BMW Australia will introduce a brand new entry-point to its X7 vary from This fall this yr when the brand new xDrive40i variant arrives in native showrooms.
Priced from $167,900 plus on-road prices in each M Sport or Design Pure Excellence trims, the 2024 BMW X7 xDrive40i options the identical gear supplied within the X7 xDrive40d however is powered by a 48-volt mild-hybrid (MHEV) assisted six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine growing 280kW and 540Nm.
BMW’s new technology MHEV know-how includes a crankshaft-mounted starter generator built-in within the transmission housing.
The generator is used as a starter motor to fireplace the combustion engine and recuperates kinetic vitality throughout coasting and braking. The accompanying 48-volt battery powers the generator, shops recuperated vitality and powers the on-board electrical system.
In tandem with BMW’s 3.0-litre petrol ‘six’, the duo drives all 4 wheels through an eight-speed computerized transmission and clever all-wheel drive system, the latter additionally discovered beneath the X7 xDrive40d and M60i.
In keeping with BMW Australia, specification highlights of the brand new X7 variant contains commonplace metallic paint and M Sport bundle, 22-inch alloy wheels, BMW Particular person Leather-based Merino upholstery, BMW Particular person headliner in anthracite Alcantara, an alarm system, five-zone local weather management, contactless opening break up tailgate, BMW Drive Recorder, Consolation Seats, Iconic Glow kidney grille, panorama glass roof, Parking Assistant Skilled, Driving Assistant Skilled, electrical sunblinds and tyre strain monitoring.
Different know-how highlights embrace BMW Reside Cockpit that includes a 14.9-inch curved show, BMW OS 8.5, Linked Bundle Skilled, head-up show, and a 16-speaker harman/kardon encompass sound system.
Optionally, through BMW’s Tools Program, the X7 xDrive40i is obtainable with the $9800 Connoisseur Suite, the $3200 M Sport Professional bundle, a $2500 trailer tow hitch (with 3500kg braked towing capability and 280kg tow ball down weight), $3000 M Multifunction front-row seats, $1500 six-seat configuration, or the $8500 Bowers and Wilkins Diamond Encompass Sound system with 20 audio system and a 10-channel/1508-watt amplifier.
Along with eight white, gray and black commonplace paint finishes, the brand new X7 variant can be supplied with three Particular person metallic hues ($2400) or a matte Frozen Pure Gray end ($5000).
Optionally available 22- and 23-inch alloy wheel designs are additionally supplied, as are completely different upholstery and trim finishes.
2023 BMW X7 pricing*:
xDrive40i (a) | $167,900 | New variant |
xDrive40d (a) | $174,900 |
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M60i (a) | $205,900 |
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*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
