The BMW X7 gets a facelift for 2023

When the X7 was first launched in 2018, its challenging front-end styling caused some controversy. BMW could have used a just-revealed mid-life facelift as an opportunity to give the seven-seat SUV a more conventional appearance, but that didn’t happen.

Instead, new split LED headlight units are probably going to cause further debate. A redesigned front bumper featuring prominent satin aluminium inlays is likely to divide opinion, too.

Depending on the variant, 21” or 22” wheels are fitted as standard. However, if those sizes aren’t large enough, then BMW Individual 23” rims are being offered as an option for the first time.

Inside, an updated dashboard gains an ambient light bar and a vegan Sensafin faux leather covering. The most significant change is the adoption of a fully-digital BMW Curved Display, though. This merges a 12.3” display behind the steering wheel with a central 14.9” screen which can be controlled by touch, voice or gestures.

As before, every X7 is equipped with adaptive air suspension and rear-biased intelligent all-wheel drive. They’re now joined by an improved engine line-up (all with 48-volt mild hybrid technology) and a revised Steptronic Sport eight-speed automatic transmission (with Launch Control and Sprint functions):

xDrive40i

• 3.0-litre petrol I6
• 380 PS (375 bhp / 280 kW)
• 540 Nm (398 lb-ft)
• 0-62 mph (100 km/h) – 5.8 seconds
• Top speed – 155 mph (250 km/h), electronically limited
• WLTP combined cycle – 26.9 - 30.7 mpg (10.5 - 9.2 l/100km)
• WLTP combined cycle CO2 – 240 - 210 g/km
• On-the-road starting price – £81,600

xDrive40d

• 3.0-litre diesel I6
• 352 PS (347 bhp / 259 kW)
• 720 Nm (531 lb-ft)
• 0-62 mph (100 km/h) – 6.1 seconds
• Top speed – 151 mph (243 km/h)
• WLTP combined cycle – 32.5 - 37.2 mpg (8.7 - 7.6 l/100km)
• WLTP combined cycle CO2 – 230 - 200 g/km
• On-the-road starting price – £80,980

M60i xDrive

• 4.4-litre petrol V8
• 530 PS (522 bhp / 390 kW)
• 750 Nm (553 lb-ft)
• 0-62 mph (100 km/h) – 4.7 seconds
• Top speed – 155 mph (250 km/h), electronically limited
• WLTP combined cycle – 21.2 - 23.2 mpg (13.3 - 12.2 l/100km)
• WLTP combined cycle CO2 – 303 - 278 g/km
• On-the-road starting price – £103,600

NB: all power and torque figures represent peak outputs i.e. combustion engine and mild hybrid system working together.

In the UK, X7 customers will have a choice of Excellence, M Sport or M Performance trim grades. BMW dealers are already accepting orders.

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