2023 BMW X7 order date

• The 2023 BMW X7 arrives with changes inside and out including thinner headlights and a new curved infotainment display.
• The base xDrive40i model now has a more powerful 375-hp turbocharged inline-six while the M60i uses a 523-hp twin-turbo V-8. The upcoming Alpina XB7 will have 630 horsepower.
• The refreshed models will arrive at the end of the year starting at $78,845 for the 40i and $104,095 for the M60i.

BMW is no stranger to bold designs, and it's not holding back with the three-row X7 that's refreshed for 2023. The updates include an interesting-looking new front end, along with new interior tech and improvements for the inline-six and V-8 engine options. We didn't have many complaints with BMW's flagship SUV after we spent 40,000 miles with a 2020 X7 M50i model and these updates look to further improve its positioning within the large luxury SUV segment. We'll leave it to you to decide what you think about the new look.

The X7's new face previews what will also be seen on the upcoming 2023 7-series and electric i7 flagship sedans that will be revealed soon. BMW sliced off the bottom half of the X7's headlights, and the big kidney grille is illuminated on the high-performance M60i model. The light-up grille is optional on the standard xDrive40i. The rear end looks mostly the same at first glance, but the taillights now have triangular 3D elements.

Tons of new color choices are available, too, including 40 BMW individual options that include nonmetallic and matte finishes. An available M Sport package adds gloss-black trim, 21-inch wheels, and trapezoidal exhaust tips. The M60i model makes its presence known with an M logo on the grille (new for the M-badged model), a body kit, and 22-inch wheels. New for 2023 is the option of a set of 23-inchers equipped with summer tires.

The standard xDrive40i model is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six that provides 375 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque, increases of 40 horsepower and 67 pound-feet. The M60i model unlocks a 523-hp twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 that now has 48-volt hybrid assistance among other engine revisions. That model also gets standard air springs and the rear-axle steering that we appreciated on our long-term test car. Both engines pair with an eight-speed automatic that now has a Sprint function that shifts the transmission into the lowest available gear and puts all the drive modes in the sportiest settings when the left paddle shifter is held for one second. BMW says the upcoming Alpina XB7 will have 630 horsepower, an increase of 18 ponies, and claims it will reach 60 mph in 4.0 seconds (we clocked 3.7 seconds in our previous test).

A new curved display is the centerpiece of the X7's updated interior. A 12.3-inch screen behind the steering wheel and 14.9-inch display for the infotainment are covered by a single piece of glass. It runs the latest version of BMW's iDrive infotainment system and continues to be controlled by an iDrive dial controller next to the gear selector, which is now a small lever instead of the previous crystal shift knob. A new piece of ambient lighting spans the redesigned dashboard.

The 2023 BMW X7 will arrive in the U.S. at the end of the year starting at $78,845 for the xDrive 40i, which raises the price while still undercutting the Lexus LX and Jeep Grand Wagoneer, and $104,095 for the M60i model. BMW says the Alpina XB7 will join the lineup shortly after at the start of next year, and expect it to start around $145,000.

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BMW shocked us when it launched the X7, revealing a full-size SUV with a truly massive grilled that instantly stirred controversy. Now, for the model's first refresh, the company has done it again. The X7 once again gets bold, new styling for the front end, along with a suite of other upgrades.

The new front end is BMW's first use of split headlights, a trend that's already been used by cars like the Jeep Cherokee and Hyundai Palisade. The traditional twin BMW headlights are far narrower than in conventional applications, operating only as daytime running lights. The real lights are tucked below, alongside the giant kidney grille that can now be illuminated.

Behind that grille sits one of three optional engines. The standard xDrive40i gets a significantly reworked 3.0-liter inline-six, with upgrades to the variable valve control, injection, gas exchange, and ignition systems that give it a 40 hp boost over its predecessor. Peak torque is up 52 lb-ft, so total output is 375 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. BMW says it'll hit 60 in 5.6 seconds.

But that's only the third-quickest version. Gone is the M50i trim, replaced by the M60i. That SUV gets a twin-scroll-turbo 4.4-liter V-8, good for 523 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. Those numbers may sound familiar, since that's the exact same output as the outgoing M50i, but BMW is likely renaming the model to better align it with the other V-8 models in the lineup. Regardless, BMW has refined the oil system and turbocharger to supposedly provide greater efficiency. The company claims that it'll hit 60 in 4.5 seconds, but the last X7 easily beat its claimed time in Car and Driver testing.

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Finally, BMW will bring back the Alpina XB7 as its top-of-the-range mega grand tourer. BMW says the updated model produces 9 more hp, for a total of 630 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. The company claims it'll hit 60 in 4 seconds, but it'll probably be even quicker.

It and other X7 models will benefit from launch control and a new "Sprint" function. By holding down the downshift paddle for more than one second, drivers can trigger a drop into the lowest available gear and briefly set all of its adjustable systems to their most aggressive settings. For a quick onramp blast, that means you can stiffen the suspension, improve throttle response, adjust the active anti-roll-system, and more with a single paddle pull, similar to Hyundai's "N Grin Shift" button.

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All X7 M60is also now come with BMW's active roll stabilization standard. The technology allows the car to vary its roll stiffness, which we've described as the "secret ingredient" for making huge high-performance SUVs work. Four-wheel steering is also standard on that model, meaning it should be quite agile for its size.

Aside from performance updates, the X7 also benefits from BMW's newest iDrive 8 infotainment. That new UI lives in a 14.9-inch curved display, like the one in the new i4. Integrated into the same sweeping array of glass is the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The whole system is now 5g enabled, too, which powers BMW's ever-expanding list of connected services. BMW's latest generation of driver-assistance tech is also available, including the new "maneuver assistant" that allows the car to store a memory of how you parked and repeat the process in reverse.

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The focus on quickly bringing the latest technology to the X7 also shows how important the vehicle has become. While the 7 Series has ostensibly been the BMW flagship since its inception, the strong sales and glowing reviews of the X7 have helped turn it into the brand's de-facto flagship. It's priced like one, too, with 40i SUVs starting at $78,845 and M60is going for $104,095 base. If that's not spendy enough, the Alpina XB7 pricing will be announced later and an even more visually striking XM will be arriving soon to sit above the X7.

Expect the 2023 X7 to arrive in dealers in the third quarter of this year, with the XB7 following in early 2023.

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