I’ve lengthy been an enormous proponent of the BMW X7. Regardless of it being the antithesis of every thing BMW stands for, and every thing I prefer it in a automotive, the X7 actually warmed me over. Ever because it’s been on sale, I’ve felt that it was the most effective luxurious automotive in BMW’s lineup. Now that it’s been refreshed and given a brand new mannequin with a brand new engine, is that also the case? YouTuber Joe Achilles lately spent a while with the brand new BMW X7 M60i to search out out.
The brand new BMW X7 M60i is a part of the fashions LCI refresh, which caused a brand new entrance finish design, some new inside updates, and the M60i’s new S68 engine. The brand new entrance finish design appears to be like higher than the entrance of the pre-LCI automotive, which all the time appeared a bit disproportionate to the scale of the automotive. Now, the cut up headlights and air intakes make it appear extra cohesive. Nonetheless, there are nonetheless some followers who don’t prefer it and haven’t gotten used to BMW’s cut up headlight design.
Nonetheless, the large information is beneath the hood. The X7 M60i comes with BMW’s new S68 engine, a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged M engine that BMW is utilizing in regular automobiles now. It makes the identical 523 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque because the pre-LCI X7 M50i nevertheless it’s now a 48-volt delicate hybrid, is extra gasoline environment friendly, and produces fewer emissions. It could be tuned to make the identical energy nevertheless it’s a greater engine total than the one it replaces.
So how does Joe Achilles prefer it? Achilles may be very a lot an old-school sports activities automotive fanatic. Huge SUVs aren’t often his cup of tea however he appears extremely impressed with the best way it drives, particularly contemplating its measurement and weight. Vehicles just like the X7 M60i shouldn’t drive and deal with in addition to it does. It seems like a a lot smaller, lighter automotive once you’re pushing it onerous and it truly appears to take pleasure in sportier driving.
I’ve pushed the brand new X7 M60i as nicely and it’s a genuinely spectacular automotive, even when it’s not your cup of tea. However if you wish to see its inside, its house, and what it feels prefer to drive, watch this video. The X7 M60i would possibly simply be the most effective luxurious automotive within the model’s lineup.