2021 x7 40i
I lease multiple cars for my family every 2 to 3 years. I have driven all the luxury brands including Benz, Lexus, Infinity, and Volvo. I've driven all types of cars also including, roadsters, sedans, SUV's, and EVs. The 2021 X7 is the most refined and luxurious vehicle I've driven to date. This thing is ultra smooth and quiet. Car and Driver compared this to a Benz GLS. GLS had the extra insulation option of more sound deadening insulation and dual glass and the X7 was still quieter at all speeds. IMHO I think Mercedes are a bit overpriced. Luxurious yes, but doesn't handle as well and their engines are a notch less refined and not as efficient as BMWs. This X7 is a rock solid vault. At 90 miles an hour it feels like you're going 50 and driving on glass. BMW's inline 6 and perfectly calibrated 8 speed transmission is considered one of the best on the planet. Other than the x7, I've leased 5 and 7 series with the inline 6 and it's by far the best engine/ transmission combo I've experienced. I had a 7 with the fantastic v8 also but the smoothest in my opinion is the inline. I test drove everything, even a Tesla and Ford Expedition. Not only was the X7 the most impressive but BMW' s lease program was one of the most competitive.
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Best Vehicle I've Ever Owned
My BMW X7 M50i is, simply put, the best vehicle I've ever owned. Good-looking, well-built, capable and comfortable, it does all things well. I actually look for excuses to drive my X7. And as for the climate controls, I have no idea what Edmunds' reviewer is complaining about: I set the temperature controls upon delivery and haven't touched them since.
Brand New- Multiple Problems
We purchased a 2023 x7 in November 2022 with 4 miles on it. We’ve actually had the x7 in our possession 3 of the 7 weeks we have owned it. The other 4 weeks it has been in the service department. First, after owning it less than 2 weeks, randomly the car started making an awful noise on acceleration. Found out that a bolt was not secured on the transfer case in assembly. Scary. A week in the shop. Had it back a week and then multiple sensors including a drive train warning and driver assist warning kept coming on. Two and half weeks in the shop and it was allegedly “fixed.” Have had it back 3 days and now the drive train warning is back on and upon accelerating, the RPMs go extremely high but the car doesn’t go anywhere. Extremely scary. Currently awaiting a call from BMW on returning the vehicle. It’s been a week with no call. This has been my 4th brand new BMW (325ci, x5, x 5, x7) and I’ve never had an issue but I will say I’m not sure I want another one at this point.
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Amazing vehicle
BMW’s X7 is a fantastic full-sized SUV. It is amazingly refined inside, and is plenty fun to drive with the I6. The idrive system is intuitive and is easy to customize. Everyone who rides with me has positive comments - and I always get “nominated” to drive to lunch at work. I could not be more impressed with this vehicle. The heated armrests seemed gimmicky - until I used them throughout a looong Minnesota winter. The Harmon/Kardon audio system is great, and the “driver assist” has redefined highway road trips. The interior is perfect, the most comfortable I have ever driven in. It is QUIET and SMOOTH. Sport mode actually makes a noticeable change in performance. I am a huge fan. No buyer’s remorse. 10/10.
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Great SAV
Luxurious and fast, the ultimate driving machine.
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