The BMW X7, the Munich-based firm’s largest SUV, has received an update and the new-look model has made its debut at the 2022 New York Motor Show.

The New York International Auto Show is taking place from 15-24 April 2022 and BMW has used the event to showcase its latest wares, including an enhanced BMW X7 SUV with a new look and technology and engine upgrades.

The talking point in terms of design is the new horizontally split LED headlights with the upper section featuring daytime running lights and matrix LED headlights seen in the lower section. The large kidney grille gains an optional Iconic Glow illuminated grille and for the first time the X7 can be equipped with 23-inch BMW Individual wheels. The rear end gains new LED light units with 3D graphics and BMW has also updated its M Sport packages and added a new Sparkling Copper Grey metallic body colour to the range.

Key interior features include a large 12.3-inch instrument cluster and an even larger 14.9-inch infotainment system with the latest BMW Operating System 8. BMW has also added standard features such as Comfort Access, panoramic glass sunroof and heated front seats.If you look carefully, you’ll spot the gear knob has been removed, in favour of a much more discrete gear selector.

The X7 can seat 7 passengers as standard but it can be had as a 6-seater with 2 comfort seats in the second row as an option.

The BMW X7 gains some power increases with the addition of 48-volt technology.

In terms of engines, the 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder petrol engine and the 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine now feature 48-volt mild-hybrid technology. The 40i features a 280 kW and 520 Nm punch, giving it a claimed 0-100 kph sprint time of just 5.8 seconds. Then there’s the mighty M60i with a new 4.4-litre V8 turbo which produces 390 kW and 750 Nm.This monster is good for a 0-100 kph in a claimed 4.7 seconds.

Sadly, the M50d engine has been discontinued, and for the diesel fans, they’ll have to make do with the updated 40d with 259 kW and 720 Nm. All engines are mated with an updated version of the 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission.

An adaptive 2-axle air suspension with electronically-controlled dampers is standard while Integral Active Steering is optional on all derivatives, barring the X7 M60i xDrive. More so, additional driver assistance features have also been added to the package including Parking Assistant, Trailer Assistant, Reversing Assistant and Manoeuvre Assistant.

BMW South Africa has confirmed that its updated X7 will be hitting dealers in the last quarter of 2022.

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