- The BMW iX7 has been spied with slightly less disguise.
- Model will have a front end that closely echoes updated i7.
- Can expect a roughly 141 kWh battery and around 570 hp.
German automakers have introduced a parade of large crossovers lately as Mercedes unveiled the facelifted GLS in March. The redesigned Audi Q7 arrived earlier this month and will be followed by the Q9 later this year.
Then it will be BMW’s turn as the redesigned X7 will debut in 2027. It will be joined by an all-new iX7, which was recently caught by spy photographers.
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The model will follow in the footsteps of the new iX5, but adopt a design that closely mirrors the facelifted i7. As a result, the crossover will have a prominent twin kidney grille that is flanked by split lighting units. Minimalist daytime running lights reside up top and are joined by mid-mounted headlights.
Moving down the sides, we can see the door handles have been replaced by so-called BMW Winglets. They require the “lightest of touches to open the electrically powered doors.”
BMW i7
Elsewhere, there are sizable wheels and a gently sloping roof. Designers also gave the model long rear doors, which should aid entry and egress from the third-row.
The rear end appears to mimic the iX5, but the flagship crossover has unique taillights. The bumper is also more curvaceous and conventional.
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The interior will embrace Panoramic iDrive and this means the model will have a nearly full-width screen at the base of the windshield. It will likely be joined by a 17.9-inch infotainment system and an available 14.6-inch front passenger display.
The latter can be used for everything from playing games to watching streaming videos. Users can also listen to music or conduct video calls using the vehicle’s interior camera.
BMW iX5
Powertrain details are more mysterious, but the iX5 60 xDrive gives us a pretty good idea about what to expect. The five-seat crossover has a 141 kWh battery pack that feeds a dual-motor all-wheel drive system developing 570 hp (425 kW / 578 PS) and 594 lb-ft (805 Nm) of torque.
This enables the model to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 4.6 seconds, hit a limited top speed of 130 mph (210 km/h), and have an estimated EPA range of 435 miles (700 km). The crossover also has a 460 kW DC fast charging capability, which can take the battery from 10-80% in as little as 23 minutes.
We can also expect more powerful electric variants as well as an assortment of engines in the regular X7.
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