2020 BMW X7

What Is the 2020 BMW X7?

New for 2019, the three-row X7 SUV is the largest vehicle in BMW’s lineup and can seat up to seven people. It’s powered by a standard 335-horsepower, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder engine or a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 that makes 456 hp in 50i form and 523 hp in new M50i form. All engines work with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive is standard. Competitors include the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class and Land Rover Range Rover. 

What’s New on the 2020 BMW X7?

Besides more power, the new M50i trim level features 22-inch wheels, M Sport brakes, an M Sport differential, an adaptive M suspension, an M Sport steering wheel and exterior aerodynamic elements. 

What Features in the 2020 BMW X7 Are Most Important?

Standard features include 21-inch wheels, a digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch center touchscreen, navigation, Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity, a panoramic moonroof, four-zone automatic climate control and a power liftgate. Standard active safety features include forward collision warning, city collision mitigation, lane departure warning, blind spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert. Options include a head-up display, gesture-based controls, night vision with pedestrian detection, heated and ventilated front seats, glass controls, a heated steering wheel, an in-cabin fragrance system, second-row captain’s chairs and a rear-seat entertainment system. 

Should I Buy the 2020 BMW X7?

The X7 will carry your family in luxurious style, and it offers impressive V-8 performance — for a price. We like the availability of second-row captain’s chairs, but, oddly, they don’t fold flat when you need more cargo space, which limits the SUV’s versatility.