version!
I l love this model of BMW x7....
In fact I love all of BMW cars... don't know why?!
You know to be honest I like the XM design better than this one I just not a fan of that double light kinda Nissan Pathfinder design I think bmw while everyone else is doing all these crazy headlights they should modernize their iconic round headlight that’s what I love about my 1991 bmw 735il the design is distinct to bmw while Mercedes and Audi and alot of other car manufacturers had had square and rectangle light bmw had the iconic round I’m excluding Jaguar because they also had round headlights too
So this is how 'angel eyes' die, one recognizable thing just gone, I was thinking, you can also level the visual weight in front, just by changing the grill found in the new 2 Series, wider and going almost in line with the headlights instead of just that pig nose, leaving the redesigned lower end but slimming it down a little. In the interior, agreed, its just lazy to put a screen, also, a curved one, taking away the passenger output IN AN SUV, I don't mind it in a sports car but in this, nah.
I don't mind this, but also I'm really not a fan of this split headlights trend
As a Bmw fan i have to say we came to an era where Bmw wants to look like Hyundai/Nissan...I have no clue what is going on with designers, but x7 needed new steering wheel and new look at the back...both look outdatet...but they changed the front instead and i don't even know if it looks better or not
it's NOT!
For me, I would much rather to stick with the last gen.
i can agree that the redesign in the back looks great but the front design looks as bad as it gets, I would say BMW decided to go with more detailed car rather than a minimalistic one, they decided to add some bits and pieces to give it some more details. i think keeping it more minimalistic and more basic gives it a better look.
The headlights are just too thin which i think takes a lot of the character of the last gen BMW
The front bumper is a bit too much even for the standard car, it looks more like a Mansory car rather than a stock BMW
X7 is great 👍but wait till you see an Alpina XB7 in person. A step above 🥵🥵🥵🥵
mazda's dimming turn signals
Yes I love the new DNA
Could have just updated the idrive infotainment. Screen looks our of place and goodbye iconic headlights.
The sponsored segment is no less captivating than the video itself
The giant horizontal ipad on the dash is the height of uninspired laziness.