BMW Malaysia has announced the launch of the G07 BMW X7 upgraded version. The automaker’s largest Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), for the first time introduced in 2018 and was updated last year, and is now available in Malaysia as the locally assembled xDrive40i Pure Excellence six-seat variant.
The exterior changes are led by a new dual kidney grille and horizontally split LED headlights, with the upper part housing the indicator lights and daytime running lights, while the lower part of the cluster houses the matrix LEDs. standard adaptation. The front bumper has also been redesigned accordingly. At the rear, new L-shaped taillights come with 3D sculptures, horizontal indicator lights and side graphics.
Inside, the X7 now features the BMW Curved Display as part of the interior modifications, introducing a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch touchscreen, both powered by the System. operating the BMW 8, as standard equipment. The ventilation holes have also been reshaped, with those in the center of the panel being a lot thinner than before.
The local specification shows the cabin decorated with M Headliner’s premium wood ‘Lindenwood Fineline’ and anthracite ‘Alcantara’, while paving the way to an illuminated ambient light strip beneath the trim, provide a welcoming light rug for the front entrance area on both sides. As before, the X7 has a panoramic roof.
Presented in a six-seat configuration, with separate head seats in the second row, the seats are finished in new Sensafin upholstery with decorative stitching as standard. In addition, the large panoramic sunroof provides a brighter and more airy interior space. As for luggage capacity, the New BMW X7 offers a trunk space of up to 750 liters when the third row of seats is folded down.
xDrive40i continues to be powered by the B58 series 3.0-liter inline-six that operate on the Miller cycle, although power has been increased – the factory now offers 380 PS (375 hp or 280 kW). ) and 520 Nm (which can be temporarily increased to 540 Nm), an improvement of 47 PS (47 hp or 35 kW) and 70 Nm compared to before.
The X7 now also has a 48-volt mild-hybrid system in the form of an electric motor with 12 PS (12 hp or 9 kW) and 200 Nm of torque, mated to an eight-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission. Performance figures include a 0-100 km/h time of 5.8 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h.
Standard-fit driver assistance systems include the Professional Parking Assistant and the Driving Assistant. including lane departure warning, lane change warning with active steering intervention, forward collision warning with brake intervention, rear cross-traffic alert, rear collision prevention with warning exits, speed limit information and manual speed limit assist in the tool bag. Also included is the Reversing Assistant Professional, which records up to the last 200 meters covered.
Five exterior colors are available for the upgraded X7, which are Sparkling Bronze Metallic Grey, Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic, Skyscraper Grey, Mineral White Metallic, and Sapphire Metallic Black. As for the interior, there are two color schemes – Sensafin Black and Sensafin Cognac.
Finally, pricing. The upgraded BMW X7 xDrive40i Pure Excellence is priced at RM654,800 on the road, uninsured, complete with a 5-year unlimited mileage warranty and a free scheduled service plan package. Also included with the purchase are the BMW roadside accident and assistance hotline and the BMW Group + Loyalty+ Mobile App – BMW Privileges Card.
