2026 BMW X7 40D
Discussion
I've had this for a couple of months now having previously had a Mercedes EQC followed by a Volvo XC90 T8 (petrol hybrid) - now back in a diesel which is probably the opposite trajectory I should take from a climate perspective but hey ho. I figured there probably isn't much time left to enjoy a nice torquey diesel engine before they cease to exist (and I had fond memories of my old VW Touareg V6 Diesel) so I thought why not.
Thoughts after a 1000 miles in it. It seems an X7 is quite a rare beast (probably a good thing in some peoples eyes) especially compared with the X5 and I think most folks just think it's a slightly less aggressive looking X5 at first glance; I think the black grille makes the front less offensive than the chrome option as well so chose the Msport model. I went for clear glass, Manhattan Green paint and Tartufo Merino Leather which I think is a bit of a classic combo and makes a change from the usual Blacks and Greys; the colour in particular has been commented on favorably by people seeing the car - depending on the light it changes from green to almost bronze. The kids love the rear electric sunblinds, heated seats, rear headrest pillows and light up sunroof - plus the fact that rear legroom is very limo like.
It is extremely refined and quiet on the motorway but does have a nice engine / exhaust sound (sports exhaust) particularly for a diesel when you put it in sport mode. Handling is much better than the XC90 as is the general build quality, materials and paint quality. There is no getting away from the fact that it it is a big car but it honestly doesn't feel barge like and the four wheel steering really helps as does the 360 degree cameras; that said if we are going into the city or using a multi-storey car park we just use our electric MINI instead...
Thoughts after a 1000 miles in it. It seems an X7 is quite a rare beast (probably a good thing in some peoples eyes) especially compared with the X5 and I think most folks just think it's a slightly less aggressive looking X5 at first glance; I think the black grille makes the front less offensive than the chrome option as well so chose the Msport model. I went for clear glass, Manhattan Green paint and Tartufo Merino Leather which I think is a bit of a classic combo and makes a change from the usual Blacks and Greys; the colour in particular has been commented on favorably by people seeing the car - depending on the light it changes from green to almost bronze. The kids love the rear electric sunblinds, heated seats, rear headrest pillows and light up sunroof - plus the fact that rear legroom is very limo like.
It is extremely refined and quiet on the motorway but does have a nice engine / exhaust sound (sports exhaust) particularly for a diesel when you put it in sport mode. Handling is much better than the XC90 as is the general build quality, materials and paint quality. There is no getting away from the fact that it it is a big car but it honestly doesn't feel barge like and the four wheel steering really helps as does the 360 degree cameras; that said if we are going into the city or using a multi-storey car park we just use our electric MINI instead...
What a brilliant colour combo.. as you say, it's so nice to see something different to all of the monochrome examples out there.
I can't get on with the front end, but I would likely mellow over time if I saw it on a regular basis.. per the G8x M-cars, which I detested on launch but have grown to accept over time. The rest of the styling is absolutely spot on though.
I can't get on with the front end, but I would likely mellow over time if I saw it on a regular basis.. per the G8x M-cars, which I detested on launch but have grown to accept over time. The rest of the styling is absolutely spot on though.
matt21 said:
Very nice, love a big diesel green BMW!
I've just taken delivery of an Oxford Green X5 30d, Coffee/Black leather, 7 seats, air suspension, B/W sound. Tried to make it the comfiest I could. Only 80 miles on it so far! Will start the 70 mile daily commute from next week.
Sounds very nice - welcome to the Green Bavarian Diesel Straight Six bus club! Get some pictures up on here, I’d love to see it and hear how you get on with your commute. I've just taken delivery of an Oxford Green X5 30d, Coffee/Black leather, 7 seats, air suspension, B/W sound. Tried to make it the comfiest I could. Only 80 miles on it so far! Will start the 70 mile daily commute from next week.
2000 miles in and really bonding with the car, it's so comfortable and relaxing; continued positive comments on the colour and the interior. There are only two things I miss from my XC90, the automatic 'kneeling' feature for the air suspension to help the vertically challenged get on board and the ability to switch off the automatic seat belt adjustment; first world problems and all that. Averaging ~34 mpg which is about 10 more than I used to get to with my diesel Touareg but about 15 less than the T8 XC90 (including electricity). Ad Blu usage has been 2l - so let's call it a litre per thousand miles.
I have bought some old silver X7 alloys which I've had refurbished in Black and fitted with Winter Tyres; fitted them to the car last week and despite not usually being a massive fan of black alloys and them being in inch smaller (21 vs 22) than the usual wheels I reckon they look ok; no noticeable change in ride comfort - positive or negative (they are run flats so I wasn't expecting any change to be honest). Needless to say that we will now have the mildest winter since records began......
I have bought some old silver X7 alloys which I've had refurbished in Black and fitted with Winter Tyres; fitted them to the car last week and despite not usually being a massive fan of black alloys and them being in inch smaller (21 vs 22) than the usual wheels I reckon they look ok; no noticeable change in ride comfort - positive or negative (they are run flats so I wasn't expecting any change to be honest). Needless to say that we will now have the mildest winter since records began......
Stunning car, and my perfect exterior/interior colour choice for this car.
Having researched getting an X5 I m now steering towards the X7 instead. Joe Achilles on YouTube did an amazingly positive review of the 2026 X7
I hear oil changes of the transfer case etc are advisable with any XDrive, along with extended warranty
Did you ever start a separate thread for this car?
Having researched getting an X5 I m now steering towards the X7 instead. Joe Achilles on YouTube did an amazingly positive review of the 2026 X7
I hear oil changes of the transfer case etc are advisable with any XDrive, along with extended warranty
Did you ever start a separate thread for this car?
Edited by The Gauge on Wednesday 28th October 10:54
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