Just traded this for the Escalade and for the reason you pointed out… space. I’m a BMW guy through and through but the X7 was not spacious enough for my active family. Performance is great, and if you don’t need a true 6 passenger SUV, then you’ll be happy with this. But if you want luxury and functionality, the Escalade wins every time. Side note, the Escalade was supposed to be my wife’s… she hates it and is now driving my M5 😭😭
@@ZeratulMTG As someone who traded in a ‘20 Navigator (which I loved) because i was ready for something sportier, i will never comprehend how the x7 is called a large SUV. It’s mid-size at best. I almost didn’t get the x7 m50i because it almost felt like a little hatchback in comparison LOL, but it quickly grew on me. She’s a beauty!!!
Test drove an X7 last year and it has the nicest interior, by far, of any vehicle I have ever been in. Blows away the interiors in the Escalade, Navigator, Aviator, Q7, and XC90 easily. The materials and build quality are far beyond anything any of those offer.
I’ve had 3 Escalade Esv’s. 15/16/18 when they redesigned them and made them look cheap. I refused to buy one. Plus I needed to downsize a tad. The xt6 was a real piece of garbage. I bought a x5 4.0i. Love the quality and refinement. The service is also top notch. But I never had any complaints from my caddy. They treated us very good!
I own this exact model and I have to say, I prefer to cruise at the speed limit. It's so quiet and comfortable, going fast just isn't the most interesting part of driving it.
Similar build to my wife's 2022, except she chose white/blue interior. She loves her Audi's and BMW's. We do wish they had an optional 20" wheel. Early December we went out on a coffee run after our workout and she hit a Texas pot hole in heavy fog. Both right side wheels were bent... To our surprises the thin lightweight wheels weren't cracked and the tire didn't slip a bead. Called the dealership and they set us up with their authorized repair shop. Neither one of us had ever seen the machine used to re-round wheels! Took only 30min and we were on our way. Did order the 21" wheels!!! A must.
Joe I’ve been waiting for your review of the M50i version of this, having seen your videos (multiple times) about the X5M, X5 M50i and X7 xDrive40i. I ended up ordering a 2022 X7 M50i set to be delivered to my local dealer in a couple of weeks and I can’t wait! The performance of it really is mind boggling; not only the acceleration but the ride quality and cornering. Silly!! Anyone in the market should drive this car before they buy a GLS, Escalade, Range Rover etc. Keep up the good work.
Very fancy! Seems more like the size of a Tahoe than an Escalade. I’d need to win the lottery to afford any of them lol. Thanks Joe. You and Lori ARE the best in the biz!! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Thanks for this video. I think many people will apreciate it. If you want a fun ride buy the X7 but if you have a family (like I do) the Cadillac it's your choice, in fact now I'm sure what to buy. Thanks again.
I own both a Cadillac and BMW and what I can say is if you want performance with a little bit of luxury, buy a BMW. If you want luxury with a little bit of performance, buy a Cadillac. I own a 2020 BMW X3M COMP and a 2021 CT4-V. Great review as always and that X7 is a beast of an SUV. My Comment is of course comparing the X7 to an Escalade. The new Escalade is super luxury and tech. I am digging the limo override features. BMW did this with many of there cars back in the day. My father owned a 745i with a Radio in the rear arm rest and passenger seat controls.
I have this car, and love it. Drove the Escalade and the Mercedes GLS, and liked this one best. Especially love the fact that it has a mode to allow me to keep the sport exhaust mode on even when I'm not driving it in sport mode.
I love your reviews the most of any I've seen. I have a Lexus RX getting here this week and I'm still watching your videos because they are so much fun. Keep killing it!
Got to ride in one of these a few months back. I was amazed at the balance of sorry and luxury when it came to the suspension! It's almost as if the signed was perfect enough just to eliminate the harsh bumps but soft enough for you not to be rattled. Id take it over the gls because of style and the engine
I love how even though this car costs over 100k, BMW is nice enough to give you space to put your tacos or chalupas from taco bell behind the infotainment screen. Thank you BMW that's all I've ever wanted
I have a 2019 BMW X7 and its best vehcile I ever bought! No issues what so ever with it since new. The color is Vermont Bronze and it was only for 2019 so Ive been told by the Service Department. I get so many compliments on it...people actually find me in a store to ask what color it is...LOL!
I own this exact model and I have to say, I prefer to cruise at the speed limit. It's so quiet and comfortable, going fast just isn't the most interesting part of driving it.
Hey buddy I love your video always great R you gonna doing any GLS580 or GLS63 New model 2022 or if they have 2023 on I’m in Nashville so I’m looking for so thanks
I feel you exaggerated the 3rd row space, it’s extremely spacious and we use the x7 as our daily driver. It’s the best in its class and also u can’t compare the x7 to the navigator or Escalade cause they’re different classes, it should be compared to the discovery or gls. This is also the first car I’ve heard of having heated seats in the third row. Definitely the best in its class
I'd choose this over the Navigator or Escalade any day. BMW definitely delivered with the luxury touches. I hope Lori didn't stand out waiting in the rain while you went on throttle lol. #bestinthebiz
BMW coming in large and in charge with this X7!!! Merrrrrrrrrrcyyyyyyy!!! I see a few if them in my school's pick up line and they do look the business!!! Thanks for this super-sized review here Joe and Lori!!! Y'all staaaaaay killing it out there day in and day out!!!
I love the Caddy and it's old school body on frame SUV approach along with the space but the BMW manages to make a tall heavy vehicle ride and handle like a car without sacrificing on practicality. The X7, in my opinion, is basically 2 cars in 1. A fast sporty luxury sedan with SUV capability and space.
I want to make some correction here. It’s not the body on frame like Escalade but the uni-body instead. Its uses the same chassis as of X5 and stretched to accommodate 7 passenger vehicle and still give you a nice aggressive suv drive unlike boring truck drive as Escalade or Tahoe etc.
Your X3 review put the final Check in my box I placed my order received my 2022 X3 last week exact spec as this well similar cognac interior alpine white exterior and optional 20’ orbit grey and machine wheels! 900 miles on it so far and I’m in love. BMW is the ultimate freaking driving machine it’s really unbelievable how they manage to make suvs drive similar to their 3er and 5er! I am also given a complimentary track day experience free of charge at the Spartanburg performance center this coming February. Joe you are fantastic and the MRS behind the camera! Fantastic review as always
Just got a 2022 X7 M50i used and it is a phenomenal car. I also have an F10 M5. I love my M5, but the X7 is significantly more comfortable relative to suspension compliance due to that first rate air suspension. The X7 is ridiculously fast and such an accomplished family hauler.
I applaud bmw in making their first full-size suv. I like it. It’s an attractive suv and it’s a under the radar suv. Not many people talk about it but I believe it will start making names with the long time competitors in this class of cars
Under radar SUV? Maybe only if you are interested in American SUVs. Personally, I would never buy those big, container like, built and driving like trucks American SUVs. Maybe therefore I don't understand that somebody could state that X7 is under radar.
Hey Joe and Lori (and everyone else who read this comment) first of all, how are y'all. And thanks you Joe and Lori for bringing 1 of the 2 main large Luxury SUV from Germany. The BMW X7 is BMW biggest SUV and it main rival is the Mercedes Benz GLS. Now you are Review the X7M, (which haves 523 hp), but it's not the "Ultimate" BMW X7, that title haves to go to the BMW XB7 Alpina (which have a crazy 613 hp in a 3-row luxury German SUV). But what full size SUV would you choose, 1 of the "Germans" (BMW X7 or Mercedes GLS), or the "Americans" (Grand Wagoneer, Wagoneer, iconic Cadillac Escalade, the Chevrolet Tahoe (or Silverado), GMC Yukon Denali). Disclaimer: they're more SUVs, but these are the more noticable full-size SUVs not Midsize SUV like the Durango or Audi Q7 and when I say BMW X7M= BMW X7 M40i
@@RaitisRides Also I know if the Dodge Durango was a Full-Size, you would choose it, and I think your favorite brand haves to be Dodge (the only bad thing about dodge is that it's a bit dated compared to today's standard, but with all of that power, a bit of dated technology isn't that bad)
I own a 2022 X7 40i. It is flawless. The V8 does give you a lot more power. I didn't need it in this type of vehicle. It does not have the cargo space with all three rows deployed that a full size has. That is the only negative I have found but I do not have a large family.
You could sell a bucket to a whale, you make these cars even better than they really are sometimes, i just simply love this channel. You remind me of the old Cadillac car sales man
Yo Brotha! Keep it up with your positive energy. Ps my wife and i just put in our order! We should be receiving our 2022 BMW X7 M50i in 3 more weeks. And Ps the Caddy just has way too many issues. That’s why we purchased the BMW
Not a fair comparison..X7 is AWD while Cadillac is 4X4 which is superior for winter and off roading. A mechanic will argue for Cadillac because BMW is unreliable and parts way more expensive. Regardless, you give the best reviews of any auto reviewer
Mechanic will argue for Cadillac because BMW is unreliable? How mechanics are making money? AWD vs 4x4 in SUV being any problem / one better over the other one in winter? I am driving over 10 years X5 in blizzard conditions with all season tires. Never got stuck. Not sure what you are talking about.
Depends what you use your vehicle for. Most people that purchase an X7 will not be using it as an off roading work truck so AWD is great for snow... I don't know of any Escalade owners that take their trucks off road... if an off roader is what you are looking for, you are better off with a pickup.
Thank god this bmw is all wheel drive because watching anybody on throttle in the rain these days gives me bad anxiety 😭… I was recently Involved in a fatal accident in my mustang where I was racing a corvette over 100 mph on the freeway while it was raining when I suddenly lost traction, spun around in front of an 18 wheeler which almost ran over and killed me, and then I luckily managed to spin around one more time out of the way of the semi and hit the median instead. That experience changed my life because a tow truck driver behind me (who witnessed that accident take place) told me that I was incredibly lucky to survive an accident of that magnitude… he apparently has seen it happen a lot before and was surprised to see me walk out of my wrecked car without a scratch on my body. I don’t ever go more than 10 mph over the limit on the freeway anymore and never even think about racing anyone anymore. Y’all stay safe out there ❤️
The X3, X5, and X7 are BMW's bread and butter. Say what you will, they nailed the "upper middle class" vehicle perfectly. You really can't say anything bad about these. They are exceptionally well built, with a ton of features, interior quality you simply can't get on any car other than maybe their fellow Germans and Lexus, and the dynamic excellence that is BMW. I don't really care for SUV's but if I had to go SUV it would only be BMW, the F-Pace SVR, or the Stelvio Quad. That's it.
Awesome Beemer! I have an X3 for a while and looking to upgrade. I even had an E30 M3, a 2006 530i and a 330i all bought new, Great cars other than the 530i was a bit troublesome.
Just got a quote for this same car from a local BMW. MSRP + Options + Tax + Dealer's Cut+ 3.9% APR Interest 60mos. = 130k usd. I would say I will probably just wait for the 2022 LEXUS LX 600
I’ve been given the X7 40i as a loaner multiple times here in socal, super impressed with the quality compared to my current BMW. For me, the free service AND a $80,000 loaner makes BMW ownership worth it for me. Looking forward to taking delivery of a 22’ M3 xdrive soon🙏🏽😎
@@HCG when you take your mom, dad and girlfriends car for service because you love getting the free loaners that allows you to go more often than if you only had 1 BMW😎👍🏽 (nothing wrong with free oil changes, brakes and tires)
I think the European SUV are more like large SUVs compared to the the FULL Size American SUV from Cadillac, Jeep, Lincoln, GMC , Infiniti and so one. The Japanese Like Lexus fits this also. THe MB and the X7 are really nice, super expensive to maintain but really not on size with the American SUVs. The X7 is really well though of by BMW for sure and you can’t go wrong. Great Review also Joe and great Camera work Lori.
I like the way the bmw looks . But i love the way the escalade looks on the road. Looks like it owns the road will wait til the v series is out.. lori is best in the business
You need to explain if the second row has three red includes to allow for three car seats ! Range rover doesn’t and I was going to trade my escalade esv in but after test drive I found out it doesn’t have 3 on seats so to parents it’s an important option! thanks
love the vids! just a side note I would talk about how you can get an tablet holder or coat hook accessory for that weird slot on the back of the driver and passenger seats next to the USB-C ports
U are soooo right this car has to be under warranty otherwise you will need that 2nd mortgage... headlight assembly replacement would have costed me 6k had it not been for the warranty...
BMW’s are legitimately only meant to be used for 5 years, which is well within the upgrade timeline of their customer base. The engineering is often cutting edge and incredibly complex which makes for fantastic cars, but ludicrously expensive to repair. 5 years is when things always start getting issues with German luxury.
@@HCG That’s not even true, stop spreading false bs. People love tuning them, being hard on them during their break in periods, cheap out on gasoline which is very important in these, being late for service.. also on top of that BMW parts are generally expensive because the engineering and availability of them. These parts aren’t just made to work but work better than most cars on the road.. a simple part like a control arm is extremely beefy to handle the way it does. To get 530HP nothing is cheap under the hood. Cheap and reliability are also commonly mixed. Today’s BMW S63TU2 is a much better and reliable engine than it started a decade ago and the B58 6 cylinder option also proved itself being in literally every bmw lineup, Toyota is even usuing BMWs engines, B58, B48 and Diesel engines.
@@aidenp5768 I've spoken with a BMW engineer on two separate occasions about this. Are you really trying to say that's not what they do? Obviously it doesn't mean as soon as 5 years hits the car is trash, it means they build their vehicles with the mindset that their average customer will buy or lease a new car at least every 5 years. As a result, they can add significantly more complex systems and features that other, more reliability focused manufacturers would never add. That's the objective truth.
The 2 German full size SUV’s, the BMW x7 and the MB GLS are still considerably smaller in size than their American competition, the Navigator and the Escalade. Small leg room and cargo space. They also don’t come with a LWB option. However, their looks and level of luxury are unmatched.
Having owned several....and I mean...more than 8 BMW'S in my life...I can honestly say that if they were reliable, I would have never quit buying them, but they aren't, so I went the Lexus route, and I have ZERO complaints. That being said, I'd rather own the Escalade for the same reason. They're just more reliable.
@@Christoph-sd3zi not true. With any car you have to take care of it such as when maintenance is due. It applies to used car from irresponsible people, not getting it service when it needed then there will be even more problems. Don't buy used car if you do lot of research.
@@chanzo7950 agreed. Buy a car from somebody who abused it, you will cry. BMW are more sophisticated than camry or Silverado 1500. It drives like a proper car and needs maintenance. If you need a means of transport to move from A to B, you don't necessarily need BMW.
The only zunk is the volume knob is too low and in front of the shifter that when you try to volume up or down you move the shifter to N. Bot nonetheless superb car. Love the X5 hybrid
Love the review Joe and Mrs Raiti! Thank you! Joe, would you lean toward this or the grand wagoneer? I personally think that this is king. Cheaper than the fully loaded GW, with more power and quality….
I would go for this..... Granted I love the Escalades and how they look Inside and out, but for my size I would be a better fit in this BMW over the Escalade. So Beemer gang.
Joe, you and Lori do an outstanding job so I bought an X7 M50i. You sold me on this car.
Personally, I’d say this is the best in its class. Fantastic interior, amazing styling, nice to drive
Good call on this X7!
Ya 💯
Love the way Raiti reviews cars, great energy. Makes me want to buy every car he talks about, he deserves more subscribers!
He is good. Almost a doug demuro level!!! Love the enthusiasm and love how comprehensive
Sometime after I get my muscle car I’ll try and get into some performance suv. You’re really bringing me some future options Joe!
I am glad that I can help you with the future plans.
Just traded this for the Escalade and for the reason you pointed out… space. I’m a BMW guy through and through but the X7 was not spacious enough for my active family. Performance is great, and if you don’t need a true 6 passenger SUV, then you’ll be happy with this. But if you want luxury and functionality, the Escalade wins every time.
Side note, the Escalade was supposed to be my wife’s… she hates it and is now driving my M5 😭😭
Exactly, wives don’t like the escalate 🤣. And sorry but the most beautiful large SUV is the X7.
@@ZeratulMTG As someone who traded in a ‘20 Navigator (which I loved) because i was ready for something sportier, i will never comprehend how the x7 is called a large SUV. It’s mid-size at best. I almost didn’t get the x7 m50i because it almost felt like a little hatchback in comparison LOL, but it quickly grew on me. She’s a beauty!!!
The climate control between the vents looks so slick.. love it!
They did a great job with all of the fine details.
Test drove an X7 last year and it has the nicest interior, by far, of any vehicle I have ever been in. Blows away the interiors in the Escalade, Navigator, Aviator, Q7, and XC90 easily. The materials and build quality are far beyond anything any of those offer.
Xc90 is better
@@addanashraf LOL… not even close.
@@mattspeer01 volvos drive alot better. Bmw might be good in performance but it's too stiff for me
Grand Wagoneer better.
@@addanashraf they have a regular model option as well though. or was it that you were talking about
I’ve had 3 Escalade Esv’s. 15/16/18 when they redesigned them and made them look cheap. I refused to buy one. Plus I needed to downsize a tad. The xt6 was a real piece of garbage. I bought a x5 4.0i. Love the quality and refinement. The service is also top notch. But I never had any complaints from my caddy. They treated us very good!
Thanks for sharing your input ownership on this. It is very helpful!
I own this exact model and I have to say, I prefer to cruise at the speed limit. It's so quiet and comfortable, going fast just isn't the most interesting part of driving it.
im considering doing a trade on for this suv. is she giving u any trouble?
Similar build to my wife's 2022, except she chose white/blue interior. She loves her Audi's and BMW's. We do wish they had an optional 20" wheel. Early December we went out on a coffee run after our workout and she hit a Texas pot hole in heavy fog. Both right side wheels were bent... To our surprises the thin lightweight wheels weren't cracked and the tire didn't slip a bead. Called the dealership and they set us up with their authorized repair shop. Neither one of us had ever seen the machine used to re-round wheels! Took only 30min and we were on our way. Did order the 21" wheels!!! A must.
I appreciate you sharing that great intel on your own experience!
Outside and inside it is gorgeous, and the white color fits it perfectly.
I knew you would like this one Omar!
Yeah, but it needs a black interior
Joe I’ve been waiting for your review of the M50i version of this, having seen your videos (multiple times) about the X5M, X5 M50i and X7 xDrive40i. I ended up ordering a 2022 X7 M50i set to be delivered to my local dealer in a couple of weeks and I can’t wait! The performance of it really is mind boggling; not only the acceleration but the ride quality and cornering. Silly!! Anyone in the market should drive this car before they buy a GLS, Escalade,
Range Rover etc.
Keep up the good work.
Congrats Christian! I really appreciate your support!
No car company in the world brings the luxurious features like BMW does!!
Very fancy! Seems more like the size of a Tahoe than an Escalade. I’d need to win the lottery to afford any of them lol. Thanks Joe. You and Lori ARE the best in the biz!!
👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
We appreciate you letting us bring you all of these reviews Larry!
You’ll never buy one if you wait for the lottery. But I know what you mean.
The Tahoe and Escalade are the exact same size.
I’d say it’s closer in size to the Lincoln Aviator.
If ever I'm in the market for a large 7-seat luxury SUV this is it. The X7 M50i has it all and the sound of the exhaust is amazing.
Thanks for this video. I think many people will apreciate it. If you want a fun ride buy the X7 but if you have a family (like I do) the Cadillac it's your choice, in fact now I'm sure what to buy. Thanks again.
I own both a Cadillac and BMW and what I can say is if you want performance with a little bit of luxury, buy a BMW. If you want luxury with a little bit of performance, buy a Cadillac. I own a 2020 BMW X3M COMP and a 2021 CT4-V. Great review as always and that X7 is a beast of an SUV. My Comment is of course comparing the X7 to an Escalade. The new Escalade is super luxury and tech. I am digging the limo override features. BMW did this with many of there cars back in the day. My father owned a 745i with a Radio in the rear arm rest and passenger seat controls.
I have this car, and love it. Drove the Escalade and the Mercedes GLS, and liked this one best. Especially love the fact that it has a mode to allow me to keep the sport exhaust mode on even when I'm not driving it in sport mode.
How much you paid for it ? I am considering this one or amg gle 53.
@@SameerUnt get an x5 m50i just bought one greatest vehicle I’ve ever owned
Great video. Very nice car. You always do a great job making your videos. Great job to Lori too.
Thanks for showing Lori some love. I really can't do it without her!
I love your reviews the most of any I've seen. I have a Lexus RX getting here this week and I'm still watching your videos because they are so much fun. Keep killing it!
I'm impressed.
You've got a lot of more luxurious of BMW X7 for a sale shopping list and more vehicles for the Future of the park.
Job well done.
Thanks for having our backs!
@@RaitisRides Your welcome sir. It's been a while.
Got to ride in one of these a few months back. I was amazed at the balance of sorry and luxury when it came to the suspension! It's almost as if the signed was perfect enough just to eliminate the harsh bumps but soft enough for you not to be rattled. Id take it over the gls because of style and the engine
The best or nothing
M power
Bmw 💚 💚 💙
Not that its better or worst...but on this level I'd go caddi..black on black 24s""..x5m for me plz..
Still a very nice overall design/package 👌
Now we are talking!
I love how even though this car costs over 100k, BMW is nice enough to give you space to put your tacos or chalupas from taco bell behind the infotainment screen. Thank you BMW that's all I've ever wanted
You got that right Daniel! It is all about the important things in life!
I have a 2019 BMW X7 and its best vehcile I ever bought! No issues what so ever with it since new. The color is Vermont Bronze and it was only for 2019 so Ive been told by the Service Department. I get so many compliments on it...people actually find me in a store to ask what color it is...LOL!
Stunning color
Hands down most entertaining car reviewer on all of YT!
If you own this X7 get ready to get mulitple speeding tickets. You can’t even feel how fast you go in this beast
I own this exact model and I have to say, I prefer to cruise at the speed limit. It's so quiet and comfortable, going fast just isn't the most interesting part of driving it.
I love it! I’m grabbing the X7 M50i because rarely is the third roll set in. So why should I miss out on the driving experience of BMW!
Hey buddy I love your video always great R you gonna doing any GLS580 or GLS63
New model 2022 or if they have 2023 on I’m in Nashville so I’m looking for so thanks
Thanks for reaching out! I sure will!
Hey joe can you compare with alpina xb7? with the interior
Will do man! Stay tuned!
I feel you exaggerated the 3rd row space, it’s extremely spacious and we use the x7 as our daily driver. It’s the best in its class and also u can’t compare the x7 to the navigator or Escalade cause they’re different classes, it should be compared to the discovery or gls. This is also the first car I’ve heard of having heated seats in the third row. Definitely the best in its class
When are you gonna review the new M240i?
Hopefully soon!
Over in the EU and the UK, an X7 M50d was available with the same powertrain as the X5 M50d.
But that discontinued in September 2020.
This is very true Dave! You are the man!
@@RaitisRides I saw one in Austria with an Estonian registration plate. It was cool!
I'd choose this over the Navigator or Escalade any day. BMW definitely delivered with the luxury touches.
I hope Lori didn't stand out waiting in the rain while you went on throttle lol. #bestinthebiz
BMW coming in large and in charge with this X7!!! Merrrrrrrrrrcyyyyyyy!!! I see a few if them in my school's pick up line and they do look the business!!! Thanks for this super-sized review here Joe and Lori!!! Y'all staaaaaay killing it out there day in and day out!!!
This SUV is super large and in charge for sure Mario!
Ooohhh😍 I’m a X5 girl but this X7 is nice the interior is everything
I am do glad that you are digging this one.
I like how you censored the speedometer, mate. Need to avoid some tickets. haha
I love the Caddy and it's old school body on frame SUV approach along with the space but the BMW manages to make a tall heavy vehicle ride and handle like a car without sacrificing on practicality. The X7, in my opinion, is basically 2 cars in 1. A fast sporty luxury sedan with SUV capability and space.
I want to make some correction here. It’s not the body on frame like Escalade but the uni-body instead. Its uses the same chassis as of X5 and stretched to accommodate 7 passenger vehicle and still give you a nice aggressive suv drive unlike boring truck drive as Escalade or Tahoe etc.
@@4u2imran Hence why I never said the BMW has a BoF platform. I said the Caddy does.
Do not get a escalade super problems
Very well done, i prefer American when it comes to full size suv but this is definitely a sweet ride
I appreciate you letting me share it with you!
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You got it brother!
Your X3 review put the final Check in my box I placed my order received my 2022 X3 last week exact spec as this well similar cognac interior alpine white exterior and optional 20’ orbit grey and machine wheels! 900 miles on it so far and I’m in love. BMW is the ultimate freaking driving machine it’s really unbelievable how they manage to make suvs drive similar to their 3er and 5er! I am also given a complimentary track day experience free of charge at the Spartanburg performance center this coming February. Joe you are fantastic and the MRS behind the camera! Fantastic review as always
Just got a 2022 X7 M50i used and it is a phenomenal car. I also have an F10 M5. I love my M5, but the X7 is significantly more comfortable relative to suspension compliance due to that first rate air suspension. The X7 is ridiculously fast and such an accomplished family hauler.
I applaud bmw in making their first full-size suv. I like it. It’s an attractive suv and it’s a under the radar suv. Not many people talk about it but I believe it will start making names with the long time competitors in this class of cars
They really did do a great job with their first attempt!
It’s the best in its class in my opinion
Under radar SUV? Maybe only if you are interested in American SUVs. Personally, I would never buy those big, container like, built and driving like trucks American SUVs. Maybe therefore I don't understand that somebody could state that X7 is under radar.
@@kobra997 exactly. The X7 is FAR nicer then the Escalade and navigator, and it drives less like a truck
Hey Joe and Lori (and everyone else who read this comment) first of all, how are y'all.
And thanks you Joe and Lori for bringing 1 of the 2 main large Luxury SUV from Germany. The BMW X7 is BMW biggest SUV and it main rival is the Mercedes Benz GLS. Now you are Review the X7M, (which haves 523 hp), but it's not the "Ultimate" BMW X7, that title haves to go to the BMW XB7 Alpina (which have a crazy 613 hp in a 3-row luxury German SUV).
But what full size SUV would you choose, 1 of the "Germans" (BMW X7 or Mercedes GLS), or the "Americans" (Grand Wagoneer, Wagoneer, iconic Cadillac Escalade, the Chevrolet Tahoe (or Silverado), GMC Yukon Denali).
Disclaimer: they're more SUVs, but these are the more noticable full-size SUVs not Midsize SUV like the Durango or Audi Q7 and when I say BMW X7M= BMW X7 M40i
I am so glad that I could share this X7 with you. Of course I am so happy for you to share your great feedback!
@@RaitisRides Sometimes I feel bad that you or Lori have to read my long comments, when you have other people comments to read and comment on.
@@RaitisRides Also I know if the Dodge Durango was a Full-Size, you would choose it, and I think your favorite brand haves to be Dodge (the only bad thing about dodge is that it's a bit dated compared to today's standard, but with all of that power, a bit of dated technology isn't that bad)
I own a 2022 X7 40i. It is flawless. The V8 does give you a lot more power. I didn't need it in this type of vehicle. It does not have the cargo space with all three rows deployed that a full size has. That is the only negative I have found but I do not have a large family.
I love this BMW X7 and I enjoy the content.
I had a feeling that you were going to love this one.
Yup! It's a dandy!
You could sell a bucket to a whale, you make these cars even better than they really are sometimes, i just simply love this channel. You remind me of the old Cadillac car sales man
Yo Brotha! Keep it up with your positive energy. Ps my wife and i just put in our order! We should be receiving our 2022 BMW X7 M50i in 3 more weeks. And Ps the Caddy just has way too many issues. That’s why we purchased the BMW
Hey Roberto! Thank you for taking the time to say that! Congrats on getting your order in!
I dunno if I like this bronze thing they're doing but, I loved the review
That really means the world!
Hey Joe! Can you review the 2022 X6 M50i sometime? 😎
Not a fair comparison..X7 is AWD while Cadillac is 4X4 which is superior for winter and off roading. A mechanic will argue for Cadillac because BMW is unreliable and parts way more expensive. Regardless, you give the best reviews of any auto reviewer
Mechanic will argue for Cadillac because BMW is unreliable? How mechanics are making money? AWD vs 4x4 in SUV being any problem / one better over the other one in winter? I am driving over 10 years X5 in blizzard conditions with all season tires. Never got stuck. Not sure what you are talking about.
Depends what you use your vehicle for. Most people that purchase an X7 will not be using it as an off roading work truck so AWD is great for snow... I don't know of any Escalade owners that take their trucks off road... if an off roader is what you are looking for, you are better off with a pickup.
Thank god this bmw is all wheel drive because watching anybody on throttle in the rain these days gives me bad anxiety 😭… I was recently Involved in a fatal accident in my mustang where I was racing a corvette over 100 mph on the freeway while it was raining when I suddenly lost traction, spun around in front of an 18 wheeler which almost ran over and killed me, and then I luckily managed to spin around one more time out of the way of the semi and hit the median instead. That experience changed my life because a tow truck driver behind me (who witnessed that accident take place) told me that I was incredibly lucky to survive an accident of that magnitude… he apparently has seen it happen a lot before and was surprised to see me walk out of my wrecked car without a scratch on my body. I don’t ever go more than 10 mph over the limit on the freeway anymore and never even think about racing anyone anymore. Y’all stay safe out there ❤️
Where was it fatal?
I literally watched this video to specifically see you lower the rear by pushing the button on the lower tailgate but you didn't 😱 disappointed.
Thanks man! We try to show it all!
Love your videos everytime I need to look up a car I always look at your videos
Currently have a 2021 x7 4.0 love it, I think I want an upgrade now lol.. love the front facia design...
How she’s treating you?
Still get tons of compliments on the road?
16:05 Even last year, it had electrically operated rear window sunshades
Thanks for that info Nicholas.
This is a review I have been waiting for a absolutely gorgeous BMW Joe
Oh yeah that’s beautiful BMW.
I am so glad that you are liking this one.
I totally agree with. The inside is amazing with the wood and glass trim as well .
@@RaitisRides Most definitely when it comes to a BMW. Also sorry it’s meant to say that and not that’s.
@@Reaperguy67 Exactly!! The design team did fantastic.
@@mystictk4149 you are right about that
thank you laurie! the dynamic duo for excellent content
The X3, X5, and X7 are BMW's bread and butter. Say what you will, they nailed the "upper middle class" vehicle perfectly. You really can't say anything bad about these. They are exceptionally well built, with a ton of features, interior quality you simply can't get on any car other than maybe their fellow Germans and Lexus, and the dynamic excellence that is BMW. I don't really care for SUV's but if I had to go SUV it would only be BMW, the F-Pace SVR, or the Stelvio Quad. That's it.
😂🤣 12:53 and 13:00 🤣😂 awesome energy all through... I am buying it... 💰 🤑 💸 💲
Awesome Beemer! I have an X3 for a while and looking to upgrade. I even had an E30 M3, a 2006 530i and a 330i all bought new, Great cars other than the 530i was a bit troublesome.
Thanks for sharing your ownership experience Dean!
For a second there I thought you almost said the F word on the seats 17:40 lol 😂
I love how you show such enthusiasm when you drive exciting vehicles! I feel the exact same way when I drive my 2022 X3!!!! 🙌🏽
That is so wonderful! Thank you for letting me share my car passion with you!
Amazingly stylish suv the best in its segment!
You are so very right about that!
I like the x7 . It whould look amazing in all black with black rims . For the inside it whould have a brown interior as well.
I am liking the way that you think!
@@RaitisRides thank you. Do you think you will do a video on the hurrcan sto as well at some point? .
Which looks more head Turner exterior...? The pure excellence design trim or the gloss black finish m sport package???
Beautiful car Joe! I've always loved the X7, but it is just too darn expensive. Kudos to Lori!
I know how you feel!
Just got a quote for this same car from a local BMW. MSRP + Options + Tax + Dealer's Cut+ 3.9% APR Interest 60mos. = 130k usd. I would say I will probably just wait for the 2022 LEXUS LX 600
Oh wow that is crazy!
I’ve been given the X7 40i as a loaner multiple times here in socal, super impressed with the quality compared to my current BMW. For me, the free service AND a $80,000 loaner makes BMW ownership worth it for me. Looking forward to taking delivery of a 22’ M3 xdrive soon🙏🏽😎
At the dealer pretty often, eh? Have to love BMW reliability haha
@@HCG when you take your mom, dad and girlfriends car for service because you love getting the free loaners that allows you to go more often than if you only had 1 BMW😎👍🏽 (nothing wrong with free oil changes, brakes and tires)
@@CorbinWilliams smart man
I think the European SUV are more like large SUVs compared to the the FULL Size American SUV from Cadillac, Jeep, Lincoln, GMC , Infiniti and so one. The Japanese Like Lexus fits this also. THe MB and the X7 are really nice, super expensive to maintain but really not on size with the American SUVs. The X7 is really well though of by BMW for sure and you can’t go wrong. Great Review also Joe and great Camera work Lori.
I like the way the bmw looks . But i love the way the escalade looks on the road. Looks like it owns the road will wait til the v series is out.. lori is best in the business
This is so very true!
car looks and sounds nice! ❤️
It is a beast!
Aside from the looks and interior this one’s good competitor for the Escalade
I am glad that you think so!
I love the sporty and utilitarian look of the wheels.
You need to explain if the second row has three red includes to allow for three car seats ! Range rover doesn’t and I was going to trade my escalade esv in but after test drive I found out it doesn’t have 3 on seats so to parents it’s an important option! thanks
Thanks you for that great info Tammy!
I love your enthusiasm! I debating myself between this one and the X50 50i... what's your preferred one?
"Drop it like it's hot"🤣🤣
Soon gonna have one in my garage
That is fantastic!
love the vids! just a side note I would talk about how you can get an tablet holder or coat hook accessory for that weird slot on the back of the driver and passenger seats next to the USB-C ports
Great idea Anthony!
Mmmm that startup sound..... *drools
Joe, does BMW reliability scare you? I like the ride here, but when something breaks I feel like I’d need a second mortgage.
U are soooo right this car has to be under warranty otherwise you will need that 2nd mortgage... headlight assembly replacement would have costed me 6k had it not been for the warranty...
I've only ever owned one M5.. and, since then.. just leased Euros! They're trash after approx 45k-50k miles (generally)
BMW’s are legitimately only meant to be used for 5 years, which is well within the upgrade timeline of their customer base. The engineering is often cutting edge and incredibly complex which makes for fantastic cars, but ludicrously expensive to repair. 5 years is when things always start getting issues with German luxury.
@@HCG That’s not even true, stop spreading false bs. People love tuning them, being hard on them during their break in periods, cheap out on gasoline which is very important in these, being late for service.. also on top of that BMW parts are generally expensive because the engineering and availability of them. These parts aren’t just made to work but work better than most cars on the road.. a simple part like a control arm is extremely beefy to handle the way it does. To get 530HP nothing is cheap under the hood. Cheap and reliability are also commonly mixed. Today’s BMW S63TU2 is a much better and reliable engine than it started a decade ago and the B58 6 cylinder option also proved itself being in literally every bmw lineup, Toyota is even usuing BMWs engines, B58, B48 and Diesel engines.
@@aidenp5768 I've spoken with a BMW engineer on two separate occasions about this. Are you really trying to say that's not what they do? Obviously it doesn't mean as soon as 5 years hits the car is trash, it means they build their vehicles with the mindset that their average customer will buy or lease a new car at least every 5 years. As a result, they can add significantly more complex systems and features that other, more reliability focused manufacturers would never add. That's the objective truth.
very good presentation, thanks.
You are so very welcome Alen!
@@RaitisRides thank you.
The 2 German full size SUV’s, the BMW x7 and the MB GLS are still considerably smaller in size than their American competition, the Navigator and the Escalade. Small leg room and cargo space. They also don’t come with a LWB option. However, their looks and level of luxury are unmatched.
There is not comparison between these American containers on wheels with X7.
Front facia looks great 👍
Having owned several....and I mean...more than 8 BMW'S in my life...I can honestly say that if they were reliable, I would have never quit buying them, but they aren't, so I went the Lexus route, and I have ZERO complaints. That being said, I'd rather own the Escalade for the same reason. They're just more reliable.
They wouldn't call themselves "the ultimate driving machine" for nothing. It drives like a sport sedan.
Good call man!
Like all BMWs - just make sure you dump it when the factory warranty runs out.
@@Christoph-sd3zi not true. With any car you have to take care of it such as when maintenance is due. It applies to used car from irresponsible people, not getting it service when it needed then there will be even more problems. Don't buy used car if you do lot of research.
@@chanzo7950 agreed. Buy a car from somebody who abused it, you will cry. BMW are more sophisticated than camry or Silverado 1500. It drives like a proper car and needs maintenance. If you need a means of transport to move from A to B, you don't necessarily need BMW.
and as unreliable as a ford.
The only zunk is the volume knob is too low and in front of the shifter that when you try to volume up or down you move the shifter to N. Bot nonetheless superb car. Love the X5 hybrid
I love it my boy Joe keep up the work and I love the video lot real true 💯💯💯💯
Another great video from you two.
15:44 - At first, I thought that the BMW X7 has heated/ventilated rear seats, but the reality is that it's just heated rear seats. :\
This is true!
How does one obtain this beautiful beast!? I need it.
What i realy want to now...is this a beter car than the Q6 RS you see here in Holland more offen than the Beamer on this video ???👌👊
Great Job Lori as always!!!!!
Love the review Joe and Mrs Raiti! Thank you! Joe, would you lean toward this or the grand wagoneer? I personally think that this is king. Cheaper than the fully loaded GW, with more power and quality….
I am glad that you are into this X7! We appreciate you tuning in.
You can't get some features the fully loaded GW has in this plus the GW kills this in interior design and space. Oh and it tows 10k pounds.
That Jeep doesn’t belong in the same sentence as this BMW.
@@JBrown-go8ru why?
@@hellkitty1014 he doesn't know
Hi Joe it is good but the escalade is better and the v is coming just for this
That is an excellent point!
I should know the escalade is my dream car but it is hard to get one because I live in Barbados
Lori, what camera do you use to shoot the videos?
First time viewer, just subscribed
WOW!!!!!! I'm Totally Love Your Reviews As Always Joe, Keep Going, Also I'm Totally Love The Brand - New 2022 BMW X7 As Well.
This thing is a beast!
I would go for this..... Granted I love the Escalades and how they look Inside and out, but for my size I would be a better fit in this BMW over the Escalade. So Beemer gang.