2023 BMW X7 revealed with new looks and mild-hybrid engines

UPDATE: The 2023 BMW X7 will launch in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2022 with two variants.

BMW has confirmed the X7 will be available locally as the xDrive40d and the performance flagship M60i xDrive (see our earlier story below for details), marking its first mild-hybrid engines to be offered locally.

Australian X7 buyers will benefit from a new M Sport package, light alloy wheels up to 23 inches in size, and the latest BMW iDrive 8 infotainment system running on the new widescreen display.

The brand’s local arm says pricing and specifications will be announced closer to its Australian launch in the fourth quarter (October to December inclusive).

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The 2023 BMW X7 has been unveiled, bringing with it updated engines, revised technology, and the debut of its new split headlight design.

The facelifted X7 is the first production car to debut BMW’s split headlight look, with the upcoming 7 Series and electric i7 set to share it when they’re revealed in the coming weeks.

The design uses LED daytime-running lights in a slim housing, while the main LED headlight beams are hidden behind tinted glass.

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BMW’s trademark kidney grilles gain “discreet cascade lighting”, with a feature called ‘Iconic Glow’ now standard for the M60i.

The German luxury carmaker has announced three models across the X7 range: the xDrive40d, xDrive40i, and the flagship M60i xDrive, all of which offer 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance thanks to the addition of a 9kW/200Nm electric motor.

However, it’s likely Australia will continue with just two X7 variants – the xDrive40d and the M60i xDrive – replacing the outgoing X7 xDrive30d and M50i.

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The new xDrive40d is powered by a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel six-cylinder engine producing 259kW and 720Nm – a healthy increase over the current 195kW/620Nm xDrive30d – while the M60i uses a 4.4-litre turbo-petrol V8 putting out the same 390kW and 750Nm as the M50i.

All engines are coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission and BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive.

Inside, occupants are greeted with a new wide display first seen on the electric iX, created using a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, mounted behind a single pane of curved glass.

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BMW has removed a number of physical buttons, with many of the features now found in the iDrive 8 operating system accessed using the controller or the touchscreen.

The company has updated a number of safety and driver-assist technologies with the new X7, while adding features such as exit warning function and ‘Manoeuvre Assistant’, which can store driving manoeuvres for a distance of 200 metres.

The 2023 BMW X7 will see its global launch in August 2022, with local pricing and specification expected closer to its Australian arrival.