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BMW X7: pregi, difetti, costi e soluzioni
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di Al222 (23390 pt)
22-mag-2025 09:46

BMW X7 (G07) – Model Year 2025


Country of manufacture

Every BMW X7 for world markets is built at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in Greer, South Carolina (USA).


Snapshot

The 2025 Life-Cycle Impulse adds split “arrow” LED running lights, an optional back-lit Iconic Glow kidney grille and more monolithic bumpers. Inside, the Curved Display (12.3-inch driver cluster + 14.9-inch infotainment) runs iDrive 8 with QuickSelect tiles and an AR head-up display, while a new two-spoke steering wheel hides “Shy Tech” buttons. The CLAR platform keeps its 3,105 mm wheelbase and overall dimensions of 5,181 × 2,000 × 1,805 mm. Dual-chamber air suspension and 48 V mild-hybrid assistance are standard across the range, boosting ride comfort and efficiency.


Engines (Euro 6e)

PowertrainOutput / Torque48 V M-HEVDrivelineGearbox0–100 km/hWLTP*
xDrive40d 3.0 I6 diesel352 hp • 720 NmyesAWD8-Steptronic5.9 s7.5–8.6 l/100 km
xDrive40i 3.0 I6 petrol381 hp • 520 NmyesAWD8-Steptronic5.8 s9.2–10.4 l/100 km
xDrive50e PHEV489 hp • 700 Nm25.7 kWh netAWD8-Steptronic5.2 s1.0–1.3 l/100 km • EV 80–88 km
M60i 4.4 V8 petrol530 hp • 750 NmyesAWD sport diff8-Steptronic4.7 s12.0–13.2 l/100 km

*combined WLTP values.


Luggage space

750 l in five-seat mode / 2,120 l with both rear rows folded. With all three rows up: 326 l. The plug-in xDrive50e loses about 140 l due to its traction-battery pack.


PROS

StrengthWhy it matters
Genuine seven-seat spaceAdult-friendly third row, Easy-Entry function and three-part Sky Lounge roof.
Versatile cargo areaSplit powered tailgate, flat floor, rail system with hooks + 12 V socket; true 750 l in five-seat trim.
Complete powertrain lineupFrugal 40d diesel, balanced 40i MHEV, long-range 50e plug-in, GT-level pace from 530 hp M60i.
First-class ride comfortDual-chamber air suspension, Integral Active Steering (+4°) and Active Roll Stabilisation tame pitch and roll.
Cutting-edge infotainmentCurved Display, AR HUD, 5G eSIM, natural-speech “Hey BMW” and continuous OTA updates.
Level 2+ ADASAdaptive cruise 210 km/h with lane-change assist, stop-and-go, Remote Parking; hardware ready for Level 3 “Personal Pilot”.
Strong residual valueHigh demand in the luxury fleet market: 40d and 50e Excellence hold roughly 68–70 % of MSRP after 36 months.

CONS

Weak pointDetails
Very high curb weight (2.5–2.8 t)PHEV battery and luxury trim add mass; less agile than an X5.
Firm 21–23-inch wheels285/45-21 to 325/35-23 tyres pass on sharp impacts; 20-inch wheels ride better.
Expensive optionsTwo-tone Individual paints, Merino/Alcantara cabin, B&W Diamond audio can add €12–15 k.
Touch-only HVACNo physical climate buttons—awkward in winter gloves.
Oil use on V8M60i may need ~0.7 l per 3,000–4,000 km under spirited driving.
XL dimensions in tight citiesTwo-metre width (excluding mirrors) complicates parking; urban congestion-zone permits required.

Estimated running costs (Italy)

Service itemParts (€)Labour (€)Interval
0W-30 oil + filter (7 l)23013030 000 km / 24 mo
8-speed ATF32024080 000 km
Brake fluid + xDrive140160every 3 yrs
Cabin filters + sanitise11010030 000 km
Coolant + HV check (50e)20030 000 km
Front discs + pads (40d)420220~60 000 km
AdBlue (diesel)14 l / 10 000 km

Indicative prices – Italy (effective 29 Jan 2025, production from Jun 2025)

VersionPower (hp)MSRP incl. VAT*
X7 xDrive40d352€ 110 450
X7 xDrive40i381€ 108 950
X7 xDrive50e489€ 118 950
X7 M60i530€ 146 950

*Registration fees and dealer delivery excluded.


Known issues & remedies (owner feedback)

IssueSuggested fix
Air-suspension sag when parkedCheck for leaking air bags; replace spring or compressor and recalibrate ride height.
Curved-Display blackout30-second iDrive hard reset + latest OTA release; replace head-unit if the fault recurs.
48 V battery-drain warningUpdate energy-management software, test auxiliary battery and replace if voltage < 11.8 V.
Split tailgate creakLubricate hinges, torque to 24 Nm, fit updated bump-stops if noise returns.

Bottom line

With private-jet space, standard 48 V electrification (plus a plug-in 50e offering 80 km EV range), sophisticated dual-chamber air suspension and a state-of-the-art cockpit, the 2025 BMW X7 remains the luxury-SUV benchmark. Sheer size and option pricing are substantial, yet for buyers wanting genuine seven-seat comfort, stout towing ability and the trademark BMW driving flavour, the X7 still rules the full-size segment.

Verdict — BMW X7 (G07 LCI MY 2025)

Following the 2023 split-headlight facelift, the 2025 model year brings iDrive 8.5 with QuickSelect tiles, standard Iconic Glow grille on M Sport trims, 48-V mild-hybrids across the board and eye-steered automated lane-changes (Eye-Steering). In the big-seven-seater league (Mercedes GLS, Audi Q7, Range Rover, Cadillac Escalade, Lexus LX) no single SUV wins every showdown; the X7’s draw remains its mix of limousine luxury, unmistakably BMW dynamics and genuine people-moving versatility.

AreaWhere it leadsWhere it matchesWhere it trails
Design & imageDistinctive split lights, Iconic Glow grille, privacy glass standard on M Sport.High-grade Merino/Sensafin surfaces.Cockpit theatre below GLS Hyperscreen or Range Rover curved OLED.
Comfort & NVH63 dB at 130 km/h (double glazing), air-suspension with Executive Drive Pro quells bumps.20-way Comfort seats with “wing” head-rests.23-inch run-flats ride harder than Range Rover’s twin-chamber air.
Dynamics48-V active roll bars, rear-wheel steer; M60i hits 0-100 km/h in 4.5 s—remarkable for 5.3 m.Strong braking (410 mm discs).Heavier than GLS 450d; 40d 2 540 kg, M60i 2 670 kg.
Real-world efficiency40d ~8.0 L/100 km at 140 km/h—benchmark among six-cyl diesels.40i MHEV ≈10 L/100 km motorway.M60i drinks ~13.5 L/100 km, more than mild-hybrid Range P530.
Tech & ADASFull L2+ suite, Eye-Steering lane-change, manoeuvre assist stores 200 m routes.Trailer Assist, Night Vision optional.No Level 3 (Mercedes Drive Pilot incoming).
HMI / infotainmentiDrive 8.5 (<3 s boot), crystalline B&W 36-speaker hi-fi, back-lit Interaction Bar.Natural “Hey BMW” voice.GLS Hyperscreen & Range OLED deliver bigger showroom impact.
PracticalitySeven seats standard; 750 L behind row 2, 2 120 L max; 3 500 kg towing.Heated third row.Only 326 L with all seats up—less than Escalade.
Running costs5-yr/60 k km Service Inclusive €1 400; 40d’s Italian road tax reasonable.21-in rubber (285/45) ≈ €290 each.M60i: 23-in €335 each + 0.8 L oil every 4 000 km.
Depreciation40d & 40i M Sport forecast 68-70 % residual after 36 mo.M60i ~65 % (V8 hit by tax & fuel-cost optics).
Electrification / incentives48-V hybridisation recuperates up to 9 kW.No PHEV/BEV—so no eco incentives, unlike Range PHEV or future Q8 e-tron.

Who it suits

  • Large, high-profile families needing three adult-sized rows, five-zone climate and serious towing.

  • Long-haul business drivers: 40d delivers ~1 000 km per tank with limousine hush.

  • Grand-touring enthusiasts: M60i adds V8 soundtrack, xDrive security and plush air ride.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Zero-emission devotees – Audi Q8 e-tron, Range Rover PHEV, Tesla Model X.

  • Wow-factor interior hunters – GLS Hyperscreen, 38-inch OLED Escalade cockpit.

  • Need vast luggage with all seven seats up – Cadillac Escalade ESV (722 L) beats it.

Recommended spec

X7 xDrive40d M Sport + Executive Pack + aero-optimised 22-inch wheels: 352 hp diesel, active roll bars, 8 L/100 km motorway and first-class comfort—skip the harsher 23-inch run-flats if serenity matters most.

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