Fresh BMW X7 news out of South Carolina suggests the flagship SUV is preparing for a serious upmarket push. According to a BMWBLOG.COM report, a Reddit user claiming to work at the Spartanburg plant has spilled details on the next generation. Sounds like a big week for the luxury SUV crowd.
*Photos courtesy of BMW.*BMW X7 news: One-Piece Tailgate Arrives
The insider confirms what sources have been hinting at for months. The G67 reportedly swaps its split tailgate for a conventional one-piece unit, following the new X5. Only the Rolls-Royce Cullinan would keep that quirk, as we explored in our earlier G67 split tailgate coverage.
Up front, the X7 keeps conventional kidney grilles and split headlights. Neue Klasse styling stays on the sidelines for now. Judging by prototypes, the body echoes the facelifted 7 Series, and it grows slightly longer and wider.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 (est.) |
| 🐎Power Output | 523 HP (est.) |
| ⚡Peak Torque | 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) (est.) |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-60 mph in 4.4s (est.) |
| 🚀Top Speed | 155 mph (250 km/h) (est.) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | 8-Speed Automatic / xDrive AWD |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | $95,000 (est.) |
Around back, slimmer taillights replace the current units. An ALPINA G69 is reportedly already in pre-production, and both versions may offer combustion and electric powertrains.
*Photos courtesy of BMW.*Cabin Borrows Flagship 7 Series Tech
Inside, the dashboard and center console mirror the new X5. Rear passengers reportedly get 7 Series technology, including a front-passenger display and a fold-down entertainment screen. Touchscreens in the rear doors and automatic doors could follow, which suits a cabin this pricey.
On paper, these upgrades push the X7 further upmarket. Expect semi-aniline leather and whisper-quiet cabin isolation to be the baseline, not the reward.
X9 Shadow Looms Over The Flagship
BMW has reportedly considered a larger SUV for North America, which revives the long-rumored X9. Still, nothing is official. With the X5 losing its third row, families may have no choice but to step up to the X7. Pricing should start near $95,000 (est.), and BMW has confirmed production at Plant Spartanburg. Official details will come straight from BMW.
Ultimately, the G67 looks like a calmer, cleaner flagship with a tech-heavy cabin. Follow more coverage at Auto News Magazine.
Dominic Cross
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