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The X7 represents BMW's first step into the high end seven seater off-roader market, taking on talented rivals such as the Range Rover Sport, Audi Q7 and Land Rover Discovery.
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Air suspension set-up is standard, which means you get the same cushioned ride whatever version you choose. You can also raise the ride height for some light off-roading, or lower it for easier passenger and luggage access.
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The X7 is impressively composed and agile for such a big machine, its precise steering and the lofty driving position allowing you to place the car accurately.
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The interior is beautifully finished. But if you look around you’ll see the design is very similar to the much cheaper X3 and X5 models.
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The vast exterior dimensions (it breaks the tape measure at over five metres long) translate into a cavernous interior. Unlike many seven seater models the BMW X7 is, like the Land Rover Discovery, capable of transporting seven adults in comfort.
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With all seven seats in place the BMW X7 has a reasonable 326-litres of boot space, which compares favourably to the 259-litres offered by the Land Rover Discovery, but lags behind the 451-litres of the Volvo XC90. The tables are turned when all the rear seats are lowered, the BMW X7 trailing the Land Rover’s 2406-litre capacity by 286-litres.
