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BMW Australia is introducing a new entry level variant to one of its most premium models, the X7 SUV, in the form of the X7 xDrive40i.
Starting from $167,900 before on-road costs, the 40i slips in at $7000 cheaper than the current lower-spec of the two X7 variants on sale, the xDrive40d.
When it arrives in Q4 this year, it'll become the second petrol variant of the X7 on sale alongside the twin-turbo V8-powered M60i.
The 40i makes a lot less than the V8's 390kW/750Nm in terms of outputs, of course, though its 280kW and 520Nm are still nothing to scoff at, the latter figure able to boost to 540Nm thanks to its 48-volt mild-hybrid system.
BMW says the 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder petrol-powered X7 can hit 100km/h in 5.8 seconds, which is impressive for a large SUV of its calibre.
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It comes with a highly specified interior including a 14.9-inch curved touchscreen for multimedia running on BMW's Operating System 8.5, with a Leather Merino upholstery interior alongside Alcantara and anthracite trim for the headlining, five-zone climate controls, power sunblinds, a panoramic roof, and a Harman/Kardon 16-speaker surround sound system.
Outside, a set of 22-inch wheels and an M Sport package prevent the X7 looking anything but expensive, while the new BMW ‘Iconic Glow' grille lights up the kidney grille's surround.
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