Compared to the 7 Series, they quite nailed the design on this car. That big grill looks good and it's proportional with the size of the car, and the split headlight are stylish. I'm not an SUV fan, but this car is to my likings. Design wise, both interior and exterior, I would still go with the new Range Rover, that is something special.
On my third X7 now got the M60i and it is a fantastic all round car. It eats up long journeys . I just hope BMW don't stop producing the V8 engines in the UK
@@procoding_ninjathwyre both fine. I've owned a 2010 X5 bullet proof for 6 years. And range rover 2016 for 5 years and no issues. The rover is heaver and softer ride. X5 X7 impressive handling and speed. I did have a 2023 X7 but for six monthss it was OK
I’m absolutely bewildered by the popularity of ‘piano black’. It’s just shiny plastic, it looks cheap and tacky and it permanently looks dirty and smeared with fingerprints. Give me wood or metal finishers over piano black any day of the week. 😂
Customer: “I’d like a BMW with no extra options” Dealer: Hands customer a steering wheel. Seriously though, I’m a huge fan of BMW’s comfort, performance, quality and reliability. If only they would fire the idiot who created the beaver-tooth grille.
The big grill on a SUV does not look so bad, but on the 7 Series saloon it looks dreadfully out of place, make the car look like a right minger, Looks are of course subjective, so YMMV :)
Better than the new Range Rover, am not buying that. This X7 simply does not carry the styling finesse of the Range Rover, actually the older X7 looked better
When I think of Range Rover. I think it’s like buying a Television that can do everything and anything better than a Samung or LG product. But then after a month one by one you have issues with feature after feature not working. I’d pay for quality over sleek and pretty any day of the week. Especially when shopping anything over 100k. Do I like the RR styling better yep. But just last month I picked up my neighbor less than two miles from our home because his 2021 RR was stopped in the middle of a three lane road. Just randomly shut off smh.
It comes with runflat tyres for most wheel sizes. For tyre options that are not runflat, BMW offers a can of goo or a temporary spare wheel. The spare wheel is located under the boot floor.
I have a newish X3 and saw one of these in the showroom when I got my car. They are gargantuan and there's me saying it took me a week getting used to the bulk of my X3. My X3 was the Msport model just before they went to these diamond cut alloys which I utterly hate - hard to keep clean, easy to damage and expensive to fix...
I'd suggest that when you test these you should include country lanes like you find in the Yorkshire Dales and The Lakes. This will give an even more balanced review particularly on all-round practicality. Tax should be based on size and weight of vehicle as well as emissions.
I'm 6' 4" and the X7 is a far superior SUV over the Audi Q7 and the Range Rover. I have personally driven all 3 SUVs, BMW 40D X7, SQ7, Range Rover vogue. Although very nice, the Range Rover came third. The blistering performance of the SQ7 puts a smile on your face every time, however all round capability the BMW won 🏆
hahahahha... some deluded BMW designer thought moving the climate controls from physical buttons onto small icons on a touch panel was a good idea. Hard to imagine how many people agreed that was a good idea in the design meetings. I wonder what the convincing argument was - reduced cost in a 100,000 Euro car?
It's all about cost cutting. That is why Tesla removed all physical buttons and even the glovebox handle. I sat in the 2024 MY Tesla 3 and just could not believe how sparse it is. Not a button in sight, and no steering column stalks too. Tried all the controls for about 20 mins and gave up. It's build quality is about the standards of a Ford Cortina too.
I tried that new infotainment system in the new XM at my local BMW and found it confusing as hell compared to the one in my G20 Series. My 6 year old on the other hand figured out how to use it within seconds 😁 Yes you can use voice control "hey BMW I'm hot", it does instantly change the temperature but how often do many people use voice controls. Physical climate control buttons are much easier to use.
I ain't in the market for anything near the price of any of these huge things. However, A. It's a paid advert B. This guy is a BMW fanboy C. It really is the best car ever.
Very good review. The problem is that since the pandemic the price of new cars particularly at the top end have just gone through the roof. Who are all these rich people buying them?
The LCI (facelift) X7 front end design is a total mess. The 2019-2022 pre LCI was beautiful. The split headlight design just looks like they decided to mimic a Hyundai. BMW what has happened to you?
What an utter ABORTION !!! Whoever told the stylists of this creation that multiple irrelevant lines and features added to the beauty of it ………THEY WERE WRONG !!! I will definitely be choosing a RANGE ROVER …….THANK YOU ! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
For that price i DON'T want to try and play an xbox just to put the radio volume up/down or air con or any other system because there are NO buttons !! 😡
No doubt the X7 is a competent car in almost ever area but the looks are a deal breaker for me. I don't choose cars based solely on whether they are the best, but more on a mix of criteria of which most importantly is, how I feel about the car and its looks. That's something I can't get past with the X7 - it just looks monstrous to my eyes. I would happily trade a little ability for the comparative elegance and restraint of the Range Rover, which is still by any measure a very good car but also, to my eyes at least, one that also looks nice. Great review btw 😁.
Totally agree with this!! It looks awful in real life!! The exterior proportions are complete miss match from all angles!! Range Rover all the way for me!!
Horrible design, plus the safety features of these vehicles is substandard. BMW is just screwing everything up. I had both RRs and X5s in the past and I would get the Range Rover over this w/out a second thought.
Completely disagree. If I saw a brand new range rover I'd think it may be a 2017 model. I see this and know its a new bmw. Range rover looks like an old man car. This looks sporty and younger
True. Also, imagine trying to negotiate your average British countryside single track road in a car like this? Drivers of such vehicles tend to live mostly in rural areas & they must drive them with a constant look of abject terror on their faces.
All that and no driver assistance pro. Never understand why UK spec BMW’s never have this option. I use it in stop start traffic and it’s brilliant, or on motorways on long trips, wouldn’t buy a BMW without it. Why don’t UK cars have it?
Sad that cars in the 21th century are like driving computers, all the dependency of these electronical functions makes me feel a bit vulnerable. It used to be the case where standard mechanics were able to fix most of the problems. Now you have to bring it to the car dealership. And when a possible esp is triggered your car just wont work
The reason the X7 is popular in the US is because 3 row midsize SUVs are popular not because Americans love beaver tooth front ends. It sells despite the grille not because of it.
In my opinion it's the best l can buy as a BMW fun my desire has been covered in terms of design and number of seats the challenge has always been the number of seats with luxury car versions .🙏🏿 it's fantastic in all forms in my opinion
I'm not sure who told automakers that the US loves large grills but it's gotten out of hand and BMW's are by far the worst I've ever seen. Still my favorite car brand though!
The side is really really ugly…something to do with the way the side windows dip below the bonnet line. It looks like an overgrown old persons car. Would not be seen dead in this.
Never only watch these videos and buy a car. Take into consideration your demographic details. I bought a bmwx7 2024 in dubai and AC is the worst. It doesn’t cool in this hot climate. In contrast my range rover velar is absolutely best.
What’s the fascination with carrying large bottles of water, we don’t live in the desert. If you can’t go an hour or so without drinking I’m afraid you are probably dehydrated to begin with
The screen with the controls has just put me off buying one. If you touch that whilst driving then the police could have you for not being in proper control of a motor vehicle, or just plain careless driving. If you have to look away whilst driving for any function that is careless to do so. And the old bill would jump on you for that.
This may be good but it’s just… boring. Styling is meh and reliability is a bit better but I’d rather have the Range Rover. When you drive an X7, you feel like you’re driving any other large SUV. But in the Range Rover, the commanding driving position and steering makes it feel very different. Plus, some of us drive vehicles or brands because we enjoy the history of the product as well. The X7 is just another up market SUV that BMW created to have a piece of that market share pie. Not to mention, BMW owned Land Rover for a bit of time way back
Bland design especially the ugly exterior! You’d think for the price of this car you’d get a proper dashboard not a stuck on ugly dust trap,a cost saving but not for buyer! This more of a sales pitch than a review!
But it's just not better than a Range Rover. The Range River wins hands down on style and "cred" so no matter if the rather vulgar X7 is technically superior. It loses every time it counts, how it makes you feel, and how it makes the people admiring the Range Rover in a country pub carpark whilst they completely miss the X7
Compared to the 7 Series, they quite nailed the design on this car. That big grill looks good and it's proportional with the size of the car, and the split headlight are stylish. I'm not an SUV fan, but this car is to my likings. Design wise, both interior and exterior, I would still go with the new Range Rover, that is something special.
Yeah RR is the most beautiful suv on the road.. they’ll break down on you thozzz
@@TWN321😂
On my third X7 now got the M60i and it is a fantastic all round car. It eats up long journeys . I just hope BMW don't stop producing the V8 engines in the UK
@@DavidBayford-p5v they will stop unfortunately
Probably be a lot more reliable then a Range Rover,
But ugly
Not probably, it is a fact. It’s been going on for ages, they are doing nothing to fix that..
First thing that came to my mind😂
Do Land Rover care? I mean if I was the MD I would make reliability the biggest issue…
@@procoding_ninjathwyre both fine. I've owned a 2010 X5 bullet proof for 6 years. And range rover 2016 for 5 years and no issues. The rover is heaver and softer ride. X5 X7 impressive handling and speed. I did have a 2023 X7 but for six monthss it was OK
The Alpina version has to be the best car in the world.
100% all day everyday ❤
@@vincentcheng7313I totally agreed ❤❤❤❤
You have to wonder at anyone paying extra for piano black, rather than paying extra to have it removed and burned
I’m absolutely bewildered by the popularity of ‘piano black’. It’s just shiny plastic, it looks cheap and tacky and it permanently looks dirty and smeared with fingerprints. Give me wood or metal finishers over piano black any day of the week. 😂
Not true.
@itsthepyoens
You have black glossy plastic and the more expensive real piano black.
It’s a great car, but like the Range Rover LWB, Bentley EWB etc are far too big to park anywhere in the UK.
Customer: “I’d like a BMW with no extra options”
Dealer: Hands customer a steering wheel.
Seriously though, I’m a huge fan of BMW’s comfort, performance, quality and reliability. If only they would fire the idiot who created the beaver-tooth grille.
Haha. Agreed!
You can leave the 360 camera still. You have to deselect the camera icon with the “A” that shows over the hood on the right side of the screen.
Where's the link to the off-road test? Has it been uploaded yet?
My concern if an accident how do people in third row get out urgently if electronic not working or very slow moving seats forwards.
There’s a manual override on a pull cord that allows you to move the seat.
Brilliant review! I have the 40d and its an AMAZING car! All your comments are spot on!
The big grill on a SUV does not look so bad, but on the 7 Series saloon it looks dreadfully out of place, make the car look like a right minger, Looks are of course subjective, so YMMV :)
Please BMW bring back buttons and knobs on this brilliant Car
Any apple CarPlay problems ? Thanks
The front end reminds me so much of a Citroën C4 Piccaso!
The thumbnail is about right 😅
Yup. Best bit video. Tells the story. It’s just so so so so so big.
Better than the new Range Rover, am not buying that.
This X7 simply does not carry the styling finesse of the Range Rover, actually the older X7 looked better
I agree
Is it more reliable than a RR and is it less likely to be stolen ?
Slightly more reliable. Nobody steal either
Thank you for your review! Is this alpine white or metallic white?
When I think of Range Rover. I think it’s like buying a Television that can do everything and anything better than a Samung or LG product. But then after a month one by one you have issues with feature after feature not working. I’d pay for quality over sleek and pretty any day of the week. Especially when shopping anything over 100k.
Do I like the RR styling better yep. But just last month I picked up my neighbor less than two miles from our home because his 2021 RR was stopped in the middle of a three lane road. Just randomly shut off smh.
The only reason I always I tell my friends to avoid it, three people I know had different issues. All are very serious issues with engine.
So… where do I put the spare?
It comes with runflat tyres for most wheel sizes. For tyre options that are not runflat, BMW offers a can of goo or a temporary spare wheel. The spare wheel is located under the boot floor.
Am I the only one who's noticed. The title of the video mentions the 2024 BMW X7 review, but the car is on a '72' plate
Great video. Thank you.
It's an actual good BMW X7 review
Is there a factory dash cam ?
I'd rather buyCitroen berlingo xl and pocket the 50k difference.
Or a Dacia Sandero?
I have a newish X3 and saw one of these in the showroom when I got my car. They are gargantuan and there's me saying it took me a week getting used to the bulk of my X3. My X3 was the Msport model just before they went to these diamond cut alloys which I utterly hate - hard to keep clean, easy to damage and expensive to fix...
A good comprehensive review, thanks. What are the chances that the next generation will see a few dash-buttons make a welcome return? We can hope...
Last face looked way btr. Just like the 7 series. And that's despite me being fine with the grill honestly
Does it have a heated screen yet??
No, they don’t
A very clean review. Thanks you
I'd suggest that when you test these you should include country lanes like you find in the Yorkshire Dales and The Lakes. This will give an even more balanced review particularly on all-round practicality.
Tax should be based on size and weight of vehicle as well as emissions.
I feel like I'm growing old waiting for all these motors to slowly move seats about
Prefer a handle n a spring
Aracın tam olarak modeli nedir?
Can you do a compare video with BMW X7 & Merc GLS (2024) please?
I love the design of this
I wouldn't like to be sat in the back row of seats purely from a safety point of view
Mazda CX60 is the best looking SUV on the Market
Look better than GLS.
Was planning on getting this but can’t stand the grill, all the piano black and the lack of buttons. Also don’t need a screen for the entire dash.
Is that why most BMW drivers tear about the place at 120mph - because it makes the car more comfortable?
Perhaps they are foolishly trying to escape from it but no matter how quickly they go, they will still have to look at it when they get out!
Can you review kia sorento ?
I'm 6' 4" and the X7 is a far superior SUV over the Audi Q7 and the Range Rover. I have personally driven all 3 SUVs, BMW 40D X7, SQ7, Range Rover vogue. Although very nice, the Range Rover came third. The blistering performance of the SQ7 puts a smile on your face every time, however all round capability the BMW won 🏆
hahahahha... some deluded BMW designer thought moving the climate controls from physical buttons onto small icons on a touch panel was a good idea. Hard to imagine how many people agreed that was a good idea in the design meetings. I wonder what the convincing argument was - reduced cost in a 100,000 Euro car?
It's all about cost cutting. That is why Tesla removed all physical buttons and even the glovebox handle. I sat in the 2024 MY Tesla 3 and just could not believe how sparse it is. Not a button in sight, and no steering column stalks too. Tried all the controls for about 20 mins and gave up. It's build quality is about the standards of a Ford Cortina too.
I tried that new infotainment system in the new XM at my local BMW and found it confusing as hell compared to the one in my G20 Series. My 6 year old on the other hand figured out how to use it within seconds 😁
Yes you can use voice control "hey BMW I'm hot", it does instantly change the temperature but how often do many people use voice controls. Physical climate control buttons are much easier to use.
I ain't in the market for anything near the price of any of these huge things. However,
A. It's a paid advert
B. This guy is a BMW fanboy
C. It really is the best car ever.
Prefacelift was much more handsome
Absolutely. This design is crap and they also screwed up the interior.
Very good review. The problem is that since the pandemic the price of new cars particularly at the top end have just gone through the roof. Who are all these rich people buying them?
Its possible if you can do $1200 a month😊
The LCI (facelift) X7 front end design is a total mess. The 2019-2022 pre LCI was beautiful. The split headlight design just looks like they decided to mimic a Hyundai. BMW what has happened to you?
It's awesome. I hope that I will afford one. I also love the XM
The only car that grill looks good on
That is ABSOLUTELY amazing
It looks alright
A battle of the luxury SUVs!
One of the prettiest cars ever made.
What a pleasure to drive🤤🤤🤤
How’s the ac? I heard it’s not very powerful.
Previous model is much nicer, nobody should spend this type of money on the new model.
What an utter ABORTION !!!
Whoever told the stylists of this creation that multiple irrelevant lines and features added to the beauty of it ………THEY WERE WRONG !!!
I will definitely be choosing a RANGE ROVER …….THANK YOU !
🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
For that price i DON'T want to try and play an xbox just to put the radio volume up/down or air con or any other system because there are NO buttons !! 😡
Hate the split lights
No doubt the X7 is a competent car in almost ever area but the looks are a deal breaker for me. I don't choose cars based solely on whether they are the best, but more on a mix of criteria of which most importantly is, how I feel about the car and its looks. That's something I can't get past with the X7 - it just looks monstrous to my eyes. I would happily trade a little ability for the comparative elegance and restraint of the Range Rover, which is still by any measure a very good car but also, to my eyes at least, one that also looks nice. Great review btw 😁.
Totally agree with this!! It looks awful in real life!! The exterior proportions are complete miss match from all angles!! Range Rover all the way for me!!
Horrible design, plus the safety features of these vehicles is substandard. BMW is just screwing everything up. I had both RRs and X5s in the past and I would get the Range Rover over this w/out a second thought.
For me looks are the least important
Completely disagree. If I saw a brand new range rover I'd think it may be a 2017 model. I see this and know its a new bmw. Range rover looks like an old man car. This looks sporty and younger
@@G82WattsTotally agree
27mpg in an suv is absolutely insane lol anyone who doesn’t think that’s good is just… unaware of how big this car is
Which I chose the the x7 over the lexus gx
range rover is a world of its own when it comes to SUVs!!
Yeah. Like least reliable? Definitely looks better than this mess but my issue with the Range Rover is honestly just the reliability.
@@DinoB12 how old do you have range rover?
Where, exactly, are such cars expected to park ? The size of cars in UK are getting stupid. In AMerica, sure, but a British mutli-storey ? Nah.
Fair point
Doesn't work in US urban centers either.
True.
Also, imagine trying to negotiate your average British countryside single track road in a car like this?
Drivers of such vehicles tend to live mostly in rural areas & they must drive them with a constant look of abject terror on their faces.
Yes 🙌 for the video , I bought x5 technology options sucks -“and also gear shift another idiotic idea , but drive as usual best for money you can get
What is the difference between bmw x7 2024 and 2023 bmw x7
It will no doubt be a lot more reliable than a range rover but will not have anywhere near the same offroad capibiliities as the range rover
All that and no driver assistance pro. Never understand why UK spec BMW’s never have this option. I use it in stop start traffic and it’s brilliant, or on motorways on long trips, wouldn’t buy a BMW without it.
Why don’t UK cars have it?
Lx 600 ❤❤❤
Sad that cars in the 21th century are like driving computers, all the dependency of these electronical functions makes me feel a bit vulnerable. It used to be the case where standard mechanics were able to fix most of the problems. Now you have to bring it to the car dealership. And when a possible esp is triggered your car just wont work
Fantastic! I love it!
My dream car,love it
Great review of a great car. Thank you! 👍
How 2 kil the Ozon great job
The reason the X7 is popular in the US is because 3 row midsize SUVs are popular not because Americans love beaver tooth front ends. It sells despite the grille not because of it.
In Europe this would definitely not be considered "mid size". Then again we don't have that many Escalades.
Horrible design, they also screwed up with the interior with that screen and cheap materials.
I can’t find anything on the market that would sway me away from the x7, my lease ended and I got another one
How’s AC? I heard it’s not powerful.
It's a real moose of a thing, but I'm sure it will go down well Stateside.
In my opinion it's the best l can buy as a BMW fun my desire has been covered in terms of design and number of seats the challenge has always been the number of seats with luxury car versions .🙏🏿 it's fantastic in all forms in my opinion
Range rover is always the king of SUVs.
I'm not sure who told automakers that the US loves large grills but it's gotten out of hand and BMW's are by far the worst I've ever seen. Still my favorite car brand though!
Didn't like it at first but it's starting to look good every time I see one .
Love it
The side is really really ugly…something to do with the way the side windows dip below the bonnet line. It looks like an overgrown old persons car. Would not be seen dead in this.
You can thank the Chinese market for the big grill
Must be hell to drive and park in England.
Never only watch these videos and buy a car. Take into consideration your demographic details. I bought a bmwx7 2024 in dubai and AC is the worst. It doesn’t cool in this hot climate. In contrast my range rover velar is absolutely best.
What’s the fascination with carrying large bottles of water, we don’t live in the desert. If you can’t go an hour or so without drinking I’m afraid you are probably dehydrated to begin with
maybe some people drive more than an hour?
The screen with the controls has just put me off buying one. If you touch that whilst driving then the police could have you for not being in proper control of a motor vehicle, or just plain careless driving.
If you have to look away whilst driving for any function that is careless to do so. And the old bill would jump on you for that.
Looks kinda cool
Range Rover is a far much better car in every aspect.
Good stuff
Yes It is better than a Range Rover we admit it. But it doesn't look like range rover 😂 . Even harrier or Safari ❤looks faar more better than X7😅
At least you can get insured on it
The font is so ugly, how can you make it from nice to damn ugly
I love the X7. My 2019 M sport is amazing. Not liking the front end at all or the interior screen.
Range Rover is the king of SUVs
Me gusta bmw. Para mi hijo jose
I'm sure Sadiq Khan will find a new tax for the X7
Too bloody right, the size of a tank and rubbish fuel economy and high CO2 figure for a modern car.
Tax for Ugliness 🤮
This may be good but it’s just… boring. Styling is meh and reliability is a bit better but I’d rather have the Range Rover. When you drive an X7, you feel like you’re driving any other large SUV. But in the Range Rover, the commanding driving position and steering makes it feel very different. Plus, some of us drive vehicles or brands because we enjoy the history of the product as well. The X7 is just another up market SUV that BMW created to have a piece of that market share pie. Not to mention, BMW owned Land Rover for a bit of time way back
Bland design especially the ugly exterior! You’d think for the price of this car you’d get a proper dashboard not a stuck on ugly dust trap,a cost saving but not for buyer! This more of a sales pitch than a review!
"Absolutely"
But it's just not better than a Range Rover. The Range River wins hands down on style and "cred" so no matter if the rather vulgar X7 is technically superior. It loses every time it counts, how it makes you feel, and how it makes the people admiring the Range Rover in a country pub carpark whilst they completely miss the X7
Range Rover is infamous for breaking down and having poor security. Their biggest problem though is, they are way too common in the UK.