X7 Spy Shots, CGIs and Discussion Thread
 

New CGI by Auto Zeitung.de

http://fotos.autozeitung.de/938x704/...-Neuheiten.jpg

New CGIs by AutoCar and Gran Lusso inspired CGI by L'Automobile

The Autobild CGI
http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/...7-front-lo.jpg

Looks like a bigger, meaner X1.
Doesn't look too bad!

If it'll start as a 2017 model, could it be available to order starting in the summer of 2016?

More like fall of 2016.

And what exactly is this vehicle? Is it a 7/8 passenger GL series fighter?

Its a GL fighter with real 3rd row and more luxurious than X5. Will draw heavily from next G11 7 series.

A very F15 X5 based rendition. I doubt X7 will be close to this.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7458/...f88a3abd_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7445/...5d6b3cbe_b.jpg

Agree. Too F-15-like! Hope this is not it...

New rendering based on Vision Future Luxury

http://media.caranddriver.com/images...-s-986x603.jpg

Wait, this is the exact same picture as the Gran Lusso inspired CGI by L'Automobile!!!

First X7 test mule sighting. BMW is using a next generation 7-series with some added weight on hood and roof to simulate the additional SAV weight as a X7 entry level test mule. Expected to be launched in 2018. X7 is supposed to be heavily based on G11 2016 7-series.

Great info! Thanks LeMans.

Assuming the 2016 7 series will be revealed a few months before it becomes available (which should be in about a year from now, right?), we might be seeing design cues of the X7 soon!

G11 7-series will debut at Frankfurt Auto show next year, with a press release much earlier than that. I hear the next 7-series has gone on diet.

Looking forward to the press release... All BMWs should go on a diet, especially their SAVs. I hope the X7 starts lean from the get go.

When will it be out?

2017

New render by Autobild.

Anyone has seen a test mule of this thing (other than the 7 series mule with the extra weights) or is it too early for that?

Looks very good.When will that go live?

X7 at least 2 years away (plus other details about it) in this Auto Blog article:

BMW sees shortage of crossovers in the United States

Why they don't open more factories in US if demand is so huge?

Any news LeMans?

X7 - Launch fall 2017 - In showrooms, 1st qtr of 2018.

The X7 will have the CLAR architecture. Spartanburg plant will be going thru retooling this year to prepare for 3rd gen X3(with CLAR architecture).

Rumors are that 4th gen X5(and maybe X6 as well) will be coming in sooner than the usual 7-years model lifespan. Probably 2018, due to CLAR retooling of Spartanburg. It makes logical sense. ;)
2017 BMW X5 to share 7 Series underpinnings | Autocar

Gross. Looks like a van or a Dodge journey to me

I'm going to need a true 7 seater by the end of Jan. 2018. Will the X7 be available then?

Forget my question above... Here's the unfortunate answer from Ludwig Willisch, head of BMW Americas, to AutoGuide.com back in May: it's arriving in early 2019!

New BMW X7 Crossover Arrives in Early 2019 » AutoGuide.com News

When we first started talking about the X7, at least on here, it was supposed to come out late 2016 as a 2017 model. Then it was 2018, and now it's 2019! When will this mirage of a car really finally materialize?

I think the rumors are the 4th Gen X5 will be out next year and then the X7.
Mules have already been out there. I hear the X7 is huge, bigger than MB's GLS.

The X7 will be revealed, as a concept (whatever that means) at the Frankfort auto show next month.

I dont understand, why would they go through all that trouble of adding a 3rd row on the x5 then only to make a X7 years later thats only meant to compete with GL/GLS when the GL/GLS has been out since the late 2000s? personally a little behind if you ask me

X7 enters pre-production.

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/b...duction-phase/

Production X7 will be revealed at the LA Auto Show (Nov. 30 - Dec. 9)

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/m...or-show-launch

That concept is FUGLY. Not that it matters, I will never be able to afford one. LOL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4haQbzhH0j0

Test drove the 30d UK version last month for a couple of hours when my X5 was in for service. Dealer had in in as demo with all options.

Its a big car for UK roads but will sit nicely in US market. Personally its better in the flesh than in pics, ride was good and responsive enough for a 3 ltr oil burner. 7 seater with electric access to rear seats which are still for kids or fairly agile adults.

Would I have one, prob not, I'd stick with X5 and add 3rd row for that very occasional use when carrying one of the kids friends etc.

And as a befitting finale to this thread, here is my actual, newly acquired X7.

I would say this CGI by L'Automobile from 2014 was not a bad guess after all... I think their rendition of the headlights and the large grill is close enough!
https://xoutpost.com/attachments/x7-...automobile.jpg