X7 BMW X7: Spy Pics & Info

[Centurion]

Will it even be sold in the EU?

The GL and Range Rover Autobioraphy are sold in Europe and they are massive. However the GL sales in Europe are probably just a fraction of that of the ML, so BMW might not bother selling since the marketing spend could be too high in relation to the sales.

 

[EnI]

Thats the 7er Security prototype ... featuring the extra weights to emulate the armor load. It has nothing to do with X7.

X7 will feature X-specific chassis - with significant ground clearance. And most probably the early mules will look like this:

 

[SCOTT27]

X7 will also be available as a Security model.

 

[chonkoa]

Autobild says the X7 will cost about 125.000 EUR.

http://www.autobild.de/artikel/erlkoenig-bildergalerie-4554385.html

I wonder how much the GL goes for in Europe?
The X7 better be close to the pricing of the GL in NA otherwise BMW should prepare for disappointing sales figures.

 

[Rainer271]

I wonder how much the GL goes for in Europe?
The X7 better be close to the pricing of the GL in NA otherwise BMW should prepare for disappointing sales figures.

In Germany we have following prices for the GL:

350 BlueTec (diesel, 6 cylinder): 73.661 EUR
400 (gas, 6 cylinder): 76.160 EUR
500 (gas, 8 cylinder): 95.973, 50 EUR
63 AMG (gas, 8 cylinder): 131.852 EUR

 

[Rolf]

This could be a rival for 1) Noddies car 2) Mr. Beans Mini and Trabant 3) Mercedes Unimog 4) the specially built Mercedes Viano security cash vans used in South Africa 5) Mercedes G Class Special Security versions.......

 

[tristatez28lt1]

 

[Rolf]

Looks pretty good this render for X7

 

[Rainer271]

Looks pretty good this render for X7

Indeed. But it's an older one with influence of the Gran Lusso Concept. I'm still hoping that we will see the Gran Lusso face at an any new BMW.

 

[mickaBZH]

2017 BMW X7 Mule Spotted Testing for the First Time

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2...g-for-the-first-time-photo-gallery-92294.html

 

[EKaru]

^ I don't buy it... They're probably testing the driving dynamics of a bulletproof version of the 7-series, hence the added weight.

 

[Rainer271]

2017 BMW X7 Mule Spotted Testing for the First Time
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2...g-for-the-first-time-photo-gallery-92294.html

Autoevolution.com is a little bit wrong with the statement "first time" because worldcarfans com showed pics already in October 13:

BMW X7 mule spied for the first time
http://www.worldcarfans.com/114101382769/bmw-x7-mule-spied-for-the-first-time/photos#6

 

[Rainer271]

Can we expect a concept which is previewing the X7 this year or next year?

 

[Betty Swollocks]

Can we expect a concept which is previewing the X7 this year or next year?

Shanghai. 19th April.

It's Bund to happen.

 

[Rainer271]

Thanks a lot, Betty.

Still one question: Do you really meant "Bund" or maybe "Bound"?
Because I know the word "bound", which would fit in this context, but not "bund". The dictionary don't know it too.

 

[klier]

The Bund is a famous street in Shanghai:

I walked there too, absolutely spectacular. European style buildings, because of the trade connection in the past.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

Thanks a lot, Betty.

Still one question: Do you really meant "Bund" or maybe "Bound"?
Because I know the word "bound", which would fit in this context, but not "bund". The dictionary don't know it too.

Klier is correct. I was having a laugh. Play on words between "Bund" and "bound".

With regards the X7, I have no insider information but it's not rocket science to predict when cars are going to be premiered, or when concepts are going to turn up. We don't need any BMW insiders for that. I might be wrong and feel free to come and tell me I was "wrong" come April, but I suspect it will be premiered as a concept in Shanghai on the press day on 19th April. Photos will likely appear on the internet before that.

We haven't seen any mules of the X7 yet, but what usually happens is there is a concept version about two years before the actual production debut, and the mules usually first appear just after the concept has been revealed.

 

[Rainer271]

The Bund is a famous street in Shanghai:

I walked there too, absolutely spectacular. European style buildings, because of the trade connection in the past.

Thanks a lot, klier. I didn't know the "Bund" before. I hope it is not a shame.

Klier is correct. I was having a laugh. Play on words between "Bund" and "bound".

With regards the X7, I have no insider information but it's not rocket science to predict when cars are going to be premiered, or when concepts are going to turn up. We don't need any BMW insiders for that. I might be wrong and feel free to come and tell me I was "wrong" come April, but I suspect it will be premiered as a concept in Shanghai on the press day on 19th April. Photos will likely appear on the internet before that.

We haven't seen any mules of the X7 yet, but what usually happens is there is a concept version about two years before the actual production debut, and the mules usually first appear just after the concept has been revealed.

Betty, the same to you, little rascal. Thanks a lot!
Your explanation sounds reasonable. And my question was to all not only to the insiders.
But if you are wrong I will come back with a little hammer.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

I will add, the New York motor show begins on 1st April, so it's possible it is debuted there. However, NY does not have the prestige of the ever more important Chinese motor show, be that Shanghai or Beijing (they alternate each year).

 

[Rainer271]

After BMW showed the "Concept Gran Coupe" and the "Vision Future Luxury" in China I'm sure a X7 based Concept will also have its premiere there.