2021 BMW X7 Dark Shadow Edition pricing and specs detailed: Mercedes-Benz GLS rival gets seriously sinister makeover

BMW Australia has announced it’s secured just 10 examples of the limited-run X7 Dark Shadow Edition upper-large SUV, local deliveries of which will start in March next year.

Two versions of the Dark Shadow Edition are available, with the xDrive30d priced from $188,900 (driveaway), while the M50i checks in at $215,900 (d/a). Five units of each are now up for grabs exclusively via an online reservation system that requires a $5000 deposit.

Finished in Frozen Artic Grey metallic paintwork with extended high-gloss Shadow Line trim, the Dark Shadow Edition further stands out from the X7 crowd with matte Jet Black 22-inch alloy wheels with a V-spoke design, and rear privacy glass.

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Inside, the Dark Shadow Edition features two-tone (Night Blue and black) full Merino leather seat upholstery with quilted patterns, a Night Blue Walknappa leather-trimmed upper dashboard and door shoulders, a Night Blue Alcantara headliner and Fineline Black trim with aluminium inlays.

And just in case it’s not obvious enough that this is the Dark Shadow Edition, a ‘Edition Dark Shadow’ signet adorns the centre console to really spell it out, with only 500 examples on offer globally.

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As per the regular X7 variants, the aforementioned xDrive30d is motivated by a 195kW/620Nm 3.0-litre single-turbo inline six-cylinder diesel engine, while the M50d is powered by a 390kW/750Nm 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol unit.

Both versions of the Mercedes-Benz GLS rival are mated to an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission and BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system.

2021 BMW X7 Dark Shadow Edition driveaway pricing